We didn’t meet the hosts but they were very responsive and flexible. Check in your as easy. The apartment is charming and well equipped. It’s small but perfect for two people. The location is excellent if you are looking to be at the centre of things- it’s located on a charming little street a couple of mins walk from the Galata tower, close to bars, restaurants and cafes. The only downfall is that it gets very noisy in the evenings (and well into the early hours of the morning especially on the weekend) so it’s quite difficult to sleep.