Jack was easy to deal with, made us feel instantly welcome with wine and introduced us to some of his friends - which was a nice touch. He provided perfect instructions to get to the apartment.

He was also terrific at advising us on good places to eat nearby and giving us ideas about what to do in the area. The neighborhood was perfect. Very close to Taksim Square - but not overcrowded as many of the streets around the area can be.

The home was clean. The only negatives would be the internet (which, like most places we noticed in Istanbul) occasionally goes down. He was also quite busy the day after we arrived, so wasn't able to respond to a few of our questions. The shower was also cold on a couple of occasions during our stay.

Overall, I'd highly recommend the place.