Michel went the extra mile from start to finish - even before I had landed, he had already provided a number of thoughtful suggestions for good coffee shops and restaurants I could visit.
Check in was particularly smooth, and Michel was there to greet me, and talk to me about the surrounding area - he also provided me with an Istanbulkart which was also particularly useful!
Michel was readily available over text throughout my stay to answer any questions I had either about the apartment or the city and was an excellent host.
The apartment itself is in a great location, very close to Taksim square which has an excellent range of shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. It is situated over three levels in an apartment block, and has a beautiful balcony, great for starting the day with a cup of Turkish coffee! I would say that the only slight downside is that the apartment lies at a location downhill without ready taxi access, and could be an issue for elderly travellers.
Finally, Michel was helpful in ordering a taxi to get to the airport (which he didn't need to do), and I would thoroughly recommend his apartment to anyone planning on visiting Istanbul.
Thanks Michel!