We were lucky to stay at Fundas place in our trip to Istanbul! She gave us various tips on restaraunts, commuting and sightseeing, and was very supportive through the whole week, even when she was away for Bayram holiday. She also provided us a metro card and various trip advisors. The bathroom was clean and we had everything we needed.
The apartment is nice and located pretty central; my advice is Not to take a taxi from Taskim but to walk, as the taxi drivers instantly recognise tourists and try to trick them.
The room has the view on the Goldern Horn and Sultanahmet side of Istanbul; the only thing that bothered me a bit is the shutout from the mosque at 5.30 a.m. - however, if you're going to Istanbul in general you'll hear it everywhere, so the only solution is to adjust yourself to it :)
Bars in Beyouglu and Istiklal street were within 5-minute walk, Kiosks where you can buy Simit and Ayran for breakfast are just on every corner.
So overall: this was the perfect vacation and we highly recommend staying at Fundas place to make your trip to Istanbul unforgettable!
we hope we will come one more time soon!