I had a lovely stay with Merve. Her apartment is very well located, 10 minute walk to Taksim, 20 minute walk to Galata Bridge. Merve is a very sweet and hospitable host, any questions I had were promptly answered and Merve helped me wherever she could! The bedroom is spacious and the apartment itself is very cosy. Apart from a fridge, everything you need is here! Merve has a dog and a cat, which was a lovely surprise! The area surrounding the apartment is quite trendy with a lot of nice bars and cafes. I recommend this apartment for anyone who is looking for an authentic stay!