I stayed 4 months at Ezgi's place and everything went well. The location is great, Balat is a calm charming neighborhood, well connected with public transport ( only 15 minutes away by bus for Taksim) . The flat is also great, with everything you need in the kitchen for the cooking. The bedroom is in the basement which is very convenient when it's hot because it keeps the room cooled. The place is next to a school and if you're sensitive about noise maybe some earplugs can be helpful because we can hear the school bell in the morning but it's totally manageable and much less noisy than other places in Istanbul. Mahmood and Ezgi are amazing hosts, really helpful and kind, the communication was great they always answer if you need anything. I will definitely recommend this place for long lasting trip.