The apartment was exactly as described with a wonderful view of the Golden Horn. Hatice was very helpful with directions and orientation to the area. The Kart card prvovided for the week was especially helpful. The apt. is ia an area between the tourist district and a local neighborhood. Hatice gave my wife directions to a local hammam and old it was very safe. All the women only spoke Turkish but my wife feolt welcome and in a very authentic hammam next to the mosque. She said it was one of her best experiences ever. Also try the Turkish breakfast at Hatices restaurant. It is another experience of the culture.