The apartment is just as you see in the picture. The location is excellent; a stone’s throw away from everything in Beyoglu with two mini markets around both corners for provisions. The apartment itself has all the provisions and equipment you need - to be fair, we didn’t cook anything and went out for all meals so I can’t honestly comment on kitchen provisions, but it was well equipped for our needs. The beds were comfortable and the living room spacious for the three of us.
We stayed for a week and had a really good time. As others have said, it’s on the top floor and without a lift, and so will not be suitable for those with impaired mobility, or with very young children. The view from the balcony is great! Beyoglu itself is very hilly; you’ll not get around without climbing either hills or stairs anywhere in this vicinity.
Murat was a great host - always accessible and very reactive to messages and questions. He was also really helpful with recommendations, suggestions and advice; sending us times for the ferries to Princes Islands, advising us on where/how to use the Istanbulkart, recommendations on where to eat, organising airport transfers etc.
Istanbul is a great city, and the people here are very kind. We will return for sure.