This is a great deal! I stayed with Firat in Kadiköy for two weeks, and had the best trip of my life! He’ll be the first to tell you his place is not “classy”, but it is comfortable, clean, convenient, and Firat is simply the best host! He is friendly, helpful, positive, has a great sense of humor — and really makes you feel at home. His English is very good, and he really knows the city. His place is a 5th-floor walk-up, but I’m 66 and it was no problem for me. Good exercise! The apartment is on a quiet street just a 3 minute walk in any direction from markets, pubs, restaurants, shopping, night life, and the ferry terminal! I found carpets at a shop three blocks from his flat for a fraction of the prices in Grand Bazaar! They say location is everything, and in this case it is certainly true. I rate my experience with Firat with as many stars as possible, and would stay with him again any time!