Isik helped to make our stay in Istanbul easy and comfortable. Our group had a late flight into the city, so we opted for Isik's car service directly to the apartment, which we believe was worth the 40 euros. The apartment was a good size for four people, and the arrival and check out process were very simple. Isik was also very easy to contact by Whatsapp, and provided us with local restaurant recommendations when asked. There are multiple nearby markets to pick up drinks and snacks, and the apartment had ample supplies for eating and drinking needs. Isik also provides you with a big jug of drinking water, which was the perfect size for 4 people across 4 days of vacation.

The two beds in the apartment were of reasonable comfort, but the one by up by the front window is subject to a lot of outside noise - best to bring ear plugs to help you sleep. The temperature outside was fairly warm (mid-70s), but the interior remained comfortable without needing any additional air conditioning or fans. The shower and bathroom were also nice, but the one negative part of the stay was that the water went out twice for a few hours at a time. I think this is less of a specific apt issue here, however, and more of an infrastructure problem across Istanbul overall (i.e. entire blocks of electricity went out at night while we were walking through the city).

Lastly, Taksim square is a perfect jumping point for your Istanbul adventures, so Isik's apartment is definitely in a great location. He will also provide you with a city transport card that you can load with your own money, and use for multiple people at one time, which was very useful. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely all stay here again!