Akif is a great Host, the contact was from the beginning very good. He helped us a lot, he arranged early check-in and a driver who took us from the airport directly to his apartment!
The apartment was on the 4th floor without lift, so be prepared if you got heavy bags. His friends helped us carrying the bags to the flat.
The apartment was big enough for 6 persons. The beds were clean, freshly made and there were many towels left for us. Akif also left breakfast in the fridge. We had warm water and the heaters worked. The internet connection was also very good.
The location is in the old town of Istanbul called Fatih. The neighborhood were friendly and there are a lot of restaurants and markets near by. Just a few people spoke English, you definitely need an offline dictionary on your smartphone.
The famous Wedding street (Fevzipaşa) was just a 15 minutes walk from the apartment which is perfect for people who want so visit the bridal shops. But you can also take the train or a taxi(10-20TL) to central places and other attractions of Istanbul.
All in all the value for money was very good!