I think this is one of the best place for the price range on Airbnb in Istanbul. There is one bus stop right in front and another two bus stops within 5 mins walking distance. The place was small but clean and it had everything we needed. It was very well insulated and we didn't even have to use the heater in most days during October. Host is very nice and communication was a breeze. The area is not a lively area, it is more like a quite neighborhood area with 4 story residential building stacked together - but there is a convenient shop very near which can come in handy - we never really walked any far from that shop - everyday we took the bus and went to whichever place in Istanbul we wanted to discover. The public transport is pretty good in Istanbul.
So, this place is ideal for a small family who wants to stay outside of the husle and bustle of touristy areas but still want to be connected to those area via bus or by taxi. House is about 10 minutes bus ride to Istanbul Cevahir or Taksim Square - both of which has metro stations and are well connected to rest of Istanbul.