This is a perfect place to stay! We loved it so much that we re-booked and I think this will be the address for my future travels in Istanbul! Melanie is a very experienced and thoughtful host; she makes sure that everything you may need is provided in the apartment. She is also very kind and fast in her communications. It is a comfortable, clean, and spacious apartment that allows privacy if you are visiting as a medium size group (three separate bedrooms + living/dining area).The photos and descriptions of the place are 100% accurate - you get what is described on the page. Apartment's location is perfect; it is in a nice well-reputed neighborhood with lots of eating-out options and small markets. The neighborhood is well connected to the European side and the rest of the Anatolian side as far as transportation is concerned. The only caveat might be a little bit of noise from the street on Friday and Saturday nights as the apartment is very close to the popular restaurants and bars of the neighborhood; but even that was manageable and not much disturbing. I strongly recommend making a reservation here and meet Melanie and Ali.