This host is just perfect. Polite, patient, prompt, easy going, neat, has a vast knowledge about Istanbul and very well travelled, kind and straightforward. it was like I was at the home of an old friend.
If he has the time and energy, he can take you on a tour of the Princes Islands or some magical daycation to add to your stay. He is very high tech as well. He helped me experience Istanbul like a local and made my stay way more easy than I anticipated. His street navigation advice is very direct. The view from his living room is like a fairytale.
I had a wonderful time.