Ayla's place is exactly what you expect from the description. The place is cosy and nice with a balcony in a touristic area of Istanbul. There are plenty of restaurants, supermarkets, shops and cafes around and you can visit by walk important touristic buildings such as Galata tower (10 min walking) and Sofia and bazaar (30 min walking).
The only thing is that the apartment is a bit hot during midday hours but you can use the an air conditioning + a fan.