Mehmet’s apartment was in the perfect location, you can see the Bosphorus from the big window and easily walk to the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. There are tons of great restaurants and shops just around the corner. We found an especially nice little bakery with great coffee just steps away and there was a place to bring laundry a few doors down.
The place was small but well furnished with everything you need. There was a large bed, a fold out chaise lounge, an armoire, a clothing iron, a night stand, a television and spot to eat. The kitchen had a cook top, small refrigerator, electric tea kettle, and all the dishes and pots and pan for making a meal at home. The bathroom had a nice shower with good water pressure and hot water, a toilet with a bidet, a hair dryer, and a glass sink.
You have to walk up a lot of stairs and might not be easy for small children, but that is why the view was so great. Mehmet responded to our messages in minutes and arranged a ride to and from the airport for around 35 euros each way (about 15 euros less than my taxi on my last trip to Istanbul). He was very knowledgeable about the city and gave us a map with lots of things to see, and offered to arrange tours for us if we would like. He was very genuine and friendly and is family is so sweet.
We really felt at home and were sad to leave but if we stay in Istanbul again we will definitely stay with Mehmet.