The apartment is located in Bakirkoy, not super close to the most popular tourist attractions but a good location to experience Turkish daily life. Close to the Bakirkoy coast where there’s a nice park. Nearby the apartment also a nice small park with playground. With the train from Bakirkoy station it’s easy to reach all other parts of Istanbul.
The apartment itself is clean, with most of the necessities available. Would be nice to have more kitchen tools such as newer pans and sharp knives, for long-term home stay.
One negative point is that the apartment is on a narrow street where there are working vans and cars offloading things, when you open window you will often smell people smoking.
Communication from the owner is very good.
Overall it’s a great stay for when you prefer somewhere more Turkish and less touristy.