Not the quite standardized-living for the Istanbul city but definitely a worthy experience for those looking for a friendly space where to spend some time with a true and trustworthy person in an almost-still-authentic area of Taksim. Being not a true foreigner for Istanbul I can say that I felt at home and I have found a new friend which for me is something of great value. The apartment had everything someone were to need, it is warm, cozy and with big shared areas with instruments and games to play with, or to just enjoy in as in a common shared environment. Irem keep her house as its best and the little dog Shanti, along with the little turtle Jumper, make it even an happier place.