We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the apartment! Our visit was for a few weeks & during that time we had no issues - everything in the apartment was in good working condition & stayed that way for the duration of our stay.
A functional kitchen was important to us, and we found the kitchen & supplies to be very suitable for frequent cooking (the toaster oven was also a nice touch as we heated/toasted a lot of bread there). The living room & balcony are serene spaces that are calming & comfortable. The live plants are another nice touch!
The location is 10/10 - everything you need can be easily accessed within a few minutes walk (groceries, cafes, shopping), including the metro, Marmaray, and a decent shopping mall. The location is peaceful (with some normal street noises, but quiet at night), feels very safe, and people out and about all hours of the day and night.
The host was very responsive & attentive to all our questions with quick response times & detailed replies. He was always friendly & super helpful in our correspondence. He seems to have a genuine desire to create a space that’s comfortable & welcoming to visitors.