We spent 5 nights in Tuba's lovely apartment. True to the original Airbnb spirit, this is a home where a person actually lives, so you feel like you're staying at a friend's place, not in some carefully decorated hotel apartment. There's a personal artsy feel about the place, with painting and sculpting tools and art pieces here and there. Excellent walk-in shower (spacious, great water pressure, decent drainage), and all appliances working perfectly. No coffee maker though (probably because the preferred drink in Turkey is tea). Beginning of June was OK without air conditioning, but I guess later in summer this would be highly recommended for a stay in Istanbul. The neighborhood is quieter than you'd expect (given that it's minutes away on foot from the ever-bustling Istiklal Street), and there are shops and diners everywhere. It's an old neighborhood, with narrow streets, so finding a parking spot here is out of the question. We left our car in a large multi-storey car park some 10 minutes away on foot (look for "Tepebaşı Katlı Otopark"). Tuba is very responsive and helpful. She speaks fluent English and gave us useful tips to navigate the surroundings. In conclusion, this is a very welcoming and homey place for those not looking for aseptic hotel-like accommodation. We would definitely stay here again!