Ali Can's place was perfect me. It's close to everything that is dear to me. There is a great coffee shop on the same block, near Kurtulus Cadde and Esref Efendi where there is life and good restaurants like Mezme. It's a short walk to the Metro and not far from Nisantasi and Taksim.
The house was clean and bed comfortable. I felt very calm and comfortable staying there and Ali helped me out when I had questions.