The location is a 5 minute walk to most of the night life action of Taksim and an easy bus or taxi ride to the historical part of town. Especially in the center of Istanbul, it was a rare treat to have an entire house (not just a flat in an apartment building) to ourselves with a lovely view of the Golden Horn. Everything was perfectly clean an exactly as pictured. Two large fans help keep the apartment cool during the summer heat and the curtains in the bedroom keep out the morning light. Proximity (less than a 30 second walk from the door) to a small corner shop with necessities was an added plus. Michel was really helpful and very clear about directions to the apartment and his friend Mon was ready and waiting for our arrival for check-in.