We spent 10 days in Emin's apartment and we really enjoyed our stay. It's clean and safe, located in a quiet area, at a walking distance to a more touristy area like Taksim. We didn't meet Emin but his friend Bassim working downstairs was available for any queries. There are little shops around that stay open late, so it's easy for grocery shopping. Overall good value for money and I highly recommend it.