Altug, the host is friendly and helpful - received and showed us around his listing. He was quick to respond to all our queries.
The apartment is located on the 4th floor. A significant advantage of this building is that there is a lift.
The view from the living room is stunning. One can just sit at the window drinking a cup of Turkish coffee, taking in the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A true stress buster.
The apartment has all conveniences for a short or long stay. It was very clean. There is a washing machine, fridge, dish washer, and even a clothes drying rack. The kitchen is stocked with necessities required to rustle up a basic meal. My only grievance was that there was no microwave oven and too few pots to cook. The bigger bedroom has an A/C as does the living room. There are also heaters for the colder times. A portable pedestal fan too is provided for.
Around the corner (1 min away) is a Carrefour Mini and a Bakery. There is a restaurant at the ground floor of the building, which is opened until late hours.
Location, location, location ... Altug's stay is perfectly located to explore the European and Asian-side attractions. It is a very safe neighbourhood. Just across the road is the tram stop for T1 (Findikli stop) which takes one to Sultanahmet, Grand Bazaar, etc. 5 minutes walk and we are at the Kabatas Ferry station, from where ferries to the Asian side (20 mins), and the Bosphorus dinner cruises depart. The Funicular station is located opposite the Kabatas station. 10 minutes uphill walk leads to Taksim Square and Istiklal street, a shopping destination which includes attractions like Madame Tussauds wax museum, Pera Museum etc.
Our week long stay was very comfortable and we had a wonderful, relaxing time at this apartment. Highly recommend this stay.
Thank you Altug !