Mesut is a consummate host, very responsive and happy to help you explore Istanbul. He organized transportation to and from the airport which was great. The location is fantastic! Truly around the corner from Galata Tower, in the middle of an excellent shopping and eating district, and just a five-minute walk (downhill there, uphill back) from the tram that takes you to Sultanhamet and the main touristy regions (tip, buy your tram tickets from the grocer in the underground pass). We have a five-year-old and the functioning washer/dryer were very welcome, as were the extra towels, as well as the proximity to mini-marts and the pharmacy. However, I'm not sure if it was just us (and to be fair, we did not reach out to Mesut about this while we were there), but the shower ran either much too hot or much too cold. As an adult, this was easily managed, but with a child, it was difficult. Also, while the beds were nicely made and surfaces in most of the apartment were clean, the toilet seat was still dirty, and harder-to-reach places (like under the bed - again, noticeable with a child!) hadn't been cleaned in a little while. Also, some of the kitchenware needed replacing, but we ultimately had everything we needed. Overall, a pleasant stay!