Giuseppe´s place is located in Fatih, which turns out to be a very traditional area of Istanbul, so we felt our first Istanbul experience was most authentic. The studio has a very nice, minimalistic, yet colorful design (Think: Making a lot out of a little!), however it is smaller than it appears to be on the pictures. The bed is comfortable and we found the kitchen to be equipped enough. Public transport is in 5-10 min walking distance, so you easily reach in around 15 min some of Istanbul´s hotspots (eg Aya Sophia, Sultanahmet, Taksim area).
The online communication before and during the booking went smoothly and we received quickly answers to all of our questions in English. Upon our arrival Giuseppe was not there himself, but a very nice person called Mustafa, who takes care of the house. Mustafa showed us around and gave us the keys. He speaks a few words of Italian, however no English.
The house has also a gorgeous roof terrace with an beautiful view over the neighborhood and the Bosphorus. Even though travelling in December, we were lucky enough to catch some sun and coffee in the morning up there is delightful! I imagine in spring and summer it must be fantastic.
We did not need more than a place to sleep and relax after being on the way, so for us it was more than enough. For those looking for a more luxurious place and requiring a sterile environment , this might not be the right place though.