Overall, this was an average Istanbul stay.
Pros: The unit itself has a modern design with a spectacular view. You see the full Bosphorus Bridge, and other iconic Istanbul landmarks from the apartment. The living room has a large window to gaze out from. Both bedrooms have fans for hot summer days. One of the bedrooms has a small French balcony, which can be used. The view and location is arguably the only things it has going for it though.
Could be better: The check-in process was a bit complicated. There was a lot of back and forth about how to obtain the keys, despite it being self-check in. The interior of the unit was quite dusty. Everything was neat and organized, but counters, tables, etc had residue from the cleaning. The wifi password provided to us was incorrect. But this was not too big of an issue, as we were easily able to find the correct password under the wifi box. The air conditioning unit began leaking water and soaked the couch. I appreciated the host’s prompt communication and offer to have someone come out to fix it.