The best host you can expect if this is your first visit to Istanbul. Kubilay was sooooo nice to pick me up from Taksim, show me the neighbourhood atound, offer travel card and sim card, let alone the thoutfll little touches inside the room (dried fruits and nuts, fresh fruits from the bazar, etc).
The house was very clean and everything was well provided from clean water, tea and coffee to simple breakfast.
The area is not touristy. But it’s well accissible by bus from most areas of Istanbul.