First, the location is the best. You just need to walk down the apartment and take Osmanbey metro to go anywhere. The apartment is really great, there is everything you might need (washing machine, stuff to cook etc). If you are not into cooking, you can go eat at Pehlivan -there are other options around the apartment but it is the best option for good quality food at a low price. Now, about Pinar: she is a very dedicated host. Very reactive and attentive, which for me is even more valuable than the location and the affordability of the place. Also, the apartment looks even better in real life than in the pictures. Finally, if you read the other comments, you might know by now that there is a cat in the apartment: prepare to love her because this cat wants to love her! :-) Last, I just want to mention that when I was in the apartment, there was no Wifi in the rooms, just in the living room. Therefore, if like me you are teaching online, it might be a bit tricky if you are looking for the internet in a separate space. If you don't need the internet to work or you do need it but you don't need to call people, then it is perfectly fine! To finish this commentary, I just want to say thank you Pinar, for I had suuuuch a great stay in Istanbul, staying at your house. Thanks for making it so good :) To you who are reading this: what are you waiting to book at Pinar?!