I had the opportunity to meet Serkan and family on my arrival and they were so incredibly welcoming and warm. Serkan showed me around the apartment and how everything worked which is great, because as a foreigner to Istanbul it would have taken me some time to figure out the ins and outs of the place.
The apartment itself was beautiful and better than the photos could show. The area is very safe and you can cover all of your immediate needs within a three minute walk. If you're looking for a good spot for the city then this is absolutely the place. With only a 25 minute taxi into the city, I was more than satisfied. Highly recommended!