I could write pages about what a great host Necip is, but I will try to avoid that. When I arrived, I told him that I'd like to spend a couple weeks at his flat and a couple weeks each in 2-3 other parts of the city, too. He told me, "That's a good plan. Many others plan like this, too, except they never leave." I chuckled then, but sure enough, I never left.
Necip is one of the most laid back and generous guys I know. As another reviewer says, "Necip is one of the few people on Airbnb who are living by the ethos of the sharing economy." This isn't a business for him, and he doesn't care about the money. He loves to show guests around Istanbul and tell them more about the city and Turkey. (But don't expect that; he's a busy man with his own life.) He is so well-read and has so many interesting insights to share (about most things in the world) that almost any discussion with him becomes an enlightening one. And he finds time for all of this amidst a hectic schedule where he works all-night shifts regularly.
The room is very spacious and quite comfortable. It's detached from the living room, so you get good privacy. I really like that it isn't a touristy area. As you can see above, you're not far from tourist hotspots at all. But the area of the flat is not as crowded but is still lively and full of great restaurants/cafes.