Afshin is a great host. From booking to leaving his place left me smiling. He is very responsive and communicates well. I felt right at home after moving in. He is very friendly and respectful of your space. Gave me tons of recommendations on food and places to visit. He also gave me a metro pass to move around the city.
Special thanks to him as he accommodated me even after my travel dates have changed and his mom at the moment visiting his place made the entire experience wholesome!
I recommend staying with him which is located in a central location, if you are visiting Istanbul.