The apartment is as listed (great to have a washing machine!) and only a short stroll from Taksim Square - great location to witness the modern vibe of Istanbul and still with easy access to trams/trains to get elsewhere. We always felt safe in the area. Our host Safa was pleasant and helpful - providing local info, answering our questions and tending to our needs at any time (or arranging someone else to do so). As a first timer to Istanbul it would have been impossible to tell a taxi driver where to go but we simply called Safa from the airport and he gave the driver directions. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends.