I was torn to write this review as Dodo was a great host who showed things around on day one and was very responsive throughout the stay. However at the end of the day I wished I saw a review like this one and made a better judgement when booking.
Pros: Dodo is a great professional host and his recommendation list is unsurpassed! Ground floor so no climbing stairs. Location is the best.
Cons: the apartment and the value
We’ve stayed in three different apartments in Istanbul all around the same great neighborhood and I regret to say that this one was the most disappointing while being the most expensive. The apartment is not nearly as nice as in the photos. It is commercially furnished with the paintings not being real, the bar bottles are just props, living room is on a different level with kitchen and the worst part for us - half of the unit is in the basement below ground. Besides, you hear every step from the apartment above even though they are just walking.
The other two apartments were not even third of the price of this one ($110-130 with two bedrooms) while being more comfortable and functional.