We were very happy with Pelin as our host, even though we never actually saw her. We could send her a message via Whatsapp about anything and she would reply very quickly.
Our plane had a huge delay so we arrived in the middle of the night, but Pelins partner waited for us at the appartment. Our luggage was lost and Pelin called the airline for us AND received our luggage at the appartment in the middle of the day so we could go on our day trip. On top of that, we could ask her for information, of course.
The appartment was very nice and comfortable. We were there with our 1 year old son, and Pelin arranged a baby bed for him. Our bed was comfortable, there was a very big television and a comfy couch, a good shower and a well equipped kitchen.
The look of the appartment was good as well, nicely decorated with very high ceilings.
The neighborhood was great. Cihangir is an upcoming neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants, we neven walked for more than five of six minutes to get to a restaurant and we ate at a lot of different, great places (look at tripadvisor to find the nicest ones in the area). There was a local supermarket across the street and a carrefour a few minutes further, which has everything any european supermarket would have. The appartment is almost next to a bank and in front of that is a taxi-stop so even with our little guy, getting everywhere was very simple.
We found our general experience really comfortable, easygoing and relaxing, in spite of the delay and lost luggage. Thanx a lot Pelin and we know where to find you if we ever go to Istanbul again!