We had a really comfortable stay at Rose and Mustafa's apartment situated a short walk from İstiklal street Taksim. From the street you can see a clear view of the Bosporus and because we brought our car with us Rose helped us to find street parking just outside. The apartment itself was clean, extremely well equipped with special touches like house slippers ,fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer. There were even umbrellas there which were useful as we had unexpected snow in March! Check in and check out was easy and as others have said communication from the host was kind and prompt. I'll add that I came with my husband, mother and three children. If you choose to book here I'm sure you'll be as comfortable and happy as we were.