Pros: 1)The best thing in the apartment was the terrace! Terrace is large enough to fit 8-10 people, you get an amazing view of Bosphorus and Istanbul, as well as a glimpse into party life and Turkish music from the neighboring rooftops. 2) Location is great! Walking distance to Galata tower and different shops and restaurants 3)Adrian was responsive and accommodating host. 4) Pictures of the apartment were accurate - no surprises. 5) There is a small supermarket downstairs which made it super easy to get drinks and some food for the house.
Cons: There was only one- stairs. Apartment is located on the 7th floor and there is no elevator. The stairs are very steep and climbing them with luggage was especially not fun. On the bright side - i lost a few pounds after a week of staying there and, in my opinion, the view was worth it but not everyone in our party felt the same... if you are traveling with older people or someone with joint issues - might be something to think about.