Firstly, the communication with the host was perfect and we were picked up promptly from the airport (chargeable) and the check in was very smooth. The ladies at the reception and security were very helpful.
The location of the apartment is really good, around 10mins walk to main Taksim square. The walk is a very steep hill and not suitable for people with mobility issues.
The apartment is very tired looking and in need of some caring. The upstairs of the apartment smells very damp and there are signs of mould in the bathroom as well as many drain flies in the apartment. This was reported to the host and a maintenance was sent up at 10pm on a Friday night, when we were all asleep The stair railing leading upstairs is loose, the carpets on the stair needs re-doing.
Whoever cleans the apartment has not done a good job of it and there were dust under beds, sofa, table as well as dust balls in the corners of the apartment.
I did not make a fuss about it as I did not want it overshadowing or having someone coming in and out whilst I’m on my holiday.
I hope the host can rectify these issues. It’s a lovely apartment with so much potential.