Great place! We stayed here for a week with three people. Enough space and privacy (one couple and a friend), kitchen and bathroom were fine too. I didn't meet Verda in person, but her husband made us feel welcome and offered us a bottle of local red wine when we arrived. From the airport we took a taxi. The driver called Verda for directions, wich worked fine that way. From the appartment it's really close to the Istiklal street, and about 15 minutes walking to Taksim Square. The appt was clean and the location was really well. Check out the local sunday market there!