The apartment and neighborhood were fantastic. It had every amenity you could want (refrigerator, large flatscreen, washer, a kitchen, air conditioner, etc.) along with a nice little balcony on the fourth floor and a comfy sofa. The neighborhood had good food nearby (breakfast places, cafes, meyhanes) and grocery stores. It also didn't feel touristy at all and was safe and centrally located. Fortunately I didn't run into any problems during my stay that required help but Pelin nevertheless checked in a couple times to see how I was doing. I would definitely recommend Pelin's place for an authentic and pleasant Istanbul experience.