The apartment is a great place to base your explorations of Istanbul. It's a short walk to Taksim Square which is a major transportation hub. There are also a lot of nice restaurants in the area. Asu was very helpful in recommending the best. There's a small grocery across the street, and others close. The balcony in the back overlooks a beautiful garden, and we found it a great place to rest between adventures. The place is on a cul de sac, and the appartment is very quiet, even though there's a lot of activity going on in the neighborhood.
We wouldn't recommend for people with mobility issues. You have to climb hills. But we are both over 65, and had no problems with the hills.
Asu had the best manual for the house that we've seen. She details where all the supplies you might need are, and how to use the washer, dryer, etc. She is very quick to respond, and very helpful.
We really loved this apartment