Wow!!! Yavuz was an excellent host, first off when he met me he insisted on carrying my heavy suitcase for me even though he has a broken arm, that tells you what type of person he is. He also had homemade soup for me upon arriving! And coffee in the morning! Yavuz showed me around Istanbul the day after I arrived which is above and beyond what I expect from an airbnb host. He also has the cutest little dog (I love pets so I was very excited about this!). The apartment itself is nicely decorated, with a great balcony and view. Though, I must add it is in a neighborhood full of hills so the walk to public transportation is more of a work out than I am used to as a New Yorker. Not a deal breaker for me but perhaps something to note for anyone with mobility issues. I found Istanbul's bus system to be expansive and easy to use, I had no problem getting to the tourist parts of Istanbul from Yasuv's house with a bit of time, though of course if one wishes to save time they could alwaye uber which I also found useful. Was happy with my stay and recommend so long as you don't mind a little travel time to/from sites.