Everything was great. We didn't meet Michelangelo as he was out of the country, but his friend met me there immediately and showed me the apartment and gave me the keys no problem. Communicating with Michelangelo and his friend was easy and convenient. The apartment itself looks just like in the pictures, the views were beautiful and it was impeccably clean, but still homey and cozy. We never had any problems with the utilities/ sheets, towels, and the beds were very comfortable.

The location was absolutely perfect. It's close to the Findikli tram line which goes right to Karakoy, Sultanahmet and all the sights, but also to Taksim and the nightlife and sights of Beyoglu. Plus, the port of Kabatas, where you can catch tourist ferrys, is only a 10 min walk. Our favorite nearby restaurant was Aliye, up the stairs on Cihangir Cd.

Be aware, however, that it's a 5th floor walk-up; the stairs are a marble spiral staircase with no railing. With this in mind, I wouldn't recommend that my grandparents stay here, for example, but it was fine for us. The view is worth the stairs!