We loved this super stylish house and the location in Balat is right among the real residents of Istanbul. The place is very comfortable and well equipped with a great sound system in the living room and a roll top bath upstairs.
We found it very easy to get to all the main attractions. Ubers never came to the house and often cancelled - as they do everywhere in the city, it seems - so we walked down to the main road and hailed cabs there. There are plenty of good cafes in Balat and everyone in the neighbourhood was friendly. Ozkan offered a taxi pick up at the airport for €60: I'm not sure this is worth it as it is so expensive and the driver still struggled to find the house.