Akif was an incredibly accommodating and gracious host. He was kind enough to meet my friend who had arrived earlier on the day of our check-in in order to drop off the keys. The apartment is simply gorgeous and the neighborhood is unbeatable--close enough to the bustle of downtown but still tucked away. We went up to the rooftop on our first night and couldn't believe the view. I couldn't imagine a better Airbnb arrangement in Istanbul.