This was our first time using Airbnb, but Yasar made it a very pleasant experience.

We were 5 people; 3 adults and 2 small children. The flat was spacious enough for us all, and it was a clean and comfortable place to stay while we were in Istanbul. My wife's mother had a little difficulty with the narrow stairs, especially going down, and one of the bedrooms did not have A/C, but for the most part we had no complaints about the property itself.

The flat is very close to both Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. As a result, it is both very convenient in terms of getting around (close to metro, etc.) and also very loud thanks to the local nightlife. We put the kids in the interior room where it was not so loud, and they slept without any problems. All in all we felt safe and comfortable there.

Yasar is a most helpful host. We arrived very early in the morning from the airport (about 4am) and he was there to meet the taxi and to direct us to the flat. He and his brother helped us up the stairs with our luggage. Any questions that I sent him during our stay, he responded to immediately. He also arranged for a taxi for us when we left, which was also very early in the morning.

Overall, our experience with Yasar, and at his flat, were very positive.