Description and pictures 100% accurate. Clean, well-kept flat with everything looking brand new. Great location close to Metro and ferry. Kiosk and supermarkets around the corner, lots of restaurants nearby, city centre within short walking distance. To us, it wasn't a problem that the flat is on the ground floor, we still felt safe - although we chose to keep the blinds closed for privacy. The balcony is raised and faces the back. Great for sitting outside - not so much for the view, although this will probably improve once nearby buildings have been (re)built. Quick and reliable communication with Erdem, whom we didn't get to meet in person
We would definitely recommend this place to others, who wish to experience down-to-earth daily life on the Asian side of Istanbul - only a short boat ride from the more hectic European side with all the tourist attractions.
Guests who are sensitive to noise (like me) should, however be prepared for a constant 'soundtrack', mainly from the other residents in the building (music, electric blinds being opened and closed etc), but also from the nearby streets and mosques. The walls must be paper thin...But this cannot be changed and is very much an individual matter. I had a hard time sleeping, the rest of my family not so much - and, as I said earlier, we would still visit again.
Thanks, Erdem, for a lovely stay in a cool corner of the world!