Embiye was an extremely kind and helpful host - she even came to the house on her lunch break to let us check in early. While she doesn't speak that much English, we managed just fine with a translation app and it was clear she cared about our comfort!
The location is incredible - you are a short walk away from the center of Kadiköy with all its cafes/restaurants/bars. At the same time, the street is very quiet at night even though the flat is on the first floor. A true miracle in a city like Istanbul! All in all, it's an unbeatable place for the price.
Note, that the room cannot be locked from the outside when you go out, if that is something you care about.
Thank you again Embiye!