Location - Right in the middle of Taksim Square; near the metro, furnicular, and eating places. It is on one of the side roads, and there are several small restuarants along the street. At the other end are two shops selling daily requirements (including fresh fruits, provisions). General quiet and safe street....though it can get a little noisy in the morning, due maily to the construction site nearby.

Apartment - Clean and beautiful apartment, nicely decorated. Hot water, wifi, aircon, washing machine (no drier though). We stayed for 2 nights - and had wanted to grill some sardine which was in season - but unfortunately, there was no traditional oven, and we did not want to make the apartment smell with pan frying the sardine!

Host - We had arranged for transport with Isik since there were 5 of us. He picked us up promptly, and took us to the apartment where he explained how to use the facilities etc. Very friendly and clear.