This place was comfortable and in an absolutely perfect location, with a great private balcony and a large shared rooftop that has some of the best views of Istanbul. We were comfortable and happy with our stay overall, and Akif was a kind host.
That being said, a few things prevented me from giving higher stars, unfortunately. The walls are really dirty, which made it feel uncomfortable sleeping so close to them in the bedroom. The TV did not work at all, which felt a bit misleading because the photos of the flat include a large TV that we even bought an HDMI cord for that the host’s brother who greeted us recommended we do. Not being able to use the TV in the living room made it a bit uncomfortable overall.
But the AC worked great, the location was amazing, and the place has a washer and dryer, so I’m conflicted on giving 3 stars - wish I could give 5 because it was a sweet flat. With those two issues cleared, it would easily be 5. Thank you Akif!