Erdal went out of her way to help us in all things. There a a couple of small glitches but they were addressed as soon as they were mentioned. The apartment was clean, clean, clean which we really appreciated. We met a couple that had stayed in a hotel in Istanbul who needed medication for bed bug bites! The apartment was close to a very active nightlife area with wonderful restaurants. The tourist attractions were a bit of a hike but better than staying in those very crowded areas. The neighborhood is middle class so you feel like a resident not a tourist. I would recommend Erdal's place to other travelers that want to be in a community rather than a hotel. We are returning for another week long stay after we finish touring other areas.