This is a very good flat, and Eyp is a friendly and helpful host. Pretty much everything is as in the pictures and some things have even improved (for example, the terrace windows on the left side are now shut by blinders so you don’t see what apparently used to be another adjacent terrace that some complained about - and of course you still see the Bosporus and the city on the other two sides). The area is quiet but central: there are trams and underground a 5-10 minute walk from the flat and we had no problems getting there by taxi despite relatively steep and narrow streets in the area. Lastly, some guests complained about the smell from the plumbing: it is still there, but it is ONLY in the tiny room with the boiler and washing machines that we never used - the rest of the flat including bathrooms, living room and bedrooms were perfectly clean and there was no smell at all. We hesitated booking because of those reviews so our conclusion is - no need to hesitate, just book.