Isil was a great landlady. She was super kind and welcoming from the first sight. We had a chance to have a coffee before I rent the flat and she told me every detail about the neighborhood. So I knew what exactly to expect and I can honestly say that both the flat and her attitude was above my expectations.
The flat is small but ideal for a couple and even for two couples. We had everything we needed, even the towels and detergent for the laundry. The flat was cleaned in advance of our arrival so we entered to a flat which was brand new. The building is a renovated building in Balat. Balat is a historical neighborhood where you can experience 1960s Istanbul. It is only 10 minutes to the historical city and 15 minutes to Taksim. A cab willl cost you max 15 TL from Taksim if you wanna go out at night. You can have a morning walk at the seaside and than a photo shooting sessions at the amazing streets full of old buildings and kids around. The neighborhood is extremely safe, even at night. There are people living from all segments of the society and they are all friendly and welcoming.
We stayed for 10 days in the flat and Isil was always there and nicely asked us if we need anything or if we were happy or not. There was a problem about the toilet in the first days but she solved it as soon as we told it to her and she even made the house cleaned after the repair.
In the end of the 10th day, I was really sad to leave. It is such a cozy and homy atmosphere that you will enjoy every minute of your stay !