We (3 people) lived at Akif's flat for a week and it was realy great stay for us!
Before coming Akif was realy nice to answer all our quistion. So, before our face-to-face meeting I understand that he is very nice gay.
First question that you should think about when you come to a new city is how to get to the flat from the airoport. And to get to Akif's flat was realy easy: we take the subway exactly at the airoport and with no changes come to the right station. And Akif met us near the station, helped with our bag and show the way to the flat. When we first time come to the flat what we really like is its location: real Turkish area, not that many tourists. But it is safe. The flat is at the fourth floor, the last one. And this is why we have amazing opportunity to visit rooftop! View is amazing: the river and mosque, especially at night. So we seat there every evening and it was woooow!
About flat. There is everything you need for living: separeted rooms, kitchen, bath. Everything is smart and clean.
About location. It is easy to get to all tourist sights by foot or you can use metro or tram ( 10 min by foot).
I hardly recomend this flat for exploring Istanbul. And Akif is really nice guy! Thank you for such stay!