It was my first time in Istanbul, though I got recommendations and this district was adviced by friends. I was not disappointed. If you stay here for a long (I had 1 month stay), this is a perfect place. Seaside and park in a walking distance. A lot of groceries around, nice cafe as well. A big shopping mall is really close. The ferry station is in a walking distance to travel through Bosphorus and to see the European part. But at the same time you will live in the modern district, full of Istanbul life. The apartment itself has totally everything. I had nothing lacked during my stay together with 9 y.o. kid. It is really well designed, to small details.