I stayed with Sema for a month and it was one of the best experiences I've had! Sema is super warm, helpful and welcoming. She made me feel at ease at the flat. She recommend best places to see and also where to buy the best and most authentic stuff.
The location is super amazing, just 5min from the main shopping street (Istiklal), 5min from Pera museum and 10min from Taxim square! Total treasure as it is still in a very authentic neighbourhood with a street market right outside the door to get your seasonal veggies and kids playing on the streets.
The room was beautiful and as an artist Sema's has arranged the room and the whole flat in a very tasteful and beautiful manner with thoughtful touches like paintings, carpets and pillows, while still keeps the feeling of home. I really enjoyed the wooden floors and high ceilings but the nicest thing about the room for me was the balcony with many plants and a great view (which is so rare in Istanbul)!
Sema also taught me how to cook menemen (traditional Turkish breakfast dish) and fed me some amazing dishes. So thankful for everything and cannot recommend staying here more. I would definitely stay here again!