The house is as described and in a ideal location to take the Balat neighborhood. The house is spacious and comfortable. A previous guest had made a comment about a moldy smell. There is a faint odor in the bedroom. The owner had commented back to open windows. That’s not a solution to a mold issue but in fairness, almost all lower floor houses in Istanbul have issues and they are not quick fixes.
Having said that, the house is a advertised and a good deal for what you are getting and where. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking to enjoy the Balat area of Istanbul