Zeynep’s building is in the perfect place if you want to be close enough to walk everything, but far enough away to avoid crowds. Our apartment was very nice, with a clothes washer and shower with terrific water pressure. A cleaning person made up the bed and took out the trash each of the six days we were there.
We never met Zeynep, but she always responded quickly to our messages about restaurants and such. Her property manager is also amazing. He works in the building, spoke on the phone to our cab driver when we arrived in Istanbul (the cab driver was a bit confused), called for the taxi when we left and, best of all, provided intelligent, thoughtful conversation.
My wife and I would not hesitate to stay with Zeynep again.