Kubilay is a really sweet guy and a great host. He pointed out landmarks on our way to the apartment so we wouldn't get lost when we ventured out on our own. He answered a thousand questions about Turkish politics and life in Istanbul. He is really considerate of guests with maps, keys to the apartment and an Instalbulkart in the guestroom. The apartment is really clean and is in a great location. Everything you need is nearby. The bus is close by and is easy because the stop is one end of the line and Emminou is the last stop at the other end. It's a very nice place to come home to after a day of being a tourist.