We booked Tugba's apartment on a short notice and she responded very fast.
Tugba is a very good host, she gave us a warm welcome and shared the ideas about the places to visit in the neighbourhood. Besides, she was always reachable when we had any questions.
The apartment is very cosy and actually a bit more spacious than it looks on the pictures. You can find everything you need for your stay. It is also very clean and quiet.
Balat neighbourhood is very authentic and a less touristic part of Istanbul. During the daytime you can find a lot of very beautiful cafes and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with original and delicious Turkish sweets, visit antique shops or have a nice lunch.
We can highly recommend the apartment and Tugba as a host :)