We had a very pleasant stay at Elif's apartment. The room was perfectly clean, as were the bathroom and shower we shared with her and her brother. The kitchen had everything one needs to cook or bake, and Elif herself was very welcoming and helpful (we were even allowed to put our bicycles inside the room so that they are safe). We stayed there mainly to visit the island Büyükada, the ferry station to which is close by bicycle. Grocery stores are nearby, as is a metro station.