Once I arrived to Elif place I changed my plans and kept extending my stay what a better sign about how great i felt in her Studio Apartment : Huge terrace overlooking the Bosphorous and the Islands..this is will be your evrymorning view when you wake up ..such an awesome privilege.
The studio is comfortable well designed ,tidy and get a very thoughtful and nice decoration a full equipement kitchen and really spotless and nice bathroom.
Pendik is not central ( but there is no such a place as a center of Istanbul) yes but the bus stop is 2mn away and there is many buses to take you wherever you want and pendik itself got a good options for eateries,cafés market and upscale Marina all this on walking distance.
Already a rare gem , yes but the last and not the least ..Elif and her family are such a wonderful , cheerful persons each one of them . You will get the chance to meet great, friendly and welcoming family.and make your stay as comfortable as possible.
I can't thank them enough to make me feel as a part of their family.