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Villa rental in Kalkan, Antalya - Mediterranean Coast, Turkey |
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Villa Esinti, Kalkan, Turkey (Ref:
20880)
Self catering villa in Kalkan, Turkey |
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Review submitted by Howard
from Sutton
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(Submitted:
23/08/2009) |
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We have just come back from a thoroughly relaxing stay at Villa Esinti. The villa is spotless and kept cool by efficient and quiet air conditioning units. Its my first hot holiday with no mossy bites. We spent a lot of time in the pool and on the sun loungers which were great. The garden is kept spotless by "Takey" - who was very discreet and extremely helpful. Paula and Metin were on hand and and all the transfers worked very smoothly. We rented a car through them at the last minute and visited the local areas. Wed thoroughly recommend doing the boat trips - we did one from Kalkan and one from Kas. The restaurants in Kalkan are fantastic - my wife recommends that you starve yourself for a week before you go.
The only slight drawback is that the rooms get light in the mornings, so it may be worth taking the airline type of blinkers if you are light sensitive, but overall we cant fault the villa or the destination"
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Review submitted by Steve
from SHREWSBURY
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(Submitted:
14/07/2009) |
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| "We could not fault the good communications with the owners or their agents Metin & Paula, lovely people, very helpful, always on hand to talk to if needed, excellent food at thier restuarant too! The property was as described, it was clean, terrific views, lovely pool, definately a place to go if you want to relax and recharge those batteries. On the down side, it was very hilly and you need to be fit to cope, there are always taxis however if it gets too much. The grocery shops also provide a free delivery service which saves you carrying the shopping in all that lovely heat. We had a few minor problems which were dealt with very quickly, the locals are very friendly and helpful, we would go again."
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Review submitted by Jon
from Manchester
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(Submitted:
02/07/2009) |
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This is a great villa in a beautiful location, its a half hour walk to the town but easy to get taxis, the villa is spacious and very comfortable for 6 people. Kalkan is a lovely largely unspoiled harbor town"
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Review submitted by Tom
from Bristol
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(Submitted:
15/06/2009) |
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| "The Villa was fantastic, and very spacious. The only problem was it could be described as too nice, having everything there you tend not to want to leave, and do other things, especially if you are mainly a sun worshipper. The Property was spotless when we arrived and very well stocked with crockery, utensils etc. The pool was wonderful and kept spotless. In fact it is difficult to find any faults with the villa itself. The views from all bedrooms were fantastic. The only problem people may have with the location is the hills. You do get used to them (eventually) but to be honest the area would not be as nice as it is without the hills."
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Review submitted by Louise
from London
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(Submitted:
18/09/2008) |
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| "Fabulous villa, in a fabulous location. People very helpful and friendly. Definately would recommend"
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Review submitted by Julie
from Doncaster
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(Submitted:
25/08/2008) |
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| "The quality of the villa was superb and it had all the facilities we needed for a family. the children loved having their own bathrooms! The pool was just the right size and was cleaned every day. The cleaning service was excellent and the welcome pack of essentials including a bottle of wine was very thoughtful.
Everything about the organisation was straightforward and allowed us to have a stress-free and thoroughly enjoyable holiday.
Thank you!"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
04/01/2008) |
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"We stayed at Villa Esinti in October and had a marvellous time. The villa is everything you could wish for: spacious, light, very well furnished and extremely comfortable. The weather was glorious and the pool and surrounding terrace provide an excellent area for swimming and sunbathing, and we liked having both indoor and outdoor dining tables. It was also lovely to have sun loungers with deeper than usual mattresses. The bedrooms and bathrooms are much roomier than we have experienced elsewhere and the fact that there was no need to use paper bins for the toilets was most welcome! One of our favourite spots at the villa was the fantastic roof terrace: large, good choice of seating (including big sofas) and perfect views across the sea. The small kitchen area at roof terrace level made it so easy to relax up there and we also found it very convenient for making an early morning cup of tea as we were using one of the second floor bedrooms. Your agents, Paula and Metin were excellent and their restaurant (Zeki’s) is an absolute must for anyone visiting Kalkan. All the staff looking after the villa were very discreet and the pool, garden and villa were kept exceptionally clean. On the couple of occasions we chose to eat dinner in, we found the main kitchen both easy to use and very well equipped. The peace and quiet of the immediate area certainly helped us unwind. Kalkan old town is a delight - picturesque and friendly with many different shops, a lovely harbour, weekly market and, of course, all the wonderful restaurants. There are a couple of short hilly sections on the road from the villa to the old town but it was a very pleasant and scenic walk which we enjoyed regularly - taxis were readily available (and reasonably priced) for those times when we felt a little lazier. We also visited many of the local sites including: Letoon, Xanthos, Patara and Fethiye's lovely promenade area were very interesting. We hired a car for two days which we booked through your agents. It was delivered to and collected from the villa, which was very convenient. We also chartered a boat and skipper through your agents for a day cruising from Kalkan harbour around the bay and nearby islands. The food was delicious and we had a most relaxing day out. Thank you so very much for letting us stay at your splendid villa, which we would highly recommend to anyone thinking of going to Kalkan. A five star holiday at a five star villa.
Mr & Mrs Harbar, Melton
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
31/08/2007) |
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"I wanted to say how much we all enjoyed our holiday in your villa in July. It was absolutely fantastic and Rob and I cannot believe we are lucky enough to be going back there with my family on Monday, we are all very excited!
Katie, West Yorkshire"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
22/08/2007) |
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"Just wanted to drop you an email to say thanks for all your help with organising things with Paula for Neil and Christine’s Ruby Wedding. We had a wonderful holiday staying at Villa Esinti. The villa was spectactular. The staff who maintained the villa and the pool were friendly even though we couldn't communicate between each other!! The pool was great. We had lots of fun in there. All sorts of races and generally having fun. The weather was very hot so as soon as we had been anywhere it was straight into the pool when we got back to the villa. Paula and Metin were a lovely couple and were very helpful indeed. The boat trip that was recommended was excellent. It was called "Anil" and it’s well worth arranging a trip out on Ali's boat. The food that we got was absolutely gorgeous. I have never eaten as much either!! Paula and Metin decorated Zeki's restaurant for us with things that we had taken. Neil and Christine had a great ruby wedding celebration day. We decorated the table for breakfast, had champagne with it. Went out on the boat trip and then had a lovely meal at night at Zeki's. Would certainly recommend your villa to anybody that wants to go to Kalkan. Thanks again for your help and for letting us stay in your gorgeous villa.
Alison & George
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Review submitted by Neil
from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
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(Submitted:
20/08/2007) |
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| "I have just about come back down to earth following our wonderful holiday in
Kalkan and thought I ought to send you a message of thanks.
Everything went according to plan and I have absolutely no complaints
whatsoever. The villa is wonderful and extremely comfortable and we had
everything we needed for a perfect holiday. From the moment we were
collected at the airport to the moment we were dropped off for the flight
home, we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The airport transfers were smooth
and comfortable, and even included an impromptu stop-off for "breakfast"
during the in-bound journey. The villa "did exactly what it said on the tin"
and was as beautiful as the description and photographs suggested,
especially the wonderful views. The one or two minor faults with some of the
equipment were corrected very quickly and efficiently after they were
reported and caused the minimum of inconvenience. The pool was fantastic and
very welcoming bearing in mind the beautiful weather and the scorching
temperatures and was cleaned and maintained with almost religious devotion
every morning by the efficient and friendly attendant. The peace and quiet
in the vicinity of the villa was exactly what was required for unwinding
purposes and rest and recuperation.
Kalkan is a lovely little village in a perfect setting and we sampled many
of the bars and restaurants during the fortnight we were there. The local
people are extremely friendly and obliging and not in the least bit "pushy"
or overbearing. Most restaurants were very good with only one negative
exception. To make up for this, however, there was the undoubted jewel in
the crown which was Zeki's, owned by your agents, Paula and Methin. The food
and service in this restaurant were simply outstanding, so much so that we
returned three times and all eight of us in the party agreed that it was
easily the best restaurant of those we had visited. The beach club just down
the road was very good too and, further afield, Patara Beach lived up to its
reputation as did Saklikent Gorge.
And now to the real high point. Your agents, Paula and Methin, are
absolutely wonderful. They went out of their way to make our holiday
unforgettable and were warm, welcoming and obliging in every possible way.
My wife and I celebrated our Ruby Wedding Anniversary while we were in
Kalkan and Paula and Methin were more than happy to conspire with the rest
of our party to provide us with a surprise anniversary celebration meal at
Zeki's, complete with a special cake to provide the perfect end to what was
a wonderful occasion. We were both completely overcome by the generosity
shown by this lovely couple and all the staff at the restaurant. They are
easily the best agents of their kind that my wife and I have come across in
many years of travelling all over the world. I hope you appreciate the
invaluable service they are providing for you.
Anyway, to conclude, thank you for letting us stay in your marvellous
villa which we would strongly recommend to anybody looking for a comfortable
and restful holiday in a truly splendid location.
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
19/07/2007) |
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"We had a great time. Very nice Villa and the service (pool and villa cleaning, transfers, rental car and Paula and Metin) was exceptional. We even had a gourmet meal at Zekis; and it was as good as everything else. It’s rare when you find a villa where everything actually works and it’s clean and the service is spot on. Keep up the good work!
Mr Tom Wahl, Kansas City, USA
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
07/11/2006) |
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"Just returned from a wonderful relaxing holiday at Villa Esinti. Arriving quite late in the evening from Dalaman we had a very friendly welcome from the agents and quickly settled in. The view from the villa the next morning was stunning and so peaceful - just a few small boats crossing the bay into Kalkan harbour. The villa is very well equipped and has everything you would need. Spacious living areas, lovely bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. The whole villa is very light and airy and well furnished. The beds are particularly comfortable!! The pool is great and bigger than we expected. We found the temperature in October very good, usually 26-28 degrees. It was our first visit to Turkey and I think we chose well, as Kalkan has everything you would need in good restaurants, shops, food shops, lovely harbour and pebble beach. There is a good taxi service to take you from the villa into Kalkan if you do not want to walk. Most of them are quite cheap. We will definitely return to this beautiful villa.
Pam and Peter Westwood – Hampshire
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Review submitted by Yvonne
from Croxley Green
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(Submitted:
19/09/2006) |
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| "Esinti Villa is built to a very high standard with spacious accomodation for a large family. The views from the villa over the bay are stunning. The pool and the sunbeds make for excellent sunbathing and relaxing for all the family. The staff who attend to the garden, the pool and the cleaning are all very polite and discreet and maintain the property to a very high standard. The lounge area and the kitchen are equipped with all the gadgets you find in your own home, apart from a microwave which would have been handy at times! Our children were very well accomodated, and enjoyed the villa as much as we adults. Guests with young children ought to be aware of the balconies and the need to take precautions, but all doors are lockable. Though there is obviously a lot of construction taking place in the area, this did not spoil our enjoyment of this lovely villa. We were able to make very good use of Kalkan Beach Club which is a 5 minute walk down hill. Make use of their free taxi ride home! Kalkan, which is absolutely beautiful, is a good 25 minutes walk away with children and the heat, so you would benefit from having a car, though we used taxis every time at low cost and good service. This whole area of Turkey is wonderful and we need to return to see more of it. The website for the villa contains lots of good information, and you would do well to download this before you go. I am sure that future guests will build up a good source of tourist information to be kept in the villa. Would we go again? A resounding yes from all seven members of our family."
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Review submitted by Trevor
from Newcastle-under-lyme
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(Submitted:
09/08/2006) |
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| "The villa looks stunning from the internet photos and more than matches them in real life. The air conditioning is excellent as are the fittings throughout. The roof terrace provides a great place to entertain. The location is great with truely breathtaking views. The agents in Kalkan were very helpful in all matters. The service of the garden and cleaning was done very efficiently and with no intrusion to our holiday. I think it would be very hard to find a nicer villa and all round package in this price bracket"
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Review submitted by David
from Surrey
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(Submitted:
21/07/2006) |
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| "From start to finish, this holiday, and villa in general was simply fantastic. We were met at the airport by a luxurious minibus for a very relaxed transfer. When we arrived at the villa, their was a very friendly and helpful team to meet us, and to advise us on any information we needed. Also provided was a bottle of wine and food, which we were very greatful for!
The Villa itself was faultless, apart from thin curtains in the bedroom, so it was easy to be woken by the glorious sunshine, which wasnt a big problem, but light sleepers may be advised to bring a mask! The bedrooms were well kept, spacious and kool with the welcomed airconditioning! and the bathrooms all fantastic, having 2 showers and 2 baths between the 4 bedrooms. The lounge and kitchen was lovely and modern with ample space to cook, eat and relax!
Outside on the terrace, the pool was very refreshing and a nice size to be able to swim and cool off in, getting the sun for the majority of the day, and late into the evening. The loungers were very comfortable and umbrellas nice to be able to get some shade when desired.
The friendlyness of all the staff, from the cleaner who came twice a week, to the pool man and gardener who came everyday, was so nice. All the staff went well out of their way to ensure we had all we needed at all times.
We can't express how much we enjoyed the holiday in Kalkan, although it was our third time there, it will definitely not be the last, and we hope to stay at villa esinti in the near future.
Many Thanks"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
24/06/2006) |
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"We had a wonderful holiday at Villa Esinti in May this year. The Villa was great, very comfortable and had everything we needed. We particularly enjoyed spending time with my four year old son playing in the pool (which was bigger than we had anticipated) and then relaxing on the very comfortable sun loungers. We loved Kalkan itself and the surrounding area and found everyone to be very friendly. Thanks for a great holiday…. We're hoping to return next year.
Mrs S. Booy, Stafford, June 2006"
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