Frequently Asked Questions

1. Once we've booked and paid deposit, is the price then set?

Yes, definitely.

2. Is it cool/windy due to hillside location?

During high Summer(August) it does get very warm(35c+) and the position of the house on the hillside does help keep it cool. Wind is only a problem apparently in the Winter. We've not noticed any problems but we've only been there during the 6 months of summer.

3. Is the landscaped garden lawn or pebbles?

The property is on an incline so there is no real patches of lawn. The garden is rocks walls and plants mostly. There is a nice patio area outside the games room that is good for games though.

4. Is there an extra charge for the air conditioning?

No

5. Are the maps & road signs easy to read for non-Turkish speaking idiots (us)?

Id say so. There are not that many main roads and the Turkish language is all English Characters. No one I know has ever complained.

6. What currency should we bring?

There is 1 bank(Deniz Bank near the entrance to town) here and I suggest that you bring a Visa card and use your PIN. Its the cheapest way to get money out because you don't get charged as much as a money changers might charge. Its also easy and safe. I travel a lot and that's all I ever take. If you do need to change money the Bank and the Post Office(PTT) both change money.

7. On 1 of the sites it mentions there may be occasional noise. Please advise.

Noise stops from the 31st of April to the 1st of November. They are very strict on this as tourism is there new economy. All the buildings around us are completed and there is no noise. There is still building going on in different areas of Kalkan but no heavy noise. Mostly tiling and painting.

8. Please confirm the price quoted is for the whole villa as we don't want to share.

It is only one villa and its all yours. he he! People around think that because its so big it must be apartments.

9. The photo's look to show a drop round some edges of the pool with no guard rail. How far is the drop & what's on the other side? (Although we have no infants, children are always prone to find danger).

It is a drop edge pool without rails on one side. Its about 10 ft drop from the top to the ground. Anyone wishing to fall will probably land on a bush.

10. Is the private courtyard in the gardens or part of the roof?

There are a few private spaces. The Courtyard in the middle of the house is private. There is a Hammock in a peaceful covered space underneath the pool terrace.

11. If we don't hire a car (the costs are a lot higher than Spain & Portugal) are there still plenty of restaurants and shops close by?

In town there are easily over 100 restaurants. The supermarket is not too far away and they will generally deliver for free if you buy enough and also give you a lift in the car. The town is criss crossed with all sorts of shops from Quicksilver to Hand painted craft ware and thongs. Kas (pronounced Kush) is down the road and also provides a good day out. Just in case you are interested, car hire and transport info is here

12. Do you consider the pool definitely big enough for the children to swim around in or is it more of a splash pool?

It's definitely not a lap pool, but I think its good for messing around in. Don't loose the ball or you have to go down and get it though :)

13. What entertainment is there?

Large TV with Satellite and 5 speaker Surround sound stereo system. Able to play DVD's,VCD's and MP3s. Play Station 2 with games. There is a large Games room with a pool table and a ping pong table.

14. Can you describe the pool?

The pool is 6.6m long x 3.6 wide x 1.6m deep with circular steps in one corner. They are good for sitting on when it gets to hot. Your back is to the house and you have amazing views over the pool and the ocean.

15. What entertainment is available close by for children (ages 11, 14 & 15)?

Should be fun for you.

Outdoors - Loads of water sports available at the harbour. You can go snorkeling and diving. There is a basket ball court down the road. You would have to drive 5 minutes to get to the tennis courts. There are a lot of day trips including an amazing 10km+ gorge that you can explore. They also do trips down the river on large rubber rings. You can have lunch over wooden platforms built over rapids. Historically there are loads of things to run around and explore. Large amphitheaters and ruin to run around.

There is a 17km beach close by where the giant turtles come to nest all the way from Mexico. Not sure you will be here at the right time.

Indoors - see question 13