Stone built villa with private pool in beautiful surroundings.
About this villa rental
Villa Baykus is a beautiful stone built villa within 10 minutes walking distance of the centre of Dalyan. It has a very quiet location with stunning views of the mountains. There are three air conditioned bedrooms all with ensuite facilities. Two rooms upstairs are double bedded rooms with balconies overlooking the pool and mountains beyond. Downstairs is a large bedroom with a double bed,single bed and a large bed settee. The fully air conditioned open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area is very spacious. The open fire gives a focal point for the room. The kitchen is very well equipped with all appliances including oven, dishwasher, washer and microwave. The open plan living area is joined to the covered terrace by twin sliding doors that give a feeling of being inside and outside at the same time. Outside there is a large private pool with ample sunbathing space and sunbeds, bbq and pleasant gardens with banana palms, hybiscus, bougainvillea and fruit trees. Free unlimited WiFi Internet access is available. The transfer from Dalaman International Airport only takes 25 minutes. Transfers are organised for you if required. No matter how late your flight someone will be there to meet you with the keys for the villa. On your arrival there will an essentials welcome pack including bread and milk. Dalyan is an ideal family holiday destination with lots to do for all ages. You can feel confident that young teenagers can be given some freedom knowing they will be safe in and around the town. A car is not essential. There are 7 bikes at the villa for guests to use. Cycling around the town is very safe and very easy as it is flat. Biking down the road to the little shop in a morning for the fresh bread is a great way to start the day followed by that first cup of tea sitting on the terrace overlooking the pool enjoying the wonderful peace and quiet. The best way to travel to the 5km long Iztuzu Beach is by boat from the harbour. The boat winds its way through the reed beds ( it was here that The African Queen was filmed with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn). Watch out for kingfishers, white egrets, marsh harriers, storks and of course turtles. Another option is to take the boat, walk all the way along the beach and come back on the local minibus service called the Dolmus. This travels back over the mountain to Dalyan. Make sure you know what time the last Dolmus goes. The beach is beautiful and the bathing very safe. It was voted one of the 10 best beaches in the world. At the dolmus end of the beach you will find the Turtle Hospital where you will see rescued turtles being looked after before being returned to the sea. At certain times of the year there are also newly hatched turtles which have been rescued. The mudbaths are a must during your stay. They say the mud is very theraputic and makes you look younger. If you fancy a day on the lake swimming and fishing with a bbq lunch there are details in the villa of the boatmen who will do this for you. They will also offer a sunset trip if you wish. Alternatively hire a boat to take you to see the Loggerhead Turtles before trying your hand at fishing for Blue Crabs. If you like ancient architecture the Roman ruins across the river at Caunos are really interesting. Go to the end of the harbour and cross the river by rowing boat. You land right below the ancient Lycien Rock Tombs carved into the rockface. The Caunos ruins are only a short walk away. You can take the bikes if you wish. It's no problem for the boatman/woman. You will be amazed at their rowing skills. If you want adventure call in at the Kaunos Tours office in the town. They offer a range of guided activities including mountain biking, canyonning, trekking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, fishing and much more. They are a highly reputable company who are very safety conscious so you can put yourself in their hands with confidence. Whatever the activities enjoyed during the day, there is no better end than sitting in the kosk, in the warm evening sunshine with a G&T watching the sun disappear behind the mountains. Paradise!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Dalyan
Villa in Dalyan
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
5.0
We thoroughly recommend this villa which was exactly as described and very comfortable for our stay in Dalyan. It is obviously a much loved and well looked after family home. Rod and Hilary are very easy to communicate with, responding very quickly to any enquiry, and the local agent, Kaunos is also very helpful. It was the picture of the pool and garden that caught my eye and these certainly lived up to expectations. We each had our favourite spot to sit in and the sun loungers were very comfortable! The villa is really well equipped with inflatables, games, books, dvds etc and the all important air conditioning works well. The downstairs bedroom is a really large space that seems to stay cool by itself, even on the hottest days. I liked the area of town we were in and we could reach the lovely river path very easily. In the heat it took us about 15-20mins to walk the other way down to the centre of town, but it is only about 5-10mins walk to where the shops and restaurants start. The very nearest restaurant is in Fatih Aparthotel. We went here several times for lunch and would recommend it. Dalyan is one of the best resorts I have ever been to in terms of the amount of things to do using public transport/trips. We really enjoyed the Kaunos night safari and seeing the stars from the total darkness of the mountains was a real experience. If the weather had been cooler we would have done more so we hope to return again soon! Thank you so much Rod and Hilary!
5.0
We have just arrived home from the most amazing break to Dalyan in this stunning villa!
It is absolutely immaculate, and it was so comfortable.
The pool was beautiful and more than large enough for four adults. The kitchen is very very well stocked and everything you will ever need can be found.
The location was fantastic - 10min walk into the main centre. Also a 5min walk to a number of local restaurants (our favourite was Kervansary which is on the doorstep to the villa).
The hosts have been fantastic. They kept In touch from time of booking up until we have got home. They arranged transfers for us which was very very helpful. They gave us lots of information regarding the location and some great recommendations for places to visit and best places to eat!
We cannot wait to return for another beautiful stay! Don’t hesitate booking this villa!
Thanks again!
5.0
Great communication from the owner. Property exceeded expectations in regards to cleanliness, amenities and value for money. Good location although it is a good 10-15 minutes walk in to town. Good restaurants and bars close by. Would definitely use again.
5.0
Excellent Villa
Great communication from the owner. Property exceeded expectations in regards to cleanliness, amenities and value for money. Good location although it is a good 10-15 minutes walk in to town. Good restaurants and bars close by. Would definitely use again.
5.0
Great Villa just what I needed
This was a great 3 bedroom villa in a quite area but near enough to walk into town .It has nice bedrooms all with en-suite great pool with views all you could want from a holiday villa, Nice and relaxing just what I needed after a very hectic 6 months at work.
5.0
Effortless from the minute I contacted Rod. His communication was excellent; very quick to respond to every query and request. Booked the villa fairly last minute due to Covid complications elsewhere but Rod was quick to accommodate our needs (6 nights rather than normally minimum stay of 7) and extend period for 100% refund in the event that we couldn’t come.
As for the villa itself-it is fabulous. Every detail and been thought of and covered. Was our first time in Dalyan and we really enjoyed it-particularly our boat trip and swim in the lake; it was simply gorgeous!
Thank you Rod and Hilary-we’ve had a fab time 👍🏻
5.0
Fantastic
Effortless from the minute I contacted Rod. His communication was excellent; very quick to respond to every query and request. Booked the villa fairly last minute due to Covid complications elsewhere but Rod was quick to accommodate our needs (6 nights rather than normally minimum stay of 7) and extend period for 100% refund in the event that we couldn’t come.
As for the villa itself-it is fabulous. Every detail and been thought of and covered. Was our first time in Dalyan and we really enjoyed it-particularly our boat trip and swim in the lake; it was simply gorgeous!
Thank you Rod and Hilary-we’ve had a fab time 👍🏻
5.0
We have just finished a two week holiday here. The villa had everything we needed -and quite a lot we hadn’t thought of! Rooms are lovely, and each room having an en-suite is great. The rooms all have bug screens on the windows, so you can sleep at night enjoying a cool breeze. The pool is excellent, big enough for a swim, but great also for a short plunge to cool off. Sitting on the terrace having morning coffee or evening drinks is so relaxing. The bikes are a great extra. We used them almost daily to go shopping or explore the area. It’s a lovely short walk into Dalyan and it’s nice to leave the bustle of the town behind at the end of the night. This villa was all we hoped for and more. Rod and Hillary couldn’t have been more helpful before our trip helping us organise various things which meant from the moment we were picked up at the airport until we left, we felt looked after. The people at Kaunas Tours were also extremely helpful - so thanks to them too.
5.0
A fabulous villa
We have just finished a two week holiday here. The villa had everything we needed -and quite a lot we hadn’t thought of! Rooms are lovely, and each room having an en-suite is great. The rooms all have bug screens on the windows, so you can sleep at night enjoying a cool breeze. The pool is excellent, big enough for a swim, but great also for a short plunge to cool off. Sitting on the terrace having morning coffee or evening drinks is so relaxing. The bikes are a great extra. We used them almost daily to go shopping or explore the area. It’s a lovely short walk into Dalyan and it’s nice to leave the bustle of the town behind at the end of the night. This villa was all we hoped for and more. Rod and Hillary couldn’t have been more helpful before our trip helping us organise various things which meant from the moment we were picked up at the airport until we left, we felt looked after. The people at Kaunas Tours were also extremely helpful - so thanks to them too.
5.0
Fabulous villa
Just returned after a fantastic 11 night stay at this beautiful villa. Rod and Hillary arranged the transfer from the airport, all went like clockwork . The villa was immaculate when we arrived, everything there that you could possibly need. The outside are is perfect, beautiful gardens and pool. Dalyan was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. The scenery is breathtaking and the locals couldn’t do enough for you. Great selection of restaurants all offering a wide choice, something for everyone.
Thank you Rod and Hillary for your hospitality and for making our Turkey holiday stress free. We will definitely be returning to Dalyan in the future.
5.0
Beautiful Villa in a Wonderful Location
Villa Baykus is an absolute gem! Beautifully presented and maintained, with immaculate gardens and pool, this is a real home from home. The owners, Rod and Hilary, have really thought of every last detail to make your stay just perfect. Never before have we stayed in a villa so well equipped. The setting is lovely, in a quiet area on the edge of the village, with views to the mountains and Pomegranate orchards. Yet its only 5 minutes away from the beautiful river path and an easy flat 15 minute stroll into the village centre, passing numerous good bars, restaurants and cafes whichever route you choose.
The booking process was easy and Rod and Hilary provided much information before our departure (and even more in the villa itself) and were happy to answer any questions we had. They arranged transfers to/from the airport for us, via Kaunos Tours whose efficient and friendly staff were always on hand, should we need them, throughout our stay.
Having been to Dalyan many times, this was our first stay at Villa Baykus but we hope to stay there again as soon as possible.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
Thanks Rod and Hilary for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Dianne & Denys H
5.0
Lovely place and ideal location. Pool and gardens were well kept and the villa was very clean
5.0
Everything was perfect
Lovely place and ideal location. Pool and gardens were well kept and the villa was very clean
5.0
Great Villa in a Great Location
This was our 7th holiday in Dalyan and our 2nd stay at Villa Baykus. The booking process was easy, with Rod and Hilary very happy to answer our questions and to help with organising our needs. Thanks also to villa managers Kaunos Tours who kept the villa immaculate and looked after us on a day out at Saklikent Gorge. The villa is very comfortable, with all the usual amenities you'd expect to find in a property that is a second home. We spent most of the time outside (day and night), where the lovely pool, comfy sunbeds, the cardak - raised turkish chilling area and the covered verandah with dining table and chairs all got plenty of use. The bikes were also a great addition. The walk into town was probably about 10/15 minutes - but who hurries when you're on holiday ! Dalyan itself is just a fabulous destination - it is no single thing that makes it fabulous - just the sum of all parts. The town itself with loads of restaurants and bars, the river with its many boats going up and down all day, the huge freshwater lake, the mountains, the beach, the people - everything you could possibly want or need. We'll be back !
4.0
A lovely villa in a great location,ideal for families & friends. Thanks for everything.
Stayed here for 2 weeks at the beginning of June with a family of 5 adults in fabulous weather. The villa itself was well maintained with a beautiful outside seating area, providing some shelter from the sunshine. The pool benefits from all day long sunshine and is cleaned daily with plenty of sun beds for everyone. The only small issue being, that the pool depth is a constant 1.78M,so for smaller people or weaker swimmers, this may be a problem.
The villa is ideally situated as a base on the edge of town, with a stroll of 10/15 mins, taking you into the choice of bars and shops.
Overalls, we loved our stay here and will definitely be returning to Dalyan.
Many thanks to Rod & Hilary for all the info they provided and for letting us stay in their lovely home.
John & Alex Roberts and family
5.0
Villa Baykus is a lovely Villa in a fantastic setting with the mountains as a stunning backdrop.
We had a fantastic time at Villa Baykus, it's a lovely Villa in a fantastic setting with the mountains as a backdrop. The owners Rod and Hilary made everything effortless, arranging airport transfers to and from the Villa and even arranging a day room for us at a nearby hotel on our last day as we had a late night flight home. It was a great suggestion too as it was nice to have somewhere to relax on the last day and enjoy lunch in a beautiful location down by The river. The Villa is in a quiet location and has absolutely everything you need for a relaxing holiday in the sun.
5.0
The Golden Girls
We have recently enjoyed a wonderful holiday in the villa,it was very well equipped,everything you could wish for.We loved the walk along the river where there was bars and restaurants along the way,the locals were so welcoming without being pushy we all felt very comfortable in Dalyan.We went on boat trips,jumped on the local bus to the beautiful beach where the injured loggerhead turtles are hospitalised,and we met captain June who started the reservation,she was wonderful 94yrs old.Went to the market bought all sorts of things.We will definitely be back.Thankyou so much.
5.0
Lovely spacious Villa in quiet location
Spacious, clean & well maintained villa on edge of town, in quiet location but near enough to walk to the centre. Good size garden with plenty of shaded areas. Had everything we needed. The only negative is that the pool doesn't have a shallow end, but is fine for older families. Dalyan is a pretty friendly town with lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Plenty to do, boat trips, beach, turtle sanctuary, mud baths, tombs, waterfall restaurants, etc, etc. This is our 3rd time in Dalyan and would go back again, so would highly recommend. Rod & Hilary are very helpful owners.
5.0
Lovely spacious Villa in quiet location
Spacious, clean & well maintained villa on edge of town, in quiet location but near enough to walk to the centre. Good size garden with plenty of shaded areas. Had everything we needed. The only negative is that the pool doesn't have a shallow end, but is fine for older families. Dalyan is a pretty friendly town with lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Plenty to do, boat trips, beach, turtle sanctuary, mud baths, tombs, waterfall restaurants, etc, etc. This is our 3rd time in Dalyan and would go back again, so would highly recommend. Rod & Hilary are very helpful owners.
5.0
Lovely villa - would highly recommend
A lovely villa with everything you need. The owners provide bikes which are great for seeing more of the area. The villa is spacious and has a lovely pool. We thoroughly recommend
5.0
Outstanding.
This was our first time in Turkey but it won't be the last. Our experience in Dalaman and the Villa Baykus was outstanding.
I can't praise the villa enough. Great location, very well equipped, all fittings of a high standard, lots of room inside and out, great pool, lovely loungers, free wine fi, free bikes, excellent information pack, great views, shaded balcony and 'kush?', friendly informative neighbours............
The town is very easily reached on the bikes or along a pretty path by the river. It has all you need for a great holiday and the residents are extremely friendly. There is a wealth of restaurants. Every one we tried had cheap food and drink from traditional English to Turkish specialisms. Portion sizes were substantial. The shops are easy to use and the fresh food from the market was outstanding, especially the fruit and veg.
Bars range from quiet with great views to busy with sports channels.
The info in the villa helped us to decide on our activities and we went by boat to Turtle beach, by boat to a market/lunch on board/freshwater swimming/mud bath, to a traditional Turkish breakfast, to a Turkish bath, to a barber for a traditional shave and ear singe , to the Roman ruins at Kaunos, to a home made Turkish pancake with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice - all were excellent recommendations as was the hint to book through the Kaunos office where necessary. Trips we purchased were phenomenal value.
No need for a car at all. We ended the holiday fitter and more relaxed than we began it. The airport experience at Dalaman is also pretty relaxing.
Great holiday, great location, great villa.
5.0
Home from home........only sunny!
We had seen photos of the villa, on websites, so thought that we knew what to expect. However, the location, the ease of getting to it, the closeness to a multitude of shops and restaurants and the high quality of the villa, its fixtures and fittings, still took us by surprise. We have rented numerous villas but never one so well equipped and comfortable.
Having never been to Turkey before, we fully immersed ourselves in the boat trips, the beaches, (saw two huge loggerheads under the boats.) the food, the ruins, the baths and the barbers - all of them high quality and very cheap by British standards.
Trips were easy to book at the local Kaunos office and the info provided at the villa guided us to the best places.
We were amazed at the warmth of the locals and enjoyed temperatures in the high 20's all week - we swam every day in the pool or sea.
Absolutely loved it.
5.0
In need of Vitamin D?
Villa Baykus (owl) is set in on the outskirts of Dalyan away from the madding throng BUT close enough to take a gentle walk (15mins max) or cycle (3-4 minutes).
The Villa wants for nothing. The toughest decisions we had to make was do we continue to sit on the shaded patio with our early morning cuppa or should we venture over to the sunbeds with adequate shade if needed. Be under no illusions these are very tough choices.
Accommodation is perfect, the use of the bikes was brilliant and Dalyan has so much to offer, as does the local area. However for us we simply wanted vitamin D. Our children are 18 and 15 and the wi-fi meant they remained connected with the world (well their world) while the wife and I drifted away from the world with nothing more to do for two weeks than decide if we sit or lay and sun or shade. After all you don't really want too many choices while you are away do you?
Rod and Hilary are excellent hosts (obviously they are not there) but they leave you with a great feeling that you have chosen wisely when deciding on booking your vacation.
Look no further, book here. I am fickle and Baykus gave me everything I needed in a family holiday....
5.0
A gem of a villa
A lovely and well resourced villa in a quiet location, but still only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Dalyan. The river path walk is longer 20 minutes, or so, but shaded and just peaceful.
Everything has been thought of in the villa, so there is everything that we needed to cook when we wanted to. The pool, verandah, and garden were gorgeous and we spent a lot of quality time in/on these.
Rod's information and help were invaluable in preparing us for the holiday. I can not recommend this villa and location highly enough.
5.0
Fantastic Villa
The villa is lovely and well equipped and maintained. The free wifi is an added bonus for the family. My husband enjoyed cooking on the bbq, the kids loved the pool which was used from morning till late. The villa is a quiet location but within walking distance of the shops and restaurants by the river. The bikes at the villa came in handy to go shopping or sightseeing. The locals are all friendly and the restaurants are great value for money and great food too. We went on two trips through Kunous tours and were brilliant, we went on the Jeep safari and the 12 island boat trip. Rod and Hillary arranged everything for us and gave us valuable information on what to do and see. Out of a party of 6 from ages 9 to 69 we all agreed it was the best holiday we've had and are going back next year!
The McConaghy family from Cumbria.
5.0
Our Holiday in Dalyan
Our first impressions of Villa Baykus was perfect this was our second visit and it was like coming home.Every thing is very clean and well maintained.The pool man comes every day to clean the pool and pool area,he is a friendly young man...We would recommend Villa baykus to people of all ages although we feel if you have toddlers or young children you would need to keep both eyes on them as the pool area is open. we would love to recommend a restaurant or two but we can't ...they are all excellent our problem was we wanted to eat at all of them. We have done a couple of boat trips.. but there is so much to do in and around Dalyan that we just run out of time... We are booking up again for another holiday at Villa Baykus. We love the every thing about our time spent in Dalyan and at our lovely Villa.
5.0
Stunning villa perfect for relaxation.
We stayed at Villa Baykus for 2 weeks (July/August) and we cannot rate it highly enough.
The villa is absolutely beautiful with every amenity you could possibly need, Rod and Hilary have thought of everything! With their attention to detail, it means you can just unpack and enjoy.
We had been to Dalyan previously and fallen in love with the place. We just love everything about it and we are really glad we chose Villa Baykus for our second holiday there.
We did have the intention of going on a few day trips but in the end, we only managed one - the temptation to relax on a sunbed under a parasol, reading a book by our own private pool won every other day. :)
We did manage to tear ourselves away in the evenings and enjoyed the pleasant little walk into the centre. The nearest restaurant is less than a ten minute walk away, the majority are between 15 to 25 minutes away. Sometimes we stayed out til late, sometimes we went back to the villa for a late dip and other times we enjoyed playing charades or one of the other games Rod and Hilary have kindly left.
If like us, you work hard and want to be able to completely relax and unwind for 2 weeks of bliss, choose Villa Baykus - you can't go wrong. The toughest decision you'll have is whether to have your morning tea/coffee on the balcony or terrace and which restaurant you're going to eat at in the evening. It's great.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Dalyan?
The average price for a rental in Dalyan is $147 per night. This rental is $153 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stone built villa with private pool in beautiful surroundings.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Stone built villa with private pool in beautiful surroundings.. Enjoy the water!
Is Stone built villa with private pool in beautiful surroundings. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stone built villa with private pool in beautiful surroundings.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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