A trip to Paradise
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
Villa Kismet - all I can say is wow, this villa is like something from a dream and more. Arriving late evening our group (4 of us) walked down the steps to Villa Kismet in awe. We couldn't quite believe that we were staying somewhere so fabulous. Our group consisted of me and my boyfriend along with his dad and uncle. The villa was ideal as we all had our own room and ensuite bathroom which is just what we wanted. The balcony had a fabulous hamock and swing and we had to resist the shimmering pool as we we were hungry and wanted to eat out, We visited the town, a short 10 minute downhill walk and as this was our 2nd visit to Kalkan stopped to say hi to old friends along the way, all whom remembered us from the previous year. The next morning was so excting as we discovered the villa all over again in the sunshine.
There are so many restaurants its difficult to choose where to eat and we've yet to have a meal we haven't enjoyed. The rooftop restaurants, friendly staff and most beautiful. The food is fabulous and fairly priced and the service second to none. The setting and views make Kalkan a fairy wonderland - its just magical.
Kalkan can be as active or as quiet as you like, We spent the 1st week of our holiday relaxing at the villa and enjoying the pool with walks into the village, the villa has every amentiy you could require and really is a home from home. The second week we ventured out on boat trip to the Sunken City in Kekova,a canoe trip in Patara, swimming with Dolphins in Kas it was wonderful. And at the end of each day we retired for a siesta in the (air conditioned) villa - perfect.
The villa provided beach towels, hairdryer, an iron & ironing board and was extremly clean and well maintained. It was cleaned once a week and the garden and pool cleaned and watered daily by Irfan a wonderful man who is extremly helpful and has lots of local knoweldge. There was a welcome pack left for us milk, wine, bread, cheese, coffee etc which was extemely useful on our first morning.
The villa owner Gillie was extremly helpful - quickly answering all my questions and providing me with all the details i needed as well as organising the transfers from the airport to the villa and the return journey.
Overall the villa, Kalkan, the people are exceptional - the only down part of the holiday was having to come home. I'll be recommending this to all my family and friends and cannot wait to return - Kalkan has stole my heart!
Owner's Response: We are just delighted that you enjoyed our villa and our beloved Kalkan so much! You are of course more than welcome to stay again at villa Kismet whenever you can.
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