Reviews of Property: Unique Turkish Village House in Beautiful and Unspoilt Location.

We spent a wonderful 2 weeks at Mulberry House in October 2009.
The booking experience couldn't really have been improved. Firstly, Ruth was great to deal with before the holiday - helpful, efficient and friendly without being remotely pushy and secondly, the transfer from and to the airport ran like clock-work.
Moving on to the house and holiday itself: We simply loved there. It far exceeded our expectations and we were very sad to leave. Mulberry House feels like a home rather than a "holiday let". There is everything you need for a really comfortable stay; from a washing machine to a cafetiere! Ruth seems to have thought of everything.
We were delighted by the location - close enough to the town to feel connected to everything and far enough away to feel hidden and private. The nature and scenery around the house is breathtaking and yet five minutes by bike from the front gate are a vast selection of fantastic restaurants and atmospheric cafes and bars.
We would recommend Bistrou Clou and Sakis for evening meals - just wonderful food and friendly families in both establishments. The Jazz Bar was our preferred venue for after dinner drinks and Dalyan Iz garden cafe and art gallery a gorgeous place for afternoon tea with cakes so good that they have to be tasted to be believed!
We would suggest a walk to the Kaunos ruins for an incredibly atmospheric experience and a few bike rides down to Iztuzu beach (do visit the turtle rehabilitation centre whilst you are there - they are doing very important work and need support). As far as organised trips go: the mud baths are great fun and anywhere that involves sailing on the lake can't be missed - it is so clean and beautiful.
Finally - i would highly recommend sleeping late and indulging in long breakfast in the garden at Mulberry House - ensuring that you make the most of every moment in this lovely home.

This is a conservation resort with breathtaking scenery all around that has a varying choice of activities for the visitor with an abundance of beautiful flora and attention-grabbing fauna. Mulberry House is away from the centre of the resort. It is near fields of arable crops and not on a main road but just a 10 minute cycle to the town centre and public transport for further exploration. The house is clean and comfortable, furnished in an aesthetic traditional style with stunning views and a relaxing garden. There is something very satisfying on returning to Mulberry House after a day at the beach, a walk through the gorge at Okçular or a river trip to the Köycegiz Lake that when cycling through the gate and under the mulberry tree to what is “home” and to see the lovely garden is bliss. With a drink on the terrace or in a hammock before a hot shower watching the birds or enjoying the view of the hills, seeing the moon get stronger and the stars brighter is the perfect retreat before dinner either at the house or in town. Ruth has given those who enjoy independent holidays a beautiful and functional place to stay.

Hi Ruth

Apologies for the huge delay in responding. We left a review in the house book when we left but, to reiterate, we had a fantastic time. Location was perfect for us on a quiet country lane just outside of Dalyan and it was a joy to cycle in and out of town every day. The cycle ride to Iztuzu was beautiful and sunset over the lake maginificent. We spent a lot of time in the garden (especially in the hammocks) which is a traquil little haven and the terrace is a perfect spot to enjoy your "first of the day". The cats are a very welcome distraction.

Very pleased with our stay - a perfect week of relaxation before driving into the interior. Thanks - John

This is a really lovely house. We arrived very late and the local agents had left the key out for us. We found the house spotlessly clean with some flowers on the worktop. Five of us shared the two bedrooms comfortably and it was good to have two large bathrooms (as well as an iron and a washing machine). The house has two large trees shading it and much of the garden (which is a good size). This means that it is noticeably cooler than the town. It is about a mile from the town centre down a very quiet road made up of a combination of smallholdings and foreign-owned villas. Ruth, the owner, is very helpful and, although based in the UK, very well organised. In all, I recommend it unreservedly.

Ruth the owner was really helpful beforehand giving very full responses to any questions I had. The area was beautiful, the local town and the boat trips up to the hot mud baths (recommended) and down river to the sea. House had everything you needed and the bike ride into town gave us the opportunity to see more of life in Turkey. Saw lots of wildlife, preying mantis, sea and river turtles, cicadas. Would definitely recommend it and would like to go again.

We spent one week there at Dalyan from 22nd until 29th September 2008 (2nd time at Dalyan, as we like this - nearly - unspoilt little town) and were very happy there. The description regarding location etc. was correct and we would like to recommend this unique house to all persons who want to spend their holidays in a region of Tukiye that is not yet so affected by mass tourism. Itzuzu beach is wonderful and can easily be reached by dolmus - which we preferred as the northern end of that beach is very crowded sometimes as day tourism boats come here. We will certainly come back there for holidays

I spent my first night at Mulberry House lying in a hammock in the garden, the air still warm, and awestruck by the brightness of the stars in the cloudless sky. The sunny morning brought with it the sounds of lambs and chickens in the small farm across the dusty village track and great views of the mountains surrounding us. There are bikes at the house and we rode five minutes along a flat quiet road into town where we spent the first of seven days soaking up the laid back atmosphere of this beautiful part of coastal Turkey. Mulberry House is pure simplicity; an uncluttered sanctuary for cluttered minds. The place you always imagined you could go to read, relax and unravel. The rooms are comfortable and there's everything you need to chill out. If it's flat screen TVs, pool parties and five star luxury you want then reach for a glossy brochure and take your pick. If you just want a bit of peace, why not give Mulberry House a go...we loved it.

This traditionally styled turkish house was a truly serendipitous find! Tucked away in Erik Basi, you really feel like you have got away from it all in this pretty and peaceful village location. The house itself is comfortable, clean and very accommodating. There is a washing machine so you can travel light. The wide shady terrace looks out over the pretty garden to the hillside beyond, a fantastic place to sit in the mornings for breakfast. The hammocks in the garden are fantastic for relaxing in at any time of day but especially at night when the absence of light pollution gives you a wonderful night sky to gaze at.
The bikes were really handy and I was provided with a seat for my two year old to put on the back. The picturesque ride into Dalyan takes about 10 minutes or so but we also walked with the buggy and that takes about 20 minutes. You can also get taxis cheaply from the town - but hey - you're on holiday so what's the hurry!!!
Dalyan is a great little town - plenty of places to eat and drink - take your pick - the local people are all friendly and laid back so you won't feel hurried or hassled at all. At the same time the place has a really happy lively feel in the evenings. The market is great too so don't miss that. I would definitely recommend this accommodation to my friends and have already done so!


There are loads of actvities to do in and around Dalyan and it is well connected to other towns and parts of the coast if you want to travel further afield. The information provided by the owner was hlepful, accurate and up to date.