We are Ian and Louise and are offering an alternative to a traditional villa rental to make this a 'Villa experience without the Villa price tag', so a more affordable and laid back option for couples, families and solo travelers.
Villa Sandarra is a beautiful villa set over 4 floors with a private enclosed pool area. It is located in the peaceful Kalamar Bay area. Just a 20 minute walk into the Centre of Kalkan Old Town, but with access to local bars, restaurants and supermarket within a 5 minute walk. Most restaurants also offer a Take Away and delivery service for those evenings where guests prefer a relaxed evening in. We will be available to provide any help with arranging if required.
For backpackers and hikers, Villa Sandarra is ideally located within walking distance to the Lycian Way-route to Patara.
We, the owners will be on site on the floor above, to prepare breakfast, ensure the cleanliness of the Villa and pool and be on hand for any assistance guests may need, but will of course leave guests in peace to enjoy their holiday. Our friendly dog and two shy cats will be in residence making the villa an ideal place for animal lovers to stay.
There is plenty of sunbathing space around the pool and a newly landscaped garden area gives the garden a tropical feel. There is also a large outdoor dining area and comfortable sofa area.
On the top floor, there is a stunning roof terrace with Turkish seating area, swing and sun loungers affording breathtaking sea views. There is a small kitchen area on this floor with sink and kettle.
The open plan air conditioned lounge area is available for guest use with large smart tv and a downstairs shower room. Books and a range of DVDs are also available at the Villa. Laundry facilities are available on request and there is shared use of iron and ironing board.
Bed linen, towels and pool towels are provided.
Sleeping Space:
We are looking to rent out 2 double en suite rooms located on the first floor of the Villa on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Both have new air con units for those warm evenings. Breakfast will be a Turkey style buffet breakfast.
If both rooms are booked together, in effect you will have exclusive access to the pool and living areas. If one room booked, you will be sharing the communal spaces with just one other set of guests. (A third, single bedroom can be available on the next floor upon request- but please note this is not en suite).
Both spacious double bedrooms have built in wardrobes and either smart TV or TV with firestick. The rooms have new sliding patio doors with stunning sea views and a balcony area for sitting and relaxing. The third single room has its own small private balcony with table and chairs with side sea view.
Nearby and things to do:
Kalamar Beach Club, with it’s Dive Centre, and Kulube Beach Club are located within a 5-10 minute walk. The exclusive Lures Hotel is just a seven minute walk, and their Beach Club and restaurant facilities are open to non residents. (Local fees apply).
Kalkan Town itself has a lovely harbour, with many boats available for private or shared charter. There is an abundance of world class restaurants, many with stunning roof top terraces or harbourside locations where you can watch the sun go down over a delicious meal or pre-dinner drinks.
As well as many beach clubs-most offering free boat transfers from the harbour, there is also the town beach offering a stone beach with shallow, safe swimming.
Kalkan’s bustling Thursday market is about 20 minutes' walk away or a short taxi drive. The nearest bar/retaurant -Cafe House Kitchen & Bar is about 5 minutes' walk away and there are a number of other bars and restaurant including Aqua and Cafe Vita just a short walk away on Kalamar Road. As you walk into Town, there are numerous bars and restaurants dotted along Kalamar Road, where you can break up your walk to town with a coffee or refreshing cold drink or meal.
The stunning Patara Beach and ancient ruins site can easily be accessed either by taxi or regular Dolmus service from Kalkan bus station.
The pretty town of Kas is an inexpensive 20 minute coastal Dolmus (bus) ride away and there are numerous bars, restaurants and pretty shops set around the Town Square and surrounding cobbled streets. There is also a lovely harbour, offering private or group boat trips. From Kas, you can also take a boat or ferry trip to the Greek Island of Meis.
En route to Kas, is the lovely Kaputas Beach-not for the faint-hearted-186 steps down from the main road but a lovely beach with beatiful, clear sea.
Fethiye is a large port city, about 1.5 hours away (Dolmus ride ), with it’s large open air Tuesday market as well as the fascinating downtown area with fish market and stunning harbour.
Saklikent Gorge is a deep, picturesque gorge cutting into the mountains. It is about a 30 minute drive from Kalkan, but there are many organised trips to choose from, and can include a visit to the ancient Tlos ruins, and barbecue lunch at a local riverside or trout restaurant. You can also embark on a jeep safari to the gorge. Rafting is also available from Saklikent, as well as walking through the gorge. (reef shoes recommended for this).
There are also organised trips to Fethiye, Patara and Kekova and activities such as Quad Bikes, Jeep safaris, watersports and horseriding can all be booked locally. We can assist with booking/arranging trips if required.
