Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches
The Summer Retreat isn’t just a holiday rental — it’s a home we have lovingly prepared to be a place where you can truly switch off, breathe deeply, and relax.
Tucked away in a quiet residential area of Esentepe, the bungalow offers complete comfort, privacy, and space. We have equipped it to a very high standard because we believe a holiday should feel effortless and indulgent from the moment you arrive.
For peace of mind, the property has its own generator, so even in the unlikely event of a power cut, your comfort continues uninterrupted.
Bedrooms Designed for Rest
We know that sleep makes or breaks a holiday — so we invested in comfort.
Each bedroom is beautifully decorated and includes:
Egyptian cotton bed linen
Orthopedic mattresses
Parquet flooring throughout
Air conditioning & heating
Fitted wardrobes
Dressing table
Fly screens
Floor fans
The Master bedroom has patio doors opening directly onto the pool terrace, so you can wake up to fresh air and beautiful mountain views.
Every room has been designed with comfort, calm, and space in mind.
Living, Relaxing & Outdoor Living
The lounge overlooks the pool and has comfortable seating and a large Smart TV for relaxed evenings. French doors open directly onto the pool terrace where you can lounge, dine al fresco, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
The garden and pool area are almost completely secluded — one of the things we love most about the house. There’s plenty of shaded space for hot summer days, and the sunbeds are wider than standard and extremely comfortable.
Beach towels are provided, so you don’t need to pack bulky extras.
Kitchen & Thoughtful Touches
The fully fitted kitchen has a large dining area and patio doors leading outside. We’ve included:
Nespresso coffee machine
Air fryer
Electric juicer
Filtered tap water (no need to buy bottled water)
Free Wi-Fi
Bath & beach towels
Hairdryer
Iron & ironing board
For bookings of 10 nights or more, we provide a complimentary weekly maid service to refresh linen, towels (if required), and tidy through.
A welcome pack is included because we know how lovely it is to arrive and not have to rush straight out to the shops.
If you need anything special, just ask — we’ll always try our best to help.
A Small House Request
We completely understand that families relax differently on holiday — especially with children. If snacks are enjoyed in front of the TV, we kindly ask that beach towels are placed over the soft furnishings to prevent staining. Professional cleaning costs due to damage would need to be deducted from the security deposit.
Additional overnight guests beyond those booked are charged at £25 per person per night.
Getting Here
You can fly into:
Ercan International Airport – approximately 25 minutes away
Larnaca International Airport – approximately 90 minutes away
We’re happy to arrange airport transfers and car hire at cost — just mention it when booking.
Location – Everything Within Reach
The bungalow is within walking distance of the sea, a local supermarket, bakery, café, bank/cash point, and the popular Fez Restaurant & Bar.
Within a short drive you can explore:
Kyrenia – beautiful harbour town full of shops and restaurants
Bellapais Abbey – historic abbey nestled in the mountains
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children not to eat on soft furnishings.
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking outside only
Please do not take bath towels poolside or to the beach
No extra guests, other than the booking number, to stay overnight. A charge of £25 per person will be applied.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 01-556
About the area
Çatalköy
Located in Çatalköy, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Kyrenia Castle and Icon Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Büyük Han and Ledra Street. Consider Navarino The Wine Lodge for a night out or The Eaved House if you're travelling with kids. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Kaya Palazzo Resort & Casino Girne - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
Merit Park Hotel Casino & Spa - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
Restaurants
Özyalçın Villaları - Çatalköy - 18 min walk
Seangle Bar - 11 min walk
meybane-i zarif restorant Çatalköy - 12 min walk
Gloria Jean’s Coffees - 5 min walk
mola cafe&bar - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches?
As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches on 28 May 2026 start from NZ$436, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Welcome to The Summer Retreat – Little Piece of Paradise close to Beaches located?
This family-friendly Çatalköy holiday home is located by the sea, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Diana Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kyrenia Harbour and Beşparmak Tepe. Kyrenia Castle and Icon Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely time. It was everything we needed, quiet, private spacious and comfortable.
Towels and bed linen were really good quality.
Owner was hugely helpful with taxis, hire car and shopping.
Would definitely recommend.
We had a wonderful stay, the location was just perfect – peaceful, yet still close to shops and restaurants. The house itself was very clean, spacious, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We especially loved the charming details in the decor and the beautiful garden, where we spent many cozy evenings.
The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, and everything went smoothly from booking to check-out. We felt completely at home here and will definitely come back.
Michael S.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thank you so much for the review. I am so glad you enjoyed the property.
Beautiful well appointed property with high quality furnishings and everything that you would require for your stay. Outside space is an added bonus with comfortable outdoor seating and lovely pool.
Claire F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay. You left the villa in an immaculate condition.
Spacious and comfortable inside and out. Nicely decorated with modern, well equipped kitchen. Lots of lounging areas, both covered and uncovered, around the pool. Quiet, well kept neighborhood, close to restaurants and shopping.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we are planning a return stay for later this year
Beautifully staged with wonderful eclectic art. Spacious and comfortable. Great place to relax. Would recommend a vehicle (rented or owned) to enable yourself the opportunity to see all the amazing cultural sights Northern Cyprus has to offer!
We stayed two weeks at the house in July 2025 and had the best time. The house is beautiful, very spacious and well equipped. It was quite hot so we especially appreciated the pool and the AC in all of the rooms. Beds are all super comfy and we cooked a lot of delicious meals in the large kitchen. We loved the outside area with lots of lounge areas and seating options. If you are looking for a house in Northern Cyprus, you cannot go wrong with this home away from home! Highly recommend renting a car though.Thank you, Hayat, for helping us with airport transportation and car rental. And for giving us a late check out. Communication with you could not have been better/easier. We hope we will be back one day!
Jessica K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time in North Cyprus.
Our second stay at this very comfortable bungalow. We love the outdoor space which offers a great shaded area and also plenty of space for sun seekers. Enjoyed eating by the pool some evenings too.Very well equipped kitchen. Spacious living area. Everywhere was beautifully clean when we arrived. Pool was cleaned regularly during our 2 week stay.Host is easily contactable and was very responsive during our stay. Also arrange the airport transfers and hire car. The road is very quiet. There is a large hotel in walking distance (a torch is useful at night as the pavements are uneven) that is good for cocktails. There is also a great coffee bar and also a fast food restaurant in the hotel building. Otherwise, you really need a car.Great relaxed beach club with restaurant 5 mins drive and lots of restaurants 5-10 mins drive. Short drive to the Turtle centre (SPOT). We booked an evening visit to release the baby turtles.A very relaxing stay
The bungalow is just amazing, the pictures don't do it justice. We thought ourselves very lucky to have found this property.
Hayat was great, fixed any small issues we had, arranged our car hire and her welcome pack was lovely and informative.
You really won't be disappointed staying here. Thank you Hayat for having us!
I've just got back from a lovely 2 week break at this stunning villa. Communication with Hyat right from the start was excellent. The villa is beautiful and is equipped with everything you would need.
Half way through our stay the cleaners came in and did a fantastic job!
We also arranged our car hire and transfers through Hyat, which was very easy to do.
I would highly recommend this villa to anyone.
We have stayed in a lot of villas in northern Cyprus over the last 30 years and this has been one of the best! Everything about this villa was amazing. Hayat gave us a lovely fridge package when we got there which was just as we needed due to a late flight. The villa was well equipped for everything we needed. We all had an amazing time and would return!
Devina P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Thank you for your review. I hope to see you again in North Cyprus
The Villa was everything that the photos showed, extremely comfortable and provided everything we could have wished for, including all you would need for a meal or barbecue at home. Hayat was above and beyond, both before the holiday organising taxi transfers and car hire for our stay, and answered all of questions/queries before and during our stay promptly, nothing was too much trouble. We travelled with friends and we all would return again and definitely would recommend to everyone for a relaxing, enjoyable holiday.
This villa is in an excellent location 2 minutes from shops and 5 minutes from aquapark. It was spotlessly clean and lived up to all our expectations. Hayat and her team were very helpful upon our arrival and gave us a detailed tour of all the amenities the house has to offer. A nice touch was the welcome package and also that the villa has a drinking water filter system so no need to buy water bottles. Fantastic stay and would defo book again.
Stephen Y.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank you Stephen. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay.
The villa had all that we needed. Down a quiet street off the main coast road. Good AC units throughout which are on timers so you do have to switch them back on in the night if you need more than 2 hours cooling. We didn’t find this a problem Well equipped kitchen with air fryer, microwave, full size oven and gas hob. Large fridge/freezer. Very comfortable beds
Pool area was wonderful with a very comfortable covered outdoor sitting area to escape the sun or relax in the evening. Also very comfortable sun beds. Could not fault the villa and would definitely return.
We hired a car as the heat and roads not great for walking anywhere. Fantastic beach club 5 mins drive which also had a great seafood restaurant. Overall, a great stay.
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thank you very much.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Grant H.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not told of major construction of hotel & villas close by
Villa furnished beautifully, kitchen very well equipped. However, I strongly feel it was not checked over prior to our arrival. Lots of hiccups,TV not working, no BBQ, towel rail hanging off one side, shower head broken, no instructions for the safe, all fixed over time, but inconvenience and hassle for us. The main issues were a major construction site nearby, one large hotel and several villas being built, which created considerable amount of noise and dust, it also blocked the sea view that the villa was advertised with, which was one of the reasons we chose the villa.The villa next door was also being refurbished, contributing even more noise.We were not advised of these building works, either at the time of booking or at any point prior to our arrival. I called the owner on our first day to raise the issues she said she would give us a full refund if we preferred to relocate elsewhere. We are all over 65 first time in this area, and had no idea where else to go, so decided to stay. This in hindsight was a mistake, we did not realise just how noisy and dusty it was.Another major issue was the pool,the first time the pool men visited, I told them it wasn't clean, they said it needed chemicals and salt. The water still didn't recirculate properly therefore leaving insects, leaves and dirt floating in the water, obviously the pump was defective.They finally replaced the pump, but sadly only 5 days before we left the villa.
Grant H.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. From the outset, I offered you a full refund for the lack of sea views, which after reading my summary, I realised is promised and suggested alternative accommodation nearby, but you chose to stay. I also provided complimentary extras, including an additional night and a welcome pack, to help make your stay more comfortable.
Regarding the noise, the renovations at the neighboring property were entirely unexpected and beyond my control. Thankfully, those works have now stopped. The villa itself is generally very peaceful, as confirmed by current guests and my own experience living nearby.
I understand that not having a sea view was disappointing for you, but this was clearly stated in the property description. I did my best to address your concerns throughout your stay, and I’m glad to have seen you enjoying the villa and its amenities, such as the BBQ area.
I always strive to ensure guests have a positive experience, and I’m sorry that you felt otherwise. I wish you all the best in your future travels.
Sehr schöne Villa und alles was das Herz will. Sehr Sauber, Pool wird gereinigt, sehr guter Service, lokation bietet alles. Ich bzw wir können es immer wieder weiter empfehlen.
Danke
Bekir Bey
Prachtig ingerichte vakantievilla met een heerlijk verwarmd zwembad! Meer dan genoeg ruimte voor een groot gezin en in de warme zomer is het huis heerlijk koel door middel van airco's. Alles in het huis werkt goed en Hayat en haar team reageren altijd snel en professioneel bij vragen of benodigde hulp. Een echte aanrader!
The villa has everything that we could possibly need,it was perfectly clean,inside and out.If we had a problem it was settled straight away. We spent three weeks here in total bliss. Hayet and her staff were so conscientious in every way. The next time we visit North Cyprus ,we hope to stay here again. Thankyou Hayet. Stanley and Isobel Hammant
From initial search to completing the holiday everything went perfectly. The villa was the best one we have ever had in Cyprus. Beautifully presented with a complete range of saucepans and crockery to enable you to do whatever cooking you would like or plenty of nearby eateries and bars to visit if you didn't want to cook. Owner was very friendly and helpful all the way and was very open to any constructive criticisms to help find improvements for the future. Great experience that I would fully recommend. Loads of room for six people.
Walter F.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was a pleasure having such nice people stay at the bungalow. Hope to see you again.
We have stayed in many villas in cyprus
And this was the best ever This villa was extremely clean well furnished had everything you need and more
Lovely garden and pool and a nice outside lounge would book agian if it was not so booked .
kim A.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Kim it was a pleasure having you.
About the host
Hosted by Hayat Beyler
Hi there, I am a Turkish Cypriot who has purchased this property purely for holiday rentals. I have tried to cater for every need to ensure guests have a wonderful experience in my lovely property and our lovely country.
Why they chose this property
I have tried my best to add all comforts I would want if I was leaving my home for a holiday.
What makes this property unique
I own an Estate Agency and Property Management business so have a wonderful team and offices close by in case of any problems or help that may be needed. I also have another identical bungalow next door to this one so can now accommodate two families of up to 6 in each property. For more information please send a message through VRBO