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daren

The holiday did not get off to a great start. We were due to arrive late at night the owner assured us this would not be a problem, the key is in one of those little boxes with a code. We had an emergency number, a UK mobile number on the confirmation email that Villarenters sent, I was a bit skeptical, but thought that the owner would know we were arriving late and would answer their phone if there was an emergency. We arrived at the apartment at 2am, 12pm UK time. The code for the box didnt work. We called the emergency number several times, no answer, we managed to go on to the Villarenters website and find the owners contact details and called the other two UK numbers there as well, no answer. The emergency number didnt even have a voice greeting, at that stage I thought we had been duped. We tried to walk to the nearest hotel, but it was closed being so late. So we had to settle to sleep on the sun loungers outside the apartment the first night. Where we were attached by mosquitoes, my girlfriends face swelling up. Throughout the night I called the numbers without any reply. Around 7pm Turkey Time, I eventually got through to the the owner, who told me he had sent a text message to our other phone which I had told him not to contact as it was flat, on one of the text messages I had sent. He sent again the text message, which had the maintenance teams number. I called them, they were very helpful and friendly, and we were in the flat in 10 minutes, when the chap arrived with a key. We received one text message later from the owner, no call, to see if we were okay. 

The apartments layout was disappointing when we went inside. The pictures and description on the advert really made me think we had one in the front with a balcony overlooking the sea. Turns out our one had two side balconies where you can see the sea, but look forward into the kitchen and bedroom of the house next door. And they barely have enough room for two people. If we knew this we wouldnt have booked the place. So possibly our fault for not double-checking on this, but looking over the advert again I can see why I initially thought we had an apartment in the front. So we spent most of our evenings sitting by the pool, eating out, just really using the apartment for sleeping, where we envisaged sitting every night having drinks and dinner on our balcony overlooking the sea. The apartment is clean, has everything you need, basic, no TV or radio or anything like that, but would never be a problem for us. Small things like only two rolls of toilet paper, no dishwasher tablets also only a tad annoying, but I feel they should be stocked up in an apartment that is let out. Internet also only worked by the pool. We have used this website a few times to book places all over the world and ever time we have received a small welcome gift such as some local wine, bread and some milk, maybe a bottle of water. There was nothing like that in this house, when all we wanted was a cup of tea after our long journey, shops being closed so late at night, or early morning when we made it inside.

The location is great, supermarket close by, a couple of nice restaurants 10min walk away, the town about a 20min walk. Steep hills, so not fast walks! There is a lovely beach club just below where you can wangle a free lift into town on their water taxi, and also a nice place to swim in the clear waters.

I would definitely recommend Kalkan for a holiday, and the location of the apartment is ideal, but what makes apartments in this area is sitting on your balcony looking out at the magnificent views. And there are lots of apartments around there for the same price that have this.

For all our troubles, the owner never called to apologise, I had to contact him to see what he would do for us when we were back. Best he offered, after saying we had the maintenance teams number from the start, which we didnt, that there was nothing wrong with the key box, where the maintenance team told us it was broken, was two free nights stay next time. We didnt even get to spend our first night in the apartment.

I usually only offer good reviews on this website as I feel sorry for the owners and how this may affect their bookings, but in this instance I would like those persons who have saved for a while and are looking forward to a good holiday, have an objective review of the place they may book.

Kaplumbaga Apartment No.4

Couple from London, United Kingdom

Myself and my partner in our 20s stayed here in July 2013 for 10 days. The apartment was recommended to us by my partners cousin who had stayed here before.

It was our first time to Turkey and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! A great place to stay in a fantastic location! 

Lots of space in the apartment, very clean and had everything we needed. Lovely pool area, very quiet and a wonderful view over kalkan. We met some other residents there who were also very welcoming and helpful which makes all the difference too! 

Most days we had breakfast on our terrace outside the apartment, relaxed by the pool most of the day and then took a ride into the beautiful kalkan town in the evening for a lovely meal and some shopping around the pictureseque streets. Bliss!! 

The town is in walking distance if you enjoy walking, however in July it was so hot we decided to hire a car with air con as it is quite hilly in Kalkan. So easy to park though so not a problem atall.

Would highly recommend to anybody looking to rent an apartment in Kalkan, we will definately return when we get the chance :-)

Kaplumbaga Apartment No.1

Couple from Croydon, United Kingdom

wow what a week i have stayed in alot of nice apartments but this was by far one of the best i have stayed in , so clean and comfortable with the most stunning view over looking Kalkan , number 0ne apartment is the biggest apartment of the six there to large bedrooms both en suite , great kitchen fad bbq we used alot  , we did hire a motorbike for week for getting around buth if you just want a realaxing week by the pool then this apartment is perfect will defo be back and great welcome book to from Darren and Roz which gave us so much info on where to go , fab fab hoiliday

 From Altrincham

Just returned from Kalkan on 20 August.  Apartment was really lovely inside with the addition of the little side patio which was shaded and lovely for lunches in the cooler air. The pool was great and the setting of the whole place was spectacular, with amazing views from the sitting room and bedroom.  Kalkan was beautiful and the people were just so friendly and welcoming.  The food was very very good, we didnt have one bad meal the whole 2 weeks and we ate out every night.  The restaurants, particularly the rooftop ones, are all lovely.  The one downside was that it was a very long walk into Kalkan town, at least 25-30 minutes along a very dusty, busy road. Also the walk to the beach park to get the water taxi was a bit of a trek, not too bad going but hard work coming back - lots of steps!!  Would not be good for anyone who was not very fit.  Neverthless, it is a fabulous place.

 From Hull

A REAL HIDDEN GEM, WILL DEFINATELY BE RETURNING. ASHLEY & AMY WILLIAMS
FANTASTIC HOLIDAY ALL ROUND HOLIDAY, THE VIEWS WERE AMAZING. GLENDA

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