Bodrum Peninsula villa rental

Villa Callisto is a luxurious villa set in a beautiful location.

Villa Callisto is a well equipped and sumptuous villa comfortably catering for 6 people in 3 bedrooms or 8 people using a sofa bed in the lounge.

Ground Floor

The lounge opens out onto a patio by means of large corner sliding doors and offers a fabulous view of the bay of Kucukbuk.
The area can be cooled by means of a ceiling fan or a second outside door which allows a breeze to flow through. A dining table in the lounge seats 6 and can be extended further if necessary. Another 6 seater dining table on the patio makes outdoor eating an easy option. The lounge also sports a sofa-bed corner unit which can sleep a further 2 guests
if necessary.

A separate kitchen serves the lounge by means of a serving hatch and contains an oven with hob, large fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle and a full set of crockery, cutlery and essential utensils. The ground floor also features a twin bedroom, separate toilet and washing machine.

First Floor

A round stairwell leads up to the first floor where the master bedroom offers a magnificent sea view by means of the same style patio doors as the lounge which lead onto a balcony. An en suite bathroom features a large shower, hand basin and toilet.

The hallway leads to the main bathroom, very spacious and offering a jacuzzi with shower, large mirrored basin with drawers, and toilet.

A third bedroom features a double bed with access to the first floor balcony. A full set of towels and linen is provided for all rooms.

Roof Terrace

The stairs continue up to the roof terrace which offers a fabulous view of the sea, the beach and whole Kucukbuk bay area.
The terrace is partly sheltered and well-furnished with tables and chairs, sun loungers and soft cushions. Bar stools align a work surface with sink and bar area.

Outside

The villa directly overlooks the pool to which it has easy access.
The pool is large and shallow in all areas (c. 1.6 metres).
There is a separate paddling area for young children.
The villa is on a site of 12 villas and has its own parking space
near the entrance to the site. A site manager lives within the grounds and is available to help
with any queries.


Location
The villa is located just a five minute walk from the beach in the beautiful bay of Kucukbuk (meaning literally "little bay" and pronounced "koo-chook-book" except the "oo" sound should be short like a "u"). Despite new villas having been recently built in the area, sites are still separated sparsely enough to show plenty of natural greenery. The beach is sandy and has several restaurants which, in the evening allow you to dine on the beach or on the wooden jetties which protrude into the sea.

Kucukbuk is on the outskirts of the larger bay and village of Gundogan (pronounced "Goon-dhwan"). Gundogan is a 20 walk or 5 min drive and offers a greater selection of restaurants and shops, within a larger bay. Despite this, the village is largely unspoilt and has a rural feel with locals herding their cows through the streets and selling their home grown produce. Seafood is a speciality on the waterside restaurants and you will often see local fishermen selling their catches of the day directly to the restaurants. Gundogan also caters for many watersports such as sailing and windsurfing, and boat trips operate from here visiting local islands and bays further along the coast. (You can arrange to have them pick you up at Kucukbuk if you ask.)

Yalikavak is a 15 minute drive away and offers a good shopping street, a marina, beach, bars and restaurants. On the road between Gundogan and Yalikavak are two major supermarkets, Gima and Migros, where you can stock up on provisions.

At Ortakent (half-way between Yalikavak and Bodrum) is a large water park. It is opposite the KIPA hypermarket which is part of the Tesco chain and sells many well known Tesco products as well as local and international brands. Gumbet and Bodrum are only 30 minutes away for those want the busy night life and bustling resorts.

Also look out for the markets, typically the Turgutreis one on Saturdays. Yalikavak is usually on Thurdays and Gundogan on Wednesdays. There are no fixed prices so don't forget to haggle.

Hiring a car is the easiest way to get around, but you can manage without one. If you're staying for a few weeks you may like to save some money and shed the car for some of the time and use the local dolmas, or mini-bus service, which operates cheaply and efficiently throughout the peninsula. Yellow taxis are good for short journeys but can add up a bit on longer ones. Many people hitch around the area and it is not uncommon for lifts to be offered by drivers who are going the same way as you.

This is the exact location

Outside this self-catering villa in Gundogan, Turkey

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a south facing garden, a east facing patio area, a east facing balcony, sea views, panoramic views. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.