2013 Rates for 2014 -Large Luxury 4 Bedroom Detached Villa with Own Pool

• Can't wait to come back!!

  Can't wait to come back!!

  • Guest Ken & Lindsay (U.K.)
  • Date of stay 08/24/13
  • Review Submitted 09/17/13
  We returned to Habibi House this year for a one-week stay, having previously visited in 2010. We absolutely love Habibi House, beautiful mature gardens with a fantastic pool we just spent hours just relaxing in, although it’s certainly big enough for a serious swim if you’re so inclined. The house has everything we could wish for, spacious air conditioned bedrooms, well appointed modern kitchen, although it has to be said we didn’t use the cooking facilities much as there are so may great restaurants within just a few miles radius. Also a barbecue where we enjoyed food from the local stores. If we’re being really picky we would suggest a light directed over the barbecue area to make cooking a little easier. But that’s about the only thing we think the property needs to improve it. The pool area is completely private and not “overlooked” and really sets Habibi House apart from many of the villas we have stayed at over the years, it’s just so warm and inviting as is the rest of the house. We love going to new places and have stayed in some great properties, but this is the only Villa we have returned to, so impressed are we with it. In fact a week after our return we contacted Bidi & Steve to book again for next year and we’re really looking forward to our next stay in July 2014, this time for two weeks with some friends who we know will thoroughly enjoy this beautiful house, gardens and pool as well as Northern Cyprus.

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• August 2012 - a fantastic stay at Habibi House

  August 2012 - a fantastic stay at Habibi House

  • Guest Rachel L.
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/29/12
  We have recently returned from a wonderful holiday in the TRNC. Key to this was having Habibi House as our base. It is cleverly positioned within its generous plot on the outskirts of the village and feels very secluded - there are only a few neighbours anyway! The house is spacious, well-equipped & beautifully decorated, but the outdoor space is what really sets this villa apart. The gardens are beautiful, and there are two separate areas for sitting & dining out. The pool is large & well maintained and was an absolute delight in the August heat (& the lights meant we could stay in it watching the stars well into the evening!). Catalkoy is a great location. It is far away from the hustle & bustle of the nearest town (Kyrenia) but close enough to easily pop in for dinner, shopping or sightseeing (there are also many local shops & restaurants). Habibi House is also close to all the major sights (Bellapais, Buffavento, Turtle beach etc) but the roads are good too so we found it easy to travel further afield. It was always a delight to return to Habibi House at the end of the day. Bridget & Steve were excellent hosts; welcoming, informative & unobtrusive! Highly recommended by the Owen family!

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• Summer holiday August 2012

  Summer holiday August 2012

  • Guest Ray J.
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/14/12
  Wow what a wonderful villa to have stayed in all 9 of our party had a fantastic time (5 adults and 4 children) swimming in the pool everyday to escape the Cyprus heat. The house is on the edge of the village very private and of a very high standard, and what a garden that Bidi and Steve must be proud of. Our only regret is that we only hired this villa for 1 week and what a shame to have to go home so soon. You will find Bidi and Steve so helpful to make the very best of your holiday. It is best if you hire a car as there are many places to have dinner each night I recommend going to Bellapais abbey, St Herrion castle and walking in the mountains but do get up early to beat the heat of the day.

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• Summer 2011

  Summer 2011

  • Guest Victoria A.
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 08/27/11
  We were here last year and loved it so much we returned to spend another month at Habibi House this summer. It felt like ‘coming home’ on our second visit as we knew the village well and could immediately settle into our stay. The garden was looking as glorious as ever, Bidi and Steve (our generous hosts) have added some lovely touches to the house (not least their own artwork which is very beautiful), Sallie (the property manager) was again extremely helpful, and we had a wonderful time in this idyllic, peaceful location. We did some new things this year including a Jeep Safari (very safe driving, a lovely day out) up into the mountain range that you can see from the house (but further West behind Lapta). It was great to be so high up and see such amazing views all along the coast. Sadly, we aren’t planning to be back until 2013 (fingers crossed!) so we won’t be hogging this wonderful house for another month next year - someone else can experience this little pocket of paradise! It is a very special place.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.

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• The Carpenter's Visit - July8th - July 22nd 2011

  The Carpenter's Visit - July8th - July 22nd 2011

  • Guest Tom Carpenter
  • Date of stay 07/08/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  We Have just arrived back from Habibi House and cannot wait to return. My Family - One senior, two adults, one teenager and two younger children have just spent an amazing 14 nights at Habibi and loved every minute of our stay. The setting is idyllic. The house offers clean, quality, spacious accomodation with all the necessary equipment and information anyone could need for their stay. The large pool was perfect for cooling off day or night and spotless. Very welcome in high 30's temperatures we were treated to. The wonderful shaded terrace was perfect for chilling and the mature garden was packed with fruit trees and stunning flora. The Barbeque was great for cooking the tuna we caught on a fishing trip from Girne harbour. ( They also offer Paragliding for the fearless!) Many thanks to house manager Sallie - so efficient and helpful, especially when we needed medical advice for one of our party. We found some great places to eat nearby, a huge choice of local grocery shops only a five minute drive away and only 10 minutes by car to Girne for other "Retail Therapy'. We thouroughly enjoyed "Freedom Day" celebrations (July 20th) especially the Turkish "Red Arrows". Over all everything about Habibi and our stay was BRILLIANT! Many Thanks Bidi. Look out for our next booking very soon.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

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• Holiday Christmas & New Year 2010

  Holiday Christmas & New Year 2010

  • Guest The Vanclay Parkers (London/Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Groningen/Mullumbimby)
  • Date of stay 12/23/10
  • Review Submitted 01/06/11
  9 family members (the owner & property manager were very helpful in allowing us to squeeze in an extra person) from London, Scotland, the Netherlands & New South Wales met up for a very enjoyable mid-winter break. The house is superb & has all the fittings & equipment you will need, although the pool was too cold for everyone but a hardy Scot who managed 50 lengths one day! A wood-burning stove kept us cosy in the cool evenings. The location is excellent in a pleasant village, walking distance from the beach & close to a range of supermarkets & fresh fruit & veg stalls. The owner put us in contact with Ersan who delivered us to & from the airport efficiently and supplied good value rental cars. We visited many major sites in the north: the 3 crusader castles, Bellapais Abbey, Salamis, Famagusta & Nicosia,a nd the Karpaz peninsula, with many frescoed chapels along the way: all within comfortable driving distance. And with a guide provided with the house we enjoyed some good walks too!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Holiday Sept / Oct 2010

  Holiday Sept / Oct 2010

  • Guest The Forbes's and Fyfe's (Stonehaven and Newmachar , NE Scoland)
  • Date of stay 09/23/10
  • Review Submitted 10/25/10
  We spent two enjoyable weeks at the house which lived up to all expectations and proved to be an enjoyable place to relax. Good use was made of the pool and in the evenings we tended to alternate BBQ with a visit to one of the many excellent eateries either along the main road or down by Girne harbour. We managed to see a fair amount of TRNC including Bellapais Abbey, St.Hilarion Castle , Soli Theatre and Karpas . One evening we enjoyed a sunset cruise aboard the “African Queen” and one Sunday some of our party joined a Land Rover Safari up into the mountains which proved very interesting and informative thanks to the excellent guides. The Wednesday market in town was well worth a visit too. The only downside was that a couple of our party suffered badly from insect bites but the local pharmacists down on the main road were very helpful in supplying appropriate medication. All in all Habibi House proved to be an ideal location in which to unwind Thanks to Bridget , Sallie and Gary , Ersan ( who provided the hire car and airport transfers from / to Larnaca ) and the guys who kept the pool nice and clean.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Holiday Summer 2010

  Holiday Summer 2010

  • Guest Vicky and Tom (London, UK)
  • Date of stay 07/17/10
  • Review Submitted 08/15/10
  We have just returned from a month long stay at Habibi House and we are pining already. The house is situated in an excellent location combining access to amenities with peace and quiet. The house offers everything required for day-to-day living and Sallie, the property manager, is always on hand should you have any queries about the house (we didn't - everything was in good order). Response to emails was swift and helpful advice about airport transfers resulted in excellent hassle-free journeys to and from Larnaca provided by Ersan. The pictures, quite frankly, do not do the house justice. The landscaped garden has matured beautifully offering a good level of privacy, with limes and pomegranates right by the door. It is well thought out and designed. The veranda, cascading with glorious blooms, is an ideal spot for evening drinks and relaxing suppers. We would also recommend it for those seeking inspiration to paint, compose or write (which is what we did) - it is idyllic. The pool is lovely and is of sufficient size to accommodate a more 'serious' swim if you can muster the energy. A car is essential is you plan to do lots of sight seeing around the Island but it is perfectly possible to survive without one (as we did for a month). Dolmus and taxis are reasonable and reliable and, using these modes of transport it is easy to get to places such as Bellapais, Girne, Famagusta and Lefkosia). Within walking distance are local shops (for milk, bread etc), and two local restaurants (a very romantic walk back through the village at night; an abundance of stars as there is little light polution). Shayna Beach Club (pleasant for an afternoon on the beach) is about a 30 minute walk away and you can always stop at 'Happy Valley' for a cooling drink before making your way back up through the village. It is well worth walking around the village rather than just whizzing through by car - the people are friendly and charming, and meandering through the little windy streets offers a real sense of village life. Majority of resaurants, supermarkets (none in the village) and 2 ATMs are on the coast (main) road. About 25 minutes on foot (10 mins by car), and perfectly possible although a bit of climb back (so not for those with limited mobility as there are a couple of steepish slopes on the way back) and good exercise! We certainly intend to return; the charms of Habibi House and Catalkoy will draw us back. It is a very special place.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.

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• June 2010 A wonderful holiday

  June 2010 A wonderful holiday

  • Guest Ken & Lindsay (U.K.)
  • Date of stay 06/12/10
  • Review Submitted 07/24/10
  We spent 9 delightful days at Habibi House in June 2010, we expected a high standard from the description of the property on the site and we were not disappointed. The property was clean well maintained with beautifully laid out mature gardens and pool area complete with a barbecue which we used extensively. The pool is fantastic, we feel a little guilty about not seeing more of the island but it was just so nice having a lovely cool pool to slip into whenever the heat became too much. Most evenings we just wanted to barbecue our dinner and eat it outside beside the pool area. Then enjoy a chilled bottle of wine and even perhaps a midnight swim in the underlit pool. We enjoyed our visit so much that we tried to book for October 2010 upon our return, but, alas the dates we wanted were taken. We would certainly recommend the house to our freinds and I'm sure we'll be returning in the near future. The owners couldn't have been more helpful, even assisting us with car hire & free ransfers to & from the airport, plus a welcome pack upon arrival. If you're thinking about a villa holiday in Northern Cyprus, don't delay - get booking at Habibi House, its a treasure!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: £200
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.