Contemporary luxury villa 150 mtrs from the sea with private pool

We were 4 women (known as the 'girlies') away for a week and wanting it all: we got it! Villa Manzara was everything we needed and more ranging the stunning views from every terrace aspect with the added spectacle of the Kalkan sunset from the top floor to the charming dining and bbq terraces down to the private pool and comfortable sun loungers. The kitchen was well equipped and everything throughout was fresh, lovely and clean - a bonus for 4 very particular girlies on tour. We mostly ate out as access into the alluring harbour village is quick and easy. Denise, the owner, was most helpful in providing us with some outstanding restaurant recommendations: Salonika, Moussaka, Aubergine, The Brothers - every meal was a feast of Turkish delights; flavourful fish and meats, fresh salads, colourful veg as well as the most lush traditional meze ever. Superb sea front views beckoned us to take the 5 minute walk down to the Kalamar Beach club twice where we freely swam, lunched and sunbathed. The day excursion on Moby Dick was probably one of the high lights of the week - a bit of heaven-on-sea with a traditional twist; a homemade lunch spread was effortlessly served with fresh fruit platters to follow later - the Lal rose flowed! We loved making our cocktails in the experienced shakers of Burak at the Black and Gold Master Cocktail class- anyone who enjoys making cocktails as well as drinking them, this is for you and not to be missed! Shopping was mega: handbags, jewellery, towels, open markets both in Kalkan and Kas was a pleasure to frequent thanks to the friendly and relaxed, no-pressure atmospheres. Proprietors, local residents, taxi drivers - all warm, genuine people who wear a smile like they'd just won the lottery - every minute of every day. And we did too because it was paradise! Thank you, we'll definitely be back.

We stayed in this villa for a week in September 2016. The villa itself was beautifully decorated, had plenty of space and was spotlessly clean. The private pool and outdoor BBQ were lovely and the roof terrace was a particular highlight with panoramic views of the ocean.

The town has plenty of choice for places to eat and drink. Our particular favourite was Black and Gold cocktail bar, we wish we had done their cocktail making masterclass during our holiday!

Denise was very helpful in answering any questions we had regarding our stay. We would definitely recommend this villa to groups of young couples such as ourselves or for families.

As a surprise birthday treat for my wife our group of 5 adults and 3 children had a very confortable and relaxing 10 night stay in mid August. We found the villa very well equipped and enjoyed the pool area and shaded terraces, which were also great for a nice turkish breakfast or bbq.

The villa is a 10 minute taxi ride in to Kalkan, not walkable in August, a fantastic harbour village with more good restauraunts than you can manage to visit in one trip, we particularly enjoyed Isos and Sade.

Whilst in Kalkan the main highlight for us had to be the private gulet cruise and moonlight cruise. These are extremely good value and include boat, captain and chef to ensure you have a great day at sea. The banquet served up for lunch (or bbq on the moonlight cruise) is incredible. and the swimming, mudbath and stargazing make for a perfect day.

Our 6th visit to Kalkan which shows how much we enjoy the area and always recommend to others.

Vi spenderade två veckor här under sommaren 2016, det uppfyllde alla våra förväntningar som vi hade. Denna del av Turkiet är perfekt för den familj som letare efter en lugnare by men ändå närhet till större orter. Kalkan är en liten by som inte innehåller de stora hotellkomplex, utan mindre hotell och villor. Det är många engelska ägare till villorna som används som sommarhus.

Det som är mest positivt med denna villa är storleken, bra utrustad, lugnt område, gångavstånd till kvarterskrogarna och bara 100 meter ner till medelhavet. Vi fick en mycket bra service från ägarna och de bolag som de använder för den löpande skötseln. Det finns inget att klaga på när det gäller ägarna eller villan.

Om jag ska nämna något som man bör fundera över är om man är handikappad, det är många trappor och villan ligger på en sluttning, och andra sidan så har den en väldigt vacker utsikt över medelhavet. I byn kan man hitta ett par mindre mataffärer som är ok för några veckor.

När det gäller restauranger så är de betydligt dyrare än i de stora turistorterna, troligen för att detta är ett bättre och dyrare område, men det är fortfarande halva priset mot Sverige.

Vi kan varmt rekommendera detta hus / Persson med familj

There were 4 of us, mature (retired actually) two couples, looking for a beautiful place to visit, good restaurants, good shopping and a really classy place to rest our heads and relax. We found it in Kalkan and we definitely found it in Villa Manzara. A stunning villa with everything you could need being provided. The views are spectacular, with breakfast served on the balcony with the sun streaming through the Bougainvillea made for a perfect start to any day. The pool, with it's comfortable poolside furniture was a delight and a very nice pool man kept everything neat and tidy twice a day.

We particularly enjoyed our day out on a boat...lazy day, poodled around some bays, swam a bit, had lunch and tea on board and returned to harbour by sunset. Just went down to the harbour, chose a boat and skipper, agreed a price (really good value!) and set off...perfect.

For all 4 of us this was our first visit to Turkey, we were at first quite apprehensive, but soon realised this is the perfect place to settle into the best that Turkey has to offer and we will be back again and again, I am sure.