This was our first time in Turkey but it won't be the last. Our experience in Dalaman and the Villa Baykus was outstanding.
I can't praise the villa enough. Great location, very well equipped, all fittings of a high standard, lots of room inside and out, great pool, lovely loungers, free wine fi, free bikes, excellent information pack, great views, shaded balcony and 'kush?', friendly informative neighbours............
The town is very easily reached on the bikes or along a pretty path by the river. It has all you need for a great holiday and the residents are extremely friendly. There is a wealth of restaurants. Every one we tried had cheap food and drink from traditional English to Turkish specialisms. Portion sizes were substantial. The shops are easy to use and the fresh food from the market was outstanding, especially the fruit and veg.
Bars range from quiet with great views to busy with sports channels.
The info in the villa helped us to decide on our activities and we went by boat to Turtle beach, by boat to a market/lunch on board/freshwater swimming/mud bath, to a traditional Turkish breakfast, to a Turkish bath, to a barber for a traditional shave and ear singe , to the Roman ruins at Kaunos, to a home made Turkish pancake with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice - all were excellent recommendations as was the hint to book through the Kaunos office where necessary. Trips we purchased were phenomenal value.
No need for a car at all. We ended the holiday fitter and more relaxed than we began it. The airport experience at Dalaman is also pretty relaxing.
Great holiday, great location, great villa.