(9/10) — Lovely family stay at Villa HilalWe stayed at Villa Hilal in July 2026 as a family of five (three adults and two children) and had a wonderful holiday. The villa was very clean, comfortable, and spacious.The pool was the highlight of our stay. It is a beautiful size with both a deep and shallow end, perfect for our family. The views from the villa were amazing. The Turkish köşk was a great feature, giving us a shaded area to enjoy meals outside.The bedrooms were comfortable, with excellent air conditioning, essential in the July heat (mainly around 35C, with occasional days reaching 40C). The kitchen was well equipped, and the water filter was very useful. We appreciated the fridge magnets with local taxi and restaurant numbers, a bottle opener, and grocery delivery information.Mike was a very helpful host and quick to respond, and check-in was easy. The pool maintenance team kept the pool looking great.Villa Hilal is located in Akbel rather than central Kalkan, which suited us as we wanted somewhere peaceful and away from the busy town. The views and privacy are excellent. The villa is on a steep hillside. Mike mentioned Kalkan was around a 20-minute walk away, but we found it was longer, so we used taxis instead.There was one day when ash from seasonal forest fires collected in the pool, but this was an unusual local event.We would recommend Villa Hilal to families looking for a peaceful stay with stunning views and a fantastic pool.