Review of VRBO listing 233404.
Our family visited Turkey for the first time this summer ( early August 2009) and after a week in Istanbul, we flew to Bodrum where we spent a week at Villa Ferhan. The villa was even better in real life than the pictures.
The setting and views are beautiful, the furnishings high quality, and the villa and gardens immaculate and tastefully decorated. The caretaker couple Ali and Fatma can be quite helpful even without English, and look after the grounds diligently without being obtrusive. Ms. Ferhan kindly waited till our late arrival to orient us, and next morning took my wife to get groceries because we did not have a car yet (a car is essential unless you want to only visit Bodrum, nearby beaches, and for groceries; in that case, taxis will be cheaper). She also called us from Istanbul to make sure everything was ok.
The two dogs that wander the property are friendly and our children really enjoyed having them around. They also provide security. The infinity edge pool and three terraces-all furnished- are highlights of the property and allow one to find shade, or sun, any time of the day. The 3 bedrooms can accomodate 6 people easily and the master has a sofa bed for a 7th). Each bedroom has a private bathroom. The property was very quiet when we were there in early August, and the AC keeps the bedrooms comfortable.
Bodrum is only 10-15 minutes away by car, and Ephesus 2-2.5 hours on good highways. (leave early in am and stop at Eurymos - just past Milas - to see the temple of Zeus; we were the only ones there) On the way back there is an upscale shopping mall on the highway.
We have rented many properties, and this one was the best.
G. Gaind
Canada
Guest: Bay Villagers(Bay Village, Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10
We stayed at Villa Ferhan in June 2010 for six nights, and it is what you see in the pictures and even better. Very clean, emaculate, and elegant. Tha garden is very tasteful, Ali and Fatmah, the house keepers on site, take care of you and the property in a very professional way, Khavee and Cokiee (the dogs) were nice and very friendly. The view (depends on where you are seated) are magnifisant. Quite, yet close to the city and beaches,and City center. you do need a car though. The elegent owner met us in Istanbul,very helpful, she kept in touch with us by phone and e-mail, took care of our needs. I will definitly go back again
