Guests say
Villa Elmas in Kas, Antalya, receives high praise for its luxurious accommodation, stunning views, and spacious outdoor areas with an infinity pool. Guests appreciate the attentive property management and the villa's proximity to Kalkan, with its array of restaurants and beach clubs. The property is well-suited for both large groups and families, offering comfort, privacy, and a range of amenities that contribute to a memorable holiday experience.
Reviewers consistently mention the well-maintained state of Villa Elmas, with regular visits from the property managers to tidy up and check the pool, indicating top-notch cleanliness throughout their stay.
The villa's location is highly praised for its breathtaking views and proximity to Kalkan town, with a short walk or taxi ride to local amenities. The steep walk is noted, but the availability of taxis and the views are considered worth the incline.
Guests find the villa extremely comfortable, with spacious bedrooms, various sitting areas, and an outdoor space that includes sun loungers and shaded areas. The villa's layout is appreciated for both large parties and smaller family groups.
The villa boasts a range of facilities including multiple pools, a jacuzzi, a well-equipped kitchen, and outdoor dining areas. The presence of amenities like table football and a bar area contribute to the villa's high rating in this category.
While the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the service and amenities provided, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the standard service, thus a score cannot be provided.
About this property
The stylish and contemporary Villa Elmas is one of Kalkan's finest. Perched on the hillside above Kalkan and Kalamar bays, it offers a breathtaking combination of stunning views, refreshing sea breezes, and luxurious amenities, all within a 15-minute walk of Kalkan. Here, you'll find a delightful mix of rooftop and waterfront restaurants, welcoming bars, and eclectic shops.
The infinity pool is generously sized for a private villa and is connected to an equally large shallow pool via a cascading waterfall. Three spacious terraces on different levels, furnished with 14 sun loungers, sofas, and easy chairs, provide the perfect spots to relax in the Mediterranean sunshine and take in the mesmerising views. As evening falls, subtle outdoor lighting transforms the private bar, traditional Turkish kosk, and marble dining table into the perfect setting for sundowners and leisurely meals under the stars. The villa also features a sauna, steam room, and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, offering the ideal way to unwind and enjoy its spa-like facilities.
Inside, the luxury continues. Each room boasts a glass wall to maximise the panoramic sea and mountain views, along with full air conditioning and cool marble floors. The expansive open-plan living area on the middle floor includes two lounge spaces with seating for 15, an impressive kitchen-diner, furnished balconies, and all the modern conveniences you would expect from a villa of this calibre. All five double bedrooms come with ensuite wet-room bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, and direct access to a sun terrace. Additionally, the villa includes a guest bathroom and a laundry room.
As you would expect from such a luxurious property, Villa Elmas offers many other facilities, including table tennis, table football, exercise equipment, WiFi, satellite TV, a music system, pool games, BBQ, water cooler and safe.
Villa Elmas is located in the exclusive residential area of Ortalaan, perched on the hillside of the charming harbour town of Kalkan, along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, often referred to as the jewel of the Mediterranean. The villa enjoys a prime position overlooking both Kalkan and Kalamar bays, offering dual-aspect sea views and convenient access to the finest beach clubs in the area. A leisurely 15-minute walk takes you into town or to the bustling Thursday market.
Kalkan is a picturesque town, approximately a 2-hour drive from Dalaman Airport, through the Turkish countryside and the majestic Taurus mountains. Once a Greek enclave known as Kalamaki, the town’s rich Ottoman and Hellenic heritage is evident in the old town’s winding cobbled streets, lined with traditional whitewashed houses adorned with vibrant bougainvillaea. Kalkan boasts over 100 restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as an array of souvenir and craft shops brimming with treasures you’ll want to take home. A short stroll from Villa Elmas brings you to a local supermarket for daily essentials, while a three-minute drive into Kalkan offers larger supermarkets, shops, banks, and the lively Thursday market, known for its fresh local produce and handmade souvenirs.
The nearest beach is just a five-minute drive away, by the harbour, or you can hop on one of the many private water taxis to whisk you off to a beach club of your choice. Kalkan’s coastline is home to 15 beach clubs, each offering a different experience, from the chic Villa Mahal and relaxed Indigo to the family-friendly Kalkan Beach Park and the elegantly designed Zest, featuring large infinity pools for both adults and children. For those seeking further adventure, the breathtaking Kaputaş Beach, nestled in a natural gorge, is just a short drive away, though be prepared for the 200 steps down (and back up!). Patara is another must-visit destination, offering ancient ruins, two 2,000-year-old amphitheatres, and 20 kilometres of untouched golden sands, with a protected area for the nesting Caretta Caretta turtles. No visit to Kalkan is complete without a boat trip from the harbour, whether it’s a shared excursion with friends and family or a private gulet charter with your own captain and crew. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling in secluded bays, indulge in a meal of traditional home-cooked meze, and sail back to the harbour with a cocktail in hand, watching the famous sunsets.
Back on land, treat yourself to an authentic Turkish hammam experience, where you can unwind with a hands-on massage and enjoy the heat and bubbles at one of Kalkan’s many luxurious spas. For the more adventurous, the Lycian Way walking trail passes through Kalkan, offering an opportunity to trek through ancient archaeological sites, local villages, and dramatic coastal landscapes rich with flora and fauna. A short trip to the nearby town of Kinik takes you to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthos, while the D400 road leads to Fethiye, home to historical landmarks such as Patara, Letoon, Tlos, and Pinara, where you can explore ruins and temples with Lycian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine influences. Fethiye itself is a vibrant harbour town with a lively fish market and excellent designer shopping.
In the opposite direction, just 25 kilometres away, lies the town of Kaş, renowned for its stunning coastal drive and rich Ottoman architecture. Stroll through its picturesque harbour and wander cobbled streets lined with pastel-coloured bougainvillea, browsing unique handmade and antique goods in the local shops. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Turkish meal with panoramic sea views. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a 20-minute ferry from Kaş to the Greek island of Meis, also known as Kastellorizo, where you can swim in the enchanting Blue Cave and dine alfresco by the water’s edge under a Grecian sky.
Accommodation
The VillaStylish and contemporary five bedroom villa, set on the hillside above Kalkan and Kalamar bays offering beautiful sea views.
Interior
- Laundry room
- Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
- Large open plan living space
- Bedroom with Super King size bed and en-suite shower room and jacuzzi
- Bedroom with double size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds and en-suite shower room, and whirlpool bath
- Bedroom with two single beds and en-suite shower room
- Guest Bathroom
- Spa area with sauna, steam room, outdoor shower
Exterior Grounds
- Large infinity swimming pool
- Three terraces on different levels furnished with 14 sun loungers, sofas, tables, and chairs.
- Outdoor jacuzzi
- Private bar
- Traditional Turkish kosk
- Covered outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Coffee machine
- Juicer
- Blender
- Satellite TV
- Stereo and iPod player
- DVD Player
- Washing machine
- Iron & ironing board
- Clothes dryer
- Hairdryers in all bedrooms
- Cross trainer
- Snorkels and flippers
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Travel cot
- Highchair
Reviews (17)
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SB
Thanks so much for renting out your wonderful villa to us, we had a brilliant time. The view is just wonderful and everything in the house was so clean and lovely. We loved the pool, the loungers, big rooms, bar area and table tennis table! I'm pleased we had a car due to those steep roads - especially with children - so I would recommend that to other families although I did notice lots of taxis around too. Nuri, the manager, was also exceptionally helpful. It was also a treat for fresh bread to be brought to us each morning too.
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Debs & Simon
After several return trips to Kalkan we came back to villa Elmas, where we first discovered this wonderful area of Turkey. We’ve stayed in several other large villas in Kalkan but for us, Elmas is the best one so we were very happy to be able to return! With panoramic views of Kalkan, this is a stunning villa with so much space that even when part of a large group, there is plenty of room for everyone. It is right at the top of the hill, overlooking the town, the steepest hill to reach it but all part of the fun and totally worth it for the views and the privacy. Inside, the villa is well appointed and feels like home from home. All the bedrooms have their own bathrooms, two of them with jacuzzi baths and an additional shower room on the main floor which is really useful. The main suite has a balcony with just the best views of the coastline, a perfect place to sit at any time of day. There’s a spacious living room and kitchen which is fully equipped with everything we needed. More than enough seating for everyone to be comfortable too! The pool area is beautiful – WOW!. There’s also a jacuzzi pool attached to the main pool, and a shallow pool downstairs which would be ideal for small children. There’s also a covered bar area and cushioned seating so it’s easy to find shade too. A special mention to Yusuf and his wife who manage the property and prepared the most wonderful banquet for us at the villa (book ahead) – all preparation and cleaning up done too, what an absolute treat and an added bonus. They brought us bread every morning and nothing was too much trouble. We’re already looking at our diaries to work out when we can return as it’s impossible to find a negative about this beautiful villa!
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Margaret
The villa is luxurious and very spacious with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the facilities and the view. The infinity pool is a star attraction and it was difficult to drag four children away from it, although they also enjoyed the table football and the outside lounge area where they could play games. The adults were happy on the sun loungers and in the jacuzzi. There was plenty of room in the kitchen and at the outside table to enjoy cooking and eating for nine of us. We enjoyed using the bbq. The villa is very well maintained and the local couple who assist in looking after the villa, visited regularly to tidy up and check the swimming pool.They were friendly and helpful to us. There are many great restaurants nearby and we made use of the local beach clubs where you can hire sun loungers and are plied all day with food and drinks. We visited Saklikent gorge which was incredible and did a whole day boat trip around the small local islands, jumping off the boat into the crystal clear water. We were a three generation family and we all had such a good time.