guestbook

If you have a comment to add to our guestbook,
we'd love to hear from you. -- Steve & Mike

8 October 2009
We had a lovely, restful 10 days in your comfortable home. Thank you! The weather was fantastic and we found Kalkan an ideal place from which to explore the surrounding area.
-- Ann and Ernest, South Africa

30 August 2009
We had a wonderful time. Thanks for opening your lovely house for us and other people. We could see lots of beautiful things inside your house and also in Kalkan. We also loved your garden. I hope we can manage to come here again. The information you gave us was perfect! It was easy to find everything and use the appliances in your house. Thanks for everything.
-- Mona, Bernard, Mitra and Rajab, Tehran and Switzerland

15 August 2009
Thank you for opening your lovely home to us. Thanks for the best vacation ever! With reluctance we had back to Ankara, but hopefully in our remaining two years we can visit your lovely Gül Baba Evi again. Even in your absence and though we've never met, you were wonderful hosts! We felt like we had our own personal guides thanks to your list of places to see, ruins to visit and other adventures near and far. The girls enjoyed exploring the beaches, and my fascination with ancient ruins was fully satiated with visits to Xanthos, Patara, the aqueduct, Pinara, Kekova and a too brief drive by at Kayakoy. Finding your recommended trout restaurant in Islamlar and lounging under the grape arbour for a lovely trout dinner was huge hit with friends visiting from North Carolina. They also fell in love with your carpet in the front hall so off we to the carpet weaver's association where we found a similar carpet. The kids LOVED the silk demonstration and brought cocoons back to the house and spent days unwinding the silk and dying it with homemade dyes from lovely flowers in your garden.
-- Katie, Kelsey, Catherine (10), Claiborne (7), Charlotte (4) and Annie, Ankara

27 July 2009
We had a wonderful and relaxing time in your lovely house and enjoyed Turkey very much; the magnificent ancient monuments, the beaches, the views on the seaside when we travelled around the stunning landscape and the hospitable people we met everywhere. Due to your small, individual guide it was easy to find the most exciting places. It was charming waking up in the morning and to enjoy the fantastic views of the sea and to spend the last hours of the day on the roof terrace gazing at the stars. Thanks a lot for offering us the opportunity to stay in your beautiful residence.
-- Joanna, Danielle, Benjamin and Alex, Munich

15 September 2008
We had a great time during our short stay here at your beautiful place. The views and the BBQ are my personal favourites; and we all enjoyed the comfort and relaxation of Gul Baba House. Many thanks from Lebanon and America
-- Mac and family

27 August 2008
An amazing place where there is something for everyone. At the heart was the lovely house where we felt at home and had everything we needed. We hope it is only the beginning. Many thanks.
-- Arthur and Connie, London

10 August 2008
Your house is just great. It is precisely what we were looking for a fortnight this summer. Thanks a lot for all this.
-- Olivier, Caroline and Nina, Paris

19 July 2008
We have spent a wonderful dreamy 11 days in your lovely refuge here in Kalkan. On this, our last day, we feel quite sad to be leaving but at the same time rejuvenated, relaxed and ready to get back to the reality of our daily lives in Montreal. We had the opportunity see and do so much: swimming in the glorious turquoise-blue waters of the Med (Caretta Caretta was our favourite); marvelling at the extraordinary historic ruins; scuba diving, paragliding over Olu Deniz; enjoying lazy boat trips, shopping till we dropped at the local markets; and savouring the freshest tasting fruits and vegetables in the local cuisine. And every evening returning to your magical mountainside villa to reflect on the sights and sounds of the day whilst feasting our eyes on the spectacular view of Kalkan Bay. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have been able to visit this special corner of the world. Our only regret was not having the opportunity to meet you in person.
-- Freda, Arshad, Cameron and Mira, Montreal

2 October 2007
This has been a wonderful house to stay in for a restful holiday. We so much needed the warmth and sun and the sea.
-- Ian and Claire, London

2 April 2006
Thank you so much for a truly wonderful and memorable holiday. The house is beautiful and so comfortable; the food was great and some many wonderful sites to visit. I hope you have many very happy days to come back to this lovely place, and that I too will return soon.
-- Isabel, London

2005
Gül Baba House was serene and beautiful in the spring: think waist-high wildflowers and baby animals. Its location in Kalkan is perfect for exploring breathtaking countryside, ancient ruins and meeting friendly locals. Gül Baba was super cozy and luxurious returning from a full day of exploring. Can't wait to go back!
-- T F, Detroit

We – 2 adults and 2 children – found the place extremely comfortable and relaxing with stunning views across the bay. The facilities are excellent including a safe garden for the boys to play in. We had a fantastic stay.
-- CD, London

Before me, the blue, blue sea, above me the most brilliant stars and surrounding me in any direction the echoes of the ancient world of Lycia. Gül Baba House – I'm coming back for more.
-- ML, Hong Kong

Sit on the deck and watch the sun go down with a bottle of wine, while cooking a BBQ on the big terrace, explore the Lycian Way, contemplate the olive trees, just give yourself a rest!
-- EM, London