Araxa is a delightful, modern luxury three bedroom executive villa situated on a small exclusive development of only twenty or so houses with beautifully landscaped gardens. Set in a lovely secluded pine forest it is just a short walk from the nearest shops and also the bus route to Oludeniz / Fethiye.
The villa boasts a south facing garden with private pool in full sun, patio and sun terrace with 360° mountain views. There is easy access to walks through the woods with wildlife on your doorstep including much loved tortoises and numerous local birds.
The villa is fully furnished and has been maintained to a very high standard throughout with recently newly refurbished bathrooms. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and with marble flooring throughout.
Wi-Fi is included.
The accommodation comprises 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite to the master bedroom). Downstairs is an open plan living room/dining area, kitchen and toilet/utility room.
Outside there are six sun loungers, recliners, parasols, patio table and chairs, wooden luxury swing seat and patio furniture, hammock and poolside shower. The well tendered gardens are lit at night and this provides a lovely evening setting for eating outdoors. The pool also has underwater LED lighting - very tempting!
The private swimming pool has a uniform depth of 1.4m and measures approximately 8m x5m and is cleaned daily by very friendly onsite maintenance staff who also tend to the flowers and provide 24hr emergency assistance if necessary as well as night security. Our Site manager is also available and speaks good English. She is a ready source of help and advice as necessary and will provide a meet and greet service soon after your arrival.
The quoted price includes a cleaning service with all freshly laundered bed linen and towels, (including beach towels) provided. On stays of 10 days or more a mid-clean will be provided free of charge for your comfort.
The spacious main bedroom has a king-sized bed with luxury memory foam comfort mattress, luxury wet room style ensuite WC / power shower facilities and a balcony with spectacular mountain views. There is ample wardrobe space with plentiful hangers, bedside cabinets, a large chest of drawers, dressing table with hairdryer and 36” Satellite LCD TV.
The second bedroom has mountain views, a large double bed with ample wardrobe space and shelves, dressing table, hairdryer and bedside cabinets.
The third bedroom has access to a balcony with mountain views, two single beds, a wardrobe and bedside cabinets.
There is a fully tiled upstairs luxury wet room style family bathroom / WC with an excellent power shower.
Downstairs there is a luxuriously furnished and spacious open plan lounge/dining area with real wood fireplace and 42” satellite TV complete with DVD player and a large selection of dvds. There are two settees, an armchair, coffee table and a dining table for six people.
The sliding patio doors lead to the pretty, covered veranda area with its luxury wooden patio furniture and brick built barbecue with a large patio table and chairs for 6 people on the covered, side veranda area overlooking the private pool.
The kitchen has everything you would expect and more including; dishwasher, oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, wine cooler, orange press and top quality pans, crockery, glassware and cutlery.
The separate downstairs WC / utility room includes a washing machine, steam iron, ironing board, airer and cleaning materials.
Within the villa there is a digital security safe for your use. There are two smoke alarms, convenient keyless window locks and a wireless burglar alarm system for your total peace of mind.
There is also a convenient private parking space adjacent to the villa for your exclusive use during your stay. The villa and garden area is fully fenced providing security and privacy.
The complex has 24 hr security for your peace of mind. There is also a dedicated maintenance team on site responsible for the upkeep of your own pool and private gardens which are attended to every day during your stay. Should there be any problems at all with the villa there is always a friendly face on hand to help, The villa management work together with the team and are available 24/7 should any emergency arise.
In short, we believe we have tried to provide everything that will help to make your holiday that extra bit special and will make life as hassle-free as possible. The villa has two hairdryers, beach towels, use of pay as you go mobile phone for ease of booking local services. There is a good collection of dvds, books, games for your entertainment. We consider this our second home - we will be happy to pass on our recommendations to help you personalise your stay with us - enjoy!
Villa Situation:
Araxa is within walking distance of local shops and the village of Ovacik. The nearest local restaurant and convenience stores are about 10 minutes walk away and there is also a free 24/7 grocery delivery service to the villa for added convenience! Either choose your supplies at the shop or there is an itemised list at the Villa to ring through your order.
For the young and young at heart the lively town of Hisaronu is only a few minutes bus or taxi ride from Araxa and offers a full range of bars, restaurants, shops and clubs to meet all tastes. There is also a local market every Monday in Hisaronu with a large choice of locally grown produce, clothes, shoes, leather goods and souvenirs.
Five minutes further on from Hisaronu is the famous Oludeniz beach and Blue Lagoon voted one of the top 10 best beaches in the world by the Rough Guide. The beach area has numerous bars and restaurants overlooking the bay and is an ideal setting to watch the sunset whilst enjoying a evening drink. A wide range of water sports is available and there are good value boat trips from the beach to Butterfly Valley and the nearby secluded islands and bays. Oludeniz is also one of the world's top locations for paragliding which can be enjoyed either as a spectator or why not take a tandem jump with an experienced instructor to land on the beach from 2000m - an unforgettable experience!
In the other direction the lovely harbour town of Fethiye is only 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Araxa and offers a wide range of shops, large supermarkets and restaurants. There are plenty of banks and cashpoints and there is a large bazaar area in the ‘Old Town’, known locally as the Paspatur. The Paspatur and the atmospheric Fishmarket and restaurants are famous attractions. Fethiye also has a modern promenade with great cafes and good value restaurants which now extend to the nearby beach resort of Calis.
The weekly Tuesday market in Fethiye is very popular - offering a very wide range of local produce as well as a large range of incredible value clothing, shoes, souvenirs, leather goods etc. Fethiye has a beautiful marina with really good value boat trips offered along the picturesque coastline and especially to the famous ‘twelve islands.’
Beyond the marina Fethiye has a typically Turkish atmosphere and is a great place to explore. There is something for everyone.
We feel that local transport is more than adequate to get around the area though some guests choose to hire a car to explore the area more thoroughly and independently. We can provide details of local contacts with competitive prices, should this be the case. Local dolmus (minibuses) are easily accessible only a few minutes walk from Araxa and are cheap and fun to use. They run all day until about 01.00hrs. We have also negotiated preferential terms for guests at the Villa with a local taxi service, a friendly and reliable firm, who will pick up from the Villa within a few minutes of your call, with fixed prices to the usual destinations agreed. Good value private day trips can be easily negotiated. For 5-6 people it is cheaper to use the taxi service rather than the dolmus bus service.
Transfers to and from Dalaman airport can be arranged for you if required at competitive prices - ask for details.
In the event of any medical emergency there is 24 hour medical assistance in Ovacik and modern private hospital facilities in Fethiye. From experience the medical attention we have accessed and received has been really excellent. High quality but low cost specialist dental work is available - ask for further details if you are interested or you are in need!.
Local Attractions:
The area offers a wide range of activities to suit all tastes – activities range from the seriously energetic such as white water rafting or tandem paragliding from nearby Babadag Mountain and landing on Oludeniz beach, to more sedate activities such as visiting the many historic Lycian sites around the area at Letoon, Tlos, the Sunday Times 'top ten' beach at Patara or maybe relaxing on a boat trip or else rejuvenating in a Turkish bath!
In the summer relaxing by the pool or beach, enjoying water sports or taking one of the excellent boat trips is highly recommended. As a special treat why not hire a private boat (gulet) complete with skipper and crew for a whole day to go snorkeling and swimming away from the tourist areas with a full BBQ lunch included at very reasonable and affordable prices. We can recommend from our experience.
Further inland after only a short trip into the mountains you will find cooler air, clear mountain trout streams and a friendly and relaxed way of life. Out of the high season treking along the world famous Lycian Trail, which has its start point adjacent to Araxa Villas, is an excellent challenge for the actively minded. We have arranged special pick ups and drop offs for walking groups. In January / February snow will normally fall on the highest peaks surrounding Fethiye and can normally still be seen in late March, providing a spectacular and beautiful backdrop to the bay.
