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The Lazy Olive (Tembel Zeytin), a Lovely Private Villa
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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8250 sq m
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Explore the area
Kumluca, Antalya
- Ancient Olympos11 min drive
- Olympos Beach17 min drive
- Çirali Beach23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom #1 - downstairs main
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2 - downstairs
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #3 - main bedroom upstairs
1 King Bed
Bedroom #4 - upstairs
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
Downstairs toilet
Toilet
Upstairs bathroom
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Lazy Olive (Tembel Zeytin), a Lovely Private Villa
Our four-bedroom country house stands alone in its own two-acre (8000 sq m) garden. The villa is ideal for adventurous spirits who love comfort, privacy and the rugged beauty of one of Turkey's most unspoiled mountain parks.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are gorgeous for hiking stretches of the nearby Lycian Way. We love to do this and can supply some great one-day routes, including to the top of the nearby Mount Olympos (the peak is at 2365 m / 7760 ft).
Summer is sunny and can get hot in July and August. Luckily you'll be within 25 minutes' drive of three of Turkey's most beautiful Mediterranean beaches, One of our favourite activities is to charter a small boat to go bay-hopping between Adrasan and Olympos (a a modest typical cost $200 for 10 people for the whole day, including lunch).
Other outings include the ascent of Mount Olympos by cable car, trips to the ruins of the remarkable classical cities of Olympos, Phaselis and several others a bit further afield, and of course an evening walk to the everlasting flames of the Chimaera behind Cirali.
The house is well-insulated, has good ceiling fans and there are plenty of shady places to sit outside. Please note there is no air conditioning or central heating, which is how we prefer to enjoy being at one with nature.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are gorgeous for hiking stretches of the nearby Lycian Way. We love to do this and can supply some great one-day routes, including to the top of the nearby Mount Olympos (the peak is at 2365 m / 7760 ft).
Summer is sunny and can get hot in July and August. Luckily you'll be within 25 minutes' drive of three of Turkey's most beautiful Mediterranean beaches, One of our favourite activities is to charter a small boat to go bay-hopping between Adrasan and Olympos (a a modest typical cost $200 for 10 people for the whole day, including lunch).
Other outings include the ascent of Mount Olympos by cable car, trips to the ruins of the remarkable classical cities of Olympos, Phaselis and several others a bit further afield, and of course an evening walk to the everlasting flames of the Chimaera behind Cirali.
The house is well-insulated, has good ceiling fans and there are plenty of shady places to sit outside. Please note there is no air conditioning or central heating, which is how we prefer to enjoy being at one with nature.
Property manager
Hugh Pope
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 07-10252
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kumluca
Located in Kumluca, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Ancient Olympos and Phaselis Ancient City are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympos Beach and Çirali Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
Kumluca, Antalya
What's nearby
- Ancient Olympos - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
- Ulupinar Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Olympos Beach - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
- Çirali Beach - 23 min drive - 10.9 km
- Adrasan Beach - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
Restaurants
- Olympos Rockbull Shot Bar - 10 min drive
- Hangar Bar - 10 min drive
- Bull Bar - 10 min drive
- Kaktüs Bar - 10 min drive
- Shadowolympos - 13 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Hugh Pope
The picture: the owners in the natural swimming pool that is our pride and joy at The Lazy Olive. We are Hugh Pope and Jessica JJ Lutz: Hugh is a British writer and author of three books on Turkey, the Turkic World and the Middle East. I lived in Istanbul for 28 years. Jessica is a writer, therapist and independent scholar. We built The Lazy Olive ourselves as our dream home and after 15 years we'd like to share it with like-minded spirits.
Why they chose this property
Silence, apart from the frogs croaking in spring or the pulse of cicadas in high summer. Swimming in our unique, soft natural pool. Seclusion, since the nearest paved road is a mile (2km) away. Delicious village food, if you engage our housekeeper to cook for you. Sparkling days out on the water, when you charter a boat or join a group leaving from a nearby beach (Adrasan or Cirali). Classical antiquity, with many ancient and beautiful Lycian cities within range (Olympos 10 minutes, Phaselis 25 minutes, Myra 1 hour, Arykanda 1-1/2 hours, Termessos/Aspendos/Perge 2 hours, not to mention the fine museums in Antalya and Demre). Dinners on the beach. But above all, two acres all to yourself to enjoy in the midst of a lovely mountain park.
What makes this property unique
The natural pool, the deep silence and the sense of privacy.
Languages:
English, French, German, Dutch, Turkish
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