Bodrum holiday apartment rental, Gumusluk Village with walking, beach/lake nearby, sauna, balcony/terrace, air con, gym, TV

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Sunlight Apartment No. 13 (apartment)

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Brand new ground floor apartment on new complex overlooking the pool and with fantastic sea views. The apartment is fitted with all new fixtures and fittings. The complex has excellent facilities for adults and children alike with two large communal swimming pools, tennis courts , children's play area, cafe with internet access and sauna/gym . There is a free shuttle service down to the local town and beach . The complex is located up in the hills and is a short walk (or shuttle ride) from the beach and local fishing village of Gumusluk with its excellent fish restaurants and traditional Turkish cuisine. Nearby is the marina and town of Yalikavak and not much further away is lively Bodrum and Gumbet which can be reached by taxi or domus (Turkish economical minibus). The apartment has been furnished and equipped to a very high finish with air conditioning , fully equipped kitchen, en suite bathroom and family bathroom, etc. An excellent terrace with stunning views and a built in barbecue allow for enjoyable and relaxing evenings and al fresco dining on those gloriously warm Turkish evenings.

Gumusluk and Rabbit Island	One of the two swimming pools on the complex.
Wonderful sea views!

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The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

St. Paul was born on Turkey's Mediterranean Coast and preached on its shores; Mark Antony gave a piece of it to Cleopatra; Hittites, Lycians, Lydians, Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, Seljuks, Ottomans, and many other peoples have come and gone from this region. Even today this coast, which merges with the the country's Aegean Coast to the west and borders Syria to the east, offers something for everyone: upscale resorts with all the modern conveniences; tiny hamlets where virgin forest is separated from the sea by strips of unspoiled beach; and, above all, the knowledge that to walk the Mediterranean shore is to walk hand in hand with history.

The modern Turkish Mediterranean still contains much of its ancient counterpart. Unspoiled fishing villages, among them Üçagiz on Kekova Sound, share the shoreline with busy resort towns such as Marmaris and Antalya. The coast's bustling bazaars are stocked with bright, baggy trousers; piles of halvah (a tasty candy made from sesame seeds); and jams made of eggplant, rose, and other exotic ingredients. Though tourism has developed considerably here in recent years and big tour buses are an everyday sight now, it has not yet reached the point where restaurants are serving mainly fish-and-chips or where the locals think of you only in terms of the trinkets you might buy (though you will find some who do). Here if you ask a young man directions to the main highway, he is still apt to jump onto his motorcycle and lead you to it.

From the historic cities of Troy and Ephesus, on through the many layers of its ancient archaeological past, Turkey is without-doubt, one of the world's most interesting and well-traveled destinations.

Add to the history lesson some of the finest white sand beaches anywhere, fishing and scuba diving venues, beautiful national parks, resorts, outstanding food, hilltop castles, golden mosques, exotic shopping bazaars, stunning mountain scenery that almost defies description, and now, a much-improved transportation system.

Turkey's Mediterranean shore, called the Turquoise Coast, is nearly 1600 km (994 miles) long, scattered with fine-sand beaches and sprinkled abundantly with classical cities turned to picturesque ruins.

The Turquoise Coast is the first place to think of when you're considering a seaside vacation in Turkey. It has more and better beaches and resorts than does the Aegean coast, and warmer, saltier water than the Black Sea coast.

Whether you consider Bodrum the south end of the Aegean or the west end of the Mediterranean, it is still Turkey's foremost chic seaside resort, with two perfect bays framing a noble crusader castle, and the flashiest discos in the land.

Turkey is a fantastic place to visit ! It offers excellent value for money , delicious food (catering very well for both meat and fish lovers and also vegetarians), great outdoor markets where you can purchase clothing ,jewellery, leather goods, rugs, linen all at reasonable prices.

Bodrum / Gumusluk Village area

The Bodrum Peninsula
Explore the magnificent Bodrum peninsula town by town...

Gumusluk
Gumusluk is one of the oldest settlement areas on the Bodrum peninsula. Her mother nature has been kind. Within the quaint fishing village of Gumusluk there are a number of excellent fish restaurants with beautiful views of the sea and the local island called Rabbit island. (it takes it name from the the rabbits that inhabit it). Whilest wandering accross the seas to the island at low tide it is possible to see the ancient ruins of Myndos. The principal reason for this is that part of the area covered by Gümüslük is the site of the ancient city of Myndos a Lelege town founded 5,000 years ago. This ruling even extends to diving with tanks in the waters around the village, protecting the sunken remnants of ancient times; however, you can snorkel and still catch remarkable views of old city walls and the harbor breakwater by exploring straight from the bay just to the northeast of the village. There is still apparently a great deal of excavation still to be undertaken. Myndos has been the scene of some momentous events in history.

Yalikavak
Nearby is the exciting and modern village of Yalikavak which has a brand new marina. There are a large number of excellent restaurants catering to all different tastes.Yalikavak is located on the north side of the Bodrum peninsula, 18 km from Bodrum. It was originally the seaport for the hillside village of Sandima but in recent years, the inhabitants moved from the village to the seaside, providing Yalikavak with sufficient population to become a municipality.Windmills are one of the symbols of Yalikavak. When you arrive at the location where the windmills stand you will immediately realize that the heat which followed you up there has quit its long chase. Stand beside the windmills and take a look at the horizon, you will witness completely green scenery on one side, stretching up to Ortakent, where if winks at the bright blue sea

Further afield are a number of other villages and of course the nightlife of Bodrum and Gymbet which can all be visited by car, taxi , or the excellent and very reasonable domus. In high season the domus runs all night.

Bodrum
Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Bodrum, home of the famous Greek historian Herodotus, is these days better known as a popular holiday resort. Enchanting villages of houses painted in white and trimmed with purple bougainvillea together with miles of sandy beaches and ideal locations for water sports.The boatyards of Bodrum have been famous since ancient times and today the craftsmen still make the traditional types of yacht: the pointed bow and stern (tirhandil) and the broad beamed and rounded stern (gulette). The latter, especially, is used for excursions and pleasure trips

Gumbet
Gümbet is only 2-3 km away from Bodrum and is named after Kümbet - these white domed cisterns in this area.The resort used to be a sleepy little village, but that's in the past, as the resort is now nearly as busy as its big sister, Bodrum. It does however retain some charm of its own, together with the added benefit of a great beach: Gümbet has a long beach curving around a bay, the sandy beach is undoubtedly a great attraction, but it's the combination of the sea, sun, sand and fun that makes Gümbet so popular. It is a holiday resort created to provide the usual facilities expected from a beach holiday, so the beach is within an easy walk from most hotels and the central area, the coastal waters are warm, clean, narrow, crystal clear and teaming with small fish and the like, ideal for families with young children

Gundogan
Gündoğan is a fishermen’s place with its fully sand beach, very clean sea and its greenery. The fishermen’s shelter where the fishing boats and yachts anchor adds colour to the shore. In recent years the summer holiday house owners have also moved to this village area. However, thankfully they have not touched the houses surrounded with trees of olive, mandarins, bananas, pomegranates and oak. The old and new settlers have protected the character of the place. Set against magnificent mountain scenery just east of Yalikavak is the secluded, peaceful village of Gündoğan.

Weather
Turkey has all 4 seasons but with a much warmer climate than most European countries like the UK. In winter, you'll find the temperatures by the south coast ranging between 5 and 15 degrees, in spring it warms up to 25 degrees. The summer is usually dry and hot from May through to September peaking at 45 degrees, cooling again as we move into autumn back down from 25 to 15 degrees.

How to get there

The local airport is Bodrum international.(BJV) . Flying time from UK is approximately 4 hours.

Pickup from the airport and transfer to the complex can be arranged in advance at a price cheaper than taxi fare and with drivers who know how to get to the complex. The apartment will have been fully cleaned and a welcome pack is provided on your arrival.

The apartment is located about 55 kilometres from Bodrum Airport. The drive takes 45 minutes or so, and is very scenic and a wonderful introduction to Turkey. It includes a long stretch along the coast, stunning views of Bodrum and the Crusader castle and finally glimpses of a bygone Turkey as you climb the hills that form the spine of the peninsula and make your way towards Gumusluk.

You are usually out of the airport in less than 30 minutes - don’t forget £10 in sterling per person for a visa which you obtain at the airport. You will also need a full UK passport with 6 months validity.

During the season (April- October) there are a number of charter flights available) . Well known charter airlines flying to Bodrum include Excel airways , FlyThomascook, ThomsonFly , First Choice Airways , Goldtrail....
Travel time from Bodrum airport ot Gumusluk village / Sunlight complex is about 45 minutes.

The popular resort of Bodrum, called Halicarnassos in ancient times, is the South Aegean’s most attractive resort, described by Homer as ‘The land of eternal blue’. The hillside is covered in painted villas adorned with bougainvillea. Narrow streets wind their way down to the sea, and the peaceful setting of its twin harbours offer shelter for yachts.

The direction from the airport to the complex is: Firstly follow the sign to Gumusluk and upon arrival in Gumusluk you will see the sign for the Gumsan II Complex. above this will be the the sign of Sunlight Homes Complex.

Activities near Bodrum

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment has been tastefully decorated with a Turkish theme to compliment your holiday experience. Both bedrooms have double beds and the living room has a large bed settee. The master bedroom has an en suite bath/shower room and there is a further family bathroom. There is plenty of storage space in the wardrobes. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas hob, microwave, all utensils, and fridge freezer. Outside on the terrace there is an integrated BBQ and power for lights or music system as you choose. When eating in we normally eat outside on the terrace as the evenings are so warm. Alternatively there are plenty of fantastic seafront restaurants where you can enjoy the locally caught fish or traditional Turkish cuisine. Get in touch for further details! The lounge is tastefully equipped with a large sofa (which doubles as a sofa bed) and armchair coffee table and lamp. On the terrace there is a patio table with 4 chairs and 2 stools.

Further details outdoors:
The complex is gated and comes with 24 hour security. It is well run with well maintained gardens, swimming pools and other leisure facilities. Apartment 13 can be found to the back of the complex and has un-obstructed views of the sea and countryside and also of one of the large communal pools (great for keeping an eye on the kids ) . The complex also comes with tennis courts , a kid playing area , and mini golf.

The "49'ers" café, run by Sue and David, is open everyday and provides a good meal and refreshments with a friendly service and is a social focal point for the complex. Here you are likely to meet other holiday makers from the site and find out about the next site Boat trip or BBQ. The café doubles as a fitness centre containing a gym and sauna and showers. Here you will also find the Internet café, Sky Sports TV (so you don't miss the latest football match!) and organised evenings family entertainment (such as quiz nights).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
29 Aug - 25 Sept	29 Aug 08	26 Sep 08	245£ 245	0-	0-	1 Week
26 Sept - 31 Oct	26 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	175£ 175	0-	0-	1 Week
1st Nov - 31st Mar	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	140£ 140	0-	0-	1 Week
1st Apr - 30th April	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	190£ 190	0-	0-	1 Week
1st May - 30 May	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	210£ 210	0-	0-	1 Week
1st Jun - 12th July	1 Jun 09	13 Jul 09	250£ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
13th July - 30 Aug	13 Jul 09	31 Aug 09	320£ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
31st Aug - 27th Sept	31 Aug 09	28 Sep 09	250£ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
28th Sept - 1st Nov	28 Sep 09	2 Nov 09	180£ 180	0-	0-	1 Week
2nd Nov - 31st March	2 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	140£ 140	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Guestbook

Dear Chris, Just returned from our holiday. Weather was superb and we all had a fantastic time, your apartment is lovely and kids just loved the pool. Site is very friendly, couldn't be better, we are hoping to book again next year. Michelle and family.
Michelle Berkshire, England Aug 2008

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