House Sit in Kalkan, Turkey
Introduction
Hi, we are Paul and Gillian, we live on the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. We love to travel and visit family, but hate to leave our two Turkish rescue dogs in kennels. Our two large dogs are extremely affectionate and love people.
Show more...Home & location
Our home is located in Kalkan, Turkey. It is a lovely holiday resort town situated by the stunning Mediterranean Sea (the Turquoise Coast). Kalkan is easily accessible by bus from both Fethiye and Dalaman Airport. Kalkan has several supermarkets, the nearest is just a few minutes walk away, banks and a large variety of bars, restaurants and beach clubs (Out of season there are bars and restaurants open, but the choice is more limited). Our home is a ten minute walk downhill to the centre of Kalkan. Please note - some might find the walk back up the hill not so easy! Taxis are readily availabe and cost very little. From the town harbour to our villa the cost will be 170tl (roughly £4 or $5.25). Our villa has three bedrooms (all en suite), a small garage style gym, large patio area with pool, outside seating / dining area and a roof terrace to enjoy the stunning sea views. Please note the pool is closed in the winter months. Our WiFi runs at about 18mbps.
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Sweep and water the garden (there is an irrigation system for part). A maintenance man will look after the pool. Feed the dogs twice a day and provide daily affection and clean up outside area as required when used by the dogs. Due to the heat in August, the dogs only require one walk in the early morning (approximately 7.30am). As you can see from their photographs, we have two large dogs. We would need a couple who are used to and confident handling large/strong dogs. Leyla, the largest dog weighs about 50kg (110lb). Leyla is very affectionate and loves to be stroked. She will approach you for attention. Gen may not actively seek affection, but from feedback from previous sitters, she tends to miss us more than Leyla. She will need lots of one on one attention.
Show more...Meet the pets
Gen
6 years
Leyla
6 years
Sitter Reviews (7)
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We had the most amazing time at Paul & Gill's home in Kalkan, Turkey. They were the perfect hosts, giving us loads of helpful tips for looking after the dogs as well as things to do in the area. When we arrived, they showed us around the town which we really appreciated and in general they made us feel so welcome! They were great to chat to and communicate with during the sit for any questions that we had, so we can't thank them more for making it such a great experience. Their home is absolutely beautiful, it really feels like a proper vacation staying there as there is a wonderful garden with a swimming pool and panoramic views of the sea, not to mention a spectacular rooftop. Gen and Leyla are the sweetest dogs, huge in size but surprisingly easy to look after despite this! We really enjoyed walking them in the mornings with the amazing views in the area, and the walk itself was very easy to do. The dogs are super happy chilling in the house and were a wonderful presence. Leyla is especially cuddly and sweet, and Gen is full of energy and is hilarious. We loved having them in the house and already miss them a lot! Kalkan itself is a lovely beach town with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are numerous beach clubs to visit and the sea is crystal clear. It has a great holiday vibe in the spring and the weather for us was perfect, so it felt like a proper holiday which is just what we wanted. Overall, this ended up being one of our favourite house sits that we've done and we would absolutely love to stay again and would recommend for anyone to do this sit if the opportunity arises!
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Catie and I had a wonderful time looking after Gen and Leyla in Kalkan, Turkey. They are both very expressive and affectionate dogs, and we warmed up to them really quickly. Gill and Paul were very hospitable, their communication was excellent before, during and after the sit. They made us feel welcome and supported us throughout the sit. It was easy to speak freely about any potential issues and seek advice if anything unexpected happened (e.g. when a storm set in). One of the reasons that this sit was great was the flexible approach that Gill and Paul had, as we were easily able to enjoy Kalkan and nearby areas. The villa was also super comfy, and we were grateful to Gill and Paul for showing us around. This sit would be great for any cat/dog lovers, as in addition to two gorgeous dogs at home, Kalkan is alive with very many street cats and dogs. These are all very well looked after by the residents of Kalkan, and we are going to miss having so many animal friends around us!
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Paul and Gill were such a lovely hospitable couple, great to communicate with and went above and beyond to help us settle in and plan onwards travel. Gen and Leyla were great. They are big strong dogs, so you do need to be attentive when walking them however at home they are easy going and love a good pat. Kalkan and the house are lovely. The house has everything you could need and is just a short walk to the town and lovely beaches. Having a home gym was an extra perk for us! We loved our time here, would recommend it to others and would come back happily anytime.
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We had an amazing petsitting experience in Turkey at Villa Kusak. We chattered with Mark and Gill via Whats app prior to our sit, unfortunately Mark was away when we arrived but Gill met us with open arms and made you feel comfortable and welcomed straight away. Gill had written all the information we might need during our stay and explained the villa and everything we needed to know and even left lots of goodies in the fridge for us. Gill then took us for a lovely meal and we chattered and got to know a little about each other and learn about the routine for Gen and Leyla. The Villa is beautiful with amazing views, its a short walk into town with lots of shops, bars restaurants. Now my favorite bits Gen and Leyla are both big gorgeous dogs with different personalities that like to have you around Gen like to play with Leyla, but to honest Leyla's not that bothered, they kept us amused for hours, always amazed they never fell in the pool. We took the girls for a short walks daily, they did like to chase the odd cat, personally i think the cats liked to wind them up, the rest of the time they enjoyed napping in the shade. We are missing them already and they will always have a place in our hearts. A Big thankyou Mark and Gill for choosing us we had an amazing time and wouldn't hesitate in returning in the future
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Gill and Paul are kind, friendly and welcoming, and went to a lot of effort to ensure our comfort. Their beautiful villa is clean and modern with a lovely hotel-like bedroom and ensuite, comfy bed and good wifi. The view from the upper balcony is stunning and great for enjoying happy hour. Gen and Leyla are huge, gentle and loveable. Gen was recovering from a kidney infection and needed medication but as the days went by, it was gratifying to see her gain energy and liveliness. Kalkan is a gorgeous town with tons of restaurants and grocers. We rented a car for the duration of our stay which enabled us to see the area. We did find walking the dogs required strength and vigilance as they can be reactive to cats, dogs, and some people. However once home, they were happy, affectionate goofballs! Thank you Gill and Paul for a relaxing and peaceful housesit in a very pretty part of the world.
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