Casa Dila

We felt at home during the first month of our marriage, with the village of Çamlı and the mountains all around us, and chickens wandering in the garden. For anyone coming from Istanbul and looking for quiet, privacy and respect, this feels like an oasis. The little houses are separate, and each room has a doorbell, so nobody comes in unless you open the door. We even left a bag at the restaurant and they kept it safe and let us know. The place's care for nature shows in small details: rooms are named after trees, the little gifts are made from recycled materials, and restaurant waste is sorted. Village women work in the kitchen, and everyone felt sincere and reliable. The rooms are spotlessly clean and thoughtfully equipped. There were gifts like a loofah, toothbrush and cotton pads, plus a clothes rack on the balcony, a prayer rug, iron and ironing board, and mosquito repellent. The architecture is beautiful, and the lighting and storage work really well. I've stayed at the Double Tree in Istanbul and didn't find that same thoughtfulness there. Breakfast at the restaurant was fantastic for the price, especially the bread. The prices are reasonable, too. Mr. Burak owns the hotel and runs the restaurant, and I highly recommend Casa Dila if you want the comfort of home in nature with friendly, dependable people.

We had breakfast at their restaurant, and it was fantastic, with plenty of food and lots of variety. The homemade bread was especially good. Everyone was attentive, friendly and helpful, particularly Mr. Burak and Mr. Ümit. Breakfast was included in our stay, and we'd happily come back for longer. We found the place while looking for somewhere around İncekum during a Marmaris holiday, and luckily one of the five villas was free. Burak Bey, Ümit Bey and the team were very helpful. They usually run a restaurant and have added villa accommodation, which we're glad they did. Our villa was roomy and comfortable, with a jacuzzi. There were two TVs, one by the seating area and one by the bed, and thoughtful extras like an iron and board, toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb and a loofah. Even the lighting fixtures were carefully designed. The air conditioning worked very well, the TVs had internet access for YouTube and similar things, and there was seating on the terrace. WiFi speed and coverage seemed a bit patchy and could be better. Mosquitoes were the only other drawback, though repellent was provided in the room. They said they hope to add more villas in the future. If you're staying around İncekum or Sedir Island, this is a very good option. Would I return? Absolutely yes.

Mr. Burak, the facility's owner, was very kind and welcoming, and the whole place felt well suited to a family holiday. The rooms were spotlessly clean, and the staff were attentive and friendly. The restaurant sits in nature and serves delicious food, with breakfast so good it's worth going for on its own. By car, you can easily reach both central Marmaris and swimming spots like Sedir Island and Incekum Beach.

We had an unforgettable week with the family at Casa Dila. We especially liked how every room is named for a different tree. We stayed in Olive Tree, which was beautiful, comfortable and perfectly clean. Mr. Burak and his team were so helpful and positive, and we want to thank them all. The same family also runs Burak Restaurant next door, Halil's Place. We ate there every day, for breakfast and dinner, and both meals were fantastic. I recommend the place to everyone.