Friday 12 April 2013

Rent An Apartment In Akbuk


If you are planning a short break or holiday in this great location in Turkey you could consider renting an apartment for your stay in Akbuk.

The lovely and small resort of Akbuk is in the centre of one of the most popular coastal regions in Turkey situated between Bodrum and Kusadasi.

Undeveloped the Turkish village of Akbuk is right on the edge of the Aegean sea and with a backdrop of beautiful scenery that comprises of mountain sides and thick pine forests. If you choose to rent an apartment in Akbuk you will be not far away from the treasures that this resort offers. All of the holiday apartment complexes here are within a short commuting distance from the several beaches that Akbuk has to offer, the clean coastal bays, the picturesque fishing harbour, the handful of local bars, cafes, and restaurants, and of course Akbuk village centre.

The centre of the village is the hub of this small holiday resort in Turkey where there are several shops, supermarkets, convenience stores, as well as being the location for the popular Akbuk friday market. The village also has several mens barber shops, clothes and footwear shops, one or two jewellery shops, a petrol station, taxi rank, and several other types of retail outlets.

Fancing doing some fishing whilst on holiday in Akbuk? The village has a local fishing tackle shop that stocks a comprehensive range of fishing equipment to suit your hobby and leisure needs. Fishing trips can also be booked down at the harbour that is in the village centre of this resort.

Need to book a flight home from Akbuk or to another location in Turkey? Akbuk village has several travel agent shops where you can book flights as well as attraction tours and excursions. 

What types of holiday apartment can you find for rental in Akbuk?

If you choose to pick an Akbuk Apartment as your holiday accomodation here you will find there are several choices open to you. You can find to rent (or occasionally referred to as holiday lettings) all sizes and configurations of holiday apartments (as well as villas if that is what you prefer). Most apartments have a minimum sleeping capacity of four (4) people usually stretching up to six (6) as is the case with the luxury duplex style units. Smaller units tend to have a combined kitchen / lounge area with a single bathroom comprising a shower, possibly a bath, toilet (wc), and wash basin, and two reasonable sized bedrooms. Alternatively you may find an apartment that has a studio type layout where the sofa is a sofa / bed. Studio type units tend to only have one dedicated bedroom. Nearly all of the apartments for rental in Akbuk though will have a balcony or garden terrace area, these are popular for relaxing during the day as well as for having a peaceful drink at the end of the day.

Luxury duplex style apartment units can be found on some of the medium to large apartment complexes that can be found in Akbuk. Two to mention are Seashells as well as Yasmin Gardens. Both of these complexes feature holiday accomodation units of differing sizes including the duplex apartments that are ideally suited for family use.

What is a duplex apartment?

A duplex apartment is holiday accomodation that is on several floors. In other words it may have a dining and cooking area on a lower floor with the bedrooms and bathroom on an upper floor. Traditionaly in the Turkish holiday resort of Akbuk you will find a duplex style apartment has a lower floor with a kitchen, a lounge, a toilet (wc) and / or bathroom, and a single good sized bedroom. On an upper floor will usually be a bathroom which may feature a shower and / or a bath, another toilet (wc), and two or more bedrooms. If you are fortunate to be able to rent a duplex apartment in the Yasmin Gardens complex you will find these have a really spacious sized master bedroom inside which is far larger than what we are used to having in the UK, as well as the duplex unit having two large balcony areas which are suitable for relaxing on or dining alfresco.

Inside your Akbuk apartment:

How would a typical holiday apartment be furnished? This depends on the "owner" of the accomodation. Some of the holiday rental apartments in this resort are owned by Turkish operators and individuals with a large number being owned by UK (English) families. As you can probably imagine a "Turkish" owned property will be furnished in a traditional Turkish way with their style of fittings and furnishings. Sometimes this can be very basic especially when it comes to furniture and electrical appliances. English owned holiday apartments tend to be more equipped as well as having furnishings in line with UK trends and fashions. If you are an English resident you are sure to be happy with the standard of furnishings and amenities that you will find in an "English" owned apartment in Akbuk. Usually you will find a more than adequate quantity of cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery, glassware, as well as furniture to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Cooking: Most holiday homes here will comprise of a gas (bottled gas which is available easily on-site) hob, maybe an oven / grill, as well as a microwave oven. Also in the kitchen area is usually a fridge or fridge - freezer (essential to keep your drinks cold and food cooled) and a kettle. Most holiday apartments (as well as villas) will also have a washing machine.

Apartment Complex: What will you usually find on the complex?

Most holiday apartment complexes in the resort of Akbuk have facilities that include one or more swimming pools, a bar and / or cafe - restaurant, a reception / site office, and a convenience shop / store. Swimming pools can vary from one site to another with some of the larger ones (such as Yasmin Gardens) having several pools suitable for holiday makers of all ages.

Site convenience shops play an essential part on the complexes being the place to buy bottled water for cooking and drinking purposes, refill cylinders of bottled gas for use with the cooking hob in your apartment, and daily essentials such as drinks and groceries. Most site shops have a daily deliver of fresh bread, eggs, and water, as well as other food stuffs and products. They also allow you to conveniently stock up on products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and the like without having to leave your Akbuk holiday apartment site.

Most of the holiday apartment complex's in Akbuk also offer off-road car parking, this may be of value to you if you choose to hire a car during your stay.