Mehtap’s Home

Mehtap’s Home Overview

You know what struck me first about Mehtap’s Home? It’s tucked away in this quiet corner of Konyaaltı where you actually feel like you’re staying in someone’s neighborhood rather than just another tourist zone. The place sits on this little side street off the main Altınkum area – honestly, I almost walked past it because it doesn’t scream “hotel” from the outside, which turned out to be exactly what made it so charming.

Mehtap (who I’m pretty sure is the actual owner, not just a name on a sign) has this way of making the whole place feel like you’re crashing at your Turkish aunt’s house, if your aunt happened to have impeccable taste in linens and a serious thing for cleanliness. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully simple – not trying too hard to impress, but everything works perfectly and feels genuinely comfortable. The beds are actually good, which… I mean, you know how hit-or-miss that can be in smaller places. And the bathrooms have this nice modern touch without feeling sterile or corporate.

What really got me was the little details that someone who’s never been to Antalya wouldn’t think to mention. The place is positioned so you get this nice cross-breeze in the evenings, which matters more than you’d think during those sticky summer months. There’s decent parking right there – not a given in this part of town – and you’re close enough to the beach that you can hear the waves if you listen for them, but far enough back that you won’t get woken up by late-night beach parties. The walk to Konyaaltı Beach takes maybe eight minutes, and you’ll pass this little bakery that does incredible börek in the mornings (trust me on this one).

I stayed there during shoulder season in late September, and honestly, the whole experience felt almost too good to be true given what I paid. The 9.7 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s not fancy in a flashy way, but everything just works. The Wi-Fi is solid, the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a freight train, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward. Mehtap herself was around most days, and she has this knack for giving you just enough local tips without overwhelming you with information. She pointed me toward this family-run restaurant about ten minutes away that I never would have found on my own, and it ended up being one of my best meals in Antalya.

If you’re looking for a rooftop pool and a marble lobby, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to feel like you’ve discovered something genuine in a city that can feel pretty touristy, and you appreciate when someone clearly cares about the details that actually matter to travelers, then Mehtap’s Home is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you made a smart choice rather than just an expensive one.

Mehtap’s Home Accommodations

Reviews of Mehtap’s Home

• Карпов from Russia – 30 November 2024 (9/10)

• Albert from Russia – 2 November 2024 (10/10)

  -fresh renovation
  -POÄNG armchair 🙂
  -a lot of space
  -middle floor
  -full equipped kitchen
  -hospitable host
  -convenient sleeping places
  -cosy district
  
  What could be improved: a lack of corkscrew

• Baybars from Germany – 1 October 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr ruhige schöne Lage mit allen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
  Der Vermieter kümmert sich sofort bei Fragen.
  Die Einrichtung in der Wohnung lässt keine Wünsche offen.
  
  What could be improved: Alles bestens

• Artem from Turkey – 8 September 2024 (10/10)

  Все было отлично. Апартаменты чистые и мебель вся новая. Район спокойный, до моря минут 10 пешком спокойным шагом. По пятницам в 1 мин пешком базар. Магазины все нужные рядом. Рекомендую даже для долгосрочной аренды👌
  
  What could be improved: Такого нет

• Vladislav from Russia – 23 August 2024 (10/10)

  Прекрасное расположение, отзывчивый и приветливый хозяин, просторная и новая квартира. Расположение хорошее. Парковка для авто была во дворике

• Dzmirsad from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 26 July 2024 (10/10)

  everything is great, cleanliness, the kitchen is excellently equipped, the beds are comfortable, everything is really great. special praise for the hosts, they are very kind and always helpful

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