5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views

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North-east, sea view. Free public Alagadi Caretta turtles beach is 1 mile away

Mountain (south) view, with "five fingers mount in the backdrop

Villa Caretta has best view anywhere in Cyprus of the famous "five-fingers"mount

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11200 sq m

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Dryer
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Fireplace

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Esentepe, Northern Cyprus

Alagadi Turtle Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Kyrenia Castle
‪18 min drive‬
Diana Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Ercan (ECN-Ercan Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

En-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Covid-19 compliant professional cleaning of the villa, garden and swimming pool.

Villa Caretta is furnished with all mod cons and has strong wi-fi on all floors. Can sleep up to 9 people in beds, plus 1 person on 1m x 2m comfortable sofa bed.

All windows are double glazed, have one-way film so that the interior can not be seen from outside in broad daylight and have mesh fly-screens.

Parking for 5 cars, 3 under pergola cover. The swimming pool in the middle of a lawned garden faces a valley to the east and to the south and is totally private; the three neighboring villas are currently unoccupied and in any case have no direct view of Villa Caretta's swimming pool area.

With a spectacular backdrop of the five-fingers mount itself to the south, Villa Careta is up on a hilltop, overlooking the Alagadi Turtle Beach to the North, famous for being home to the Carreta Careta turtles. Renowned as being one of the best sandy beaches in Cyprus, the 3 km stretch of the PUBLIC (no charge!). Alagadi Beach is less than a mile, or 15 minutes' walk away. To the west, after the 5-star Elexus (3 km), where you can have all day fun with in a luxury environment with lovely beaches, pier decks, many swimming pools, and aqua park. Further east is Acapulco Hotels (6 km) with its famous long sandy beach. To the east the Korineum Golf resort is 6 km, or 6 minutes drive away. The lawned beach of Korineum Hotel is also a little known gem with all the facilities expected from a Golf course ownership and is open to outsiders.
Further east beckons the nature reserve of Karpaz ("panhandle") peninsula.

There is a large grocery store (Tarsan) 1.5 km to the east, where all fresh products are from their own organic farm (no alcohol). Tarsan provides home delivery too. There is another small grocery shop 2 km to west, next to Elexus hotel, with full range of alcoholic beverages. Tarsan provides a home delivery service (and may pop to the liqour store for you too!).

There are 3 restaurants in Alagadi village 1,5 km away, serving various kebabs and fresh fish daily.

Kyrenia town center is 16 km away, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants along the way.

The owner also has 2 other luxury villas with swimming pools:

"Villa Papaya": Available for the first time in 2017. Please visit:
https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8420241

"Villa Falcon": Available for the first time in 2019. Please visit:
https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p10199473

Property manager

Dr Selcuk Ozceada

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Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed in the garden

This villa is in a nice residential area with a closely knit community of neighbours. No load music is allowed in this neighborhood after 12 midnight

Smoking is allowed in the outdoor areas, such as balconies, verandas, garden and around the swimming pool. No cigarette buds!

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Çatalköy

Located in Çatalköy, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alagadi Turtle Beach and Diana Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Esentepe, Northern Cyprus

What's nearby

Bellapais Abbey - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
Alagadi Turtle Beach - 18 min drive - 6.0 km
Kyrenia Castle - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
Kyrenia Harbour - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
Diana Beach - 25 min drive - 10.0 km

Restaurants

‪Sunset Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Elexus Lobby bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Sea Side Alacart Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Acapulco Sea Side - ‬5 min drive
‪Reflection Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-bedroom villa with private swimming pool and incredible mountain & beach views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Alagadi Turtle Beach, Diana Beach and Beşparmak Tepe. Kyrenia Castle and Bellapais Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cenk m.

16 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa with amazing views

I have been coming to North Cyprus for many years now and from all the Villa's i've stayed in, this one was by far the best. The stunning views were like of a postcard. The facilities and hospitality were amazing. Simply perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita Counsell

13 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent villa

Lovely villa. Fantastic views of the sea and mountains . Excellent pool and grounds. Car definitely needed as nothing is within walking distance . Would definitely recommend

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meir B.

28 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Gorgeous views, very comfortable accommodation, immaculate pool and privacy. Sel was an excellent host. He was very attentive and available for anything which we needed. A wonderful spot for a family vacation and we would definitely return.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

11 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Holiday

This was our eighth stay in Northern Cyprus and we loved the spacious villa, the pool was big enough for six adults, the garden is well maintained and the views to the mountains and sea were lovely. It was good to have restaurants nearby and the bonus of the beach just 5 mins away by car if anyone fancies doing some snorkelling. The host was excellent and very attentive and any questions we had were answered straightaway. The host popped in a couple of times to make sure everything was good. Would highly recommend Villa Caretta. Thanks Sel

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emel O.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely location to rest and a lovely home family gathering.

The house was very clean and up to date with everything. The barbeque area was very nice for the whole family to sit together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair Y.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family break

We had a lovely time. Pool is amazing and the garden is really lovely and mature. The wider area is ok - short drive to the restaurants and beach in Aligadi which is really nice. Thanks very much.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

23 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in a beautiful location with a helpful host!

Great family home in a stunning location which was the perfect backdrop for a memorable holiday for my sisters, parents, wife, kids and I. Sel greeted us shortly after we arrived to show us around and gave us a lot of useful local information. He was quick to respond and resolve any queries we had. The only slight hiccup was that the floors downstairs werent mopped properly which we discovered after my neice crawled about on them. We informed Sel about this whislt checking out and he assured us this will be rectified in the future. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl Heinrich S.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Villa

very nice, modern Villa. Location and view was perfect for our wedding holidays. Everything works very well and the owner Sel was very helpfull in every topic.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

yamin a.

24 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 nights stay with 11 adults

Superb location of Villa, nice quiet area with excellent road access. Spacious, clean and comfortable. All amenities in good working order. Host was very helpful and excellent communications. You could just sit on the veranda or by the pool all day absorbing the beautiful mountain and sea views. Swimming pool was also very clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alannis S.

22 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday!

Beautiful villa, amazing views and very spacious!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

14 September 2023

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September family holiday of 8

The views and location are simply stunning. The villa is spacious and comfortable, cool inside, great showers and very well laid out. Beautiful pool area and garden with nice outdoor table and seats, covered and more in veranda where views can enjoyed from both. Perfect for a family would highly recommend. Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

27 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great holiday

large clean spacious villa .. pool was excellent plenty of outdoor space for children .. air con great and wi fi good .. very enjoyable stay all round .. would go back .. owner had great communication with us throughout the two weeks stay thanks sel

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

guy r.

17 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning villa

If you are looking to stay in a villa in northern cyprus this is the one. The villa is stunning and spacious, over looking some beautiful views. Everything from the comfy beds to perfect outside furniture, just could not be faulted in any way. Great communcations with the host. Instant replies and arranged all airport transfers and hire car, we didnt have to stress about anything. A car is however essential here as no shops etc within walking distance. If we are lucky enough to return to northern cyprus we will defo be booking this villa again. Thank you sel

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

1 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Great time!

Just returned from 10 nights at villa Caretta and overall it was a fantastic stay. We had 3 adults and 3 children aged 3, 8 & 11. Firstly the communication with the owner was very good before and during our stay. He was very helpful with organising a taxi for us from Larnaca following an issue with our hire car booking. We had a few small issues during our stay but the owner was always quick to help. A couple of days before returning home we lost all water which was a pain but again the owner was responsive and the water returned within 14 hours. The villa itself is great, very private, a really good size and the views out to the sea and mountains are fantastic. The pool and gardens are beautiful too. The villa is very well equipped with top of the range appliances, nice kitchen and bathrooms. The air con is absolutely amazing too and much needed in the 40 degree heat we had. The only thing that lets the villa down is its location. You cannot walk safely to any shops or restaurants due to the busy main road at the bottom of the hill so a car is a must. The immediate area is a little run down too with a few derelict villas. It’s also very close to a huge industrial power plant which again spoils the area. Once you are inside the gates of the villa though it’s faultless and certainly one of the best villas we’ve stayed in. Overall we had a great time and will be recommending the villa to our friends and family.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Family villa holiday

Highly recommend this villa if you are looking for a beautiful villa with a spectacular view in a central location. This was our first villa holiday having previously stayed in hotels and it will not be our last and it was so relaxing. The owner was very helpful, and quick to reply to requests. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Caerphilly, South Wales, UK

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property with wonderful views

The property had everything we needed to have a wonderful, relaxing and comfortable stay. The pool is big enough for kids to play and the less strenuous of the party to float around in. The covered seating & BBQ area is perfect for a shaded time but close enough to the pool to see what was going on at all times. The beds are very comfortable and clean linen was provided at the midpoint of our stay. The owner visited and was very pleasant and helpful, giving us some good tips for things to do and places to visit along with restaurant recommendations. The property is a little out of the way but there is a petrol station selling the basics nearby and the main supermarket is only a 10 minute drive away. We had a wonderful time at the villa and will likely return for our next visit.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Sel is extremely attentive and helpful, house is beautiful and has stunning views. Close to a few restaurants and markets that have all you need. Very clean and enough space for 9 of us!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hammer Haus und die Aussicht

Der Vermieter war einfach spitze , War immer erreichbar , wenn wir fragen gehabt haben wie z.b Taxi , Transfer, essen gehen . Das Haus war super Sauber und hat alles gehabt was mann braucht .

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

19 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa

Gorgeous views, lovely pool and garden and everything we needed for a lovely break

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn W.

29 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Holiday

Great experience from the booking process onwards. Superb communication, tips and support from Sel, who was so accommodating. Transfers and hire car were organised for us; everything ran very smoothly. The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay: great showers, very well equipped kitchen and air con. The garden is wonderful with a good sized pool and a beautiful sea view from your lounger. Sel has left a handy guide book with recommendations for local restaurants, beaches etc - none of them disappointed. We loved Denizkizi beach, great for swimming/snorkelling and very safe for the children; the sea was lovely and warm. We also used the facilities at the nearby Elexus hotel, which has a water park and private beach at a reasonable price. The local people are so friendly, we ate in restaurants most evenings as the food was great at an even better price. You definitely need a car, but Sel is very helpful in arranging this. Overall an amazing holiday. We would love to come back.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ufuk T.

15 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Lage mit super Blick

Sehr sauberes Haus, hat alle Erwartungen erfüllt… Wenn es wieder nach Zypern gehen sollte, wäre es die erste Wahl!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rubbi B.

8 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and tranquil location.

Where do I start? The villa is ideally situated on a hill with beautiful vistas of the coast of northern Cyrpus. You have the best of both worlds - you're not too far from Kyrenia and the harbour and shops etc, but you're also close to some beautiful beaches and local restaurants too. You definitely need a car to get around the local area. We stayed at the villa for a month with two children (age 12) and so having a car was essential. Dr Sel and his nephew helped to organise car hire for us which was ideal. A day or so after we arrived, the car rental company arrived and all was smooth. There was plenty of room for the 6 of us. The kitchen has what you need and a big dining table. We ate out a lot at local spots which were all within a 15 minute drive of the villa. One was a 60 second ride away! The villa is also a 5 minute drive from two upmarket hotels which have brilliant water parks , including swimming pools, loungers, and restaurants. For days when you want to take it easy, the villa is lush. The swimming pool is warm all day and was cleaned twice a week. The garden is a lovely size and was maintained once a week by a friendly gardener. There were 5 sunbeds when we were there. I'd recommend that the cushions on some are replaced but other than that they do the job. I'd highly recommend sitting on the central balcony and watching the sun set over Alagadi beach. Just mesmerising. I'd also recommend going to Alagadi beach - my tip is to head to the side of the beach with the restaurant and main big road sign that says Alagadi Beach. That's a terrific spot. It's a free beach so you don't get sunbeds etc but we went there late afternoon, and spent most our time in the clear water. Water and electricity are both in short supply but during our month long stay we never ran out of water and there was only one power outage that lasted no longer than 20 mins. Dr Sel is a very accommodating host. He went above and beyond in his communication and when we needed a couple of things ironing out, he was on it straight away. We couldn't have asked for a better host. It made a big difference knowing we had someone we could rely on. Enjoy your stay because we're already missing it.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet C.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home with a Great Host

I randomly found this house in VRBO and booked it due to its size and number of Rooms with Bathrooms ratio. Everything was smooth during the booking process and check in was very easy. The house was perfect for our family and served the exact purpose we were looking for. Host was very easy to communicate with, very accurate, responsive and helpful. He was also very friendly and professional, as well as caring for the guests. Crisp direction for check in, check out and anything in between during the stay. AC in every room worked well, having solar power in the house eased the burden of high electric prices, so we were able to utilize every facility of the house. House was also very close to Alagadi beach and other beaches. Pool was great, view was incredible. We did have several power outages due to high winds and rain storm (rare to come by in Cyprus during summer), which led to water issue but it was short and not a huge impact to our stay. Overall, our stay was very pleasant, enjoyable and picture perfect. Highly recommend this house for larger groups that are there to chill out, rest and enjoy the incredible views.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brian C.

17 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

5 Bedroom Villa

Property is a bit tired

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Cheltenham

25 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a fantastic location

We stayed here for 12 nights and had the best time! The house large, spacious with full A/C and a great layout The pool, although chilly due to the time of year that we visited was amazing and perfect for afternoon swims The garden got sun throughout the day whether it was for coffee in the morning or laying on the loungers throughout the day The local cats were great company for the children Sel has been super helpful all throughout the process whether it was answering questions about the house, organising transportation from Larnaca and a hire car delivered to our house. His communication was superb We will definitely be back

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dr Selcuk Ozceada

A Turkish Cypriot by birth with British nationality. I have lived 15 years in Cyprus, 25 in London, 5 in Norway and 13 years in Turkey. I have a degree and masters in Biochemistry, PhD in Immunology and an MBA, all from UK. Currently I am the Managing Director of Bosfor Bioscience Partners, a pharmaceuticals business development consultancy and owner of a pharmaceutical wholesaling wharehouse in Cyprus. I previously served as Under Secretary to the Ministry of Health in North Cyprus. Nowadays I spend half my time in Istanbul and in Cyprus. I also have a flat in Pimlico, London.

Why they chose this property

To be within 15 minutes' drive away from Kyrenia City centre, while being away from it all - spectacular mountain and sea views, privacy, no traffic noise, yet only 1,4 km away from one of the best and longest sandy beaches in Cyprus.

What makes this property unique

Close to Kyrenia yet away from all the traffic and noise. The Public beach of Alagadi is 15 minutes walk away. If your preference is luxury with full facilities, you have the choice of beaches and full facilities of 5 star hotels Elexus (3 km) and Acapulco (6 km) to the west, or that of Koreneum Golf Course / Beach club 6 km to the east.

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English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

bedroom 4

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 5

Master bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

En-suite bathroom

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