I came to Fethiye/Kayakoy to visit a friend of mine and contacted Misafir Evi on his recommendation. I found the hotel to be a perfect combination of charm and home-like comfort, with respect for my privacy and decision. The owner, Filiz, and her staff, impressed me with nearly magic ability to anticipate my guest's needs and managed to always be available to assist me with local information, advice or direction while remaining entirely non-intrusive at the same time. The food was both tasty and served attractively: buffet-style breakfast was served in the garden and offered a variety of fresh and smoked cheeses, eggs, olives, jams and honey as well as freshly baked bread. A choice of tea of Turkish or espresso coffee was also offered without limitation. Dinners, due to cooler weather were served inside a tastefully decorate enclosure near the swimming pool and they comprised of a tasteful selection of traditional Turkish food, served with home made quality wine, if desired. Needless to say it was amazing! The nights are peaceful and, thankfully, in the absence of street lights - completely dark, except for the moon and the stars. Misafir Evi Otel & Restaurant in Kayakoy is only 7 km from Fethiye and, whether travelling for business or pleasure, it definitely is a hidden gem well worth exploring. Thank you, Filiz ... I will be back!!

We booked Misafir Ev for the first night of our walking trip on the Lycian Way and it was a great place to relax into our holiday. Kaya seems a world away from the overdevelopment in Hisaronu and Ovacik and we loved the garden filled with geraniums and lemon trees and our rooms with balconies and views over the mountains. Filiz was a great hostess, we enjoyed our dinner with her and her friends, and the little touches in the house - a selection of toiletries for example in case you've forgotten something - and in the morning she kindly dropped us over in Ovacik at the beginning of the footpath. Recommended!

We arrived at Misafir Evi and were welcomded with incredible warmth and friendliness. The place offers peace, calm and tranquility along with authentic Turkish hospitality. The food is organic and one might say simple and delicious. I felt there to be a gentle ease to the place and Filiz, the owner, was very accommodating, humorous and generous with her time. It was also impressive to see that local people were employed at this hotel, adding to the nature of our experience. Close to pretty beaches, the fish market, horse riding, boat trips and for the more excitable traveller there is para-gliding and a wealth of other activities. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday!
If you get chance, ask Filiz to make you some of her delightful fritters...

Mei Chung, London.

Went back for a brief visit as it was a favourite spot. Upset to see it was not looking very spruced up for guests. Lots of bird mess on the outside walking areas ,generally not looking pristine. Perhaps as no guests booked in that week it was time for the owner/manager to be relaxed and carefree,but it gave a poor impression.Oh dear! I still love the area ,although I hear the village gets more daytrippers ,hopefully not in jeeps with waterpistols.Gemiler beach was nowhere near as nice and lots of very noisy waterski operators were touting for business destroying the previous peace of yesteryears. Progress?! I do not want to be too harsh as I had thought it was a gem before.