Our stay at the Ayvalik Holiday House couldn't have been better. It's a very cute and simple home that is fully equipped for a great stay. It's conveniently located just blocks from the center of town and harbor area. The owners were great. They met us at the edge of town and led us to the house. The house was... More

My daughter and I had a 10-night stay in the Ayvalik Holiday House. It is in the middle of a maze of cobbled streets just minutes from the centre and is full of character. The garden is totally private, full of herbs and shrubs carefully nurtured by the owners, and also providing a lovely setting for eating out or simply... More

Dear Shelagh and Ergin Coming upon the internet site of Ayvalik Holiday House, we couldn't resist it's charm. The reality surpasses the computer! When our friendly and informative hosts opened the gate, we entered into a paradise - a delightful garden filled with olive and pomegranate trees, flowers and herbs. The house itself is so delightful, having practicality blended with... More

My husband and I (60-year-olds) stayed in the Ayvalik Holiday House this past August and could not have asked for more. It is situated in the old part of the city, which allows one to experience the town as inhabitants of long ago.Quiet, yet a short walk to the bustling town. The owners Shelagh and Ergin have taken great care... More

This house was the perfect place for our family to stay while we were in Ayvalik. We slept in the bedroom while our 5 month old and 41/2 year old slept comfortably on sofas in the salon across the hall from us. And after they went to sleep we could hang out downstairs in the lower salon or up on... More

We traveled to Ayvalik from Istanbul by bus(very easy and straightforward loads of services) and we were met by the Shelagh and Ergin the owners of the property who were very helpful throughout our stay. The outstanding features of the property are the views from the balcony and the spacious garden for wonderful breakfasts,and its a great place to relax... More

Perfect set-up for independent-minded travelers -- your own cozy Greek cottage. Shelagh and Ergin are lovely hosts, and provide plenty of information of what to do in Ayvalik and the surrounding area. The house is well-equipped for cooks, so make sure you stick around for the Thursday market. The garden looked lovely (though in March, it was too cold to... More

This is the first review I have ever posted in many years of travelling and what a pleasure it is! We happened upon Ayvalik Holiday House on the Internet and after easy communication with the friendly and warm owners, Shelagh and Ergin, secured our four nights' accommodation. What an absolute gem it turned out to be-a beautiful Greek stone three... More

Two weeks in this completely furnished home was lovely. The perfect place for a summer or winter stay.....though I would lıke to have stayed when the garden was in full bloom so that I could have made use of the terrace area to take the sun. If you want real village living with completely western comfort~boutique style residence~in the privacy... More