The Lazy Olive Villa - Tembel Zeytin

30/06/2024

"We had a fantastic stay here. It's a lovely quiet place ... the natural pool was great and the gardens full of wildlife." Alun, June 2024.

Thanks to our latest guests for their 5-star review of The Lazy Olive!

21/04/2024

Jessica J J Lutz takes a moment of sun by the pool in Olympos on our spring visit to spruce things up for the season's guests.

Our first visitors of the year have in fact already been and gone: Duygu gave The Lazy Olive Villa - Tembel Zeytin five stars, saying her group found the house "a perfect structure in the middle of nature, in the middle of history, all harmony with nature is preserved, the structure of the interior of the house and every detail chosen offers a great peace of mind 🐸🦚🐓🌳🌞"

(Loved learning that there is a frog emoji – there lots around our amazing natural pool, often croaking their hearts out).

03/10/2023

Not all our guests at The Lazy Olive give us five stars, but our latest visitors were some of the many who did! In her AirBNB review, Thea from Germany said:

"A holiday straight out of a picture book - as soon as we arrived, we were immediately in holiday bliss. The dinner, which Esra cooked for us at a fair price (she sends the extensive menu beforehand), was already on the table. It was extremely delicious - and easily enough for the next day. What we liked best was the natural pool, wonderfully refreshing to take a dip in the morning. We felt so comfortable that we spent quite a lot of time in the garden. And we slept wonderfully. On the first night a funny young dog guarded the house, and sometimes a cat came by. If you don't like animals, you shouldn't book the house, you're in the middle of nature."

Or in the original German:

"Ein Urlaub wie aus dem Bilderbuch - kaum angekommen, waren wir sofort im Urlaubsglück. Das Abendessen, das Esra zu einem fairen Preis für uns gekocht hat (das umfangreiche Menüangebot schickt sie vorher), stand schon auf dem Tisch. Es war ausgesprochen köstlich - und reichte auch noch locker für den nächsten Tag. Am besten hat uns der Naturpool gefallen, herrlich erfrischend, gleich morgens ein Bad zu nehmen. Wir haben uns so wohl gefühlt, dass wir relativ viel Zeit im Garten verbracht haben. Und wir haben herrlich geschlafen. In der ersten Nacht hat ein lustiger junger Hund das Haus bewacht, manchmal kam auch eine Katze vorbei. Wer keine Tiere mag, sollte das Haus nicht buchen, man ist halt mitten in der Natur."

27/08/2023

Our unique natural swimming pool was a big reason why our most recent guests gave The Lazy Olive Villa - Tembel Zeytin its latest five-star review!

"Recently had the pleasure of staying at this incredible Airbnb. Right from the start, I was taken aback by its stunning natural pool, which offered an immersive and unforgettable experience. The hosts went above and beyond with their detailed written instructions, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay for guests. There's no shortage of activities to engage in, making every moment feel adventurous and fun. One of the highlights for me was how connected I felt to nature during my stay; it was rejuvenating and grounding. Everything about this place, from the amenities to the ambiance, is just perfect. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway!"

Mohammed and his group of road-trip travellers from Saudi Arabia also liked the "permaculture" design of our land. But it was getting Turkey's first natural swimming pool right that was the hardest work, so it is really heart-warming to get this kind of appreciation. Thank you!

11/07/2023

Many thanks Jeanine and family for a lovely five-star review after two weeks at The Lazy Olive in Olympos, Turkey!

"Heaven meets Earth! A place you'll never want to leave, sacred, magical, stunning, beyond description, with a deep connection to the outdoors. Arriving was like getting medicine. I was overworked and had a stressful period in my life. My nervous system was off, and so was my sleep. The moment we stepped off the car and sat on the deck, the magic began to unfold, and my body shifted into a state of harmony within an hour. The natural pool in this house, surrounded by the incredible power of nature and the soothing sounds of birds, frogs, and friendly insects, transports you to a different world. Our housekeeper welcomed us warmly, cooked us a delicious meal, and the house owners are very caring, open-hearted, and genuinely supportive. It was a delightful, unexpected, and uplifting surprise. Not to mention Olympos village and beach with its stunning and clean shoreline, diverse, international, charming people, upbeat, alternative, and laid-back atmosphere. WE COME BACK! THANK YOU."

16/04/2023

It's always nice to get another positive review for The Lazy Olive, our mountain retreat in Turkey that we rent out on AirBNB, but this one was special in that it was accompanied by a picture by Hanna, the eight-year-old-daughter of the family!

Here's what her mother Gosia had to say about her stay: "We had most amazing time and fallen in love in the area. The house was very comfortable and the location most extraordinary. Exactly what we hoped for. We will miss the Lazy Olive Tree and we hope to come back some day."

26/01/2023

The Lazy Olive is a special mountain getaway from living in the heart of Istanbul’s concrete jungle, close to Lycia's gorgeous beaches.

26/01/2023

Jessica J J Lutz and I built The Lazy Olive in the mountains along Turkey's Mediterranean coast when we lived in the country. Remembering how much we enjoyed escaping Istanbul's concrete urban sprawl (despite the city's many beauties!), we just wrote it up for the Istanbul residents' website Yabangee to give others the chance to book a holiday in this corner of paradise. Spring and summer are not far away and, for now, some dates are still free in our mountain getaway.

The Lazy Olive is a special mountain getaway from living in the heart of Istanbul’s concrete jungle, close to Lycia's gorgeous beaches.

02/01/2023

Our latest guest Sofie, from Denmark, wrote that she had a great time in The Lazy Olive, with the house keeping her comfortable even in late December.

"We celebrated a very cozy Christmas holiday at Tembel Zeytin. Beautiful house and amazing surroundings. Lovely mountain and forest view. Nature hikes, lovely day trips and relaxation in the lovely garden."

Bookings now open for 2023 at https://airbnb.com/h/thelazyolive

02/01/2023

Happy New Year!

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