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St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and sauna

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Experience a perfect blend of comfort and culture at St John's House. With 5 spacious bedrooms, a private pool and sauna, this beautiful villa offers the ideal retreat for relaxation. Enjoy wonderful views of the Artemis Temple from the veranda or take a leisurely stroll to town centre just minutes away.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals

Outstanding Villa With Private Pool and Sauna.
Situated only 3 Minutes Walk From Centre Of Town, 10 Mins From Beach, Sleeps 8 comfortably.

St Johns House is a very beautiful, spacious, unique and comfortable property with 5 spacious bedrooms.

The master bedroom enjoys a private sitting room and air conditioning. A very spacious living come dining room with air conditioning, a beautiful veranda in front of the bedrooms with wonderful views of the Artemis Temple. 3 bathrooms, a sauna and private swimming pool and a beautiful private garden.

St John's House is a totally private house, the garden and pool too.

Situated in the centre of one of the most culturally rich areas in Turkey, directly below the Basilica of St John and above the Isabey mosque in Selcuk, St John House is an unmatched property, designed perfectly with comfort in mind, using wood, brick and stone the house fits perfectly into the surrounding area.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is fine if ash tray’s are used

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Arrival times and departure times are flexible depending on availability Should guests wish to smoke in the garden there are ashtrays provided.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine if ash tray’s are used

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 35-2252
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

St John's House Ephesus Holiday Rentals
St John's House Holiday Rentals Ephesus
St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals Selçuk
St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals Private vacation home

About the area

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Selçuk, Izmir

What's nearby

  • Isabey Mosque - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Basilica of St. John - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ephesus Archaeological Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Temple of Artemis - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Selcuk Station - 9 min walk
  • Izmir (ADB-Adnan Menderes) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Şişçi Yaşar'ın Yeri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yörükoğlu Çorba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koçer Büfe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mekan Efes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kahve Hatırası - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals located?

This family-friendly Selçuk holiday home is located in a rural location, steps away from Isabey Mosque, Crisler Library and St. Jean Church. Ruins of an Old Hamam and Basilica of St. John are just steps away. Selcuk Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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St John's House, Ephesus Holiday Rentals Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Family week

Great property for a blended family with older teens. Plenty of space for privacy but also good communal space to connect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim k.

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

Lovely Centrally Licated House

A fantastic house - you can see Ephesus, St John’s Basillica and one of the 7 wonders of the world 5 minute walk into the town of Selcuk which is an authentic Turkish town. Alison’s communications and support were great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rojan g.

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

Ein super Haus.

Alles Top.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Syd J.

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

Amazing location, terrific house manager, perfect for us

Our group of six adults had a fantastic stay at St. John's house, made even better by the attentive and helpful house manager, Alison. Entrance to the St. John's cathedral ruins and the citadel is less than 50 yards up the hill from the house, and continuing over the hill brings you directly into town with restaurants, shops, the Saturday market (a-must visit) and the small, but terrific Ephesus museum. Turning left out of the house takes you down to the 14th century Isa Bey mosque and then a palm tree-lined avenue with several restaurants. Continuing and turning right down the bike and pedestrian path (along the D515 road) takes you to the Artemis temple. It is possible to continue and cross the roadway and walk to the lower entrance of the Ephesus site. One of our group is runner who ran the two miles to the entrance and two miles back. St. Mary's house is much further and requires a taxi. Alison was enormously helpful: arranging transportation for our group from the airport and various times during our stay, stocking the house with some groceries we requested, being an amazing source of information, and providing excellent communications throughout. It was a real pleasure to meet her. The house itself is built on a hillside with the bedrooms upstairs, and kitchen, living area and backyard/pool downstairs. With the exception of the master bedroom, the other bedrooms are simply decorated--nothing fancy, but comfortable. The bathrooms have very good fixtures and excellent showers. An issue with the hot water was quickly resolved by Alison. The backyard was flowering with roses and the small pool was a very welcomed escape from the heat. A sauna and shower are in a part of the basement off the pool--we used the shower, though not the sauna. Washing machine in the basement was also welcomed. You're never sure what to expect when you rent homes based on photos and other reviews. In this case, everything was as expected and better. And Alison was a wonderful host making our stay truly special. One note: other reviewers have mentioned the stairs. Yes, there are three or four stone stairs from the backyard to the pool level, and then to the sauna. They could be an issue for anyone with mobility concerns or someone who has had too much raki.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

llyneth i.

Amazing property in a great location. Lots of places just a bus ride away.

Our family of 9 all had an amazing time, the property is a great size and everyone had their own space. The property is a situated almost directly opposite st John's basilica up a hill but the view is amazing. All the rooms are a good size and their are also two extra spaces that the kids liked to use to get away from the adults occasionally. The kitchen is a little small in terms of work space but even with 9 we managed and it is very well equipped. The garden is lovely although very hot as there is little shade for most of the day. The pool is quite small yet that did not stop the 4 boys from having a whale of a time in it using it 3 times a day most days. All bedrooms are air conditioned so sleeping is comfortable. Alison was amazing arranging for provisions on arrival and also organised a trip to pammukale and a boat trip out from kusadasi for us. The bus station is a short walk away from which you can jump on a bus for as little as 50p to go to many of the other local sites. A great holiday was had by all and with ages from 8 to 70 I think it says a lot for how nice it was.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Willa B.

I want this villa!

I can't say enough good about this beautiful villa and its surroundings. The photos looked great but -- this is a first -- the reality was better. The house was airy, light, and outstandingly comfortable. I had been concerned about noise in the early morning from a close-by mosque but the bedrooms were quiet and cool. The villa must have had an architect involved, as it's beautiful and its functionality has been well thought out. From the street, one sees only the top level, with a pretty flower garden screening it. One enters directly onto the second floor, which has bedrooms flanked by a long verandah that overlooks the old town. The master bedroom, at one end, opens onto its own small private sitting room that shares the verandah's view. (Great for the adults to have a quiet morning coffee.) Because the house is at the top of the town, nothing overlooks it, and the view is wonderful. Downstairs is a decent kitchen (could use more counter space, but I quibble) and a huge sitting room that opens via large glass doors onto the lovely garden. At the other end of the downstairs, tucked away, are a sauna and a Turkish bath. I regret that we didn't use them, as we there in the heat of summer, but I can imagine that a winter stay would have its own rewards. The jewel, though, is the garden, which is split into two levels. The main garden is a lawn flanked by flowering bushes, with a wood oven along the side. It is walled off from neighbouring houses, situated further down the hill. At one time there was a large tree in this part, as the stump is there, and it did rather lack shade but was very pleasant in the early morning and evening and has its own resident tortoise. Put some fruit out for him -- he'll be grateful. Down stone stairs is the lower garden, with a beautiful little pool surrounded by trees and comfortable lounge chairs. Just fantastic. Manager Alison Morel is helpful, reliable, and knowledgeable. She is an arranger extraordinaire, laying on groceries in advance at my request (at cost, no fee), supplying airport transfers and very inexpensive rental car, replacing a broken coffee pot as quickly as possible. Couldn't ask for more. Selcuk itself was a pleasant surprise. Evidence of tourism but not nearly the level of pestering to buy that we encountered in Istanbul. It had a human scale. Nice little restaurants, wonderfully courteous and charming people, and a market for fresh food. We really lacked for nothing. Idyllic!