Dear Alison, now I got the time to say how much we loved to stay at Ionia-House, and how much we enjoyed to meet you! That was the best holiday ever, the house, the location, the weather and your help -- everything just perfect! Our daughter asks often "When can we come back?", and we expect to return, it was too good! Thank you for everything, Nicole.

Thank you to Alison for the lovely stay at Ionia House in Selcuk, Turkey! The house is absolutely beautiful, tastefully decorated and in a wonderful location. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, wonderful shower and dependable internet. It was a bit cool for swimming, but the pool is great and a good size. We loved all the potted plants and enjoyed eating all of our meals outside on the patio. We fell in love with Selcuk and the friendly people. The area is perfect for day trips to several other locations, but we were thankful to return to Selcuk each day. It was a wonderful family time together and a trip we will cherish and never forget.

This was a great place for two couples to stay during a short trip to the Ephesus area. We liked staying in Selcuk because it was close to the Ephesus ancient site and easy to get around for exploring the coast. The house has been recently renovated. The beds were good, bathroom nice, kitchen well equipped. There are views of the city and the fortress from the living room. The outside area was great with a pool, garden, a fireplace and ample seating for outdoor dining. Loved meeting and working with Alison. She met us at the house on our first day and helped us plan our stay. She provided additional travel services for us at a reasonable cost - airport pickup, taxi to Ephesus, ferry tickets, car rental etc. The house is slightly uphill from the town center - but all of Greece and Turkey was hilly on this trip. We own and manage several rental properties in the US so we are very picky about where we stay. Alison has done a great job to make sure her guests have a good experience.

Ionia House was perfect for our holiday; well designed, well maintained, comfortable, secluded behind its own walled terraces and yet close to all the amenities of Selcuk. The house is stylishly renovated with all modern conveniences. Alison Morel, the owner, was attentive without being intrusive, and provided us with lots of information of where to visit and when, local restaurants , market times ( not to be missed if you enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables and a good old browse!) and always on the end of an e mail for further advice and answers to questions. We visited a number of archaeological sites, near and far. We ate out, barbecued at Ionia, swam in the sea and the pool. We shared the latter with the thirsty swallows who came to see us every evening whilst we had swim! This region of Turkey was fascinating for all it's many, varied and accessible sites. The local people in Selcuk were very friendly and helpful. Shopping and eating out was inexpensive. We would strongly recommend Ionia and this region for people who like to do their own thing, get out and about and enjoy local customs and culture. We felt privileged to be in an area where there were visitors from all over the world and without falling over too many people from the UK. This was not a resort holiday, thank goodness.

My husband and I stayed at Ionia house in April of 2014. What a perfect place! Although not a huge space, this place makes use of all the nooks and crannies and outdoor space so you feel like everything is just so and flows well - we could have easily had another couple stay with us and have been comfortable. We loved the outdoor space - a retreat from the hussle and bustle of the city outside (lots of sun decks around the pool as well as places to lounge). We didn't get a chance to use the outdoor fireplace, but would have loved to if we had stayed longer! Alison was wonderful and thought about the little things - like having a basic mobile phone available for our use so not to incur massive roaming charges on our international cell phones. The location is also great - by being in Ephesus you get away from the generic, crowded 'box rental' properties in Kusadasi while all amenities were a 5 minute walk away. We choose to walk to the ruins and had no problems managing the walk to a from the house, around the ruins and to the grotto of the seven sleepers. If you want to stay close to the house, you will have no problems getting around without a car - everything you need is right there. If you want to see some sites further from town, I would recommend a car rental. Alison was extremely helpful in arranging and we had no problems - the car was dropped off right to the house and we had similar arrangements for the return. Again, can't say enough about how wonderful this property is - I could easily live here full time we loved it so much!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Iona House. It exceeded all our expectations from the pictures online. The house is situated in a perfect location, away from the hustle and bustle of Selcuk, yet only a short walk up the hill. The views are spectacular, both day and night and the property was immaculately clean. Alison was very welcoming and helpful and assisted us with booking various excursions during our stay. She also recommended excellent local restaurants and gave us good advice on the timing of visits to historical sites. The pool was lovely and private and a good place to cool off in the heat of the day. We are recommending this place to all our friends and relatives as an ideal home from home when exploring this area. Heather, Kent (UK)

This is a lovely house, finished to a very high standard. A great deal of thought has clearly been given to every aspect of staying here and there are many delightful details to enjoy. The property has clearly been designed by an architect with a sympathetic eye for aesthetics as well as the practical needs of guests. The pool is a good size and we enjoyed having a choice of terraces. The real surprise was the view - at night, in particular, there is a wonderful view out over the town of Selcuk with the illuminated castle in the background. To get the view means having to walk uphill from the restaurants and bars in town for a few minutes - but it's well worth it (and there's always a cab, if necessary!) Alison, the manager, who is English - but also speaks fluent Turkish - is incredibly helpful. She has apparently lived in the town for 30 years and can answer any question and deal with any requests. Selcuk is a real Turkish town, which has not been spoilt like so many other Turkish resorts, but it also has a great variety of places to eat. It's also very handy for seeing Ephesus and other ancient sites not too far away. We recommend going to Pamucak on the minibus for the day - it's a beautiful beach with a really good restaurant.