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January 31, 2023
We stopped for a night in Ayvalik on our way to Bodrum, to break the drive south. We had heard that Ayvalik was a pretty town away from the tourist centers and it was exactly that - and finding this gorgeous little BandB made the stop even more special. Dariya was a fabulous host, her dinner recommendation was on point, swimming/hiking recommendations amazing, and the hotel itself was so special. The whole building is so charming, renovated so tastefully with beautiful wide wooden floorboards and pretty copper features and sparkling new bathrooms. The location was perfect - close enough to be an easy stroll through pretty alleys to get to the port for sunset mezzes, and far enough back from the noise to sleep well. There’s the slightest hill to get up, nothing that would have you out of breath. Breakfast was generous and delicious - beautiful traditional Turkish food featuring the local olives and olive oil along with excellent fitters, eggs, cheeses and honey and fruit. It was made even better with the gorgeous courtyard it was served in, beautiful flowering vines around high whitewashed walls and sturdy wooden furniture - this is a really classy little place. It will leave us with many happy memories of Ayvalik. We’re already planning to bring our friends on our next trip.