Be Careful When Renting a Villa!

Prepared by Kalkanvilla.com.

Golden Rules for Safe Villa Rentals

Kalkan, Kaş, and the surrounding areas welcome thousands of local and international tourists every year. However, in recent years, fraudulent villa rental scams, especially online, have increased.

Unfortunately, many people, deceived by the visuals, arrive at the villa they paid for, only to find no one to contact, and their holiday dreams turn into nightmares.

Therefore, at Kalkanvilla.org, we share the important points you should pay attention to when renting a villa to ensure you, our valued guests, have a peaceful, safe, and hassle-free holiday.

⚠️ 1. Research the Company You’ll Be Renting From

Be sure to check whether the company you’re renting from has a legitimate office and is legally registered.
You can verify this in the following ways:

📞 Get information from local banks, police stations, or municipalities.

🌍 The company’s website must include their address, tax number, chamber of commerce registration, and TÜRSAB certificate.

💼 Make sure the company name and bank account holder are the same.

📍 2. The Company Should Be in the Same Area

It’s crucial that the company you’re renting from is located in the same area as the villa.
Companies operating from different cities may be inadequate to address the condition or issues with the property.

Our Kalkanvilla.com office is located in the same area as the villa you’re renting—Kalkan Mahallesi, Yayla Caddesi No: 8/A, Kaş / Antalya.
This allows you to communicate directly both before and during your vacation.

💰 3. Don’t Believe High Discount Offers

Weekly prices in the villa rental industry change seasonally.
Beware of anyone offering a discount of 50% or more!

Such offers are often designed to defraud.
Genuine agencies charge a certain amount (20–35%) as a down payment; the remaining amount is paid upon arrival.

📍 4. Beware of Those Who Only Provide Location Information

A genuine villa rental company is obligated to meet you at their office and accompany you to your villa entrance.
Those who simply "provide location information" and guide you are often unauthorized or fraudulent agents.

✳️ The Kalkanvilla.com team greets each guest at the office or contacts the key delivery person, and the remaining payments are processed to the guest’s villa entrance.

🏠 5. Choose Local Agencies

"General" companies that cover every region cannot closely monitor the maintenance and current status of the villas.

In contrast, local agencies are active in their respective regions and know every detail of the villas.

Kalkanvilla.com operates only in the Kaş-Kalkan region.
This allows our guests to reach authorized representatives at any time and receive immediate support whenever they need it.

💳 6. Payment Methods and Deposit Rates

The general payment method for villa and apartment rentals is as follows:

Down payment rate: 20% – 35%

Remaining amount: Paid in cash or by card upon arrival.

Beware of anyone who asks for the full payment, insists on "paying the full amount upfront," or refuses to show the villa on-site.

If you encounter such a situation, immediately report it to the relevant authorities.

📞 7. Beware of 0850 or Fake Numbers

Recently, scammers have been misleading people by forwarding 0850 numbers or the Antalya (242) area code to their mobile phones.

What you should do:

Confirm the physical office address of the person you’re talking to.

Check the company name on TÜRSAB (Turkish Aeronautical Association) or Google Maps.

Make sure the phone number is registered on the official website.

📷 8. Check the Authenticity of Images

Scammers often steal photos from websites of reputable companies.
To avoid this:

Check photos for watermarks (WATERMARKS).

If you’re suspicious, check the source of the photo by searching for it on Google Images.

At Kalkanvilla.com, all images on our site are transparently watermarked.
This ensures the protection of both our guests and our hosts.

🧾 9. Check Official Documents

A legitimate company will always provide you with the following information:

Tax office and tax number

Trade registry record

MERSIS number

Chamber of Commerce registration number

TÜRSAB document number (if applicable)

📄 Kalkanvilla.org Corporate Information:

Company Name: Kalkanvilla Turizm İnşaat Ticaret ve Sanayi LTD. ŞTİ.

Address: Kalkan Mah. Yayla Cad. No: 8/A Kaş / Antalya

Tax Office: Kaş

Tax Number: 859 053 31 20

Mersis Number: 0859053312000017

TÜRSAB Document Number: 13010

🏖️ 10. Always Choose Companies with On-Site Offices

When planning your holiday, choose companies with open offices and who can meet you in person, not just those you communicate with online.

The Kalkanvilla.com office is open 12 months a year and is happy to welcome every guest in person.

Conclusion: Plan Your Holiday Safely

The most important step to enjoying and safe your dream holiday is choosing the right company.

Remember:

🌿 "Every offer that seems cheap can make a real holiday experience expensive."

As Kalkanvilla.com,
✅ Transparent,

✅ Certified,
✅ With our reliable service approach,
we offer you not only villa rentals but also a holiday experience that gives you peace of mind.

🏠 Kalkanvilla.com – Registered with TÜRSAB under Certificate Number 13010

Public Relations Kalkan Travel and Tourism Agency
Kalkanvilla Tourism Construction Trade and Industry LTD. ŞTİ.
📍 Kalkan Neighborhood, Yayla Street, No: 8/A, Kaş / Antalya
🌐 www.kalkanvilla.com