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Luxury Villa Rentals in Muğla
Villas with private pools above turquoise bays, from Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy to Bodrum and the Bozburun peninsula
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Where the Aegean turns the corner into the Mediterranean
Muğla is the province in Turkey's south-west corner, and it has more coastline than almost anywhere else in the country. It starts with the whitewashed peninsula of Bodrum on the Aegean, runs past the pine-covered inlets of Marmaris and Bozburun, and ends in the mountains around Fethiye, where the old land of Lycia begins. Along the way you find rock-cut tombs, a ghost village, a lagoon so still it is called the Dead Sea, and a great many good fish restaurants.
Our Muğla collection runs to 150+ villas. They range from stone houses in the valley at Kayaköy and family villas above Ölüdeniz to contemporary homes on the Bodrum peninsula and quiet places near the water at Selimiye and Orhaniye. Nearly all have private pools, and the largest sleep 20 guests.
Here is how the province divides up, and how to pick the right corner of it.
Muğla at a glance
- Villas
- 150+ across the province, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £900 to £2,300 a week, from around £700
- Best areas
- Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy; Bodrum and Yalıkavak; Dalyan; Marmaris and the Bozburun peninsula
- Best time
- May to October for the sea; spring and autumn for walking and ancient sites
- Airports
- Dalaman for Fethiye, Dalyan and Marmaris; Milas-Bodrum for the Bodrum peninsula
Browse all 150+ villas in Muğla
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Aden Turkey6 bedrooms
Villa Meltemi Turkbuku: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Pool – Mugla5 bedrooms
Villa Meltemi Mugla: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaview – Kos5 bedrooms
Villa Marin Hill Turkey8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Muğla
Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy for lagoons, mountains and the Lycian Way, Bodrum and Yalıkavak for a lively, sophisticated Aegean coast, Dalyan for the river and turtle beach, and Marmaris and Bozburun for quiet bays.
A lagoon, a ghost village and a mountain to fly from
Fethiye is a working harbour town built over ancient Telmessos. The Tomb of Amyntas is cut into the cliff above it, and the weekly Tuesday market is worth planning a morning around. Day boats go out from the harbour to the islands of the gulf.
Ölüdeniz, over the hill, has the famous lagoon and long pebble beach. Paragliders launch from Babadağ, almost 2,000 metres above it, and the Lycian Way, Turkey's best-known long-distance walk, starts close by. Kayaköy lies in a quiet valley between the two. Its hillside of abandoned stone houses was a Greek village until the 1920s, and the villas around it are some of the most peaceful in the province.
Browse villas in Ölüdeniz
White cubes, a crusader castle and a smart marina
The Bodrum peninsula is the Aegean side of Muğla, and the most cosmopolitan. Bodrum town is built around the Castle of St Peter, put up by the Knights Hospitaller in the fifteenth century, which now houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Little is left of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, but you can still visit the site.
Each bay on the peninsula has its own character. Yalıkavak has a polished marina and good restaurants, while Gümüşlük is known for fish suppers at the water's edge, looking out over a sunken ancient town.
Browse villas in Bodrum
Reed beds, rock tombs and quiet bays
At Dalyan, river boats wind through the reed beds below the rock-cut tombs of Kaunos and down to İztuzu, a long sandy beach where loggerhead turtles nest in summer. It is a protected beach, and it closes at night during the nesting season.
East of Marmaris, the Bozburun peninsula is the place for unhurried days. Selimiye is a small fishing village on a sheltered bay, and at Orhaniye a narrow sandbar called Kızkumu runs far out into the sea, so you seem to be walking on water. This is gulet country, and a day aboard a wooden boat is the best way to see it.
Browse villas in Dalyan
Meze, pine honey and a long, warm autumn
Most evenings start with meze: smoked aubergine, wild greens dressed in olive oil, and fresh cheese. Then comes whatever fish came in that morning. In the villages, women roll gözleme by hand, and the pine forests around Marmaris produce a dark honey that is famous across Turkey.
The sea is warm enough for swimming from May to October, and it is at its warmest in September. High summer is hot, so spring and autumn are better for the Lycian Way and the ancient sites. Our concierge can arrange gulet days, paragliding, restaurant tables and transfers from either airport.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Muğla
Villa Kelebek Turkey4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,020 a week
Villa Beyaz Turkey6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,644 a week
Marin Hill Orange Turkey7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £5,644 a week
Ottoman Villa | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Yalikavak Bodrum5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,375 a week
Dionysos Cottage Turkey1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £4,130 a week
Rent Villa Frenk Turkey3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,815 a week
Villa Turunc Turkey10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £3,583 a week
Rent Villa Kakule Turkey3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £3,500 a weekWhy book your Muğla villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Muğla's coast stretches from Bodrum to Fethiye, which is too far to drive comfortably in one go, and we know which villas suit each airport, each beach and each kind of holiday. With 150+ properties in Muğla, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Gulet and boat days, paragliding from Babadağ, guides for the Lycian Way and Kaunos, restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Dalaman and Bodrum. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Muğla?
Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy suit families and walkers who want mountains and the lagoon close by. Bodrum and Yalıkavak are for restaurants, marinas and a livelier scene. Dalyan and the Bozburun peninsula are quieter and slower.
Which airport should I fly into for Muğla?
Dalaman is the closest airport for Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Dalyan and Marmaris. Milas-Bodrum airport serves the Bodrum peninsula. Flights from the UK take around four hours, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Can you visit the turtle beach at Dalyan?
Yes. İztuzu beach is open during the day, and river boats run there from Dalyan. Loggerhead turtles nest there in summer, so the beach closes at night during the nesting season.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Muğla?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Muğla cost?
Across our 150+ villas in Muğla, weekly rates typically range from £900 to £2,300, with the most affordable from around £700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Muğla?
May to October is the season for swimming, and the sea is warmest in late summer and early autumn. April, May and October are the best months for walking and sightseeing, because July and August can be very hot.
Are there villas in Muğla for large groups?
Yes. Our Muğla collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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