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GermanyI was just looking for a place to stay for one night to visit Aphrodisias the next day, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my trip. The house is an historical 300 years old mansion, comfortable, very charming and special, renovated with a lot of love and care into a small hotel, and with a lush garden in front. The room is nice and comfortable, full of history and charm as well, and the bathroom is not big but it's functional and does well the job.
The best part of my short stay was to meet Emin, the gracious host and owner of the guesthouse, such a kind, charming and sweet gentleman. He welcomed me on the street, offered me some tea and cookies in the living room while he was doing my check in, and then we had a little chat using the phone's translator. The next morning he prepared a plentiful local breakfast, it was delicious and homemade, he and his wife themselves make the halva, the cherry jam and grow the olives. While I ate breakfast, Emin sat with me with his tea and we had a lovely conversation (with the translator) about diverse topics, like local history, Aphrodisias visiting tips, his family, mine, his hobbies, his olive trees and his love for antiques. He also told me about the house's renovation and his garden and plants. It was such a lovely time and it was hard to leave! I hope to return again.