How Turkey Direct works
Four steps from browse to booking. No middleman in the middle of any of them.
Browse verified villas
Every listing is owned by a real, Stripe-verified person or business. Use the regions or full villa list to find a stretch of coast that suits — Turquoise Coast, Bodrum, Aegean, inland Cappadocia — then pick a villa that fits your group.
Send an enquiry
Fill in your dates, party size and a short message. Owners usually reply within 24 hours. You'll get a magic link so you can follow the conversation without creating an account.
Pay the deposit direct to the owner
Once you've agreed the details, the owner sends a deposit request. You pay via Stripe, and the money goes directly into the owner's Stripe account — Turkey Direct never receives or holds the funds. You'll get a receipt and a booking confirmation instantly.
Balance + check-in
The balance is due on a date the owner sets (typically 8 weeks before arrival). You'll get a reminder with a link to pay. On arrival the owner welcomes you directly — they're the one who knows the villa, the local tavernas and the best time to hit the beach.
The direct-to-owner guarantee
Turkey Direct doesn't touch your money. Your deposit goes straight into the owner's Stripe account; a small platform fee (if the owner is on our commission plan) is deducted from that same charge and paid to us separately. You're not paying anyone you shouldn't be.
If anything goes wrong with your booking, your relationship is with the owner (and Stripe, who mediates payment disputes). We help where we can but we're not a booking insurer — always read the owner's own cancellation terms before you pay.