A secluded private bay, offering island-level privacy on a naturally isolated peninsula.
Gökçe Gemile is set on a secluded peninsula along one of the Mediterranean’s most unspoiled coastlines, where nature still moves at its own pace. Located just a few kilometres from historic Kayaköy, southwest of Fethiye, the estate remains remarkably close to key destinations such as Ölüdeniz and Dalaman Airport - yet entirely removed from crowds, noise, and daily routes. This rare geography allows accessibility and seclusion to coexist effortlessly.
Surrounded by pine forests, maquis and rugged cliffs descending toward the sea, Gökçe Gemile overlooks a series of turquoise bays shaped by time and silence. Nearby, the remains of Af Kule Monastery - once carved directly into the rock face - stand as a quiet reminder of the area’s long-held stillness. Framed by the strong silhouettes of Babadağ and Karatepe, the landscape is powerful without being imposing, dramatic without ever feeling staged.
Gökçe Gemile was never conceived as a hotel. From the outset, the vision was to create a refined living environment rooted in restraint, privacy, and respect for the land. For this reason, only three villas were placed across the entire peninsula. Each stands fully independent, unseen by the others, and deeply connected to its immediate surroundings. Built from natural stone, timber, glass and forged metal, the architecture does not seek attention - it seeks permanence, belonging, and quiet integrity.
Due to its geographic positioning, access to the surrounding bays and shoreline is naturally and practically limited. As these coves lie outside daily maritime routes, they are experienced almost exclusively by Gökçe Gemile’s guests. Beach services are offered only to those staying on the estate, while the understated café at the main beach serves breakfast, lunch and dinner upon request. Here, luxury is not created by restriction, but by presence - not by isolation, but by the simple absence of intrusion.
Gökçe Gemile offers a private island–style retreat, a concept rarely found in Turkey. While not an island in the literal sense, the peninsula’s natural isolation and controlled access create an experience reminiscent of the world’s most distinguished island sanctuaries in the South Pacific, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. This approach allows guests to enjoy the profound privacy of island living, while retaining the freedom to reconnect with the mainland whenever they choose - a balance that defines one of Gökçe Gemile’s greatest advantages.
Designed for those who seek retreat without complete disconnection, Gökçe Gemile is easily accessible by road, sea or helicopter. The estate offers both discretion and mobility, solitude and freedom. Every detail has been considered with care, where “good enough” is never sufficient. The aim is not perfection for its own sake, but alignment - with nature, with place, and with what truly matters. At Gökçe Gemile, luxury does not stand above nature; it stands quietly beside it. Silence, space and time are not privileges here - they are simply the natural result.
A sanctuary shaped by nature.
On this secluded peninsula, the forest folds gently into the sea, creating a private bay hidden from the world. Three handcrafted houses sit quietly among the trees, connected by soft footpaths leading down to the beach, the funicular and the calm waters of Gökçe Gemile Bay. Balaban Island guards the western horizon, while coves, caves and untouched woodland form a natural shield of silence. Every route, every contour, invites a slower rhythm—an island-style retreat where privacy is inherent, and the landscape itself becomes your compass.
