I honestly don't know where to begin with how incredible this (all too brief!) visit was. My friend and I were really just looking for somewhere to stay near another town that we were interested in visiting, but the coincidence that brought us to Yalıköy proved to be what actually made the trip wonderful.
This place was a little slice of heaven out in nature; I don't remember the last time I felt so calm and connected to myself. The view from the back porch of the river through the trees, the pealing of cowbells in the distance, the vegetable garden next to the guest house we stayed in...it just made all my stresses melt away. The beach was maximum 5 minute's drive from the house, and it was absolutely lovely and quite refreshing. It also had areas completely covered by stunning colorful stones, and we spent ages walking around and collecting our favorites.
As if the loveliness of the place weren't enough, Solmaz's parents, who live in a separate house on the same property, treated us not like people paying for a room but like real guests, offering us food, kindness, advice, tea, and all-around stellar hospitality. We were warmly encouraged to return any time, and I for one will be back there the next free weekend I get. Go and enjoy it!