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The Story of Muyo House
The century-spanning story of a Bosnian family's resilience, migration and rooting — from the Balkans to Urla's Zeytinalanı.
Part I
A Journey from the Balkans to Zeytinalanı
In the early 1910s, a family fleeing the darkness of the Balkan Wars — a mother, a father and three sons — left their roots behind and set out for Anatolia. The eldest son was Mustafa; but his Bosnian relatives always called him by the same name: Muyo.
Their path first led to the Karaburun district of İzmir. When the Battle of Gallipoli began in 1915, Muyo's father was conscripted and never returned — he was martyred at Gallipoli. The mother and three children who remained were driven onto the road again when the Greek occupation began: from Karaburun to Urla, and on to the Akşehir district of Konya — an exile, a struggle to survive.
When İzmir was freed from occupation, the family set out for home. And on that very journey, one place touched their hearts once more: Urla. In 1924 they settled in the Zeytinalanı neighborhood and put down roots in this land again.
- 1910sFleeing the Balkan Wars, migration to Anatolia
- 1915The father is martyred at Gallipoli
- 1919–1922Occupation and exile: Karaburun · Urla · Akşehir
- 1924Settling in Zeytinalanı, taking root again
Part II
A Single-Room House: Kuça
The story of Muyo House begins right here. The first shelter the family found was a small, single-room stone house — the room known today as Kuça, meaning "home" in Bosnian.
When their mother passed away at a young age, Muyo went on living in this small house with his two siblings. In time, a second floor of Urla's native stone was added; the house grew, the family grew. Muyo's nine children were all born here, and as the need arose new rooms rose too. Each room carries a name, a memory today:
Part III
A Grandchild's Legacy
Years, decades pass. The house lives on in the family's memory but falls into neglect over time. In 2024, the first grandchild born in that house — a descendant of Muyo's own line — decides to reclaim this historic heritage.
One by one, they restore the walls, the rooms, the courtyard. The aim is not merely to raise an old house back up; it is to keep the memories of the past alive and carry this story into the future.
And so, with this labor and this love, Muyo House is born.
Today
Muyo House Today
Set on a 6,000 m² estate, Muyo House is an intimate boutique hotel of just 5 special rooms. Each room carries a trace of the family's story: Erik, Dut, Badem, İncir and, of course, Kuça — the family's first shelter.
Here, guests spend their days in two pools designed separately for adults and children, on a 1,200 m² grass football pitch, and under the shade of centuries-old olive trees. The tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, peppers and corn grown in the 1,000 m² organic garden are brought to the breakfast table each morning; the olives and olive oil on the table come from this same soil.
Muyo House is the living, breathing form of a story spanning more than a century. Every guest is, in truth, a visitor to the table, the shade and the memories of Muyo's grandchildren.
Muyo Urla
At the Meeting Point of Blue and Green You Will Experience the Vacation of Your Dreams
Muyo Urla Everything Here is Designed with You in Mind
We have considered every detail for our guests to have an unforgettable holiday experience.
With our lush garden filled with olive trees, swimming pool, restaurant offering Aegean flavors, and concept rooms, you will create unforgettable memories during your stay in Urla.
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Green Areas
Concept Rooms
Urla in a Few Steps!
Meet Muyo Urla in the heart of Urla.
- 5 Minutes to Liman Beach
- 5 Minutes to Kum Denizi Beach
- 10 Minutes to Urla Pier
- 20 Minutes to Çeşmealtı Beach and Çeşmealtı Mavi Beach
With Muyo Urla located at a distance, you will enjoy a peaceful, private vacation away from the city center, while being just a few minutes away from the unique, tranquil city life of Urla.
