The Fabric Lounge

It was an amazing stay with incredible unforgettable views. It is glamping so don't expect a hotel with air-conditioning and very quit rooms but that is the charm of glamping. The only thing was that some guests played music until 5 in the morning sometimes but that is not the hosts fault offcourse. They were amazingly friendly and the atmosphere was completely excellent.

After the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and a long day of traveling we (a large group) arrived to Kabak. We were instantly welcomed at The Fabric Lounge with happy staff, ambient vibey music and an amazing spread of different nutritious foods; extremely welcome after questionable dietary choices in Istanbul! The layout of the communal area is great with various places to dine and chill, with the bar and DJ/band stage we happily spent our evenings socialising here. The honest sleeping arrangements were perfect for what we needed; a comfy bed! We had the 'pop' room which is a decent sized wooden cabin with ensuite bathroom and shower. We were eager to wake up and see what Kabak had to offer and a local cockerel helped us in doing so. Having arrived at night we had only seen a glimpse of the surrounding landscape with a looming silhouette of the mountain rolling down to the sound of the shore. The morning view from our porch was spectacular with a rope swing seat to help us take it in. After a 5 minute stroll down the hill and a greeting from the local animals we found ourselves at one of the most beautiful beaches we had ever seen! TL;DR Our stay in Kabak was the closest thing to paradise we'd felt in a long time leaving with a clear head and nurtured soul, The Fabric Lounge was at the heart of it all! There are many places to stay in Kabak but i'd happily guess that this is one of the best.

I stayed at Fabric Lounge for 4 nights to celebrate me and my partner's wedding with our closest friends (26 of us). Although there are LOADS of places to stay in Kabak Valley, this place offers the best food, best accoomdation, best views of the valley, best music, best vibes and best bar service. Every morning and evening, the cooks made the most unbelievably tasty/healthy meals (no problem with dietary requirements either - vegetarian/vegan friendly, gluten-free, nut-free etc.). When the sun starts to go down, they put on music on their excellent sound system - great taste in music and very appropriate for the Valley vibes -. We were also really lucky to take part in one if their live music nights, during which Turkish instruments, Saxophon etc. met electronic music. They also have a rich alcohol selection and tasty cocktails. Rooms were clean and each room has got its own beauty. The general decor of the venue was very unique and everything was chosen very tastefully. We - all of us from different countries - decided to come back to this place every year, as it is great value for money and definitely worth the time to go there.

Revisited Kabak after 2 years with a bunch of friends as an after chill for our Wedding in Istanbul. Fabric is a great place to stay to get the full vibe of the valley. Great views without being too far from the beach. Class music being played all the time and plenty of furry friends to hang out with. They're also a music venue and had an amazing gig on our last night. Bungalows vary in size/facilities but most are absolutely perfect and the price is super fair. Materiality of the whole site is consistent and enchanting and really in keeping with the low key vibes of Kabak as a whole. Food provided was absolutely delicious with 90% or so being Veggie and Vegan. Drinks at the bar also outstanding. Perfect location for a very memorable chill. I'd like to say also that if you're expecting a classic hotel / hostel / campsite experience this isn't for you because Kabak probably isn't for you. Magical place so go there with respect and mellowness. Cheers guys!

We stayed at the beautiful Fabric lounge with Imran and the team for 4 nights. The location is out of this world, truly a place you will never forget and want to visit again. The setup of accommodation, living areas, bar and eating area are all spot on. It is also only a couple minutes walk from the beach which so great and easily accessible via the bumpy buss. We felt really well taken care of, especially with the excellent food selection. Each dinner we were treated with an amazing selection of mostly veg and salad bowls (some of our group being vegan and they were very happy with how they were catered for) sometimes up to 10 - 12 different options all being offered. Needless to say we always scoffed the lot! To round things off on the last night there was a gig with 3 fantastic local artists, truly something I will never forget, and a really nice & mellow crowd of people from the surrounding area. All in all a great place with even better people, you can’t go wrong to stop by here for a stay if you are in Kabak and someone who appreciates what is really beautiful and important in life.

I was here looking for something to eat and was aggressively harassed by someone acting as a member of staff. Nobody behind the bar or in the rest of the hostel did anything about this and seemed to allow this man to do whatever he wanted and speak however he wanted to guests. It’s impossible to feel safe somewhere if you can’t even trust whether the people you’re dealing with actually work there and don’t feel as though the management or staff care enough to protect their guests or customers from harm. My visit here was the low point of my whole trip and I feel this hostel is not a safe or welcoming place and would not recommend it to anyone - especially women travelling alone as nobody will have your back.

Unfortunately I had a terrible experience at the fabric lounge. I never write reviews but felt the need for this. Myself and my girlfriend had to leave because the managers friends became verbally and physically aggressive towards us while drunk. My girlfriend was very scared. She had been sick that day and the man said she looked “f-ing wasted” whilst throwing insults about our country (Ireland). When I tried to talk to the manager about the whole experience the next day he didn’t care, nor did the staff. “Sort it out yourself” was the response I got, I felt physically unsafe. Having travelled to over 35 countries I am sad to say this is the worst experience I have ever had at a hostel. I can understand why some people would write nice reviews about this place as the views in the area are beautiful, but the vibe of the hostel is not ok and I would warn any traveller who wants a peaceful, hassle free time in Kabak to look elsewhere.

Çift olarak 5 gün boyunca “swing” bungalovda konakladık. Huzur dolu bir tatildi. Sabahları orman sesleriyle uyanıp, inanılmaz bir manzarada kahvaltı ederek güne başlıyorsunuz. Oda olarak konfora önem veriyorsanız kendine ait duşu ve tuvaleti olan klimalı bungalovları mevcut. Denize 5dk yürüme mesafesinde. En güzel yanlarından biri ise yemekleri! Gerçekten tadı damağımızda kaldı. Dağ ve deniz manzarasıyla inanılmaz yemekler yiyorsunuz, asla bu akşam ne yapsak diyemedik çünkü o tatlı ortamı bırakmak istemedik. En en en güzeli ise müthiş canayakın, güleryüzlü çalışanları. Arkası dağ, önü deniz barına oturup saatlerce muhabbet edebilirsiniz. Tüm stresinizi unutturcak insanlar gerçekten. Akşam çıkan tüm yemekleri tadın, hepsi birbirinden ayrı, sevmediğim yemekleri bile sevdiren tatta. Sıcakkanlılığınız, inanılmaz yemekleriniz ve her köşesi ayrı huzur olan mekanınız için çok teşekkür ederiz, bizim için huzur depoladığımız bir tatil oldu.

An amazing place to restore yourself. Comfortable and with the best view on Kabak beach. Highly recommended for their services, for the people and the animals that are always there.

Simple but beautiful accomodation located halfway up in kabak valley with lovely views. The beach is only 5 min walking, the hosts are the most amazing considerate people you can imagine and the food is to die for.