There is a bakery in the village so fresh daily bread is assured. Bring enough money to see you through first few days and then withdraw more as needed there is an ATM in the village and plenty in Fethiye.
Definitely go up to Cadianda and spend a few hours wandering around this lost Lycian /Roman ruins on the mountain above Uzumlu. You'll most probably have the place top yourselves as very few tourists venture there but it is truly wonderful.
Venture to Oludeniz beach day and night for fabulous swimming and superb restaurants like The Buzz Bar
http://www.buzzbeachbar.com/Go to Saklikent Gorge for a day out via Tlos and lunch at Yaka Park for fresh trout.
The list is endless and with a car there are some fab places to go.
Security is down to you to ensure you take all necessary precautions that have been mentioned above and never sleep with windows and doors open as that's an invite any where in the world. Oh and don't forget to spend some days just relaxing around the pool and catching a few rays