Weâve stayed at quite a few vacation properties and this one is by far the best.
Thatâs saying a lot because they almost always seem to be good. This one, though, will become a permanent and cherished part of our travel memories.
The owner and the ownerâs representative communicated extremely well, and thatâs an extra plus during these weird travel times. The owner was especially accommodating. Bottom line: zero communications issues.
We had four adults and three teenagers. The property handled all of that nicely. We all had enough space to ourselves and when everyone gathered at once, there was plenty of room for that, too. We never felt cramped, including mealtime.
The house itself is straight-out-of-a-magazine stunning, but the view is absolutely breathtaking. Looking out across the Aegean Sea to Naxos and overlooking the Kalo Livadi beach down below, you just canât believe where you are. The outdoor space is where we spent most of our time. Two covered areas, plenty of seating, and of course, that infinity pool. The outdoor television projection was used most nights, too. (Tip: Bring your binoculars.)
The property is about 12 minutes from Mykonos Town, situated near Kalo Livadi Village. There are plenty of nice restaurants, beach clubs, grocers, and an A+ butcher close by, making Kalo Livadi a peaceful getaway from the noise and hustle of Mykonos Town, which isnât far away, anyway. Basically, what Iâm saying is that if youâre afraid youâll be missing out because youâre in Kalo Livadi, youâd be wrong.
Itâs also situated equally close to three great beaches, all within a five-minute drive: Kalo Livadi (which you overlook from the house), Agia Anna, and Kalfati. I havenât surveyed the entire island, but I bet there arenât many properties close to three beaches.
A property manager comes with the house, and she was splendid. Beyond making certain that the villa was always in working order (it was), she arranged our pickup from the port, our rental cars, and van services when we needed those. She can also arrange for chefs to prepare meals at the house.
Housekeeping is daily and unobtrusive. Each room and the outdoor area were thoroughly cleaned every day. Towels and sheets were kept fresh. With seven people, this was a godsend. The kitchen was also well equippedâincluding a new coffeemaker, panini machine, and toaster. Thereâs also a washer and dryer.
Any complaints? Yes: Weâre not there right now.
Do yourself a favor and stay here.
