Villa Kanalia was an extraordinary place to celebrate my birthday with 7 friends. Highlights: The housekeeper Remy is a gem! She cooked a basic breakfast for us every morning (she is not a chef, but her cooking was what we needed for this basic meal). She also arranged cabs, assisted with translating to DHL because of lost luggage, washed several loads of our laundry, tidied our room each day, worked with a private chef we hired to make sure one of our dinners was perfect, and overall made the week feel like a true vacation. The views from the property are as represented, sunsets were beautiful as we watched the cruise ships come and go each day. There is plenty of space inside and outside for large groups.
Lowlights: The mattresses do not match the quality of the Villa. They are hard and uncomfortable. The internet was spotty all week, so it was not very helpful, and (as represented in the details) is only in the main building and not outside by the pool, but we were not working so it was not essential for our vacation needs.
Things to know about this property: you are 10 minutes to Mykonos Town by car and 25 minutes to the beaches on the other side of the island. The Villa is worth being so remote because of its beauty and the amazing Remy, but you should budget for taxis (from $30 to $50 one way depending on time of day), Uber rides (yes Uber is now on the island working with a private third party company) at $36 per ride for a regular car and $50ish for a 6 passenger vehicle regardless of distance); Quads/four wheelers ($450 for the week). We also had a rental car which was nice to have for quick trips into Ornos (the closest commercial center) with a small grocery/liquor store and bakery. Walking to Ornos is possible, but the roads are very narrow and dangerous compared to US standards.
Overall amazing place for a week in paradise!