Our stay at Sand Lily exceeded all of our expectations! It was the perfect home base for exploring the island of Mykonos. Before arrival, Stefanos was very responsive and helped us arrange a transfer from the ferry port. This proved to be a huge time saver, since the ferry lines are very long! When we pulled up to the house we couldn't believe the amazing view of Mykonos town, and were pleasantly surprised by how private the property is. Upon arrival we were greeted by Stefanos' aunt, who showed us around the house before handing off the keys; we felt very welcome. The house itself is spotlessly clean and very stylish. It feels like a newly built interior and kitchen, surrounded by a very well kept outdoor space with multiple seating areas. I feel that the photos are very accurate, and the property is even larger than it appears in photos. Though we didn't do any cooking, the kitchen was stocked with all of the cooking tools we could possibly have needed, and Stefanos had stocked the fridge with lots of bottled water. The house also has a hair dryer and iron with ironing board, which we found useful.
The outdoor space is the highlight of this property! The porch overlooking Mykonos, facing west, had a dining table, benches, and hanging chairs, which we enjoyed for hours each night during sunset. Looking to the left and the right of the property you can see public overlooks crowded with people, and we felt spoiled with our private views!
The property is about a 10 minute walk to town, but as has been mentioned, it is a pretty steep hill of stone paths and paved roads. The walk into town is easy, but the trek back got very hot since we were there during a very hot week. I definitely recommend walking, but think about grabbing a water bottle for the walk back.
When it was, sadly, time to leave, Stefanos arranged another transport for us to the airport, and his aunt came to pick up the keys. I think it's worth mentioning that the transports he arranged were right on time and very friendly! We can't thank Stefanos enough for our stay - we felt we had found a hidden gem that was an amazing deal.