I know what you've been looking for: a quiet place with a view of the sea, comfortably furnished, relaxingly spacious, all in white. You picture a patio out front where you can eat breakfast or watch the sun set, a central location to pop into Mykonos town for an easy dinner or to spend the day at the beach. You've looked and looked, but everything else is too cramped or overpriced or missing the all important view.

Well look no further, my friend, because you've found it at last.

This place has everything you've been hoping for and then some. The view sweeps through the whole of Mykonos town, old port, and out into the Aegean. It's vast and unobstructed. The house is spacious, naturally well-lit, comfortable, tastefully appointed and spotless. This is one of those rare instances on airbnb where the reality is even better than the photos.

And to top it all off, Christina, Sofia's mother who manages the property, is just as kind and hospitable as the other reviews have said. She was waiting for me at the airport with my name on a sign, took me to rent an ATV, showed me how to get around the island, and was a joy to speak to. At the end of the trip, she dropped me back at the airport with a hug and a genuine, beaming smile.

I really can't recommend this villa enough.

The only reason I could think that someone might want to look elsewhere is if they wanted to be closer to the clubs and party beaches. This property is located in Agios Stefanos, which a 15 minute ATV/car ride from Mykonos Town and maybe a 25-30 minute ride from beaches where they party until 6am (see e.g. Paradise Beach). There are only a few cabs on Mykonos Island, and at high demand times they're rumored to be very slow to pick up, so you'll likely be driving yourself.

That said, this is no great loss. This villa wasn't built to serve the all night party crowd. It's in a peaceful neighborhood with a gorgeous view, and Mykonos town is just down the road. In short, it's a perfect spot of a relaxing getaway in the Greek Isles.

So do yourself a favor and snatch it up while you still can. I guarantee you'll be happy you did.