Reconnect with natural rhythms at Spartacus Villa and experience the revitalising and grounding island lifestyle in its purest form. Explore the retreat and its grounds, or roam further afield to discover the rugged beauty of Crete, which is impossible to ignore. Whatever lures you here, feel the secrets of this bohemian retreat come alive, igniting deep passions and inspiring the soul.
The space
The Private Luxury Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The private retreat has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring...
NATURE
HISTORIC
DESIGN
HIGHLIGHTS
UNIQUE FEATURES
Indoor Area: 300 m²
Outdoor Area: 920 m²
Maximum Occupancy: 17 guest/s
Views: Swimming pool
Views: Mountain
THINGS TO KNOW
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Check-in time should be strictly after 16:00 and check-out time should be strictly before 11:00, as sufficient time is required, to conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection at the Villa between stays.
Spartacus Villa is a charming bohemian retreat located in the serene and picturesque Mesi Village, known for its historic Venetian architecture and close-knit, beautiful courtyards. The villa offers a peaceful haven, just a few minutes from the expansive Pigianos Kampos beach and a short 15-minute drive from the bustling town of Rethymno. The nearby village of Pigi, only five minutes away by car, provides all your daily essentials, including traditional tavernas, cafes, and various shops. For beach lovers, the organized and family-friendly Pigianos Kampos beach is only a 10-minute drive from the villa. Additionally, the nearby village of Adele provides further conveniences like a gas station and other services, ensuring that everything you need is within easy reach.
We take pride on being the best multigenerational holiday break Experts in Greece. Let us curate the ultimate family escape, where every member of your tribe is welcome to share sun-soaked adventures, treasured down-time, and laughter-filled moments around the dining table.
Encounter the remarkable wild heart of our mountains, with immersive experiences and heartfelt activities centred around our national reserve. Unearth the jewel of Greece and free your spirit at our land playground.
Adventures by the sea, from scenic seas to the open mediterranean, embrace life on the crystal waters with personalised private charters, turtle watching, thrilling water sports and ultimate relaxation with our range of one-of-a-kind moments, available on the azure seas.
Be inspired by our breathtaking settings across Greece to bring your dreams to life, guided by our expert planners who take care of every last detail. ThinkVilla promises the perfect backdrop for your next celebration.
Let us take you on a wellbeing journey that is rooted in the essence of each location. Bespoke healing rituals and time-honoured traditions meld with the latest scientific advancements to create revitalising treatments, holistic experiences, and tailored programmes.
Explore our array of Sensory Dining Experiences, by booking a Private Chef where every table is a work of art, lets us take you on a Wine Tasting Journey to taste the local grape varieties, anything you may imagine we have it all here, available just for our ThinkVilla Guests only.
Mr. Spartak and his wife, Xhoela, exemplify a high standard of hospitality, reflected in their warm welcome to each guest. Their commitment to family values and community is evident in their approach to hosting. Inspired by local nature, design, and architecture, they have developed a villa characterized by exquisite architecture and thoughtful design, integrating home comforts with a spacious, natural environment. The structure is distinguished by smooth, bright walls and natural surfaces, showcasing a commitment to authentic style. Mr. Spartak and Ms. Xhoela have embraced sustainable practices in their renovations of historical houses, transforming them into unique holiday homes that inspire tranquility and appreciation for the serene Cretan countryside.
Reconnect with natural rhythms at Spartacus Villa and experience the revitalising and grounding island lifestyle in its purest form. Explore the retreat and its grounds, or roam further afield to discover the rugged beauty of Crete, which is impossible to ignore. Whatever lures you here, feel the secrets of this bohemian retreat come alive, igniting deep passions and inspiring the soul.
The space
The Private Luxury Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The private retreat has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.
Drenched in bohemian glamour and sublime elegance in one of the most authentic locations - located at Mesi Village within just 10 minutes driving to the nearest beach & only 5 minutes driving to the nearest super market, local restaurants & cafe, butcher’s shop, pharmacy - the Villa offers exquisite architecture, design, and lifestyle, where indulgent home comforts meet spaciousness and thriving wilderness. Lovers will relish lazy mornings gazing out to the shimmering views & fall asleep to the sound of the cool breeze. Bohemian in style, contemporary in spirit, the exquisite retreat rises graciously with its smooth bright walls and natural surfaces & showcase authentic style, blissful wellness, inspiring local adventures, and matchless relaxation under the Greek sun. With its spacious & wonderful outdoor area, amenities and comfortable indoor & outdoor spaces, this property incorporates unique style and sumptuous furnishings to create a chic retreat, a perfect escape for romantic escapes or unique family gatherings.
Introducing Spartacus Villa
Inspired by its spectacular environment’s architecture, beautiful landscape and precious natural materials, you will definitely fall in love with the blend of dynamic spaces that invite you to relax and simply ‘be’ for generations to come. Let your mind wander to the soothing sounds of gentle Cretan breeze and gaze at the sun’s last spectacle, as it sinks behind the horizon in a blaze of fiery red, Spartacus Villa is the perfect home to call your own.
External Living | Private Pool & Whirlpool, Outdoor Fully Equipped Kitchen & BBQ
This captivating Villa offers a 920m² outdoor pool area - with a 350m² trees & flowers area and is embellished with a 75m² private swimming pool (15x5 & 1,40 meters deep), also boasting a shallow part (0,40 meters deep) & a six-seater Spa Whirlpool (non-heated, 1,80x1,90, 1 meter deep) for endless hours of fun and relaxation. Grown-ups can lounge to their sun loungers before idling back for al fresco barbecues (Charcoal BBQ) under sunset skies, on the outdoor shaded dinning area. There is also an outdoor fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials in order for you to enjoy culinary homemade delicacies; electric hobs, fridge with freezer, orange/citrus juice maker, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker, food processor (multi), dishwasher, frappe machine, Nespresso machine (capsules), filter coffee machine, sink, cutlery, dishes and glasses.
The outdoor lounge area is the perfect location for ice-cold G&Ts, taking in the scenes and watching the sun’s journey. With bespoke outdoor settings & tableware it is an ideal holiday escape for those who seek the ultimate summery living and an unforgettable holiday experience.
Bonus :
For your utmost comfort & convenience, there is also an internal yard with an extra shaded dining area and an outdoor bathroom with toilet, wash basin & shower. Also, while entering the pool terrace, you will be welcomed by an impeccable stone arch, with a specially designed area featuring a baby corner area with foam play mats, children toys, children’s chairs & tables, as well as an outdoor WC with wash basin, storage space for towels & laundry space ( 85m² area - internal yard & stone arch area).
*Due to the design, facilities and Health & Safety of the Villa’s indoor & outdoor spaces, children shall be supervised at all times.
Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Cleverly repurposed finds and sumptuous furnishings create a calming sensory design throughout the Villa. The quintessential living experience radiates a chic elegance and a wonderfully laidback ambiance that enhances the comfort level of guests. This enchanting property meets comfort & style at its higher end and its most premium form. Fine art marks all the bedrooms gifting them with their unique identity, spoiling guests with first-class comfort, design and amenities. The home has been styled using soft tonal hues which draw inspiration from the natural landscape.
The living-cum-dining spaces with first-class equipment ensuring meals of the highest quality, will bring an ever-present sense of contemporary comfort to your endless days of leisure. Offering a bespoke design, this splendid Villa boasts eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, one outdoor bathroom with WC and shower & one outdoor WC, each flaunting a distinctive look and feel - and can comfortably accommodate up to 17 guests in real beds.
Drift into our countryside bohemian retreat (consisting of two Houses & two Guesthouses, a total of 300m² indoor areas) and experience a vibrant lifestyle that takes you back to the effortless sophistication of a previous era.
House 1
The sensory designed House in its 65m² indoor space offers access from the internal yard of the Villa & also boasts its own separate private entrance through a 21m² outdoor veranda • Living Room (featuring a 42’’ Smart TV) & Kitchen (featuring electric hobs, fridge with freezer, orange /citrus juice maker, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker, food processor, dishwasher, frappe machine, Nespresso machine (capsules), filter coffee machine, juicer) • Bedroom with King Size bed (1,80x2,00), Smart TV 32”, balcony door with access to the village road • Interconnected Bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), access from the living room through a few stair steps & also this bedroom offers direct access to the internal yard. • Shared bathroom with shower cabin.
House 2
The House offers exquisite architecture in its 127m² indoor space and offers access from the internal yard of the Villa, while also boasts 76m² in total outdoor verandas.
Ground Floor: Living Room (featuring a 50’’ Smart TV) & Kitchen (featuring 5 Gas hobs stove with 3 ovens, fridge with freezer, orange /citrus juice maker, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker, food processor, dishwasher, frappe machine, Nespresso machine (capsules), filter coffee machine, cappuccino foam machine, machine for drying fruits and vegetables) • Bedroom with Double bed (1,55x2,00), embellished with a masterpiece en-suite bathroom - which has been creatively restored from an old wine press to a signature walk-in shower - plus separate WC. The bedroom offers direct access to the pool terrace.
First Floor : Bedroom with King Size bed (1,80x2,00), En-suite bathroom with shower cabin & WC, direct access to a private veranda with comfy sitting, as well as to a veranda with lounge area (half shaded with pergola), shared between the two bedrooms of the first floor, both with wonderful views. • Bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), En-suite bathroom with shower & WC, with direct access to the shared veranda with lounge area.
Guesthouse 3
The wonderful guesthouse in its 42m² indoor space (and 22m² in total outdoor verandas) is accessible through an external staircase from the internal yard of the Villa, which leads to a veranda with wonderful views. Guests have access through a balcony door to the first interconnected Bedroom with King Size bed (1,80x2,00) - beds can be separated if wished, with En-suite bathroom with shower & WC, 32’’ Smart TV • a few stair steps up you will be welcomed by the second interconnected Bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), - beds can be separated if wished, En-suite bathroom with double shower, double sink & WC, 32’’ Smart TV, with direct access to a private balcony with comfy sitting.
Guesthouse 4
The wonderful one-space guesthouse in its 28m² indoor space is accessible through a few stair steps up from the internal yard which leads to a balcony door. From there our guests have access to a bedroom with a King Size bed (1,80x2,00) and a Single Bed (0,80x2,00), 32’’ Smart TV, lightened up with natural light also from the window. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower & WC.
For Relaxation
Celebrate an endless summer at Spartacus Villa. Sip ice-cold cocktails poolside and savour sun-soaked al fresco feasts and begin and end days within sunrise and sunset skies. Whatever the ingredients for your perfect summer, you’ll find them here.
Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every 4 days • Pool and garden cleaning twice per week • Baby cot, Baby Crib x2, High chair x3, Children’s plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups, Baby phone, Bottle Warmer, Steriliser, Baby Bathtub/ Stokke Flexi bath, Changing mattress, Seat Booster, Children’s Books & toys, Baby cook Philips Avent - are all available upon request.
Practicalities
There is free public parking space at the village square (within 100 meters from the Villa) • The property is well-equipped with: 5 Gas hobs stove with 3 ovens, Fridge with freezer x3, Electric hobs x2, Juice Maker x3, Kettle x3, Toaster x3, Sandwich Maker x3, Food Processor (Multi) x3, Dishwasher x3, Frappe Machine x3, Nespresso Machine (capsules) x3, Filter coffee machine x3, Cappuccino foam machine, Juicer, Machine for drying fruits and vegetables, Washing Machine, Iron & Board x3, Hair dryer in each bedroom, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Safety Box x4, Smoke Detector.
Mod Cons
High quality bath towels & pool towels are available • Bathroom Amenities are available • Air-conditioning in all areas is included & serves for heating purposes also • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Bluetooth Dock • Mosquito nets • Outdoor BBQ Facilities • Outdoor dining area & lounge area • Indoor areas of 300m² • Outdoor pool area of 920m² • Area with trees & flowers of 350m² • Pets are not allowed • Smoking is allowed only outdoors • Events/Parties are not allowed • Pre stock service available upon request • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November) • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Guest access
Guests have the entire property to their private use! Full access in all indoor and outdoor areas of the Villa. No shared areas.
*Due to the design, facilities and Health & Safety of the Villa’s indoor & outdoor spaces, children shall be supervised at all times.
Other things to note
ThinkVilla Tailored Experiences - Curated only for You
We have hand-picked bespoke Experiences with exceptional beauty & unique cultural charm. Relax in your unforgettable villa & allow ThinkVilla dedicated regional associates to cater to your every need with heartfelt service.
- Car Rental or Private Transfer
- Boat Trips
- Delivery of Personal Shopping / Pre- stock service
- Culinary Journey : Book a Private Executive Chef for a Celebrated Dinning
- Epic Adventures : Hiking, Horse riding, Water Sports and more
- Holistic Wellness : Private Massage and Personal Trainer at your villa.
- Wine & Cocktails Journey : Book a Private Mixologist or a Private Wine Tasting
- Your Special Event : Honeymoon/Birthdays
- The Extras : Babysitting, Doctor on Call, Private Tour Guide
*Our “Trusted Associates” are the best in the destination, always with a sense to sustainable responsibility to the local community & ethos for a “green & fair” offering both to our guests & our partners.
Registration number: 1159670
Climate Resilience Fee
A €15,00/night/villa tax (subject to change) isn’t included in booking prices. It must be paid in euros at check-in to your Host.
BED & BATHS
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 8
1 Double Bed
1 Single Beds
3 Queen sized bed
4 King sized bed
BATHROOMS
WC: 1
Bathrooms with shower: 8
Change Bed Clothes
AMENITIES
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Fridge
Freezer
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Coffee Filter Machine
Toaster
TableWare / Cutlery
Kitchen Utensils
Oven with Stove
Smart TV
Satellite TV
Swimming Pool
Garden
Garden Furniture
Iron
BBQ
Terrace
Fenced Plot
Security Box
Balcony
Juice Squeazer
Electric Kettle
Hair Dryer
Children Area
Mosquito Nets
No Smoking Allowed
Linen Changes
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Garden View
Pool View
Private Entrance
Spa Whirlpool
Sun loungers
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Shower
Blender
Bluetooth Dock
Books and reading material
Dedicated Workspace
A/C unit
Hangers
Room-darkening shades
Baby Cot
High Chair
Children’s books and toys
Smoke Alarm
First Aid Kit
Fire extinguisher
ALL STAYS INCLUDES
ThinkVilla’s 24/7 Dedicated Concierge Service
Complimentary Welcome Basket
Fully Equipped Kitchen Essentials
Bathroom Starter Kit
Family-Friendly Amenities
Premium Towels for Every Occasion
Premium Quality Linens
Complimentary Housekeeping Service
Towel & Linen Refresh
SERVICES
Private Chef
Wine & Dine
Private Mixologist
Best Restaurants & Bars
Wineries Visit
Culinary Academy
Holistic Wellness
The Art of Tennis
Swimming Courses
Sports Instructor
Special Events
Floral Design
Entertainment
Events Catering
Boat Trip Adventures
Snorkeling
Water Sports
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Horse Riding
Mountain Climbing
Gorge Exploring
Car Rental
Private Transfer
Delivery of Personal Shopping
Pre-Stock Service
Baby Sitting
Doctor on Call
Private Tour Guide
OUT & ABOUT
DISTANCE TO Pigianos Kampos Beach
7 KM
DISTANCE TO Rethymno Town
10 KM
DISTANCE TO Pigi Village
3 KM
DISTANCE TO Bus Station KTEL Rethymno
10 KM
DISTANCE TO Pigi Bus Stop
3 KM
DISTANCE TO Reptisland (Melidoni)
25 KM
DISTANCE TO CretAquarium
91 KM
DISTANCE TO Dinosauria Park
90 KM
DISTANCE TO Watercity Waterpark Crete | Waterpark Heraklion
88 KM
DISTANCE TO Aqua Creta Limnoupolis | Waterpark Chania
77 KM
DISTANCE TO Kournas Lake
34 KM
DISTANCE TO Mesi Village
0.05 KM
TO SEE
Explore the natural beauty and historical charm of Crete from your base at Spartacus Villa. The Mesi Village offers a glimpse into the island’s Venetian past, while the surrounding countryside is perfect for scenic drives or hikes. The nearby Pigianos Kampos beach provides an excellent coastal escape with its vast sandy stretches and crystal-clear waters. For those looking to explore more, Rethymno Town offers a perfect blend of ancient history and modern conveniences. Expand your journey further by visiting the famed regions of Chania and Heraklion, known for their beautiful beaches, unique architecture, and world-class cuisine, all within easy reach from the villa.
TO DO
During your stay at Spartacus Villa, indulge in the many nearby activities. Relax and enjoy the well-organized Pigianos Kampos beach, which offers a perfect family-friendly environment with its shallow waters, sun beds, beach bars, and water sports. For a more traditional experience, visit the nearby village of Pigi, where you can enjoy authentic Cretan cuisine in local tavernas and immerse yourself in the village’s laid-back charm. A short drive will take you to the lively Rethymno Town, where you can explore historical sites, boutique shops, and sample the local culture.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Check-in time should be strictly after 16:00 and check-out time should be strictly before 11:00, as sufficient time is required, to conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection at the Villa between stays.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to arrival get a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival, no show or departure prior to the scheduled date, result to a cancellation fee of the 100% of the total accommodation cost.
BOOKING POLICIES
While booking with us, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons named on the booking that they:
a. have read these terms and agreed;
b.consent to our use of personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and are authorised on behalf of all persons named on the booking to disclose their personal details to us, including where applicable special categories of data (such as information on health conditions or disabilities and dietary requirements);
c. are over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declare that they and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services; and
d. accept financial responsibility for payment of the booking on behalf of all persons named on the booking.