The village was approximately built in the 12th century during the Byzantine era in Castle to Protect its Citizens from the Pirates.The architecture of the settlement with its narrow streets and perimetric fortification served to repel pirate raids in the following future.The street plan of the village is pentagonical and its many narrow roads inside the fortifications give the impression of a labyrinth. The fortifications were reinforced during theGenoese era in Chios, between 1346 and 1566. The church of the Older Taxiarchi that is located in the centre of the village was built in 1794. A lot of villagers of Mesta were killed or captured during the Chios massacre. Some of them were released after a while because the mastic agriculture was important for the Ottomans. This Home was Re-Built in 2022 Under Archaeology Supervision to Original Standards and looks with Nature Products to Perfection. Main Bedroom with a Queen bed and Loft Original Wooden Structure with another Queen bed with removable ladder just the way people Lived 800 years ago.Second Room has a i siting area with another wooden original loft with a Queen mattress very Comfortable for a couple or 2-3 Adults. Bathrooms(One is Private in Second Room and Second on First Floor) and Kitchen are Re-Build with Archaeological and Original Taste.Dining Table is hiding in small cave made out of a olive tree and upon request gets pull out for Dinner/Breakfast. Reason to pick our is Property can Sleep very Comfortable 6-8 Adults at our Home and Enjoy the Home and the Village that's Dated over 800+ Years Old in the Byzantine Era. Six unique almost private beaches only 10 minutes away from the village. Archaeologist and Antique Lovers!!! Special Village To Visit One of the most beautiful, remote, and well-preserved villages on the island of Chios is Mesta, which combines medieval architecture with impressive natural surroundings. ***Due to the government rental law in Greece, you must provide travelers identification upon arrival. This Home was Re-Built in 2022 Under Archaeology Supervision to Original Standards and looks with Nature Products to Perfection. Just Seconds From the Center of the Castle that Provides small Supermarket ,Greek food and some souvenir stores. 15 minutes away from the #2 port of the island that can take you to Athens or to other islands. Six unique almost private beaches only 10 minutes away from the village. Archaeologist and Antique Lovers!!! Special Village To Visit One of the most beautiful, remote, and well-preserved villages on the island of Chios is Mesta, which combines medieval architecture with impressive natural surroundings.