The main decision for a work retreat is central vs. secluded. A villa near Split or Makarska keeps restaurants, cafés, and evening options a short walk away, good for teams who want downtime built into the trip. A more remote hinterland or island property removes distractions entirely, better suited to retreats built around deep work and breakout sessions. Reliable wifi (or, better, Starlink) matters more than proximity to town if video calls are part of the agenda. Below, properties are grouped by which of these two approaches they suit best.
Central & Convenient
For teams who want restaurants, cafés, and everyday amenities within easy reach for group dinners and downtime, without needing to drive out each evening.
- Villa Krnić Sol – Solin, Split. Pairs a private heated pool with an enclosed garden, giving the team a quiet outdoor base while still being minutes from the city for dinners, coffee runs, or an evening out exploring Split’s old town.
- Home Lanterna – Solin, Split. Looks straight over Split from its terrace, with a private heated pool and reliably fast wifi – a good fit for a team that wants a proper view during video calls and easy access to the city once the laptops close.
- Villa Kristina – Makarska. Combines a private pool with sea views, and sits close enough to Makarska’s restaurants and waterfront for the team to walk into town for meals. It’s also pet-friendly, useful if anyone on the team is bringing a dog along.
Quiet & Focused
For retreats built around actual deep-work sessions, away from town noise and foot traffic.
- Villa Duka – Lokvičići, Makarska region. Sits alone on its own private, neighbour-free estate, sleeping up to 13 across 5 bedrooms – genuinely useful when a team needs to split into smaller breakout groups without interrupting each other. It’s also one of the few properties on this stretch of coast with Starlink satellite internet, so connectivity stays solid even this far outside town, alongside a heated pool and outdoor kitchen for group meals between sessions.
- Villa Poquito – Zagvozd/Rašćane, Makarska region. Set below Biokovo mountain, this four-apartment estate sleeps up to 20 across 7 bedrooms – enough space for a larger team to work in parallel small groups by day and regroup around the shared heated pool in the evening.
- Villa Majić Sol – Zavojane, Makarska region. With 3 kitchens and 2 living rooms across its 4 bedrooms, it’s easy for a team to split into smaller working groups during the day. A private pool and a traditional konoba with a fireplace give the group a proper space to unwind and eat together once the work is done.
- Villa Smiljana – Milna, Brač. Set in a quiet part of Milna, this property sits on a fenced, private plot away from the harbor bustle, sleeping 8 across 4 en-suite bedrooms. A good option for a smaller team that wants total privacy and minimal distractions, with the option to walk into Milna’s cafés and marina when it’s time to switch off.
Which villa has the most reliable internet for video calls?
Villa DUKA in Lokvičići uses Starlink satellite internet, giving it the most consistent connectivity of the more remote options, while Home LANTERNA in Solin also gets good reviews for wifi given its closer-to-town location.
Which property works best for a larger team that needs to split into groups?
Villa POQUITO near Zagvozd sleeps up to 20 across 7 bedrooms in 4 separate apartments, making it the most workable option for parallel breakout sessions.
Is there an option within walking distance of a town for group dinners?
Villa KRISTINA in Makarska and Villa KRNIĆ SOL in Solin both sit close enough to walk into town for restaurants, useful for teams wanting built-in evening options.
Does any of these villas allow pets?
Villa KRISTINA in Makarska is noted as pet-friendly, worth confirming directly with the owner if this applies to your team.