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Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village

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Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, foosball, books
Spa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village

Set in an alley, this house has been renovated in an elegant way, yet keeping all of its charm and character that have been tied to it from the days it was built around 400 years ago. Walking about 50 metres into the alley one finds Ta' Drinu, and on entering the house, one finds a small yard with plants and a water feature. Upon entering the house one finds himself in a 42 square meter living room with round sofa, jacuzzi, and 46 inch LED TV. Next to this room is a separate dining room, a well equipped kitchen, and a shower room. A staircase from the living room leads to the bedroom with en suite shower and a 50 square meter roof terrace with garden, outdoor sofa, dining table for 4 and BBQ.

Property manager

Adrian & Mary Rose Zammit

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed in yard or roof terrace

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village

About the neighborhood

Map
Zabbar

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Malta Experience - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Catalán - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪James Caterers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ottoman - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zeffies Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village located?

This family-friendly Zabbar vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Grand Harbour, Malta Maritime Museum, and Fort St. Angelo. Tarxien Temples and Vittoriosa Yacht Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
House was utterly gorgeous and we loved the hot tub. Everything you need if you want to self cater also.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic and charming getaway
We had a wonderful stay in this unique property. The hosts were always prompt in communicating and we felt warmly welcomed and well taken care of. Loved it!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Quiet Residential area quirky building
Great place to stay away from the busy tourist areas but easy to access them. Great bar/cafe in the square, 13 Euro taxi into the centre of Valletta, 30 minutes walk to the Grand Harbour at Birgu. Exceptional place to stay if you're looking for a quiet retreat with local interest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a quiet neighborhood
Loved staying at Ta’ Drinu. Very spacious and equipped very well. Mary Rose even included food items and bottled water. Zabbar is a quiet, not touristy neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of Valletta - relaxing and so quiet at night. Easy walk to bus stops for transit to anywhere in Malta. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
A beautiful historic building with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine. Spotlessly clean and really helpful hosts who met us at the airport. We drove all over the island and would recommend a hire car in order to be able to do this. Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky & comfy
An interesting house to stay in - beautifully restored. A bit different from the usual holiday home. We enjoyed the upstairs patio and the jacuzzi. The bedroom was comfortable. Kitchen well equipped and had everything we needed. Adrian met us when we arrived and was very helpful in suggesting local places to visit - and the nearest supermarket.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Malta location with everything you need on your doorstep. Short taxi ride to Valletta.
Simple easy process to book pay and liaise with owners. Even managed to sort celebration cake and balloons. Big thumbs up from us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house lovely hosts
From start to finish the experience was wonderful Hosts met us and gave us a brief tour of the house including a fridge full of goodies to welcome us The house was wonderful with a lovely courtyard and roof garden for those lovely evenings with a bottle of wine Did not want to leave !! Would highly recommend this gem
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Apartment
Lovely place to stay very clean and welcoming has everything you need. Also bought some bits for the fridge to start us off with. Very helpful. Short walk to local shop and pharmacy, bakery , butchers also bus stops. I would highly recommend staying here we had a great time. And the owners are only a phone call or message away if you need help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
The house is as lovely as it looks in the photos. Well equipped if you want to cook or just chill out. The local bus service is great, we travelled all over the island. We had an unexpected power cut due to windy weather and Adrian came straight over with candles. Lovely, helpful hosts and a beautiful house - what more could you want?
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Getaway
My husband and I stayed for over a week here and we loved every moment. Mary Rose and Adrian were the perfect hosts. They were extremely easy to communicate with and were there on site when we arrived. They gave us a tour and even stocked the fridge with some essentials for us! My husband and I relaxed in the jacuzzi each night while planning out the next day of our trip. We highly recommend a stay at one of of Mary Rose and Adrian's properties. 5 star hosts for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Ta Drinu
My partner & I had a wonderful 5 day break in the Ta Drinu. Mary Rose and Adrian have done an amazing job of renovation to a historic house and the jacuzzi was very welcome after a days walking. Everyone was so friendly in the local village and the harbour bars & restaurants of Birgu were only 30 mins walk. We would thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Mary Rose and Adrian are terrific, promptly answering our questions and offering lots of tips and advice. Their home is unique - a true Malta experience - and we loved it. The town continues to reflect the Maltese culture, which we especially appreciated. It's within walking distance of all sorts of interesting places, and handy to a bus stop that can take you to Valetta and beyond.You should go!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ceri & Tony our stay 21/12/24 - 26/11/24
What can we say about this stunning house in the centre of Zabbar. From the start to the finish of our little Christmas and Birthday break everything was just perfect. Mary Rose and Adrian couldnt do enough, we were picked up by Julian who was lovely and met at the house by Adrian who showed us around inside and explained everything. We had water, milk, fresh bread, butter, fresh eggs, ham, cheese and some local beer left as a welcome package which was so kind. Amenities were great, a bakery across the road and a 24hr shop around the corner which was so useful. The house is only a 30 minute walk or Uber ride to lovely Birgu waterfront where there are lots of bar restaurents available, our favourite was Boa where we ate for my birthday meal on Christmas Eve. Adrian and Mary Rose have thought of everything, you can go out exploring in the day and then relax in the hot tub watching the tv or sitting up on the amazing roof terrace, what more can you ask for. We will be definitely be spreading the word on this lovely little hidden gem to all our friends and family and would not hesitate in recommending booking a stay. Everything was just absolutely perfect. Thank you very much Ceri and Tony, Newport, South Wales.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience
Such a unique place to stay and a fantastic property. Communication with the hosts was second to none, they arranged our transfer, with Frank, and there was a lovely surprise with the welcome bits and pieces. Location was ideal. Local shops were handy and the bakery had super fresh bread. We purchased the 7 day bus pass for only 21euros and found this a great way to get in and out of Valletta and other areas of Malta. We would highly recommend this property for a wonderful stay, especially with the jacuzzi, what a way to relax at the end of a busy sight seeing day. Thank you to Mary Rose and Adrian.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle U., Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Malta Experience
We arrived at the apartment after a short journey from the airport and we’re shown around. It is an absolutely beautiful and you will not be disappointed! People were friendly and we loved our taxi driver, Frank, who was always available to take us places whenever asked. Amazing historical places to visit a bus or taxi ride away. If you are looking for sandy beaches, you will need to travel quite far e.g. West or North of Malta. Otherwise, we had an amazing time! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Zabbar's hidden gem
We were already impressed by the presentation of the villa on this page, but in reality it's even better. Although this is a house for 2 persons, the livingroom is huge and overcomplete (with jacuzzi!!!) but still cosy. There is also a seperate diningroom, a kitchen and a bathroom on the groundfloor. The bedroom (again with bathroom and toilet) and roofterrace are situated on the second floor. The owners really did their best by reconstructing this old house into a modern villa without loosing the character. Although this part of the island is quiet busy (lots of traffic) you won't notice all of that while you're indoors. You'll only be surrounded by locals doing their daily things. We really would recommend this house to everybody. This truly is Zabbar's hidden gem!!!

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Unterkunft in perfekter Lage
Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft schön und gemütlich. Wir haben jede Sekunde genossen. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Parkplätze sind in der näheren Umgebung (1min bis maximal 3min Fußweg) ausreichend vorhanden. Durch Adrian wurden wir freundlich begrüßt und in alles eingewiesen. Auch in die Parkplatzsituation, wenn ein Markt stattfindet. Die Unterkunft liegt in einer ruhigen Gasse, fern ab vom Tourismus und somit (in unseren Augen) einfach perfekt. In der Nähe gibt es ein paar kleinere Geschäfte, wo man alles kaufen kann, was man benötigt. (Die Backwaren sind ein Gedicht und das Obst und Gemüse vom netten älteren Herren neben an ist wahnsinnig lecker!) Alles in allem können wir nur positiv über die Unterkunft sowie Rose und Adrian sprechen. Die beiden sind ständig erreichbar und unterstützen, wo immer man Hilfe benötigt. Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eigentlich perfekt
Unterkunft und Lage waren einfach super - keine typische Touristengegend, sondern ein Haus inmitten eines ursprünglichen, maltesischen Ortes. Die Menschen dort sind einfach nur nett - und das gilt auch für Mary Rose. Einen Stern muss ich leider abziehen, weil während unseres Aufenthaltes direkt nebenan zwei Baustellen waren, die Montags bis Samstags ab dem frühen Morgen einen wahnsinnigen Lärm gemacht haben - dafür konnte natürlich Mary Rose nichts, trotzdem hat es unseren Aufenthalt ziemlich belastet. Nichtsdestotrotz: vielen lieben Dank Mary Rose!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel G., Saint Georges de Luzençon, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une maison de charme
Excellent accueil, maison de charme toute en pierre au calme dans une impasse piétone. Patio, jaccuzy, roof top et équipement très complet. Idéal pour se poser après une journée d'excursions et de visites à Malte et à Gozo, aux ressources touristiques et patrimoniales inépuisables.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
kleines Schloss
Toller Aufenthalt in sehr originellem Haus!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Katrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Zufriedenhei
Das Objekt ist wunderschön und die Gastgeber sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Man könnte sicher die ausgelegte Mappe noch etwas verbessern. Aber die Unterkunft an sich würden wir weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tutto perfetto!!
L'appartamento con jacuzzi grande, accogliente e bellissimo. Ci siamo trovati molto bene, consigliamo assolutamente.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes und besonderes Stadthaus
Es ist ein wirklich tolles, altes Haus mit Whirlpool und Dachterrasse. Man ist mittendrin im Stadtleben, es ist absolut untouristisch dort, was uns sehr gut gefallen hat. Herzlichen Dank an Mary Rose dafür, dass sie zum Flughafen gekommen ist und uns zum Haus geleitet hat. Auch der gefüllte Kühlschrank, den wir bei der Ankunft vorfanden, ein weiterer Pluspunkt, ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Llorenç L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis enmig de Malta
Ens hi vam estar 3 nits a mitjans de desembre. Els amfitrions van ser molt amables: ens van venir a buscar a l'aeroport i van tenir la paciència d'esperar mentre adquiríem el cotxe de lloguer (més d'una hora a les 22h de la nit!). Ens van acompanyat a la casa i ens ho van ensenyar tot. La casa és espectacular, tal i com mostren les fotos: molt ben cuidada i decorada, romàntica, més gran del que ens imaginàvem, amb el hot tub a ple funcionament i molt molt neta, així que cap queixa en aquest sentit! El que sí que vam notar va ser una mica de fred acostumats a les temperatures que tenim a Europa, vam trobar a faltar una altra bomba de colar a la zona de cuina-menjador-sala d'estar. Sobre la ubicació, ja sabíem que la casa no es troba en cap centre neuràlgic però com que Malta és una illa molt petita en 15-20 de cotxe estàs a tot arreu. Per tant: tot i no estar al rovell de l'ou en poca estona estàs al centre de la capital. I en tot cas, és una cosa que està molt ben indica a l'anunci. Ho recomanaríem sense cap
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021