Located in Birbuba, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Tal-Massar Winery and Gharb Folklore Museum. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,153 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 15:00-00:00
Checkin 15:00-00:00
Pets
This property welcomes pets for EUR 25
2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed. Max weight 25 kg
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 3-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Pet fee: EUR 25
Service animals are exempt from fees
Air conditioning fee: EUR 0.23 per stay
High chair fee: EUR 5 per stay
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Gharb
Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa
Ponderosa Holiday Home Gharb
Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa
Ponderosa Holiday Home Gharb
Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Gharb
391174
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Birbuba within a short 9-minute walk of Tal-Massar Winery and also 11 minutes on foot from Gharb Folklore Museum. You'll also find Għarb Folklore Museum and Chapel of San Dimitri less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Ponderosa Holiday Home?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring private pools.
Are there hot tubs at Ponderosa Holiday Home?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at this vacation home for a fee of EUR 25.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 28.5 mi away (95 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Ponderosa Holiday Home?
Yes, every accommodation at Ponderosa Holiday Home comes with a balcony.
Reviews
Ponderosa Holiday Home Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl K.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Big, beautiful house in a quiet nice neighborhood. Plenty of room, pool was clean and any concerns we had were dealt with quickly and professionally.
Cheryl K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
David M.
Dec 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gozo stay
We stayed for four weeks. House for us was in a quiet location that suited us perfectly. The farmhouse had limited comfort to two very uncomfortable sofas and an aging TV. I only say this because to relax was quite difficult if you donât go out. We didn ât use the pool as it was to cold. A decent enough kitchen but again aged.
But dog friendly was a bonus.
House keeper was very nice.
David M.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad H.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing placr
Loved the island of gozo and this property was in the perfect location to explore the island. Really helpful with any issues and pointing out local amenities and the pool was just heaven in the heat! Could not recommend enough! :)
Brad H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma W.
Jul 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely villa
We had a great stay here. The pool and outdoor space was lovely, and the villa has a lot of space and character. The village it is in is very quiet, but all the main sites are just a short drive away. It was great to have a highchair and cot provided.
Emma W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great holiday
Our family of five adults and two boys aged 6 and 4 enjoyed the whole Ponderosa experience. Lovey sunny weather for long walks Enjoyable barbecues around the cool pool. Wonderful sites to visit. And a superb restaurant in San Lorenz. Efficient helpful host . Thanks
Richard F.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alan W.
Aug 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Ponderosa is a gem!
We had a wonderful experience. The house was spacious, clean and had everything we needed for a weekâs holiday. Has some wonderful architectural features inside - feels like castle in places. We loved the pool and secluded outdoor area at the rear of the house. It was a great base from which to explore Gozo and we also did a day trip to Valletta as well. Highly recommend!
Alan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Jo V.
Jul 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely authentic holiday home
The house was overall what we expected. An authentic farm house more than big enough for our family of 6. We had a lovely holiday and enjoyed the pool very much. However we were a bit disapointed about the facilities of the kitchen. The dishwasher didn't work properly. The dishwasher tablets didn't "melt" and so the dishes were not clean. We tried the different programs of the machine but non of them did the job well. Result we had to do them by hand. The second thing we weren't pleased about was the extra guest in the kitchen: a mouse! We saw a mouse running around in the evenings and during the day we heard it squeeking regularly in the area behind the stove.
As the weather in Gozo is very hot in summer the aircondintioning is crucial for a good night of sleep. We think it is a pitty that we had to pay extra for that. I think it should be included in the price. The machine only worked with Euro coins. Of course we did not have a bag of coins with us on our holiday zo we were obliged to ask everywhere to change money during the day so we had enough coins for the airconditioning machine.
Also a good advice is to place shutters or blinds on the windows that would make the house - especially the hallway upstairs and the bedrooms - less warm.
Jo V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Phebe M.
Oct 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home away from home
The home was absolutely wonderful, all of us fell in love with it more each day. There is a bit of a narrow road to get through to it but it's definitely worth it! The back is lovely and private and the house is full of character and very spacious. The only thing I'd say that let it down was that the pool wasn't cleaned whilst we were there (10 days) but that was it. We'd love to come back in the future.
Phebe M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Stewart Irwin
Oct 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Pity about the neighbours
The property was pleasant and handily placed for a quiet part of the island. First the cons: The pool had been cleaned but there were berries from the trees surrounding the pool that had not been swept. Upstairs mosquito netting was torn on the edges and therefore not practical however, there were not too many mosquitos. The tap on the container that holds the drinking water leaked and we needed to place a pan underneath it. Upstairs bathroom window needed a good coat of paint as rust was showing. Downstairs shower temperature varied during usage. The view from the upstairs corridor was over a rubbish tip next door that didnât belong to the property.. Next doorâs dog barked everyday and often early morning and late at night. There was no key that worked for the doors to the courtyard. There were A4 size papers stuck in the property with instructions such as âCharges will be made for any towels that have stains.â Each instruction page was finished with âAuthorised by the Managementâ or similar wording which made it sound like it was run by the Gestapo. Now the pros: Good pool area with a good bbq and outside table and chairs. We ate there every night and didnât feel going to a restaurant would have bettered the experience. All rooms were tidy and clean with sufficient supply of dishwasher tablets in the kitchen which had all that was needed. Had it not been for the dog barking next door, the area was otherwise peaceful and gave good views of the sunset each evening although the person who greeted us only told us there was a washing line on the roof. When we discovered the area, we took chairs up and made this a regular visit each evening for the sunset. The directions we were given were clear and the satnav found the property without problem.
Stewart Irwin
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
Aug 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Gozo Holiday
We spent the second week of a two week holiday in Malta at Ponderosa home in Gozo - and it was a wonderful time. The property is great for a family - the kids had so much fun in the pool - and it was relaxing environment in the evenings - just chilling the living area listening to music.
It's easy to get everywhere in Gozo and I had some great runs nearby to the coast (tough uphills)
if you're looking - just book it - you'll enjoy it
Mark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Anne Marie P.
Aug 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Pragtfuldt sted
Det var lige sÄ skÞnt som pÄ billederne, vi havde en dejlig ferie i skÞnne omgivelser. Der var rent og pÊnt, og sp hyggeligt . Vi vil gerne komme igen.
Anne Marie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
SĂžren C.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Car needed for shopping etc. Baron quick to respond - perfect service.
SĂžren C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
marian w.
Aug 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tres bien
Changement totalement de paysage. Location superbe.
marian w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
ilona g.
May 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
das perfekte Urlaubsdomizil mit perfekten Gastgebern
Das Anwesen war sehr gepflegt und blitzsauber. Die Kommunikation im Vorfeld war sympathisch und zuvorkommend und sehr hilfreich. Uns wurden auf Wunsch Lebensmittel und GetrĂ€nke zur Anreise kalt zur VerfĂŒgung gestellt. Ein Laden ist in ca. 5 Minuten FuĂweg zu finden, das nĂ€chste Restaurant ist ebenfalls fuĂlĂ€ufig zu erreichen. Auch die Ein- und Auscheck-ModalitĂ€ten waren super organisiert. FĂŒr uns ein perfekter Urlaub in einem wunderschönen Anwesen.
Sehr gepflegt und mit tollem Pool und Duschen. Sehr gerÀumig und schön bepflanzt.
Alles wie erwartet, gröĂer als gedacht!
Tina K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Kerstin K.
Oct 20, 2018
Sehr schön hergerichtetes Ferienhaus
Das Ferienhaus war wirklich sehr schön und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Das einzige was negativ aufgefallen war, dass die Matratzen in den Betten nicht sonderlich bequem waren und der Lattenrost bei jeder Bewegung zu hören war.