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

Family-friendly vacation home in Zabbar with a hot tub

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 21938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Zabbar
  • Place, Notre Dame Gate
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Vittoriosa Yacht Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zabbar

Located within a mile (2 km) of Grand Harbour, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Vittoriosa Yacht Marina. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Notre Dame Gate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Harbour - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Inquisitor's Palace - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Norman House - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Vittoriosa Yacht Marina - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeffies Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wild West - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬4 min drive

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed in yard or roof terrace

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 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.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Zabbar within a short 18-minute walk of Grand Harbour. You'll also find Hal Saflieni Hypogeum and Valletta Ferry Terminal within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen as well as a car service and a garden.

Does Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 4.1 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

Yes, every accommodation at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village comes with a deck.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful, unique stone property which was spotlessly clean on arrival. Mary Rose & Adrian are the proud owners and met us at the property and showed us around. We found the locality a good base to visit lots of different places in Malta. Zabbar has a local bakery , chemist and a couple of small supermarkets which are easy to walk to & from. There was a local market in the square on Saturday morning too. We used Bolt similar set up to Uber to get us around the island for either day trips or to visit Valletta in the evenings for a meal etc.The jacuzzi is very welcome after spending days out sightseeing and this was also spotlessly clean.The house has everything you need to self cater and we loved the trip up the internal stone staircase to the bedroom just off the roof terrace. A beautiful place to stay with lots of character. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a very unique home!

We loved our stay here! Everything went very smoothly and the home was amazing! Our daughter was thrilled to stay in a “castle”!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceri R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bruce H., Regina

Liked: Cleanliness

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

sarah a.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dominic H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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 H., York

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Arifa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing holiday

Ta drinu was an amazing holiday home. Mary and Adrian looked after us really well and I couldn’t have asked for more. Check it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

The house and property managers were both very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., WREXHAM

Liked: Cleanliness

If you want to experiance luxury living in malta this is for you .... loved it x

Booked through home and away they were good as a company but what made our experiance better was meeting the owner of the property Mary Rose , who was on had for all our needs , not that we need her as everything was perfect thankyou.....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness

September break

Great property - loved living near the friendly locals Hosts were excellent and we greatly appreciated the little touches the home offered

10/10 Excellent

Gayle U., Reading

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynrig H.

Great house and hosts

We were not disappointed with this stay. Indeed it exceeded our expectations. It was clean, modern and had all the amenities. We used public transport which was easy to use and there was a shop across the square. Our hosts met us and dealt immediately with our little request. We would come again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Le paradis

Maison avec beaucoup de charme rien n’y manque tout est fait pour passer un séjour merveilleux !!! À proximité de tout épicerie, pharmacie, transport en commun et Mary rose qui répond rapidement à nos questions pour nous aider Je recommande cette location surtout pour passer un moment en amoureux
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Absolute perfection ...

I wish we could offer more than 5* - this was an absolutely beautiful and breathtaking stay. The hosts certainly thought of everything for the perfect romantic getaway. Malta is such a beautiful jewel - getting around was so easy - the food was delicious - learning about the history of the Island and visiting the cathedral in Valletta was great. Mdina and Mosta were stunning places. The views across the Grand Harbour - simply breathtaking ... Thank you Mary-Rose & Adrian for organising transport to and from the airport - we really hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019