As Authentic As It Gets, Experience A Double Walled Stone House 1st Hand

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Rabat

Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
‪5 min walk‬
Collegiate Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck
‪6 min walk‬
St. Paul's Cathedral
‪7 min walk‬
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

A video of the house can be found by googling "Labini Holiday Home".

Experience an old Maltese house full of character that contributes to the glorious heritage of the Maltese Islands with its original setting. Situated in Rabat, just 2 minutes away from the township of Mdina, a fortified hill-top urban settlement located at the very heart of the Maltese Islands. It offers an intimate experience of living in next to the Silent City which inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. This self catering accommodation is a unique house which expresses the joy of the life of Mdina mingled with both modern and old playful accents of Maltese spirit.

The house is located right next to the Mdina entrance, Howard Gardens and The Roman Villa. 3 minute walking distance from Rabat center, bus interchange, shops, baker, bank, restaurants and anything you might need.

Places to visit (5km area): Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina Cathedral, Mdina Glass, St. Paul's Cathedral Museum, Fontanella tea gardens, Palazzo de Piro, Mdina Dungeons, The Knights of Malta, National Museum of Natural History. and a lot more!

The house is also only 5km away from Dingli Ciffs and 10km away from Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, Golden Bay, Popeye's Village and Mellieha Bay

Mdina is one of the 7 sites listed in the UNESCO tentative list.

Other names were Melita (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built).

- Live like a local
- Central
- Full of character
- Open plan, 2 living room areas
- 1 bedroom, 1 double sofa bed in separate room
- roof terrace with barbecue
- Audio receiver, Wifi
- Retractable large glass skylight, large kitchen
- Close public car park
- Close bus interchange
- 5 minutes walk from Mdina
- 5 minutes walk from Rabat centre
- Non-smoking interior
- Families and children welcome
- quiet area, no noise at all except for birds chirping in the morning
- 2 BBQ areas with unique views of 3 churches including the Mdina cathedral
full size office
- Well ventilated and insulated, very well lit.
- All character has been restored or kept - live in a house that was inhabited and possibly first built in the sixteenth hundred! all unique features including double walls and self supporting arches have been kept
- 2 channel sound system, 2 wifi points, stable internet connection

Must experience! very unique property!

Property manager

Ian Cremona

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English

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No events allowed

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No pets allowed

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Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site 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

About the area

Rabat

Rabat is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Golden Bay and St George's Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. San Anton Gardens and Palazzo Parisio & Gardens are also worth visiting.

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Rabat

What's nearby

St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Collegiate Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Mdina Old City Gate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
St. Paul's Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬7 min walk
‪Zagallo’s Pizza, Snack Bar & Take Away - ‬9 min walk
‪La Piazza Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Diar il-Bniet - ‬4 min drive
‪Coogi's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is As Authentic As It Gets, Experience A Double Walled Stone House 1st Hand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at As Authentic As It Gets, Experience A Double Walled Stone House 1st Hand?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As Authentic As It Gets, Experience A Double Walled Stone House 1st Hand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is As Authentic As It Gets, Experience A Double Walled Stone House 1st Hand located?

Situated in Rabat, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mdina Dungeons and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt. Collegiate Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck and Mdina Old City Gate are also within 10 minutes.

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane N Sam S.

4 July 2015

Beautiful home, lots of character, amazing hosts

The home is just beautiful, clean and welcoming. Had a lovely welcome from Marthese, Ian and Christina. We were left lots of goodies to eat in the kitchen, Ian and Christina gave us a short tour of Rabat. Highly recommend it to anyone, they were so helpful.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roselies G.

24 Sept 2014

Like being in a fairy tale ...

Dear Ian Cremona, I sent you already a short review on 27th May - you asked me whether you could use it for your homepage, and I agreed with pleasure. In addition, on 15th June I mailed you 4 photographs of your house, maybe especially one of the night sceneries of your house in the Triq Labini might be useful for your homepage, as well. My brother and I were absolutely happy in your house with its lovely atmosphere and excellent and clean equipment, and we were happy on Malta (our 1st stay, 12th to 23rd May 2014)! Your house was the most beautiful accomodation we ever had, like being in a fairy tale. (By the way, playing a music instrument - as I did nearly every day - is wonderful in this house, as I had already expected from the internet photographs!) In addition, especially for me (since an accident still a bit disabled with walking) it was wonderful to have the bus stops and shops so nearby, and to reach so many beautiful places already by only 5-15 minutes walking. We loved the nature walks on the Dingli Cliffs, for the 1st time experiencing the mediterranian 'garrigue'.The boat trip to the Blue Grotto was incredibly beautiful, as well! We enjoyed the visits of so many historical places and museums, and especially these absolutely marvellous and impressive neolithic temples. Every day we were happy coming back to your wonderful house. After having seen the huge hotels and appartment houses in Bugibba, it was such a relief to return into the quietness and ancient atmosphere of your house! When the taxi driver (the same very friendly Maltesian man who took us already from the airport to your house) picked us up in the end of our stay to take us back to the airport, I asked him to have a short look into the lower part of your house. He was so delighted, he said that he as well prefers the ancient houses and that WE HAVE MADE THE BEST CHOICE ON THE WHOLE ISLAND OF MALTA! Many thanks also to your mother, Marthese Cremona, who gave us such a warm welcome and good introduction to the house, who had bought food for us (a lovely surprise!), gave us many recommendations for nice places on Malta, and sometimes contacted us to ask whether we were well. Many thanks for everything, your house contributed to one of the most wonderful holidays we ever had! We would recommend it to everybody. Roselies and Hanfried Gehlig

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola B.

13 Apr 2013

A beautiful stay

I stayed in this beautiful house with a couple of friends last year. We enjoyed our time here to the fullest as it is such an authentic way to spend time in Malta. The house is located in a very convenient place, minutes away from Rabat center where you find many tasty ( good price) restaurants, bars, shops and buses. The best part of staying in this home and it's surroundings is that you really feel all the history Mdina has to offer. I guarantee a beautiful stay just as my friends and I enjoyed.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

10 Apr 2013

An amazing place to live

This house really gives a special feeling, even if you wouldn't know it as a history of 400 years. The feeling of sleeping under the roof is fantastic and the layout is really handy and thoughtfully equipped. It's really well situated - in a really calm environment and everything you need is close. I'd highly recommend it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

10 Apr 2013

Magical

Lived here for almost 1 year. The house is welcoming from the moment that you step in. Beautifully renovated with the perfect combination of modern blended in with the antique stone. It is very comfortable and cosy yet easy to open up the skylight and windows to let in the fresh air of Rabat which is one of the highest points in Malta. It is located in an alley right next to the Roman Villa and has the advantage of being peaceful yet right in the middle of the attractions. At any time during the day or night you can walk about the fairy-tale streets of Rabat and Mdina, or go for longer walks or bike rides towards the cliffs of Dingli, Imtahleb and Bahrija. There are also many great restaurants and classic tea shops and bars around Rabat and Imdina and fresh Maltese Bread from the Rabat bakery all day. It is a perfect place to sample the best of one of the most beautiful areas on the Island.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

10 Apr 2013

Truly a beautiful home of character.

This is a home with an extraordinary use of its age and character to provide a unique living environment whilst having all the modern comforts woven in without detracting from its warm 400 year old heritage. From the use of decorative lighting to little touches like the solid exposed timber doors, this home has a lively feeling. I really appreciated the modern bathroom and well equipped kitchen for the nights in however with its central location I prefer to explore the lovely little streets surrounding instead. I truly enjoyed my stay here and would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy all that Malta has to offer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

6 Apr 2013

Malta rocks !

This house is located just next to the beautiful Mdina and makes you feel you are inhabitant of that magic place, i couldnt imagine a nicer stay in Malta, you are just so close to the warm culture of that special island. The town of Rabat with its beautiful main square always invites for a sit and drink and talk to the friendliest people on earth.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karolina s.

6 Apr 2013

Great!!

I stayed there with two of my friends. Home is very spacious and has a nice homely feel abou it. The rooms are all very large and well furnished and therefore comfortable.This is such a brilliantly placed apartment in the center of Rabat that we couldnt imagine better place to stay! A perfect place for a nice holiday, near the sea and everything we needed. All in all, I would thouroughly recommend this apartment.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka K.

6 Apr 2013

awesome experience

My experience was more than amazing, if you are staying in Malta, this is the place where you want to be. The house itself is beyond beautiful, it is very authentic. The lime stone is awesome. And you can dine beneath the stars, it can't get better that that! The location of the house is more that convenient, because everything is nearby. You have Mdina just 20 steps away, as well as the best pastizzi in the island, as I was told :) Also bus connections are great. About 1 min walk to the strict centre of Rabat, where you can grab a beer, or visit the catacombs. If you are a romantic type, you have the best sunsets in Malta quite close, and Golden Bay is also close. Well, when I come back to Malta, I know where I want to stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana J.

6 Apr 2013

Great place

If I ever move to Malta, I would live in a place like Ian's house. Why? Simply because it's gorgeous and placed in a quiet neighbourhood. The bus station is also very close. The house itself is very unique; everything is beautifully designed and there is amazing retractable roof! Perfect for warm days. :D

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

3 Apr 2013

modern and charming!

I stayed here last year and it was great! Very modern and newly renovated but still charming and retaining the aspects of a 400 year old house! Close to everything but a nice hide-out if you just want to relax.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Henrik S.

2 Mar 2017

Neun von zehn Sternen: Tolles Haus, sehr nette Gastgeber - kleine Einschränkungen zur kalten Zeit

Wir waren zu viert für eine Woche in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Die Lage direkt vor der alten Stadtmauer von Mdina (und in direkter Nachbarschaft zur besten Pastizzeria von ganz Malta) ist perfekt, die Architektur und Einrichtung des Hauses lassen keine ästhetischen Wünsche offen. Der Empfang durch Marthese, die uns sogar schon den Kühlschrank fürs erste Frühstück bestückt hatte, war sehr herzlich, und als wir einmal ein kleines Problem mit den Sicherungen hatten, war direkt auch Ian hilfreich zur Stelle. Also alles bestens, vielen Dank noch mal! Warum dann nicht fünf Sterne? Weil speziell in unserem Fall, d.h. einem Aufenthalt Mitte Februar, zwei kleinere Einschränkungen nicht zu übersehen waren: Zum einen kamen die beiden Gasstrahler bei Nachttemperaturen um 10 Grad doch allmählich an ihre Grenzen, und die solide Steinmauern haben eine spürbare Kälte abgestrahlt. Zum anderen war anscheinend gerade die Zeit, in der alle möglichen benachbarten Ferienhäuser rechtzeitig vorm Saisonstart renoviert und/oder repariert wurden. Wichtig: Das ist weder die "Schuld" des Hauses noch die des Vermieters - aber wenn man den Eindruck hat, die Bohrmaschine und die Bauarbeiter befinden sich direkt Wand an Wand neben dem Kopfkissen, dann schmälert das morgens um sieben doch den Urlaubsgenuss... Fazit: Mit Sicherheit ein unschlagbares Domizil für den Sommerurlaub (und zwischen März und Oktober wird man das kühle Gemäuer garantiert als Wohltat empfinden!). An den Saisonrändern kleinere Abstriche, die aber zugegeben für die meisten (sprich: Sommer-)Urlauber komplett egal sein dürften. Ideal wäre es, wenn man 4,5 Sterne vergeben könnte oder 9 von 10...

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

14 Nov 2016

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in diesem Haus.

Man kommt in dieses Haus und fühlt sich sofort wohl. Es ist mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und renoviert. Eine sehr gelungene Kombination aus sehr altem Haus und modernen Ideen. Mdina und Rabat sind märchenhafte Städte- alles in allem eine wunderschöne Zeit. Vielen Dank

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Johannes S.

13 Nov 2016

Buchung hat nicht geklappt. Vermieter hatte doppelt gebucht und uns 3 Tage vorher abgesagt

Vermieter ist nicht vertrauenswürdig.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dara S.

7 Aug 2016

Increíbles vacaciones

Hemos pasado unas vacaciones increíbles en Malta. La localización de la casa es muy buena, cerca de la estación de autobuses y de numerosos monumentos. La casa cuenta con una cocina muy bien equipada en la que preparar cualquiera de las comidas, tanto en el salón principal como en la terraza, que tiene una pequeña barbacoa (nos recibieron con algunos alimentos). La habitación es muy cómoda y tiene todo lo necesario, un 10. El resto de la casa también es digna de mención, desde los juegos de mesa, pasando por las tres diferentes plantas y terminando en las vistas desde la terraza. La atención del propietario excelente, siempre atento. Muchas gracias por todo, estamos deseando volver .

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