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The Shells - Superb villa with large pool

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Pool
Interior
Dining room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Il-Mellieha, Northern Region
  • Popeye Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gozo (GZM-Gozo Heliport)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Shells - Superb villa with large pool

A truly magnificent detached villa set in the up market residential area of Santa Maria Estate in Mellieha, set on more than 1000m2 of land. This bright, airy and excellently laid out property enjoys fantastic views. Accommodation comprises on the ground floor a welcoming hall, open kitchen, dining and large sitting room, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms whereof two ensuite.

A modern staircase leads up on to the first floor where one can find a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom leading onto a large surrounding terrace overlooking country and distant sea views over Comino and Gozo (the other two islands of Malta). At the back of the Villa one can find a large size pool with sun beds and jacuzzi and a hottub.

The villa is operated by mainly Solar Energy and WIFI is available.

The villa is located close to supermarkets and bus stop heading to Ghadira Bay (10min) and Paradise Bay (15min). The airport is Malta International Airport, 20km from the villa.

Property manager

Kevin Mallia
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us for events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us for events
This property uses solar energy
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mellieha

Santa Maria Estate, a neighbourhood in Mellieha, is home to this villa. While the natural beauty of Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. Popeye Village and Maltaqua are also worth visiting.
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Il-Mellieha, Northern Region

What's nearby

  • Xemxija Bay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Popeye Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Golden Bay - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Villager by Munchies - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Westreme - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Café - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool located?

Located in Santa Maria Estate, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mellieha Church and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mellieha Bay. Xemxija Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
We enjoyed our stay, there were a couple of minor issues but these should be easily addressed. The pool was lovely and we used Bolt for cars to local places to eat. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Lovely accommodations. Comfortable for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and location
As written in the brochure. Nice swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa
We had a great week. The villa is spacious and well equipped. There were some lovely touches eg lots of cleaning equipment, bin bags and a cupboard full of extras eg spices, cooking oil and a welcome pack. These are all things that we’ve had to purchase ourselves in other villa stays. The villa is easy to get to and close to main routes down both the east and west of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Smith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Stay
Everything was fantastic about our stay, communication was great, facilities was clean and plenty of space for a mainly adult group. Would love to stay again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Villa with great hosts
The villa had everything we needed for our family. It's location is perfect and so quiet. The hosts were absolutely brilliant too. Fully recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
It was amazing. Great location and super friendly support of the hosts. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to relax
Superb Villa in Malta with very nice hosts an outstanding in- and exterior. Highly recommended for vacation with family or friends. If comming back to Malta, surely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Great place, very helpful hosts, always quick to respond to any communications. Conveniently close to local well stocked shops. Had some lovely days out visiting beautiful beaches and cities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
Super spacious villa with hot tub and pool ( even though not heated!) being big hit !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Time
We had a wonderful stay at the Shells, the communication was excellent as was the villa and the owners couldn't do enough to assist us! A fab time was had by the family! We wish we could stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doctor Dee B., Dubai UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and very bright
This is a large and bright accommodation with a great pool and living spaces.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hin Nang Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon
The house is very nice , with pool and jacuzzi. The host is very nice and helpful. Highly recommend this place for staying in Malta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable and great house
The house lives up to the pictures and more. It’s super comfortable with nice design, very nice rooms and private bathrooms. The yard and pool and privacy are great. Good location and very nice at tentative hosts. AC works perfectly. We enjoyed everything about the house very much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a relaxing group holiday.
I booked the villa for a group of friends to use as a sort of base camp between activities. We enjoyed the villa so much we spent the whole Saturday there, enjoying the pool using the bbq. It was perfect. Thierry and Kevin were always on hand if we had any questions and the villa had everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Our second stay at Shells Villa as just as great this time. Host is friendly and communicated regularly to ensure everything was ok. Villa was spotless. Location excellent location for heading up and down the East coast. Walking distance to bars and restaurants in the main town and shirt drive to the beach. Thoughly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house. Amazing hosts
We stayed for 5 nights whilst visiting a music festival. The check in process was simple and made all the more enjoyable by meeting Kevin and his wife at the house on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble. The house is fantastic and the photos do not do it justice. The pool is large and spacious and the hot tub perfect for relaxing in the evening. Each bedroom is beautifully decorated and they are very large! All in all it was a fabulous experience from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern, spacious villa, perfect for our family group
This villa was ideal for our family consisting of parents, two adult sons and their girlfriends, and our teenage daughter. Plenty of living space indoors and outdoors and each room had its own bathroom. Outside, the pool was a welcome respite from the heat (there was a heatwave during our stay), and although there was a hot tub, we didn't use that - the water in the pool was warm anyway. Everything had been thought of, from dressing gowns and toiletries, to all the equipment you need in a kitchen. The hosts were wonderful, showing us around when we arrived and keeping in touch during our stay to check everything was ok. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times at the Shells
Had a lovely stay at the Villa with a group of 7 adults and a 2 year toddler. The property was a great setting for us to relax and unwind during our time in Malta. It's really spacious, with a large living room and kitchen area which was great for relaxing in during the heat of the day (especially with the toddler) if you didn't fancy relaxing by the pool. Which again is a great size, perfect for an early morning swim and also the steps on either side going into the pool were really useful for our 2 year old as it meant he could come into the pool and stand up. We spent a lot of time in the outside space either by the pool, enjoying a BBQ or spending time in the evening chatting and enjoying life around the large table. Plus there's an outdoor shower which a great novelty for us coming from the UK. All the bedrooms in the villa are a decent size (most are on the ground floor) and of course there is the huge master bedroom upstairs, which has an amazing view. The villa is a walkable distance to Mellieħa and a large supermarket, as we had a rental car it meant we could get around easily and not have to walk back with shopping. However I believe the Wellbee's supermarket offers a delivery service if needed. Our host Kevin was a top guy, he met us at check in and made sure we knew where everything was etc. It was a nice touch of him to message a few days into the stay to make sure we were settled in nicely. We'd be happy to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Britta P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Etwas in die Jahre gekommen
Das hat uns nicht gefallen: - Alter der Immobilie (Putz bröckelt von den Wänden, Schimmelbefall!) - Es ist keine Ferienunterkunft, sondern ein Privathaushalt, weshalb wir die Kleiderschränke, sowie den Safe nicht nutzen konnten (Der Wäscheraum war außerdem vollgemüllt) - Waschmaschiene war kaputt und es wurde sich, trotz Absprache, garnicht gekümmert - Wir haben trotz angegebener Ausstattung keine Pool-, noch Strandhandtücher bekommen (Schrank war abgeschlossen) -Alle Gartenmöbel waren defekt und die Auflagen für die Liegen waren am Schimmeln - Whirlpool hat angefangen zu riechen, Wasser fehlte und dröhnte auf voller Lautstärke Das fanden wir gut: - Lage (ruhige Umgebung) -Größe des Hauses und des Pools -Aufteilung der Schlafzimmer -Das Putzteam war sehr freundlich und ordentlich
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clemens U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Vacances entre amis à Mellieha
Séjour parfait dans cette magnifique villa. Tout y était parfait : les chambres, la piscine….. Merci à notre hôte et son gestionnaire Kevin, tous les deux très réactifs et disponibles et très accueillants.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gutes Objekt allerdings renovierungsbedürftig
Der Vermieter ist sehr nett, die Kommunikation ist tadellos, das Haus und die Lage sind auch sehr gut. Allerdings lässt die Sauberkeit zu wünschen übrig und es sind einige Ausbesserungsarbeiten/Renovierungsarbeiten notwendig.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian M., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön- sehr zu empfehlen!!!
Ein sehr schönes Haus, ruhig gelegen, gepflegt und sehr komfortabel eingerichtet. Auch der Außenbereich war sehr schön mit den Liegen und dem großen Poll. Sehr zu empfehlen für Familien. Kevin und seine Frau haben uns sehr nützliche Tipps gegeben , was z. B. die Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants und Einkaufen betraf. Ein großartiger Urlaub . Sehr zu empfehlen!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious Family Holiday
What a tremendous break we had staying here - it was a perfect family holiday villa in a great location to explore the island. The villa was equipped with everything that is needed for a holiday away from home, and its layout is ideal for both entertaining, yet also at the same time giving everyone enough space. The pool is terrific, with numerous loungers around it, allowing for the whole family to be poolside at anyone time! The hosts were superb from our arrival, to any queries we had throughout the trip, and making check out very easy indeed. A wonderful holiday had by all!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

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English, Dutch

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