Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley

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Outdoor pool area
Living room with wood burning fireplace
Entrance room
Kitchen
Bedroom 3

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$623
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Qala, Gozo
  • Gozo Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Lagoon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ramla Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gozo (GZM-Gozo Heliport)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 350 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
Price is AU$623 avg per night,

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About the area

Qala

Located in Qala, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Blue Lagoon and Ramla Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Ta' Qali National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Gozo Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ramla Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 39 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porto Lounge - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Oleander - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mulino - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Al Sale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hondoq Kiosk - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley

The property is located in the village of Qala in a traditional quaint alley. The house is built in traditional limestone and includes architectural features which add charm and character. Upon entering the property, one finds a very spacious 300 years old room with limestone arches and very thick walls, which reflects the typical architectural features and techniques applied in those times. The old room is very spacious and has been left nearly bare from furniture in order to allow our guests to admire the architectural importance of the property. The house is in fact located in an Urban Conservation Area, in view of its history and the fact that it is located in a charming old alley, away from it all, thus allowing our guests to relax and enjoy the typical life style of a Gozitan village. Although part of the property is very old, the remaining part has been built in traditional limestone, flag stones and wooden beams. The newly built section of the house has been finished to extremely high standards, to meet our guests requirements.

At ground floor level, one finds a spacious kitchen which has been designed to blend with the décor of the property. In addition, one can also find a spacious dining area, which includes a 3 meter dining table and a living area which includes two three-seater sofas. The living area also enjoys a wood burning fireplace. A shower is also located at ground floor level.

The open plan kitchen/living area overlooks a 10 meter outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor area includes a shaded area which provides our guests with the possibility of comfortable al fresco dining and also includes a gas BBQ. The swimming pool area has also been nicely landscaped. The property has CCTV cameras on the outside area, as an added security benefit to the guests. The cameras are located on the main door leading to the street, on the secondary door of the property leading to the yard and on the outdoor pool area. The CCTV covers the area in front of the main door, the outdoor pool area and the side garden area.

The property has four double bedrooms, two of which lead to a very spacious and sunny terrace over looking the outdoor swimming pool and also enjoys great views. One of the bedrooms leads onto a separate terrace which includes very modern glass railing which ensures that the view can be enjoyed in full. One of the bedrooms is adjoined to an open-space bathroom, having a free standing bath and traditional patterned tiles. In addition, another bedroom has en-suite facilities.

The newly built section of the house has just been finished. In addition, the old section of the house underwent meticulous restoration in order to restore its original beauty. The bathrooms have been finished in gres tiles and include modern fittings and facilities.
It is important to note that the staircase of the house has been finished in Gozitan hard stone which has been quarried from the same village where the house is situated. In fact the stone which was used, has been selected by the world renowned architect Renzo Piano for the Maltese Parliament project, which is situated in Valletta (Malta) and which has become one of the landmarks of our islands.

In addition to this, the property has an additional feature which is quite difficult to find in Gozo. In fact the property has an indoor heated swimming pool which enjoys a spacious relaxation area. Furthermore, the indoor pool area has been decorated in glass mosaic tiles which have been specifically designed for the property and also includes a beautiful feature wall in Gozitan hard stone. The indoor pool area is very bright and airy and includes a shower room and an outdoor area which has been nicely landscaped. The indoor pool also includes massaging jets which enhances the experience of the property, especially during the cold months of the year.

Property manager

Franco

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are to be accompanied at all times
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking can take place on the outside only.
The property is equipped with CCTV on the outside. Kindly do not book this property unless you are in agreement with this.
The bedrooms are airconditioned, however the dining are and living area are equipped with a fan.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley located?

This family-friendly Qala farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Windmills and Hondoq ir-Rummien Beach. Dahlet Qorrot Beach and Gorgun Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Charming traditional house with an indoor & outdoor pool located in quaint alley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modernes Haus - sauber, ordentlich, leider zu laut
Wir haben 1 Woche Urlaub mit Familie und Freunden in diesem wunderschön saniertem Haus verbracht. Die Lage des Hauses ist mitten im Ort (wie beschrieben). Man hat fußläufig gute Restaurants. Auch der Hafen zur Fähre ist in ca. 30-40 Min. zu Fuß zu erreichen. Die kleine Badebucht ist ca. 25 min. entfernt. Alles in allem ein tolles Haus (sauber und ordentlich). Es waren ausreichend Handtücher für alle vorhanden. Die Pools (innen und außen) waren sauber und wurden von uns gut benutzt. Die Klimaanlagen laufen super und machen im Nachtmodus kaum Geräusche. Der Vermieter Franco war jederzeit erreichbar und bei Fragen zu Stelle. Alles in Allem ein wirklich schöner Urlaub. Leider gibt es 3 Punkte die so sehr stören, dass wir in diese schöne Haus wahrscheinlich nicht zurückkehren würden: 1. In der Beschreibung des Hauses vor Ort wird fast alles untersagt was etwas laut sein könnte (z.B. nur leise Musik tagsüber, Abends keine Musik und keine lauten Gespräche draußen). Soweit hat man ja Verständnis und aus den Partyjahren sind wir ja altersbedingt raus, aber die Nachbarn haben bereits um 20.30 Uhr geschrien und sich beschwert wenn es mal etwas lauter zuging und wir sprechen nicht von einer Party! 2. Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunde bellen mehrere Hunde so laut, dass von Ausschlafen keine Rede sein kann. Wir dürfen Abends nicht mal ein lauteres Gespräch führen aber die Hunde dürfen schon vor 7 Uhr bellen um alle zu wecken. Von Ruhe kann hier also keine Rede sein. Die Kirchenglocken finde ich persönlich nicht so störend, aber die anhaltende Bellerei ist wirklich schlimm. Hier ist sicherlich kein guter Platz für Langschläfer. 3. Die Parkplatzsituation war wirklich furchtbar. In der Straße vor dem Haus findet man mit viel Glück meist einen Parkplatz aber manchmal muss man ganz schön rum suchen um nicht vor einer Garage zu stehen. Alles im Allem ist das Haus selber sehr empfehlenswert. Ich allerdings werde wieder Häuser suchen die mehr im Abseits sind mit eigenen Stellplätzen und viel Ruhe sowie ohne direkte Nachbarn. So mitten drin in einer Stadt, dass muss man wollen. Wenn man allerdings mit Parken und Geräuschen keine Probleme hat, dann ist das Haus uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful House
A wonderful fortnight in beautiful house. Just 3 of us, so plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy. A beautiful renovation of older part of building, beautiful pools and every comfort. A couple of small queries dealt with in an extremely friendly and efficient manner by Franco. Another fabulous holiday on Gorgeous Gozo. People and restaurants as friendly as ever. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paula M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AVOID
- The negatives: CCTV camera's overlooking the pool & terrace; Rock hard beds; Grubby & stained crockery; No cushions on any of the outside furniture; Overlooked by noisy neighbouring properties; Dogs barking & church bells ringing throughout every night; Thoroughly unpleasant owners. - The positives Leaving. Having rented property 8 times in Gozo I can honestly say this is the worst house & experience with owners I have ever had. AVOID AVOID AVOID
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The Muse is a lovely house with stunning views. Fantastic location to explore Gozo and close to the centre of Qala village. We were met by the owners who showed us around. They had tastefully decorated the house for Christmas which was greatly appreciated along with the Christmas goodies. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and Franco responded quickly to any questions we had.
Booking and completing payment was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Schönes Haus mit Schwächen
Das Haus ist wunderschön. Der Outdoor-Bereich für meinen Geschmack zu klein. Leider keine Privatsphäre im Aussenbereich, da einsehbar. Das schlimmste waren jedoch die nachts bellenden Hunde (das Haus ist leider sehr hellhörig), die einen regelmäßig aufwecken. Ansonsten ist alles da, was man braucht.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break to celebrate birthday
The Muse both met and exceeded our expectations. The location was great being tucked away down a small alley. We were able to park our hire cars close by and the main town square of Qala was only a couple of minutes walk away. The property has been finished to a very high standard with a large open plan living area and well appointed kitchen. The outside pool was very popular with all our party with plenty of sun loungers available to stretch out and relax on. In the evening the pool lights and other external lights could be switched on to create a cosy atmosphere and enjoy a few glasses of wine or beer. We never made use of the indoor pool in the basement nor the gym equipment as we all wanted to enjoy the warm Gozo sunshine. All the bedrooms had air conditioning which was a must given the warm temperatures during our stay. We were a party of 8 adults making use of all four bedrooms and everyone appreciated the comfortable beds. Three of the rooms had en suite bathrooms and there were 2 further bathrooms, one on the same level as three of the bedrooms and one downstairs off the main living area. We all appreciated and made use of the WiFi in the property but no one made use of the TV in the lounge during our stay. Franco provided very clear instructions as to how to get to the property from the ferry terminal at Mgarr, a drive of less than 10 minutes. I would highly recommend the Muse to anyone wanting to visit Gozo. It was a great place to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family. Thanks again Franco for allowing us to stay at your lovely property.

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
schönes haus in einem sehr entspannten ort
das haus ist sehr schön, groß mit einem tollern und wenig einsehbaren pool. die lage ist sehr gut, da man in minuten zu der kleinen ortsmitte gelangt mit piazza und guten restaurants. das ist alles sehr entspannt, wenn man sich ausruhen möchte, sehr gut. die ausstattung ist gut, aber nicht perfekt, was die kochuntensilien angeht. und es fehlen auflagen für die aussenliegen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa in a friendly village location
Stayed here as a family of 4 adults and 2 children. We were met by the owner Franco and shown around. The villa is immaculate and we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Initially the children were disappointed as the indoor pool / hot tub was not heated - but to be honest in July it was much better to use the outdoor pool which was lovely. The restaurants in Qala were good and the atmosphere in the town square at night was very nice. Could have happily stayed at the villa and relaxed for the duration of the holiday but if you want to see more of Gozo, as we did, it was helpful to hire a car / minibus to explore. Thank you Franco.

10/10 Excellent

jenna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
We stayed here as a family of 8, 5 adults and 3 children. The house is beautiful, the photos really don't do it justice. There was plenty of space for us all. The house was really well equipped with everything we could have needed. The house was only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Qala village which had couple of restaurants and bars and a mini market/shop. The beach is in walking distance which was a nice walk down but quite a steep walk back up. Franco was very responsive when we had a query. We had a lovely stay here and the house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Beautiful, pristeen conversion
The property exceeded all our expectations, beautifully decorated throughout
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

liz h.

A superb holiday adventure in Gozo
On our arrival at the villa we were met by the owner, Franco, his wife and their daughters, they were very helpful and showed us round the villa. Which is beautiful, spacious, stylish, clean, and offers everything you need for you holiday. There were also some basic supplies waiting for us. The beds and bedding are of good quality and all of us slept very well there. Set in Qala the location of the villa is a great base to explore Gozo. In Qala there is a small supermarket, chemists, great bars and restaurants, all the locals are very friendly. There is a larger supermarket within easy driving distance towards Victoria, which is also lovely. Qala is just a very short drive down to Hondoq Bay, where boat hire is available. We hired our own boat a couple of times and had two great trips around the islands. We used Eagle Garage in Qala for our airport transfer and car hire, they were very helpful. We hired an open back jeep for our two week holiday, and toured the whole island. The jeep was ideal as there are 7 of us, so we could all go together, which was fun. The neighbours are English and very nice and helpful. Overall it was a wonderful holiday. This is a very special villa, which we would recommend to anyone visiting Gozo. We would like to return one day. Thank you Franco.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

A fantastic holiday in a lovely location
Our party of six adults enjoyed a fabulous holiday in Qala. The house has been renovated to the highest possible standard. It is clean, bright and welcoming. It is also very well equipped with plenty of crockery, glasses and kitchen equipment. Franco checked we were happy with everything and came quickly when the gas ran out on the barbecue, which we were happy about. The outside space is lovely with plenty of loungers and seating. We didn't really use the indoor pool as we spent more time outside but it was an added bonus. Having the indoor pool would make this an ideal winter holiday location. Qala itself is a nice place to stay. There are plenty of restaurants and shops to buy provisions, although we drove to a larger supermarket on the road out of Mgarr to get our bulk buys. We can highly recommend Teddy the Butcher in Victoria for high quality meat for the barbecue! From Qala it's not far to anywhere. There are some lovely beaches nearby. Franco and Consuela have left information about local attractions and some of our party enjoyed kayaking to the Blue Lagoon. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this truly lovely place. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eliot B.

5* Understated Luxury
We really enjoyed our stay in a fully modernised traditional Gozo house, which has 2 pools and a/c in the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruud V.

Een zeer fijne en comfortabele en sfeervolle woning.
We hebben er met ons gezin en kleinkinderen heerlijk van genoten. Echt een aanrader
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Prachtig huis!
We vonden het een heerlijk huis, heel sfeervol. Meer dan genoeg ruimte voor twee gezinnen met kinderen. Het buitenzwembad was super, het binnenzwembad een luxe. Het huis ligt vlakbij een leuk plein met bars, restaurants en supermarkt. En vergeet vooral de locale bakker en slager niet. Gozo is nog authentiek en er is genoeg te doen: strand, paardrijden, wandelen en cultuur. Kortom: een echte aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mima H.

What a Gem!
There were 8 (adults) of us staying in this most beautiful property in Qala, for a week in September 2017. The house is breathtakingly stunning; the decor, the comfort, it is very well equipped, great views and location - the list is endless. Its located in the end of a short alley (no cars), very quiet and private location. And at the same time it is only 3 min walk from the Qala town square which has restaurants, pub, pharmacy, butchers and small grocery shop. Even though the house doesn't come with parking, it is not a problem. In fact, we made some good friends with the people front of whose houses we parked and were invited in for coffee and cakes. Franco and Consuela were incredibly welcoming too and made sure we were ok. We absolutely loved it and made our Gozo holiday very special.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

Great! Perfect! *****+
We , as a german family of four, spent a few days in this wonderful house in Qala / Gozo, where there is really nothing missing and nothing to complain about. The house is a dream - with special attention to the detailed furniture, absolutely clean and very well-prepared for us. In October, the sunrise with a fresh coffee on the spacious beautiful terrace by the pool, or the roof terrace to see the sun disappear in the sea, is really great. The equipment is as described and leaves nothing to be desired. Even in the rain you can enjoy in here, thanks to the cozy interior and the indoor pool. The property is located near the center of the small idyllic village of Qala, purchases can be done at three small supermarkets that are also reachable by foot. For the afternoon coffee or also for the lunch, there are several restaurants / bars around the market place, where anyone can easily get in contact with open-minded local natives. A special highlight to a morning jogging round about 2 km distant to small bay with a refreshing dive in the wonderful clear sea. All in one, pure relaxation and definitely a place we will return to! A huge “thank you” to Franco and his family, combined with a special compliment for this perfect property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017