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Pool Area
Outdoor dining
Pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 104305.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Twin Bed and 1 Crib

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home

Beautiful large villa in an excellent location on the edge of a village, a few minutes from shops and 10 minutes from beaches. All the rooms come off a central courtyard and have the highest level of furnishings and are fully equipped. Large outdoor areas with extensive seating areas, large pool, indoor and outdoor dining areas. 5 double bedrooms, all en-suite.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Gated pool area, high chairs & cot available
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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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kercem

Located in Kercem, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paradise Bay Beach and Mellieha Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Gozo Nature Museum and Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • The Citadel - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gozo Nature Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • St. George's Basilica - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St John's Demi-Bastion - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatitas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sixty8 Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L'Ortolan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Central - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Angele Patisserie & Confiserie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home on Mar 24, 2027 start from $291, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is SPACIOUS, beautiful villa, large garden and pool, home from home located?

This family-friendly Kercem villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lunzjata Valley, Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum, and Banca Giuratale. Pjazza Indipendenza and Old Prison are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space well equipped with everything you need beautiful setting Emma and tessie was great! excellent communication and happy to help with anything
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Livvy Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The house has everything you could want and more, and actually is far bigger and more beautiful than it looks in the pictures. Would recommend to anyone! Really helpful host too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

We have been coming to this house five times or more with friends and this year took it with our sons and their friends. If I was lucky enough to have a house on Gozo, I’d like it to be just like this. Evoking Gozo culture, relaxed and hugely functional, romantic, and comfortable. Top holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daphene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely blown away by this beautiful villa. It was a real home from home.We were a group of ten adults celebrating my 60th Birthday. This place was perfect with lots of spaces to chill and relax. Loved the pool area and the gardens were so so beautiful and well maintained.Tessie the house keeper was the star of the show giving us a lovely warm welcome and was on hand for anything we needed.I would definitely recommend this villa for a large group and Gozo is such a beautiful island.We all loved our stay here but would recommend a car as nothing is within walking distance. Emma gave us some really helpful recommendations for car hire and restaurants to visit.I would love to come back.Thank you for allowing us to spend a perfect week in your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Gozo

Oh my how to start. The house was even better than it looked in pictures. It was stylish and comfortable and we settled in very well. It has been pretty hot so air conditioning was very welcome. We were a group from 16 months to 86 and all had a relaxing time. The pool also catered well for us all I felt we should have booked for longer as it was hard to leave. We will definitely be returning g to Gozo.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simone W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home

We were a group of ten (three generations) – and everybody loved the place. The property is very spacious, beautifully restored and all the rooms are individually and very tastefully arranged. Outside, there are several sunny terrasses and also shady places as well as a wonderful garden. The pool is suitable for swimmers and for children. The housekeeper gave us a warm welcome and was always available for all sorts of questions. In addition, the owners gave us information about the restoration oft he house and had recommendations for where to eat and what to visit. The house is very well equipped, from kitchenware to sun loungers and towels. We really felt comfortable and highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christina Stewart

Superb

We were a mixed party of friends and family from Scotland and Holland. Some were after a scuba diving holiday, others a sunny relaxing holiday. Ages ranging from 2 - 60 years old. The farmhouse offered everything each of us needed, a real home from home. It was spotlessly clean with loads of extra bed linen and towels. A very good mixture of twin and double rooms. The outside space was fantastic, as was the pool, very child friendly. The kitchen had everything we could have wanted for cooking. Tessie the lady who looks after the property could not have been more helpful, it was like having your best neighbour just over the road. She left us a welcome pack and gave us little titbits of helpful information. The gardener was also a very pleasant chatty gentleman. Emma, the owner, was very helpful with communication when booking the farmhouse, and she was very prompt in her reply to my many questions. Gozo folk are very friendly and helpful, we all had the most wonderful holiday. I would not hesitate to rent this property again. The island is beautiful with lots of beauty spots and some excellent diving. The only negative is that one week is not enough time to explore this beautiful part of the world.
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Besonderes historisches Haus mit schönem Garten

Das historische Haus ist wunderhübsch und mit viel Stil restauriert. Es strahlt eine tolle Gemütlichkeit und ein besonderes Flair aus. Der fantastische Garten ist sehr gepflegt und es gibt viele Möglichkeiten sich dort niederzulassen und in kleinen oder großen Gruppen zu essen, zu spielen ... Morgens kommt der Bäckerwagen mit leckerem Brot und hält direkt vor der Haustür. Tessie wohnt gegenüber und war stets eine große Hilfe bei Fragen.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marija Schranz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Idyllic getaway

We had a lovely time staying at the property. Emma was great with communication and super flexible and the housekeeper was very helpful and accommodating. Given our vulnerability, they made sure we'd also have a safe experience while there which we very much appreciated. There's everything you could possibly need and more! The rooms are massive and comfortable and the pool and garden are magical. The pool in particular is great, with a shallower end for kids to play and an adequate deep end for those who want to get a proper swim in. The only two small things to note are that the house is situated on a road which is heavily trafficked by trucks. Not a problem most of the time but our car alarm did keep going off at all times of the day. A well placed light outside would make it possible to dine once the sun has set and still see what you're eating. We highly recommend this rental for families with children as well as for adults looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. We wish we could have stayed on!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

gail g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

With 4 adults and 3 children there was more than enough room for us. The house is well equipped for families. The location is good and it's a quiet neighbourhood. Communication was good and the housekeeper is very helpful even taking us to the supermarket when we arrived to get some essentials. The pool is a decent size albeit a little chilly but we were there in May so I'm sure it warms up. We would definitely recommend it we had a lovely time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We stayed with our friends, so there was 6 of us (4 adults & 2 children) it was a great space for us all and the pool was a good size. The property has every thing you need. It’s a great holiday home to explore Gozo. We had a fab stay and holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Marius V.

A great villa

The villa was very nice and spatious. The pool was great. Tessie was wonderful. The flushing of the toilet didn’t flush very well, only after a few tries. Overall we had a great time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marise C.

A lovely family house, quiet and peaceful, with a pool and shady garden. Perfect for families

This is a lovely old house, beautifully restored, with plenty of living space indoors and out. The pool is ideal for children and the garden is shady and cool even in a June heatwave. It is peaceful and quiet (a short drive from Victoria's cafes and bars). It was perfect for our three-generation group. The housekeeper Tessie was warm and welcoming and at hand if we needed anything (we didn't as everything was in very good order and the house is very well equipped). Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Absolutely Fabulous

We spent 2 lovely weeks in this beautiful house. The large garden, pool and layout of the house worked for everyone from the small kids to the teenagers as well as grand parents. Tessie the housekeeper was lovely, inviting us to her smallholding to see her animals with the kids and sharing her vegetables. The gardener and pool man were ensuring we were happy and happy to go the extra mile. A fabulous house on a fabulous island!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent (part 2)

Part 2: The house is fully supplied with those all-important peripherals: wi-fi, TV/DVD, landline telephone (and excellent mobile phone signal), books and magazines, DVDs, games and indoor/outdoor/pool toys. A huge supply of proper large towels means never having to ration yourself when you take a plunge or head to the sea. Bathroom towels and bedding supplies are plentiful and the fully-equipped laundry room will sort out any requirement. Except for food and drink, there was not a single thing we needed or missed which wasn’t supplied by the house. Tessie, the long-time housekeeper keeping things ship-shape and who lives right across the street, is super-helpful and practical and knows where everything is, so you’re never stuck, even in an emergency (she also makes outstanding honey from her own beehives, grab a couple of jars before you leave). Finally, that all-important price thingy. Sure, in absolute terms you’re paying a good sum, but for what you’re getting you will struggle to do better. We stayed at the peak of the high season and at £2500p/w that’s £70 per night per double bedroom. So, if you’re a large gang then you’re onto a winner, especially when you take into consideration all the extras you’re getting on top. We had an outstanding fortnight and the fact that we could settle into our holiday right from the first minute without having to “get organised” meant every penny was thoroughly well spent. Cheers!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Part 1: I first came to Gozo in 1994 and have returned almost every year since. Having stayed in every type of accommodation on this island from high-end to low-rent in every shape and size, I am thoroughly familiar with what’s on offer here. I needed something very special this time round for a large family get-together and having done my recce had no hesitation to opt for this property above others, as it covered my criteria of location, size, facilities and price. Located on the very edge of a small village bang in the centre of the island, everything is equidistant to reach and easily so. No, you can’t see the sea from here, but you have an uninterrupted and stunning view across the fields to The Citadel, a superb crusader fortress towering above the island’s small capital Victoria. The size of the house works in all ways – number of rooms, layout, outside space & comfort - and its welcoming character tells you that this is a much-loved family home and not a soulless and spartan holiday let. It’s a converted old farmhouse built out of cool limestone with tall vaulted ceilings and large spacious rooms, giving the whole house an open and uncrowded feel. The lounge is super lounge-y, the kitchen openly accessible and well-equipped (including dishwasher and a large fridge-freezer), all bedrooms bar one are en-suite with modern fittings and large walk-in showers and the beds are proper affairs with quality mattresses. Nothing is rickety or knackered, but solid and well put-together. Arranged over the ground and the first floor around a pretty internal open courtyard, the spacious and spread-out nature of the house ensures you never feel that you’re all on top of each other. Outdoor space in the garden (and on the large roof terrace) provides plenty of room for sun worship or seeking shady corners, in unison or in solitude. There is a large comfy outdoor sofa arrangement on the patio and the good-size pool is thoughtfully fenced off for the safety of the little ones. The back half of the garden is shaded by trees with a large hammock and a huge table for al fresco and stuff. A cool little bungalow at the end of the garden provides an additional en-suite bedroom for those who want to be far from the maddening crowd. All rooms have large ceiling fans and the two upstairs master bedrooms on the first floor are also air-conditioned (but which we never used, the fans did plenty enough). The house is clean, tidy and uncluttered and everything is in working order.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic House

We spend a week staying at this lovely house in Gozo in October 2014. We have been to Gozo a few times before and found that this is by far the best house we have stayed in. The rooms are all very spacious, opening onto a courtyard in the middle of the house. The furniture is all excellent quality and not the usual holiday furniture we have found elsewhere. The garden is lovely with many areas for sitting and eating outside. We would highly recommend a stay at this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Outstanding

We stayed here in September 2013 with some friends and it was an idyllic holiday. We were met by a neighbour when we arrived, who was so helpful and welcoming. The photographs do not do the villa justice. The pool is enormous - ample enough for 8 adults (and was lovely and cooling in the September humidity!), the interior courtyard was also a lovely place to cool down and read a book in peace. The villa is remarkably well presented, and you really feel like you are staying in a holiday home, rather than a bog standard self catering property. There are lots of little stylish touches, art and decorative elements. The bedrooms are enormous and well presented, with enough towels and beach towels for your stay. Comfortable beds in cool rooms - there is air conditioning in some of the bedrooms but we found we didn't need it if we kept the shutters closed. The pool furniture is of good quality, the settees were a brilliant addition, particularly for sitting out and watching the sunset. The views are to die for, particularly from the large roof terrace that leads off the master bedroom, with steps down to the pool area. There is a lovely long meandering garden full of flowers, and even a herb garden at the bottom. The garden suite is ideal for a couple who want complete peace and quiet. This was simply the best place we have stayed in Gozo (and this was our 7th visit!), and hope to return next year!

About the host

Hosted by Emma Vassallo

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We live in London and this is our own family holiday home. We completely renovated the house to create a very comfortable house and garden that we (and others) would enjoy staying in...a home away from home with all the comforts not normally found in holiday houses. We have 3 children and have therefore done the house up and equipped it particularly well for families with young children.

Why they chose this property

I spent all my summer holidays as a child in Gozo and wanted our children to have the same carefree, safe, hot summers. There is also no better place for a Mediterranean holiday!

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