Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by stone walls and plants.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a table under a large umbrella.
A courtyard with stone buildings, a staircase, and potted plants.
A narrow stone corridor with a fireplace at the end, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St Lawrence, Gozo
  • Place, Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Inland Sea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel of St Anne
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets

Situated in the small tranquil village of San Lawrenz, on the Island of Gozo, this marvelous villa/ farmhouse is truly one of a kind. The property was converted from its derelict state, to a traditional villa / farmhouse of the highest standard, keeping the property’s original and traditional charm whilst responding to modern needs.

Tal-Bjar is the perfect place for those travelers looking for a peaceful, relaxing holiday on the magical Island of Gozo, in a comfortable, well planned property.


Tal-Bjar consists of 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8+), all having an en-suite bathroom/ shower room . All 4 bedrooms come equipped with ceiling fans and air-conditioners (on a pay- per- use card system). All rooms are flooded with natural light and are very airy.

The villa / farmhouse boasts stunning unobstructed sea and country views, right from the pool deck, kitchen, living room and 3 of its 4 bedrooms. The early and late summer months offer spectacular sunsets right from these viewpoints.

The fully equipped spacious kitchen and cozy living room conveniently overlook the private pool, outdoor dining and BBQ area. The indoor dining area, suitably just off the kitchen, comfortably caters for 8 people. For further practicality, there is a spare toilet both inside and outside next to pool.

The outdoors consists of a good sized private sunny overflow pool with an open Jacuzzi, a BBQ, a large teak outdoor dining table, teak loungers, adequate shading and pool shower.

Great emphasis is placed on the property’s cleanliness when handed over and that the guests are also attended to appropriately during their stay. We also choose to personally welcome guests ourselves and show them around the house on arrival providing some useful local tips and answering any questions one may have.

Tal-Bjar is located just a short walk/ 2 minute drive away from Gozo’s most popular attraction - Dwejra Bay, with it's dramatic coast, the imposing Fungus Rock, Watch Tower and the picturesque Inland Sea.

The property is conveniently within close distance from minimarkets and restaurants and just a 5 minute drive from the Island's City Centre and it's imposing Citadel.

The property undergoes thorough maintenance during the lesser busy periods, and improvements are made on a yearly basis in order to continue to raise the standard and enhance the quality of each stay at Tal-Bjar.

Tal-Bjar is accredited by the Malta Tourism Authority.

Feel free to check out what guests have had to say about Tal-Bjar in the ‘reviews’ section and on TA.

Joe and Mary Schembri would love to have the opportunity to welcome you at Tal-Bjar.



Check-in: from 17.00
Check-out: by 10.00

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8012289
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Lawrenz

San Lawrenz is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ramla Bay Beach and Paradise Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village and Gozo Nature Museum.
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St Lawrence, Gozo

What's nearby

  • Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dwejra Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Dwejra Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Inland Sea - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Chapel of St Anne - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sixty8 Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rangers Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Il-Kunvent - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Central - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angele Patisserie & Confiserie - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets?

As of 1 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets on 5 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,513, 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 Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa/ Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Sea & Country Views + Sun Sets located?

This family-friendly San Lawrenz holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village and Gharb Folklore Museum. Azure Window Ruins and Blue Hole Dive Site are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jude S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a truly stunning location. Very clean and well stocked. Bedrooms would easily sleep 8 people and plenty of outdoor seating /dining space to accommodate 8 guests. Hosts were super helpful and very responsive. Highly recommend staying here vs the busier island of Malta. If traveling in cooler months only minor comment to note is that indoor comfortable seating space really only accommodates 4 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
We do our best to give the house as clean as possible, and always in contact with travelers for any needs
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, but some of our group were content to just “chill” at the villa! Our host even showed us how get the World Cup mathes on TV
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting all your family.. All world cup matches could be seen on tv.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic! The house was perfect, the pool and the sunsets were incredible and the location was ideal - close to restaurants, water activities, historical buildings and beaches, yet peaceful and quiet. We had a car and loved driving around Gozo - the people are so friendly and helpful!Joe was a great host - we would definitely recommend his beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Your review was the 100th, since VRBO started accepting reviews. Glad you had a very wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe and his wife were amazing ..best place in Gozo /malta/ great restaraunt nearby in the cove with mojito sundowners from the kiosks ..felt welcome and looked after in traditional old building with modern comforts excellent pool excellent view ...top spot ..its a bit rustic and outside link to rooms but we worked well in it ...its private its great ...its not a fancy 5 star hotel on the costa lotta ..its a very relaxing home ..perfect .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful propery with a fabulous pool in the perfect location!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2025
Thanks James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maris A.

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

Perfect vacation place!

We had wonderful time in this Gozo villa. Very good location, very welcoming owner, gave us useful advices about restaurants, grocery stores, car hire. The property is very nice, great pool, very beautiful decorated rooms- with antiques, rustic style.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
We always welcome guests on arrival, arrange car hire and transfers and help them with all necessary information to have a wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gediminas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vila is located in calm area, it was relaxing experience. To be noticed, vila has charming character, you feel quite special being in this place. Everything looks in harmony and quite authentic. Biggest advantages for us: pool next to dinning and kitchen - easy to manage kids, well equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, cozy inner garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
thanks for submitting a review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really lovely stay in Joe’s property in St Lawrenz. The house is a beautiful as the pictures suggest and is well maintained. Nothing was too much trouble to make sure we were comfortable. The location was great for us too. A couple of restaurants within 5 minutes walk and all of Gozo is easily drivable, but still quiet enough to be relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing, fairly recently renovated and a very comfortable house to stay in. Better than the photos. Old style but with a modern kitchen and comfortable furniture. Lovely pool and comfortable pool area and very nice view over the sea and the sunsets.Location was great, close to the coast and on the West side of Gozo, we could also walk to the village in 5 minutes which had several cafes and restaurants. Hosts were very helpful, met us when we arrived and left.Would very much recommend, and would stay again on our next trip to Gozo.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Wonderful Holiday

We had a marvellous holiday. The house is beautiful and well equipped. An excellent base for exploring Gozo and Malta, with two good restaurants in walking distance. Joe was very helpful both before we arrived and during our stay, an excellent host
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
We do our best to give our clients all the help needed to have a marvellous holiday. Two good restaurants are 2 minutes walk away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jill H.

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

Perfect

Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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

A wonderful house and great location

This house is the perfect holiday rental. Beautiful pool and house, kitchen excellent fittings and a five minute walk to village shop and restaurant. Joe is a brilliant host, arranging car rental and taxi to airport. Loved everything and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
thanks Cathy, we would love to welcome you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW K.

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

GOZO VILLA

A SUPERB VILLA WITH EXCELLENT HOSTS THE WHOLE PROCESS OF BOOKING AND TRANSFERS WAS SUPERBLY HANDLED BY JOE AND HIS TEAM
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thanks Andrew, hope to welcome you again in the near future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Perfect setting

The most perfect setting to take in the Gozo sunsets. A quiet, immaculate and spacious property, kitchen was very well equipped for self-catering, a great restaurant and friendly and well-stocked village shop in the square just down the road. A gem of a place, we wish we could have stayed for longer, but maybe next time...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
thanks, we hope to welcome you back soon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

A very lovely farm house stunning views out over the fields to the sea

This is a lovely farm house well maintained and with good facilities. It is situated on the edge of St. Lawernz but only a 5 minute walk back to the town square. The garden and pool as superb and have the sun all day. We will be coming back.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
'This is a lovely farm house well maintained and with good facilities', this is what we assure all our future guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

September in San Lawrenz

We spent a very enjoyable week at this villa. Joe is an excellent, welcoming and supportive host. The villa is spacious and well equipped. The pool is just lovely, with plenty of seating and sunset views. A short walk to the centre of San Lawrenz and within easy striking distance from the inland sea, beaches and Victoria.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
We do our best to help travelers have a wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Fantastic villa with pool in a stunning location

Very comfortable and well-equipped villa with everything you might need, including a travel cot and high chair. We enjoyed the fabulous swimming pool and watched some stunning sunsets over the sea from the patio. The villa is located about a 10 minute drive west of Victoria and within walking distance of beautiful Dwejra on the coast. Joe was very helpful and prompt with responses and able to arrange airport transfers and car hire. Highly recommend staying here and plan to return next time we visit Gozo.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
thanks Elizabeth, hope to welcome you again soon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Stunning!

Had the privilege of spending a few days at Tal-Bjar Farmhouse in San Lawrenz, GOZO. Visualize living in a beautiful victorian era castle and you might get an idea. Very well equipped with all your modern amenities and to add an extra wow...15 minute walk to the Azure Window. Loved, loved, loved it! Will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thanks Julia and Frank for your comments. Hope to welcome you again in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tal bjar

My family and I have just spent 1 week at tal bjar. What a beautiful villa, with very spacious rooms there is also lots of space around the pool with plenty of loungers and seating. The view takes your breath away and you never tire of looking out to the Mediterranean Sea. We loved our time at the villa and were very sad to leave. We hope to return sometime soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
A huge thank you for your kind review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at our villa. The view from pool area would be even nicer from mid August onwards when you can watch sun set on the Mediterranean sea. Hope to welcome you again in the near future. Joe and Mary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zena H.

Super villa in a great area of Gozo

Stayed at Tal-Bjar villa / farmhouse with a family of 5 in late October for a week. It's beautifully secluded, full of character and well equipped. This was our 2nd visit as the kids loved the pool so much last year. The house is just down the road from the Blue Hole which has amazing views and great snorkelling. Joe is super organised and arranged for a taxi from the airport plus a hired car to be delivered to the house. 5 stars for the house and 5 stars for the Joe! :-)
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
It was your second visit in last two years and surely not the last. Yes, we organize hassle free airport transfers and car hire. Thanks for your comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephan R.

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

unbelievably beautiful

We really appreciated our stay at Gozo as well as at this really magnificant house with all its beauty and extraordinary location at the edge of little San Lawrenz village. The big terrace with pool and unspoilt view on the sea was our beloved place. Also charme and use of the different rooms (every bedroom with its own bath) being of real pleasure for us. Joe invited us with an open gesture and always had an ear for any questions we have had. All in all a perfect stay in a great surrounding - only the one week stay was far too short...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thanks Stephan, just a small correction, there is only one bedroom with its own bath, the other bedrooms have a shower.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alayne d.

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

À wonderful stay in a beautiful property!

We booked a very special birthday celebration with my sons at this property and couldn’t have been more pleased and indeed very happy. All the facilities one could possibly need and a delightful host who kept us informed every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble and Joe even left us some welcome goodies so that we didn’t need to dash around getting provisions on arrival. All of the rooms had an en-suite with air conditioning available which was needed as it was lovely and warm during our stay. The pool and garden area is one of the loveliest I’ve seen And everything was spotlessly clean. We are all agreed that we will definitely go back next time we visit. Thank you Joe x
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
thank you Alayne for your nice review, we really appreciate it. we always do the utmost to help our clients have a wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you arrive, the property is breath-taking. Emerging via the original passageway, into an internal courtyard, clothed in flowers, to the peace and tranquillity of your own personal sanctuary. Then through the cosy sitting room, the well-appointed kitchen (and shady internal dining area) to your own pool with glorious views across to the sea.We chose Tal Bjar not only because of the other previous amazing reviews (all of which are true) but because of the separate dining area adjacent to the pool - a feature lacking in so many other properties but key to our relaxation as a family. Tal Bjar with Joe's unwavering help, provided a fabulous break from the hustle of the modern world; the ambiance of the farmhouse, coupled with the close proximity of (quiet and sleepy) San Lawrenz, with two great restaurants and the amenity of a corner shop – but yet all of the rest of Gozo just a bus or taxi ride away. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2025
Thanks for an excellent review, hope to welcome you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Best holiday we have had in years!

Beautiful house and beautiful setting with wonderful views. The house is a typical Gozitan village house wonderfully renovated and a joy to stay in. Peaceful location yet within easy reach of a lovely village and the capital Victoria. Joe and his wife were really helpful throughout our stay. When we arrived they showed us the house and told us where to go locally for amenities and good restaurants. The house is well equipped. The teenagers loved the pool and the poolside area with shady palms and beautiful flowers. Gozo is amazing. We managed to see most of the island in a week and were lucky enough to have arrived in a feast day week (15th August). We joined some amazing celebrations in Victoria. We will certainly want to return again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Thanks Emma, hope to welcome you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

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

The best farmhouse on Gozo , cosy,accurate and lovely

The owner of the house and his wife met me and my children personally at the house and showed us everything around the house. The communication between the owner was very good , he was available for all questions and very helpful . The village where the farmhouse situated is really clean and local people are very friendly and helpful with children and questions . We had even dinner together with the neighbors and a nice chat . We recommend this farmhouse to all families because it’s got so many rooms and every member could have peace and his own space. The view is spectacular and the house has got everything you need for a comfortable staying : dishwasher, washing machine , all kind of dish ... we loved it so much and we will rent it once again !!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
We always meet with clients on check-in and show them around the house. During their stay, we also see that everything is ok.

About the host

Hosted by Joe Schembri

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Enabling memorable stays on Gozo since 1995

Why they chose this property

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What makes this property unique

- Located purely in a Gozitan setting
- Incredibly peaceful surroundings
- Open Sea and Country Views
- Stunning Sunsets
- Full of rustic charm with carefully selected furnishings
- Comfortable and practical layout
- Cleanliness
- Vicinity to major tourist attractions and amenities
- Caring owners dedicated to enable a stress free memorable stay

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