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

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

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

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

Qala, Gozo
  • Popular LocationWindmills6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHondoq Bay4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHondoq ir-Rummien Beach4 min drive
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

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

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

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
Change of bedsheets on request
Change of towels on request
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Water-efficient toilets
This information is provided by our partners.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking can take place on the outside only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 transportation to and from this property

About the area

Qala

Located in Qala, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pomskizillious Museum of Toys and Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gozo Ferry Terminal and Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal. Traveling with kids? Consider Villa Rundle Gardens and Gozo Nature Museum. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Windmills - 6 min walk
  • Belvedere - 2 min drive
  • Connect 2 Gozo - 2 min drive
  • Hondoq Bay - 4 min drive
  • Hondoq ir-Rummien Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mulino - 8 min walk
  • Mekren's Bakery - 3 min drive
  • Latini - 7 min drive
  • Tal-Furnar - 7 min drive
  • Lord Chambray - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Franco

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Why they chose this property

The property is located in a quite area in the typical village of Qala in Gozo. The house is set in an old alley which sets out the perfect location for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy the tranquil life of Gozo. We have just renovated the property after having done major restoration and construction works. The works were carried out in a way to restore the old setting with regards to the old arched entrance room and to provide a modern setting for our guests. The property has a spacious outdoor pool area with ample space for the BBQ and also boasts of an indoor pool which is heated in the Winter months.

What makes this property unique

Indoor pool area (heated in winter months)
Outdoor private swimming pool (10 meters long)
Outdoor dining area
Wood-burning fireplace
4 bathrooms
Bespoke furniture
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