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Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views
Senglea, South Eastern Region

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Maltese home in a great location
Enjoyed our stay and the property had everything we needed. Joanne was a generous and thoughtful host!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Dear Laura, I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you to all of you for leaving the house in such excellent shape. Hope you'll be able to visit in future. All the best and take care x

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann L., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical features with modern necessities
This vacation rental is exactly as described! Has beautiful features that bring touches of Maltese culture. A lovely home. Our host was so great about communicating and providing helpful suggestions. We were greeted by our friendly host who also provided us breakfast items. Yum! The neighborhood is very quite and welcoming. Had a great chat with one of her neighbors. View from upper terraces were a plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and encourage you to book this one for your next trip to Malta!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. Safe travels x

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie R., Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Malta
We loved Malta. The unit is 5 minutes walk from the bus stop. The buses, which almost always run on time, allow you to get almost anywhere in Malta. The unit was as described and the hostess was very responsive. We had no problems finding or accessing the unit. Unfortunately during our time there, Malta was so hot and humid, we couldn't fully enjoy the rooftop decks. We did watch some fireworks from up there. There were plenty of fans in the bedrooms, which was good because of the temperature and lack of AC. The kitchen had all the essentials. We cooked the majority of our dinners in the kitchen, which has a glass stovetop, microwave, and oven. The refrigerator and freezer were adequate for our needs. The hostess left us some beverages and food in the refrigerator, which was very sweet of her. Because we were so busy touring, we did not use the TV or living room. There were plenty of small shops for food nearby, but they were only open early in the morning and in the evening. All of the locals we met were very friendly and we felt very safe in the neighborhood. Most Maltese recommended that we use bottle water, which we did. This is because the water is extremely hard, not because of any sanitary reasons. I drank the water frequently, with no ill effects. We used the washer frequently as our clothes got sweaty from all our touring. They dried quickly on the clothesline, despite the humidity. I really loved the fact that the unit was so historic. The floor tiles, the stairs, even the limestone walls; it was all so quaint. All in all, it was a great trip and we plan on coming back to Malta in the future.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Dear Donald and Marjorie I am glad you liked my welcome pack and that you had a good holiday here and in Sicily. Note also taken of your feedback. Thanks also for your genuine and well-meant advice on aspects that can be improved. I really appreciate it and I will see to it depending on the timeframes in between bookings. The Mediterranean area is always very warm at this time of year and heatwaves are common. This results in sweltering temperatures in places with a tropical climate like Malta. Some visitors can take it while others can take it less. My advice for visiting such places is to do so in Spring or Autumn when the air is fresher. Thanks again for your words of advice and your review. I hope to see you again in future. All the best, Jo

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
Our time in Malta was enhanced by this home. It’s location was ideal with the mobile produce man out front in the morning to the little grocery stores nearby and the transit hub 100 meters away. The boat taxes at the bottom of the hill were charming and romantic. Our host, Joanne was a joy. She responded to our every need and we all hope to one day see her again. Patty
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Dear Patty Thank you for your feeedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we will meet up again one day. Best, J

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property
Had an amazing few days in this wonderful property. Senglea is a great location to explore Valletta and the remainder of the Maltese island(s) and Jo’s property gives you everything you need for a relaxing stay. Well furnished, clean and tidy with everything you will need for your stay. The house has been excellently refurbished and one of the highlights is the roof terrace to catch the sun and have alfresco meals. The property is close to shops and the ferry to Valletta and has on street parking nearby. It certainly met our needs and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again or recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Dear Stu, Thanks for your kind words and I am so glad you had a great time, especially on the terrace. It was a pleasure to host you. I hope to see you again. Cheerio, Jo

10/10 Excellent

George A., Madison, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic place, beautiful views and fantastic host!
I was in Senglea for two weeks, and this was the second place I stayed at because I needed a 2-bedroom to accommodate friends coming from Italy to stay with me. What a beautiful place! Lovely medievel space with stone walls, beautiful tile floors, fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms, a great rooftop view of Vittoriosa and the harbor in between. The property is situated on the square of St. Philip's Church, with an easy and pleasant walk to the waterfront on either side of the peninsula and to the ferry to Valletta. Senglea is a mostly residential area, somewhat sleepy compared to Valletta or especially Sliema and St.Julian which are busier and more commercial and tourist-y. The host Joanne was very helpful and friendly, and communication was excellent! The goodies she left in the kitchen were delicious and much appreciated. After I left I realized I'd forgotten some laundry in the washing machine and Joanne kept it for me and met me to hand it off - very accommodating. Very highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2022
Dear George, thanks for your kind words. It was really no problem to hand over your forgotten items. I hope you had a safe trip and that you're feeling relaxed after your break. Looking forward to hosting you in future. Regards, J

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Senglea
Great location. Beautifully restored property. Wonderful time in Malta and extremely helpful host
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Many thanks for your kind words. I hope to see you again. Take care

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Characterful house in convenient, but quiet location.
We very much enjoyed the location of this property, being convenient for a walk to catch the water taxi to Valletta. There was a good selection of waterfront restaurants within walking distance of the house. The immediate area where the house was situated was very peaceful, particularly in the evenings. When we wanted to travel further afield eg. to Mdina and to Marsaxlokk we used Bolt (like Uber) and were picked up at the house. This was reasonably priced and worked very well. We appreciated the fact that the house has an outdoor space- it was good to be able to read outside: although we were not very lucky with the weather. Our host was helpful and responded promptly to any communications from us. We felt that the house itself could have been improved easily and cheaply with some new mattress covers, comfortable cotton bed linen and new towels. The showers would have benefitted from replacement of old sealant. Overall the house was well equipped and represented good value for money.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2021
Constructive comments are always appreciated and my guests' comfort is important to me. Maintenance is planned once the bookings allow a space for the workmen to intervene. The sealant will be checked and if necessary replaced. The bed linen is of good quality. It is not faded and has no holes. It actually washes quite well. As far as I know the towels are clean, soft and fluffy but they will also be checked and replaced as required.

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paul’review
Excellent property in ideal location for those not wishing to stay in a ‘typical’ holiday location. Jo was a good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2021
Thanks a lot. Hope to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house in a perfect location
If you want to get the feel of staying in "Real Malta" this is the house for you. A perfect base for visiting historic sites with great access to Valletta using ferries across Grand Harbour. At the end of the day nothing better than relaxing in the cool of the evening on roof terraces. These have great views over the harbour and if you are lucky see amazing firework displays. The house is very we equipped and was comfortable to live in despite the very hot weather. We loved the medieval feel to the property especially the dining room and the stairs. Restaurants are are down the hill along the sea front and there are a few little local shops to buy essential items such as bread and milk. A few minutes away is the Gardiola Garden with amazing views over Grand Harbour -- great to see the shipping and private yachts coming in and out. One big mention is the host Jo who was so easy to deal with even when booking and was lovely to meet in person. We spent a fantastic holiday here and would like to return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2021
Thank you for your kind words. It was a real pleasure having you. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Bryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true Maltese experience!
This place was amazing and exactly like the pictures! Location wise the bus stop is right down the road and it’s a short walk to the ferries to access Valletta. There are several good local restaurants within a 5min walk and a few shops close by too. A true Maltese experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback and for leaving the house in good order. Hope to see you back!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Medieval Property
As Canadians we felt so fortunate to experience a month living like locals in historic Senglea. The home was large enough and well equipped for us to enjoy visits from family. Particularly memorable were our dinners in the beautiful dining room. The roof top terrace was a wonderful spot to read and visit. We never tired of walking (and dining) on the waterfront. Both the Three Cities and Valletta have excellent museums, forts and historic houses that interpret the fascinating overlapping history of the successive occupations. Both this property and the Grand Harbour area are highly recommended. Thank you, Jo, for your warm and generous hospitality.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you and I'm happy you enjoyed every moment of your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Sojourn in Senglea
Our travelling trio spent holiday time in Italy, Sicily and Malta staying at various BnB's, hotels and villas and it was unanimous that this one in Senglea was the standout amongst them all. A 3 bedroom home in a convenient and historic city at the top of Victoria Street. Close to local stores and transport and walking distances to transport (ferry/bus) and dining options. The character of the home and the street gave it a village feel that you don't normally get in a capital city. Our host that we did not get to meet looked after us with provisions for the first day and an open invitation to contact her if there was a need to. The roof top level was fantastic as it was a great place to unwind after a big day of walking, touring the many sights that Malta offers. A regular spot for us to watch the sun go down, a cruise ship leave the Grand Harbour while relaxing over food and drink. Breakfast at the Alice Springs cafe on Dockyard Creek was a regular haunt. The home can get a bit hot but the house comes equipped with a number of pedestal fans that can get cooler air circulating and help guests get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Hi Robert Apologies. I realise I never reacted to your excellent review. So better late than never as they say. You were among my first guests and I will forever be grateful for your trust and encouraging words regarding my property. It's all a lot of hard work but I still provide guests with initial food provisions and the terrace has got better with sunbeds and tables to go with them. The sun is as hot as ever in Summer and the cruise ships are back in the Grand Harbour. I do hope you will be able to pay a return visit in future. Best, Jo

10/10 Excellent

Zarah D., Aachen

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Stay
My group and I had a great time at Jo's vacation home. The house was beautiful and charming. We appreciated the outdoor space (terasses), and that there was a small extra kitchen and bathroom next to it, so it was not necessary to go all the way downstairs to get refreshments or take a cold shower after a sunbath. The house was equipped with everything we needed (a big variety of kitchen utensils/ towels/ patio furniture/ etc.) so that we felt comfortable from the start. We moved around the island by Uber/Bolt, but little markets or restaurants could be reached by feet. There even was a little place where you could take a bath in the water, however it was next to the harbour and not very spacious so i'd only recommend for a short cooling. The old streets around the accommodation were very beautiful and well preserved so definetly worth a walk if you are into vintage architecture. The communication with Jo was always friendly, reliable and fast and she made sure, that we had/knew everything we needed to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Dear Zarah, thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your holiday

10/10 Excellent

Andre L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy!
This house is very nice...decorated with taste and very large. All facilities were running smoothly, We were 4 adults and all of us were very happy. Very well located, I have only one regret: I had to come back to work. André
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Hi Andre', thank you for your kind words. You and your family are welcome back anytime. All the best and hope to see you again. Take care, J

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful townhouse
The townhouse was exactly as I expected - neat and tidy with a great view from the roof terasse. For me it has been very comfortable and well equipped. The communication with Joanne has been always very friendly, prompt and helpful. Can recommend the appartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
Thanks for your kind words

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour Maltais
Bel endroit, très bien situé et au calme avec tout ce qu'il faut alentours pour faire ses courses. Un service de cars et de ferry à proximité. Il a juste manqué une précision sur l'adresse exacte de la propriété car le chauffeur de taxi a eu du mal a trouver ! Une très bonne communication avec la gérante qui a su être a notre écoute tout au long de notre séjour !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

KARINA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hervorragend
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen Objekt sehr genossen. Jo war jederzeit erreichbar für ev. Fragen und Wünsche. Ein persönliches Kennenlernen wäre noch schön gewesen, aber es hat ja auch so alles gut funktioniert. Alles war sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Haus verfügt über 2 Etagen (unten Küche und Wohnen, Waschmaschine, Trockner + kleines WC etc.), dort war es angenehm kühl. 1. Etage = Schlafen und Bad. Hier allerdings sehr warm, es gab Ventilatoren, aber die reichen bei Außentemperaturen von ca. 30 Grad + irgendwann nicht mehr gut aus. Wer wärmeempfindlich ist, sollte ein Objekt mit Klimaanlage wählen! Darüber ging es hoch zur doppelstöckigen sehr großen Dachterrasse mit wundervollem Blick auf Valletta. Dort oben gab es nochmal eine Miniküche mit Kühlschrank (diese müsste allerdings dringend gründlich gereinigt werden (sehr verschmutzt + Schimmel!), sowie einem kleinen Bad mit WC und Dusche. Einfache Terrassenmöbel und ein kleiner Sonnenschirm befanden sich ebenfalls dort. Hier wäre ein größerer stabiler Sonnenschirm wünschenswert, da es da oben kaum Schatten gibt. Alles in allem ist die Wohnlage hervorragend für die täglichen Ausflüge. Busstation ist nur ca. 5 min. entfernt. Perfekt. Auf Malta braucht man keinen Leihwagen. Die Busverbindungen sind extrem gut und sehr günstig (1,50 € pro Person, Ticket gilt ca. 1/2 Tag (Endzeit steht auf dem Ticket), man kann damit also auch mehrfach umsteigen. Außerdem fährt unten am Hafen eine Fähre nach Valletta (Abfahrt Nähe Universität) für nur 1,50 € pro Person sowie kleine hübsche Boote (Wassertaxis) für 2 € pro Person. Wir danken vielmals für den angenehmen Aufenthalt! Alles Gute Jo!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you Karina!

10/10 Excellent

Dominique G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A recommander
pour ceux qui veulent sortir du tourisme de masse, passer quelques jours dans cette charmante demeure .....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Merci beaucoup pour votre encouragement. J'espere vous revoir tous.

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes geräumiges Haus mit großer Dachterrasse
Wir wohnten 1 Woche in diesem liebevoll renovierten Haus im maltesischem Stil. Auf der großen Dachterrasse kann man wunderbar auf Valletta und den Hafen mit den vielen Lichtern blicken und zum Träumen beginnen. Unser Abendessen genossen wir täglich auf dieser schönen Dachterrasse. Das ruhig gelegene Haus ist sehr groß und bietet viel Platz. Es gibt 2 WCs. Es gibt mehrere große Ventilatoren, die die Luft kühlen, wir waren im August 2021 in Malta während einer Hitzewelle bei 38 Grad Celsius. Wir wollten kein Haus mit Aircondition, aus Gesundheitsgründen. Es sind nur wenige Minuten zum Hafen mit vielen Restaurants um gut zu essen. Nicht weit von unserer Unterkunft gibt es gleich eine tolle Möglichkeit zu schwimmen im Meer, die wir sehr oft nutzten. Unsere Vermieterin Jo gab uns wertvolle Tipps in Bezug auf Malta und war jederzeit für uns da. Wir sind schweren Herzens abgefahren, wären gerne noch eine weitere Woche geblieben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Dear Doris Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay at my place. I hope to welcome you again in future xxx

10/10 Excellent

Emelyne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un agréable séjour
La maison de Joanne est une maison plus qu’agréable à vivre : très propre, confortable, une cuisine très équipée, un salon tv avec un cable hdmi en plus pour pouvoir brancher votre ordinateur et regarder netflix. Également une terrasse très agréable avec des chaises longues pour pouvoir se détendre et bronzer. Un arrêt de bus à 3 min à pieds et le ferry pour Valetta à 8min! La communication avec Joanne était également très fluide et rapide. Merci encore à elle pour sa disponibilité et sa compréhension.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure having you and your friends. Jo

10/10 Excellent

Alexander N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Apartment
We enjoyed staying in Jo‘s apartment. It is located in the old town of Senglea. The house is in a very good condition and clean. We enjoyed the roof terrasse from which you can see the big ocean cruiser and Valetta. Very beautiful. We can recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Much appreciated

10/10 Excellent

Daniëlle K.

Super verblijf!
Het huis is heel smaakvol ingericht, authentiek en gezellig. Mooi uitzicht vanaf het dakterras. Heel gezellig restaurant om de hoek. Senglea is een fijne uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te verkennen. De eigenaar is betrokken en prima bereikbaar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
The satisfaction of my guests is a priority and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you. Hope to see you again. J xx