Title: Ponderosa Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ponderosa Holiday Home Vacation home in Gharb with private pool and kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21998800/21998787/168b54bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21998800/21998787/bd9318b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21998800/21998787/w2295h1531x0y0-f09bf08b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21998800/21998787/dcebf690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21998800/21998787/b16aecc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the charming village of Gharb and unwind at this centuries-old farmhouse, now a beautifully restored retreat. Discover its arched mill room with a functional fireplace, perfect for winter evenings, or enjoy summer days by the large pool area with BBQ. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ponderosa Holiday Home Fully converted authentic farmhouse with nice large pool area, BBQ, free Wi-FiThis centuries old property compliments the charm of the rural village of Gharb, which is a gem in itself with its quaint streets, and splendid church. The village also boasts exceptional country walks.Property still retains rare features of when the property was a working farmhouse including, its own arched mill room with fully functional fireplace - now a beautifully furnished living space. Excellent for the winter months. (No Air-conditioning in this room instead there is a fan)A separate kitchen and dining area also retains the ambiance of times of the past, when it was the heart and centre of rural family life. The old back garden has been turned into a spacious sun lounge with a great sized private pool. Completed with a built in stone BBQ area ideal for a summer evening meal. (No Air-conditioning in this room instead there is a fan)The property sleeps 8, in four rustically furnished bedrooms (one with ensuite facilities) on the first floor, all of which retain old original features - some with arches spanning the room and others with stone roof side supports. All of which are quite rare to find in present day Gozo. The bedrooms are accessible through a wide airy corridor overlooking the pool area, again an old feature which takes you back centuries and gives the place a serene and cool ambiance. This floor is also equipped with two separate shower rooms.Additional services:Included in this accommodation: All beds will be prepared with the appropriate bed linen, along with extra blankets in the wardrobes should you need further layers. In addition to this, you will also be provided with 2 towels per person – which will be placed on the beds ready for use.The bedrooms ONLY are equipped with AC units that are available with an electronic coin system (€1 & €2 coins) installed at property with a screen to display the credit remaining, each AC unit consumes around € 2.50 per night.We will also provide all bookings with 1x dishwasher tablet and 1x washing machine tablet per night of your stay.Maid service is included when you book for 8 nights or more.Flights to Malta and ferry crossing to our island of Gozo:Land in Malta International Airport and than ferry crossing to Gozo. We can offer Car Hire and/or Direct Transfers from Airport to property after making the booking by completing our flight arrival and departure details form.Local amenities:Nearest supermarket (Lighthouse Supermarket) is situated 1.4 km meters away from propertyClosest restaurants are situated 850 meters away from propertyNearest beach Dwejra is 2.5 km away from propertyNearest bus stop is 150 meters away from property. Bus No. 312Gharb is a small quiet village situated in the west of the island of Gozo. The village is built upon a flat surface surrounded by three hills - Ta' Ghammar, Ta' Gelmus and Ta' Dbiegi. Near the local food store, one finds the Crafts Village which consists of a café along with several unique shops. Ta' Pinu National Shrine is 2.7km away from the property which is one of the most famous places of interest in Gozo. Along the way to Ta' Pinu one can appreciate Gozo's landscape and peaceful atmosphere.The city of Victoria is 3.5 km from property and here you can enjoy the rich history from the knight’s time while unwinding in one of the coffee shops you can find whilst you explore.A mandatory fully refundable security deposit will be temporary held from a valid debit/credit card as follows:€ 200 for up to 6 adults and€ 400 from 7 adults and up for properties with private pool This amount is needed to cover for the following:Any damages (excluding normal tear and wear)Any missing items from the propertyAny excessive noise that can create a nuisance to neighbours.This amount will be temporary blocked from the card provided when prompted by our automated email system, and released automatically within 3-7 days of checkout. Baron Holiday Homes have 48 hours from checkout to report any damage or missing items to guest in writing. Please respect your neighbours during holiday with us, may we remind you that any loud noise is not permitted at any time during your stay. Kindly note that price does not includes Malta Eco Tax, payable by all tourists, including locals from the age of 18 and over; €0.50c per person for each night spent on the Maltese Islands. Capped at a maximum of €5 per person for each continuous stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) - Fee: EUR 25 - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88096200/88096162/1ad79c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oleandra Holiday Home Ta' Għammar - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=88096162&PinnedHotelID=88096162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21976100/21976058/a79288dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lellux Holiday Home In-Nadur - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=21976058&PinnedHotelID=21976058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21988400/21988394/38c27b34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Arches Holiday Home Ta' Kerċem - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=21988394&PinnedHotelID=21988394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486500/19486491/2750a270.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ta' Mananni -Holiday villa with own private swimming pool Gozo - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=19486491&PinnedHotelID=19486491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33701600/33701521/35f15eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Farmhouse for up to 9 People with Pool and Sea View Gozo - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=33701521&PinnedHotelID=33701521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89730300/89730232/dfb70adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Villa with Indoor Heated Jacuzzi Santu Pietru - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 7.8 Good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=89730232&PinnedHotelID=89730232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84152100/84152050/bb021bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Razzett Tuta Holiday Home Ta' Kerċem - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=84152050&PinnedHotelID=84152050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22010000/22000400/22000353/w2048h1414x0y0-0b0891d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casetta Menzja Holiday Home Ta' Sannat - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=22000353&PinnedHotelID=22000353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99375300/99375287/21ca7a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Veduta Holiday Home Qala Qala - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=99375287&PinnedHotelID=99375287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22862700/22862638/bf40bc17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Harbour Holiday Home Għajnsielem - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=22862638&PinnedHotelID=22862638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Checkin 15:00-00:00 Checkin 15:00-00:00 ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed. Max weight 25 kg ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 25 - Service animals are exempt from fees - Air conditioning fee: EUR 0.23 per stay - High chair fee: EUR 5 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Gharb Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Ponderosa Holiday Home Gharb Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Ponderosa Holiday Home Gharb Ponderosa Holiday Home Villa Gharb 391174 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.06374%2C14.19975&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7b7BdT3JgvBo876w0KBpaGFrZj0=) L-Għarb, Gozo #### What's nearby - Tal-Massar Winery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Gharb Folklore Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Ta' Pinu Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Inland Sea - 3 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tatitas Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sixty8 Bistro - ‬2 min drive - ‪Francescos - ‬7 min drive - ‪L'Ortolan - ‬3 min drive - ‪Victoria Central - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### What time is check-in at Ponderosa Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ponderosa Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ponderosa Holiday Home located? > Located in Birbuba, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tal-Massar Winery, Gharb Folklore Museum, and Għarb Folklore Museum. Church of the Visitation and Chapel of San Dimitri are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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