[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shells - Superb villa with large pool Villa in Mellieha with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486900/19486814/14d88e2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486900/19486814/0bb21f12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486900/19486814/6aefa9b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486900/19486814/2a43e8ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486900/19486814/19c43ab2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the exclusive Santa Maria Estate of Mellieha, this magnificent villa boasts a spacious interior and fantastic views. Relax on the large surrounding terrace overlooking country and sea views or unwind by the pool with sun beds, jacuzzi, and hot tub. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82476 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Shells - Superb villa with large pool A truly magnificent detached villa set in the up market residential area of Santa Maria Estate in Mellieha, set on more than 1000m2 of land. This bright, airy and excellently laid out property enjoys fantastic views. Accommodation comprises on the ground floor a welcoming hall, open kitchen, dining and large sitting room, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms whereof two ensuite. A modern staircase leads up on to the first floor where one can find a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom leading onto a large surrounding terrace overlooking country and distant sea views over Comino and Gozo (the other two islands of Malta). At the back of the Villa one can find a large size pool with sun beds and jacuzzi and a hottub. The villa is operated by mainly Solar Energy and WIFI is available. The villa is located close to supermarkets and bus stop heading to Ghadira Bay (10min) and Paradise Bay (15min). The airport is Malta International Airport, 20km from the villa. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Pool loungers - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Solar energy - Unit size: 2,476 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31500600/31500569/65f82290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Ocean in Mellieha with Fantastic Sea Views 4 bedrooms A/C Sleep 9 people Santa Maria Estate - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=31500569&PinnedHotelID=31500569&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 - 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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 Shells Superb Villa Large Pool Il-Mellieha Shells Superb Villa Large Pool Shells Superb Large Pool Il-Mellieha Shells Superb Large Pool The Shells Superb Villa With Large Pool The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Villa The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Mellieha The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Villa Mellieha The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Villa The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Mellieha The Shells - Superb Villa With Large Pool Villa Mellieha ## About the area Santa Maria Estate, a neighborhood in Mellieha, is home to this villa. While the natural beauty of Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Gozo Ferry Terminal. Popeye Village and Maltaqua are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mellieha travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mellieha.dx4804) [View more Villas in Mellieha](https://www.expedia.ca/Mellieha-Villas.d4804-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.958492,14.368326&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u_ozEaiuvA%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQBSBQBQBSBQBQDQDSBQDQDQDODQFQDQFOFQDOHQFOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHOJMHMHMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLILKJILILGLILGLILGLGLGNELGLELGNENELCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40N%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLFJHLJLHJHLJJHJJLJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHLHNHNHLFNHNHNFNFNFNFPFNFPDNFPDPFPDNDPBPDPDRBPDPBPBRBPBPBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARAPCRAPARCPCRCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGNGNGPGNGNININGNILINILINILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMDOFMDODMBODMBODOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOEMGMEMGOEMGMGMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIOGMIOGOIOGOGOGQIOEOGQGOEQGQEQEQEOESCQEQEQCQCSCQCQCSCQCSAQASAQASAQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zw9zp5Ggbro0zMuP_wGoSXsJMtk=) Il-Mellieha, Northern Region ### What's nearby - Mellieha Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Mellieha Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Popeye Village - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Golden Bay - 6 min drive - 4.9 km - Golden Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km ### Getting around - Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪one80 - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rebekah’s - ‬15 min walk - ‪Sea View Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Belleview Bistro - ‬7 min walk - ‪Reflections Sports Pub & Grill - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool located? > Located in Santa Maria Estate, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mellieha Church, Mellieha Bay, and Xemxija Bay. Ghadira Nature Reserve and St Paul's Island are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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