In a historic alley, Ta' Drinu offers an elegant retreat. Enter through the charming yard with its soothing water feature and discover a spacious living room with jacuzzi and LED TV. Enjoy meals in the separate dining area, cook up something delicious in the well-equipped kitchen, or unwind on the rooftop terrace with BBQ.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroomSleeps 21938 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village
Set in an alley, this house has been renovated in an elegant way, yet keeping all of its charm and character that have been tied to it from the days it was built around 400 years ago. Walking about 50 metres into the alley one finds Ta' Drinu, and on entering the house, one finds a small yard with plants and a water feature. Upon entering the house one finds himself in a 42 square meter living room with round sofa, jacuzzi, and 46 inch LED TV. Next to this room is a separate dining room, a well equipped kitchen, and a shower room. A staircase from the living room leads to the bedroom with en suite shower and a 50 square meter roof terrace with garden, outdoor sofa, dining table for 4 and BBQ.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limo/town car service
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is only allowed in yard or roof terrace
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed in yard or roof terrace
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Zabbar, this vacation home is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St George's Beach and Golden Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Gardjola Gardens and Msida Bastion Historic Garden. Visit our Zabbar travel guide
Is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village located?
This family-friendly Zabbar vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Grand Harbour, Malta at War Museum, and Norman House. Fort St. Angelo and Tarxien Temples are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village Reviews
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Great place to stay away from the busy tourist areas but easy to access them. Great bar/cafe in the square, 13 Euro taxi into the centre of Valletta, 30 minutes walk to the Grand Harbour at Birgu. Exceptional place to stay if you're looking for a quiet retreat with local interest.
Loved staying at Ta’ Drinu. Very spacious and equipped very well. Mary Rose even included food items and bottled water. Zabbar is a quiet, not touristy neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of Valletta - relaxing and so quiet at night. Easy walk to bus stops for transit to anywhere in Malta. Wonderful stay.
A beautiful historic building with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine. Spotlessly clean and really helpful hosts who met us at the airport. We drove all over the island and would recommend a hire car in order to be able to do this. Highly recommended
An interesting house to stay in - beautifully restored. A bit different from the usual holiday home. We enjoyed the upstairs patio and the jacuzzi. The bedroom was comfortable. Kitchen well equipped and had everything we needed. Adrian met us when we arrived and was very helpful in suggesting local places to visit - and the nearest supermarket.
What can we say about this stunning house in the centre of Zabbar. From the start to the finish of our little Christmas and Birthday break everything was just perfect. Mary Rose and Adrian couldnt do enough, we were picked up by Julian who was lovely and met at the house by Adrian who showed us around inside and explained everything. We had water, milk, fresh bread, butter, fresh eggs, ham, cheese and some local beer left as a welcome package which was so kind. Amenities were great, a bakery across the road and a 24hr shop around the corner which was so useful. The house is only a 30 minute walk or Uber ride to lovely Birgu waterfront where there are lots of bar restaurents available, our favourite was Boa where we ate for my birthday meal on Christmas Eve. Adrian and Mary Rose have thought of everything, you can go out exploring in the day and then relax in the hot tub watching the tv or sitting up on the amazing roof terrace, what more can you ask for. We will be definitely be spreading the word on this lovely little hidden gem to all our friends and family and would not hesitate in recommending booking a stay. Everything was just absolutely perfect. Thank you very much Ceri and Tony, Newport, South Wales.
Everything was as described. The place was Clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay in Zabbar and the people and Community are friendly.We will come Back again for another Trip to malta
The hosts had equipped the accommodation extremely well (which included dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent,etc) and we had a welcome pack of the basics of milk, bread, cheese, coffee, tea and a couple of beers. The hosts even met us at the airport and we followed them to the accommodation as it was quite tricky to find. There is parking but it is on street parking near by the accommodation. The accommodation was lovely but quirky. You had to go outside and go up stone steps to get to the bedroom and the doorways were quite low. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We had a wonderful stay in this unique property. The hosts were always prompt in communicating and we felt warmly welcomed and well taken care of. Loved it!
From start to finish the experience was wonderful
Hosts met us and gave us a brief tour of the house including a fridge full of goodies to welcome us
The house was wonderful with a lovely courtyard and roof garden for those lovely evenings with a bottle of wine
Did not want to leave !!
Would highly recommend this gem
Lovely place to stay very clean and welcoming has everything you need. Also bought some bits for the fridge to start us off with. Very helpful. Short walk to local shop and pharmacy, bakery , butchers also bus stops. I would highly recommend staying here we had a great time. And the owners are only a phone call or message away if you need help.
The house is as lovely as it looks in the photos. Well equipped if you want to cook or just chill out. The local bus service is great, we travelled all over the island. We had an unexpected power cut due to windy weather and Adrian came straight over with candles. Lovely, helpful hosts and a beautiful house - what more could you want?
Liz Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
Feb 24, 2016
Ta Drinu
My partner & I had a wonderful 5 day break in the Ta Drinu.
Mary Rose and Adrian have done an amazing job of renovation to a historic house and the jacuzzi was very welcome after a days walking.
Everyone was so friendly in the local village and the harbour bars & restaurants of Birgu were only 30 mins walk.
We would thoroughly recommend.
My husband and I stayed for over a week here and we loved every moment. Mary Rose and Adrian were the perfect hosts. They were extremely easy to communicate with and were there on site when we arrived. They gave us a tour and even stocked the fridge with some essentials for us! My husband and I relaxed in the jacuzzi each night while planning out the next day of our trip. We highly recommend a stay at one of of Mary Rose and Adrian's properties. 5 star hosts for sure!
Mary Rose and Adrian are terrific, promptly answering our questions and offering lots of tips and advice. Their home is unique - a true Malta experience - and we loved it. The town continues to reflect the Maltese culture, which we especially appreciated. It's within walking distance of all sorts of interesting places, and handy to a bus stop that can take you to Valetta and beyond.You should go!
A wonderful, unique stone property which was spotlessly clean on arrival. Mary Rose & Adrian are the proud owners and met us at the property and showed us around. We found the locality a good base to visit lots of different places in Malta. Zabbar has a local bakery , chemist and a couple of small supermarkets which are easy to walk to & from. There was a local market in the square on Saturday morning too. We used Bolt similar set up to Uber to get us around the island for either day trips or to visit Valletta in the evenings for a meal etc.The jacuzzi is very welcome after spending days out sightseeing and this was also spotlessly clean.The house has everything you need to self cater and we loved the trip up the internal stone staircase to the bedroom just off the roof terrace. A beautiful place to stay with lots of character. We hope to return in the future.
Such a unique place to stay and a fantastic property.
Communication with the hosts was second to none, they arranged our transfer, with Frank, and there was a lovely surprise with the welcome bits and pieces.
Location was ideal. Local shops were handy and the bakery had super fresh bread.
We purchased the 7 day bus pass for only 21euros and found this a great way to get in and out of Valletta and other areas of Malta.
We would highly recommend this property for a wonderful stay, especially with the jacuzzi, what a way to relax at the end of a busy sight seeing day.
Thank you to Mary Rose and Adrian.
We arrived at the apartment after a short journey from the airport and we’re shown around. It is an absolutely beautiful and you will not be disappointed! People were friendly and we loved our taxi driver, Frank, who was always available to take us places whenever asked. Amazing historical places to visit a bus or taxi ride away. If you are looking for sandy beaches, you will need to travel quite far e.g. West or North of Malta. Otherwise, we had an amazing time!
Thank you.
Gayle U.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eric M.
Jun 7, 2012
Zabbar's hidden gem
We were already impressed by the presentation of the villa on this page, but in reality it's even better. Although this is a house for 2 persons, the livingroom is huge and overcomplete (with jacuzzi!!!) but still cosy. There is also a seperate diningroom, a kitchen and a bathroom on the groundfloor. The bedroom (again with bathroom and toilet) and roofterrace are situated on the second floor. The owners really did their best by reconstructing this old house into a modern villa without loosing the character. Although this part of the island is quiet busy (lots of traffic) you won't notice all of that while you're indoors. You'll only be surrounded by locals doing their daily things. We really would recommend this house to everybody. This truly is Zabbar's hidden gem!!!
Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft schön und gemütlich. Wir haben jede Sekunde genossen. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt.
Parkplätze sind in der näheren Umgebung (1min bis maximal 3min Fußweg) ausreichend vorhanden.
Durch Adrian wurden wir freundlich begrüßt und in alles eingewiesen. Auch in die Parkplatzsituation, wenn ein Markt stattfindet.
Die Unterkunft liegt in einer ruhigen Gasse, fern ab vom Tourismus und somit (in unseren Augen) einfach perfekt. In der Nähe gibt es ein paar kleinere Geschäfte, wo man alles kaufen kann, was man benötigt. (Die Backwaren sind ein Gedicht und das Obst und Gemüse vom netten älteren Herren neben an ist wahnsinnig lecker!)
Alles in allem können wir nur positiv über die Unterkunft sowie Rose und Adrian sprechen. Die beiden sind ständig erreichbar und unterstützen, wo immer man Hilfe benötigt.
Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder!
Unterkunft und Lage waren einfach super - keine typische Touristengegend, sondern ein Haus inmitten eines ursprünglichen, maltesischen Ortes. Die Menschen dort sind einfach nur nett - und das gilt auch für Mary Rose.
Einen Stern muss ich leider abziehen, weil während unseres Aufenthaltes direkt nebenan zwei Baustellen waren, die Montags bis Samstags ab dem frühen Morgen einen wahnsinnigen Lärm gemacht haben - dafür konnte natürlich Mary Rose nichts, trotzdem hat es unseren Aufenthalt ziemlich belastet.
Nichtsdestotrotz: vielen lieben Dank Mary Rose!!!
Excellent accueil, maison de charme toute en pierre au calme dans une impasse piétone. Patio, jaccuzy, roof top et équipement très complet. Idéal pour se poser après une journée d'excursions et de visites à Malte et à Gozo, aux ressources touristiques et patrimoniales inépuisables.