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RARE FIND. Charming traditional Maltese 🇲🇹 house right in the ❤️ of the 3 cities

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Point of interest
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Bormla
  • Grand Harbour
    1 min walk
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
    9 min drive
  • Cafe Rouge
    5 min walk
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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About the area

Cospicua

A stay at this houseboat places you in the heart of Cospicua, steps from Grand Harbour and 13 minutes by foot from Malta Maritime Museum. .This houseboat is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Golden Bay and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Mellieha Bay.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 9 min drive
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min drive
  • Sliema Ferry - 10 min drive
  • Malta Experience - 11 min drive
  • Fort St. Elmo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪James Caterers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cargo - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

RARE FIND. Charming traditional Maltese 🇲🇹 house right in the ❤️ of the 3 cities

Nestled on a peaceful street, our cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. On the ground floor you'll find a double bedroom ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking a tranquil night's sleep. Adjacent is a single bedroom. A shower is also available for your convenience along with a well sized kitchen. Venture to another level, discover another single bedroom along with a second shower. A cozy living room compliments this level. Laundry facilities are also included. Cospicua (Bormla) is one of the so called 3 cities together with Vittoriosa (Birgu) and Senglea (Isla). It is located between the two. All three cities boast beautiful architecture and overlooking the mighty bastions of the capital Valletta.

Vittoriosa or as we call it in Maltese, Birgu, is a very old locality with its origins reaching back to medieval times. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour.

This city has a lovely water fronts which hosts as a berth for luxury yachts. Birgu waterfront offers a numerous selection of great restaurants, some of which rank very high on the island.

Cospicua also offers a ferry shuttle service which runs every 30 mins to the a beautiful capital city, Valletta. Each trip costs €2,80 per person and yes, that also includes the return. Each trip takes approx 15 minutes by ferry.

Smoking is STRICTLY PROHIBITED inside this property. This house is comprised of 2 Levels.

On ground floor level you will find a kitchen / living with built in kitchen appliances (fridge, freezer, microwave and a dishwasher) and a smart TV. All original features were retained in this room having the traditional colourful floorggg cement tiles and restored bare stone with some modern lighting. The place is colourfully decorated with some art work by Mark Mallia who is a self-taught artist who works with abstract and portrait paintings on a variety of mixed media and ceramic sculptures. Born in 1965, Mark has worked in Malta, Monaco, UK and the United States.

Two bedrooms (a double bedroom, and another single one) and a shower and toilet are also found on this level.

On the other level one finds another single bedroom, a small storage tuck out, another shower and toilet as well as a another smart TV in a leisure area with a sofa, which can be transformed into another double bed!

Complementing this level is a small yard with a washing machine and a drier as well.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom features a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a laptop-compatible safe and an electric kettle.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Matt

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

RARE FIND. Charming traditional Maltese 🇲🇹 house right in the ❤️ of the 3 cities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith S., Kent uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Situated!
Matt was a brilliant host from booking to travelling to staying with lots of helpful info to make our hols a breeze. A big shout out to Gilbert for driving us safely to & from the airport so punctually as well! The house was perfect for us. Spotlessly clean and a real comfort to return to after a days exploring. Bormla waterfront is spectacular with many restaurants to choose from for a meal with an amazing view (around 10 mins walk). Same for the ferry port to Valletta. The perfect base!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniël M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good appartment
Overall very nice. I am satisfied with our stay
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than Ricotta Passtizzi!!!
A great stay and just a great host. We all had good time and Matt assisted in every way possible. The location was great and if you want a real Maltese experience this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Matt is the most amazing host. Very communicative and always willing to help! Goes was above and beyond! Place is very cute with all you need to spend a delightful week in this beautiful country. I would recommend this place over and over! And I would recommend Matt over and over! Thank you for making this experience that much more enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious convenient property in a period dwelling
Quiet street but centrally situated for getting the ferry to valletta. Very spacious with 2 bedrooms and shower rooms so perfect for friends. Old property with character features. Host was very friendly and extremely helpful - even walked us to the ferry stop and pointed out the food shops! Answered any queries very promptly. Would recommend for mobile adults (steps downstairs).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the Beaten Path Just Enough
We loved our stay at Matt’s apartment in Bormla/Cospicua, one of the 3 cities just south of Valetta. Matt welcomed us and gave us a walking tour of the neighborhood, including how and where to catch the ferry across the bay, where to buy groceries and where to find the best pastizzia for breakfast. We have never stayed in a VRBO that has so many electrical outlets, plus there was strong internet on both levels. (Be sure to bring a British adapter for your electronics.). The showers were great, with ample hot water. (Note for Americans: as is not unusual in Malta, there is no hot water in the kitchen sink.). We were not familiar with an induction stovetop, but easily found instructions on line. Did we forget to mention that Matt is awesome? Here’s why: 1) he had the foresight to provide a booklet with places to see and things to do in our neighborhood (no ferry needed!); 2) he was always available to quickly respond to any questions we had; 3) he made taxi arrangements for us from the airport to the apartment and back to the airport; 4) one of us saw something she really wanted, and he searched and found it for her! This man goes above and beyond all expectations! We loved coming “home” every evening, just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists and university students of downtown Valetta. This apartment is not in the modern tourist area, but in a traditional Maltese neighborhood, with neighborhood traffic, sounds and activity. It was safe for walking in the early morning (to watch the sunrise) and in the evenings. If you’re planning on a trip of 2 or 3 days, you’ll be sorry it’s so short. We were there for 10 days and could have used another week - all based there in Matt’s apartment.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sondra A., Atascadero

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Matthew was a great host and his hime is close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Les Manaes
Visite culturelle, touristique et gastronomique de Malte, Gozo et Comino
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Matt est un très bon hôte, agréable et qui fait tout pour que le séjour se passe bien. La maison est bien située et proche du ferry pour la Valette. Je recommande !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host
Matthew has been an excellent host from beginning to end. Even before booking and before arrival he would answer any questions and assist with any queries. He also had wonderful suggestions on beaches, restaurants etc- taking a families need in consideration - also such as providing cot and high chair for our younger one. We had a good time- so THANK YOU for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023