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LUXURIOUS Grand 18th C. Country House set in large gardens with pool

Family-friendly stay with water park in Ghaxaq

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ghaxaq, Southern Region
  • Place, Marsaxlokk Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghar Dalam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Ghaxaq

Seaside stay .You'll find Marsaxlokk Bay and Tarxien Temples within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum and Pretty Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marsaxlokk Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ghar Dalam - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Malta Experience - 17 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Four T's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vi-Vi Cafeteria and Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Veràni - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

LUXURIOUS Grand 18th C. Country House set in large gardens with pool

Casa San Rocco is a spacious grand luxurious old house with a separate tower at the bottom of a large, lush and verdant garden. This outstanding property consists of a welcoming entrance hall leading to a number of large reception rooms, all accessible through a central courtyard bringing light to every room. Around the courtyard you will find a sitting room with fireplace, study, dining room, drawing room with fireplace, kitchen and breakfast room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms all with bathrooms and terraces. The stunning massive garden is stocked with mature trees and beautiful greenery and has a pond, a large swimming pool and deck. Overlooking the swimming pool is a separate annex in the form of an old tower, consisting of an open plan living/dining room with fireplace, kitchen and two double bedrooms both with bathrooms. Complementing this amazing property is a separate one bedroom annex. All the bedrooms are air-conditioned.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We only accept bookings for a minimum of 1 week strictly from Saturday to Saturday. If flexibility required please enquire.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number HPC/4731

Property is also known as

Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country set Large Gardens
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country House set Large Gardens
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country set Large Gardens Ghaxaq
Luxurious Grand 18th C. Country set Large Gardens

LUXURIOUS Grand 18th C. Country House set in large gardens with pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal venue for a special family holiday, full of wonderful hidden rooms & staircases for grandchildren to explore and ideal accommodation to host several families within a bigger family. Local area is clean, safe & friendly but nowhere to eat out. Need to travel to all attractions and, although we had cars parking was often a nightmare, so we ended up using uber/bolt quite a bit. Roberta (property manager) was always extremely prompt and friendly in her replies and happy to help with even the most trivial question - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great week at this spacious, comfortable, and architecturally impressive property. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable, and there's plenty of space for everyone to relax. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor areas. The pool is great, and there are spots in the sun and plenty of shade, so everyone can find their ideal place to lounge. For those who want to get away from it all, there are plenty of balconies, terraces, and quiet nooks.The outdoor dining and BBQ area is a highlight. We had some fantastic meals there, enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Although hiring the brilliant Matthew to cater for a birthday celebration was a highlight. We didn't rent cars, which was a concern at first, but it turned out to be a non-issue. We found convenient local shops to supplement our online grocery deliveries. While there isn't much right on the doorstep, getting around the island was easy and cheap. We used various mobile apps to book taxis, which were readily available and made exploring easy.Overall, this villa provided the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and memorable holiday. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Malta

This fabulous property with amazing grounds gives you a real glimpse into Malta’s grand homes of the past. There are multiple bedrooms both inside and accessed from outside the main house. The proximity to the airport was not a problem ( couldn’t hear the planes at all). The location was very convenient for grocery shops( either a short drive or a walk to a smaller convenience store )If you have young children there is a lovely little playground just across the road that we put to good use. Generally speaking the house probably better suits adults than families with small kids in terms of layout but it’s still manageable. On the whole our extended family of 10 had a very pleasurable experience. The manager of the property is very fast to respond to any issues and extremely helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Malta House

We enjoyed our stay at this spacious and charming house.Plenty of room and the outside area, pool, and fish pond were all very attractive. Good place for family fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M., Brooklyn NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!

We loved our stay at Casa San Rocco. It’s an amazing property and super comfortable. We kept finding new terraces or corners of the garden to enjoy. It’s a stay of a lifetime. Can’t wait to come back when it’s warmer to use the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve P., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical spot

This property is magical, with its multiple gardens, beautiful pool, and interesting architecture. Our 8 year old was fascinated by it all! The location was convenient, with a garage for our rental car and a small grocery store across the street. Anthony was wonderful as well, responding quickly to our questions when we had them. Malta is a fascinating gem full or history and culture, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. We feel fortunate to have experienced it while staying in such a cool house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely historic Malta

Casa San Rocco was the perfect home for our party of 10 adults aged 24-70. We were able to find a quite place to read, a big gathering spot for dinner and a pool to exercise. Matthew, our chef and his assistant Mary Ann were excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oasis

The property was very impressive with more then enough rooms to accommodate our family of 11 celebrating an 80th birthday celebration. Connie the lovely house keeper welcomed us and was available if needed. I would suggest the property is best suited to adults and teenagers due to some of the steps as young children and hide n seek could take a while at this property. Lots to explore and bus stop and local store close, we used cabs Bolt which were very affordable. Everything worked well, bathrooms are very sufficient but in keeping with this older property. Great Wi-Fi in the office and one of our party needed to work so it was used daily for video meetings. Nice to have a break from internet dependence elsewhere in the property. Fans to keep cool downstairs and air con available in bedrooms. Definitely a place to make memories and our 17/18/20 year olds all want to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebrations August 2022

Casa San Rocco is the loveliest house we've stayed in. It's setting and grounds surpassed our expectations - even given the fantastic pictures on the website. The gardens and pool are especially gorgeous and exceptionally well maintained. We only wished we had booked for 2 weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking house

The house and grounds are absolutely stunning, the most beautiful house we’ve stayed in. We were all stunned by the rooms, courtyards and gardens, including the tower. It has all the advantages of being in a small town- a shop opposite and other shops a short walk away, takeaway pizza and bars in the town. But it feels very spacious, secluded and peaceful when you’re in the garden and by the large pool. There are lots of balconies and courtyards and we spent many evenings having dinner/ BBQs at the beautiful outside area. We were lucky enough to be staying at the time of the local festa so had fireworks and entertainments over the week which were fun (and sometimes noisy!) Anthony was very responsive and also recommended Malta Sailing Experiences for a great day out sailing and snorkelling near Camino. We did not need to hire cars as the taxi apps worked very well - it was easy to get to Valletta and to st Julian’s bay. Overall, it was a very memorable holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

Casa San Rocco is stunningly beautiful. A historic house set in a gorgeous walled garden with several courtyards and with terraces leading from most of the bedrooms. The children loved watching the lizards and feeding the fish and we all enjoyed the beautiful planting in the gardens. The swimming pool was huge and our evening swim, under the stars, was wonderful. There was plenty of space for all of us to be together, eating outside or in the lovely dining room or relaxing in the drawing room, but there are also small quiet spaces for a little individual time. We had a wonderful holiday. Special memories were made here. Thank you to Anthony and Connie for all your help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa San Rocco

This villa was magical, the only time where the place was even better than in the photos. There were many places to be in the shade( the temperature stayed between 27-37 degrees.) The pool was refreshingly cool & a pleasure to swim in. There was a small surcharge for exceeding the daily electricity charge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K., Chicago USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spacious property

My family age ranges 17-82 had a super two weeks at Casa San Rocco. The property is lovely particularly the outdoor dining, garden and pool areas and the bedrooms all en suite with aircon were a real luxury. Our host was super, Connie the housekeeper delightful and everyone in Malta were friendly. Bus rides to town were easy as were eCabs and having two walkable small stores and two larger supermarkets so close was very convenient. We already miss our breakfasts in the inner courtyard (best wifi spot) and would also recommend the chef who cooked us a delicious birthday meal one evening. Would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place as advertised

My family stayed here for 7 nights over Thanksgiving and a milestone family birthday. We were 8 people ranging from 2 years old to 81. We had a great time. The property is huge and the location is great or exploring Malta. The outside areas are especially beautifully maintained. We anticipated using the pool often but it is not heated so we did not end up using it during our stay. A few tips include access to the bedrooms in the main house involves climbing a beautiful limestone spiral staircase which may be precarious for young children or the elderly. The house was built in the 18th century and has been renovated nicely. However, if you are seeking every modern amenity, this may not be the right fit for you. Some of the carpets are getting older and need to be replaced. We had to be strategic about timing our showers in the main house to conserve hot water. The tower has two bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen and they appear to be the most recently renovated rooms. We hired Matthew Attard to cook for us for 6 nights and this was a big highlight of our trip--we were able to explore Malta all day and then come home to a wonderful meal. Matthew even made a traditional Thanksgiving meal for us which was wonderful. Overall it was a great experience and highly recommended for groups looking to stay in a more traditional environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning villa

Just had the pleasure of spending a week in this absolutely stunning property. We knew it would be an incredible house from all the pictures, but it was so much bigger than we realised. The staff were all fantastic and so helpful throughout the booking process and our stay. The location was lovely and quiet with a few food shops nearby, plus it's a short cab ride into Valetta. I also thoroughly recommended hiring the private chef. Superb!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Villa

The villa is beautiful, the photos do not do it justice. We particularly enjoyed how spacious it is (with every room having an ensuite and balcony) and the greenery. It really feels like you've walked into an oasis. The pool area is perfect with a good number of loungers, a toilet and a shower. There's a convenience store a 4 minute walk away and larger supermarkets (LASCO and LIDL) about a 15 minute walk away. We downloaded e-cabs (like Uber) and found it was a great way to get around. Connie kindly allowed us to check-out of the villa late which allowed us to make the most of our last day. We exceeded the electricity allowance despite using only what was necessary for us so bear in mind this is a possibility when budgeting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin P., Morpeth

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Malta at its best!

Stunning romanesque style property in generous and secluded grounds with every possible amenity. Twelve of us had a wonderful week exploring historic Malta and enjoying the delights of the Casa San Rocco. Only yards from a corner shop and 100yds from a well stocked supermarket (Maypole). 100yds from a main bus route, but we made great use of local taxis (Ecabs - get their App) which were inexpensive and very reliable. The local chef, Matt, was both charming and talented, so much so that he cooked for us 3 times! Everything highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Pugh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The sheer beauty of the property was not sufficiently emphasised in the brochure

Sublime!

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A pleasant stay in a stunning villa

The nine of us really enjoyed ourselves here - it was a stunning villa. We came during the week of Santa Marija so there were amazing fireworks every evening of which we had a great view from the top of the tower. But lots of confusion over availability of a chef - the advertised chef turned out to be working in Corfu all summer, and the next choice never responded. It would save a lot of irritation if the property manager made arrangements directly with the chef!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful oasis

Our family spent a delightful week at Casa San Rocco the first week of July to celebrate a significant anniversary. We were 8 adults and 6 children (from 20 months to 16 years). This property easily accommodated our group with lots of areas to gather, as well as plenty of secluded nooks for a quiet read. The house is very large and beautifully furnished with several outside terraces and a lovely pool. The grounds are so comfortable that it was tempting to just stay at the villa to enjoy the day. But our group found Malta so interesting that we were all off in different directions every day to explore something new, coming back late in the afternoon to enjoy the pool and dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Attard. We had originally booked Matthew for 3 nights but after tasting his food on our first night, booked him for any remaining nights he had free. Matthew is a gifted chef and added a lot to our enjoyment of Casa San Rocco. The house is located in Hal Ghaxaq, a village which is centrally located in the southern part of the island. Our group had rented 1 large van and we also used Nick’s Chauffeur Services. Nick’s drivers are excellent and also a font of knowledge about Malta – sites to visit, history, politics, etc. We highly recommend them. One of the highlights of our week was an all day excursion on the catamaran Maxim with skipper Ada Cuciuc. This was an adventure that will long be remembered. Thanks Ada! And, I must also say thanks to Connie, the housekeeper, who helped to make our stay so comfortable. We had a great week at this beautiful property.

10/10 Excellent

jacki H., Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

Our extended family spent a week in this beautiful house in June. We were a party of 10 adults and were easily accommodated in this large property. The house is beautifully furnished and has plenty of outside terraces for dining and relaxing. The housekeeper Connie was very helpful and assisted us when we had any issues or requests. We used the services of the Chef and really enjoyed the meal he prepared for us on our first night. The house is located in the small spread out village of Hal Ghaxaq and about 8 kilometres from Valetta. Our group hired 2 cars but used taxis to commute in and out of Valetta which was easier than trying to find parking and the roads are quite busy in Malta . You do need a car to travel to beaches, the best of which are in the north of the island. In terms of distance, everything is quite close but traffic makes travelling quite slow. All in all we had a great holiday in this beautiful old house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camilla W., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Magnificent Property!

This house is simply magnificent! The pictures can't begin to do it justice. We had lovely dinners outside, prepared by Matthew Attard, our delightful and talented chef, enjoyed Festa fireworks from the roof and tower, cocktails under the upstairs pergola and afternoons in the pool. Ghaxaq is a little bit out of the way and we did not rent a car as we were not comfortable with left-hand drive. But Valletta was an 11 euro cab ride away and the Maypole store was only a few blocks away and had everything you could possibly need. Our trip was greatly enhanced by VIPToursMalta. They arranged drivers and guides who took us all over the island, made lunch and dinner reservations and took us to Dingli Cliffs, Mdina, Valletta and The Three Cities. They also arranged for a fishing boat to take us from Marsaxlokk to St. Peter's Pool for swimming and cliff jumping and on to a more secluded and private bay just beyond. Connie met us at the house upon arrival and was very helpful and friendly and showed us all around the property. WiFi is the only thing needing improvement, as it really only worked in the study and main dining room and a little bit in the main living room. A repeater would be helpful to extend the range. Casa San Rocco is an exceptional property and one the I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aurélien M.

Amazing Villa !!

We spend 4 amazing days in this huge Villa. Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

melody fellner

Elegant and relaxed house

We had a very lovely stay at Casa San Rocco. I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem for Groups: Pure Tranquility and Charm

We spent a midweek in this villa with colleagues and were blown away by the atmosphere and character of the place. It truly felt like an oasis of peace. The garden was in full bloom, beautifully maintained, and the pool turned out to be even larger than expected – everyone loved it. The various small terraces and inner courtyards were perfect for relaxing in smaller groups. The outdoor kitchen and BBQ area were a great bonus. All in all, an ideal spot for larger groups looking for comfort, space, and a bit of magic. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025