Gozo, semi detached farmhouse with sunny terraces and free internet access.

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kercem, Gozo
  • Lunzjata Valley
    13 min walk
  • The Citadel
    3 min drive
  • St. George's Basilica
    3 min drive
  • Gozo (GZM-Gozo Heliport)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Kercem

Located in Kercem, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lunzjata Valley and Banca Giuratale. .This farm stay is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Mellieha Bay and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Golden Bay.

What's nearby

  • The Citadel - 3 min drive
  • St. George's Basilica - 3 min drive
  • Ggantija Temple - 6 min drive
  • Ramla Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • Gozo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Central - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cup Cake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maldonado - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gozo, semi detached farmhouse with sunny terraces and free internet access.

Tax- Xirfi is a nicely converted 200 year old farmhouse situated in the small village of Kercem. It is 5 min drive away from Victoria and ten minutes from the nearest beach Xlendi.

The farmhouse comprises of a large arched lounge with open log fire-place , TV , free internet access, a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and dinning combined and also a small courtyard on the ground floor.On the first floor there are two sunny terraces,a bbq area and two bedrooms, one of them en suite .All three bedrooms are air-conditioned. The A/C are connected to a coin metre pay per use.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free farm stay features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Maria Grima

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gozo Semi Detached Farmhouse Sunny Terraces Free Internet Access
Gozo Semi Detached Farmhouse Sunny Terraces Free Internet Access

Gozo, semi detached farmhouse with sunny terraces and free internet access. Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gozo farmhouse.
Very traditional limestone vaulted house. Very well equipped. The washing machine was very handy when you're traveling with just carry on luggage and the sun terrace was excellent for drying laundry as well as a place to relax and soak up the sun. Our host was amazing, She was very understanding about us arriving late with flight delays and trouble with the hire car. The only negative is there is a lot of construction happening on the island and the road outside the property seems to be where the trucks head to the quarry, so you can be woken quite early. There are shutters on the windows that greatly reduce the noise but you can't completely avoid it when a thundering big truck passes. However we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it's central enough to be able to explore the island. Would book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great farmhouse
Lovely farmhouse, area, quiet and peaceful, very friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Kercem the silent city
Good stay. No complaints at all. The owner of the farm house is an honest and kind person.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property, kind and helpful host
This is a lovely, spacious, authentic property which is easy to reach. We were able to rest perfectly inside the stone walls of this former farmhouse which is still close to arable land just round the corner. Our messages to the host were answered promptly, and we received helpful suggestions. We arrived on Good Friday, and were concerned about getting provisions for that evening. Maria had left bread and a few other essentials for us, which was most helpful. The place is full of character, and we won’t forget our stay any soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant retreat
We visited Gozo in a cold January and welcomed the propane heaters and wood fire already lit by our host - and the extra blankets she provided! The property is comfortable with a good kitchen/dining area and a snug living room. One double room is off the living room on the ground floor; the second double is upstairs with the room with two single beds leading off it. There is shower room upstairs and a bath and shower downstairs. The property is 2 minutes walk from a bakery (with delicious cakes), a ‘pub’ with excellent food; a small supermarket. Five minutes gets you to a couple of restaurants. There is a bus service to Victoria which, if energetic enough, you could walk, and more supermarkets and shops, but we’d recommend a car so there was freedom to go where your fancy takes you. There are fishing villages, salt pans and rocks and two or three sandy bays as well as the capital and other towns and villages. All that is needed for a quiet, relaxed holiday away from it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Vladimir P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay. But beware of the road noise.
Overall it's not a bad place to stay. Nice building with roof terrace and barbeque. However if someone have trouble sleeping, it might turn into nightmare. Building is next to the very busy road with all windows facing it. You can hear trucks, mopeds, cars going past almost 24/7. Given that most of the cars in Malta are old, they tend to be very noisy. You can hear large old trucks rattling past well after midnight and at 4, 5 in the morning. We had a bit of a shock on the first night and could barely sleep. This realy should have been mentioned in the description. Once you get used to all the noise it's not bad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in Kercem
Had a great stay in Kercem, the was lovely, the house was great and great bars and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Christeen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the peaceful setting I expected
Badly needs updating with very old furniture and bedding, ancient old cooker and washing machine, uncomfortable seating, at most 2 star ratings, not recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely farmhouse with a character
We stayed for 3 week in Maria's charming farmhouse and we absolutely loved it. The house has a lot of character, with 2 amazing balconies which we used a lot, one of it the rooftop with a stunning view and we were as well able to watch the sunrise from there .Maria was a great host, such a lovely woman and she did everything to do our stay comfortable. She found a car for us to rent during our stay and she always responded quickly with all our inquiries and minor things which needed to be solved. We highly recommend this lovely farmhouse and would stay here again :)

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

The Place to Stay
The farmhouse is wonderful, full of character, spacious and well equipped. The outside terraces are lovely. Would highly recommend this property as a base if you want to tour the island. The owners are kind and considerate and the people of Kercem are very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Megan A.

Great villa for summer holidays
We stayed for 2 weeks in this charming villa and it was perfect for us. Kercem is about 20 mins walking distance from Victoria if you want a night out without driving. Or if you're driving, easy to get to anywhere on the island. David's Bakery was a great find tucked around the corner from this villa - fresh bread & pastries were enjoyed every day. The middle terrace was perfect for an evening BBQ, we spent most of our time there. This is a great villa for the price - recommended for a summer getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Lovely farmhouse in nice village
Lovely farmhouse Comfy and suited us. 5 mins from Victoria in car. Maria left us a welcome pack and helped us hire a car.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repos parfait
Xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Travelogue
-Despite the flight delay, the pick-up service worked very well. As well as the transfer to the airport. Thank you again. -Accommodation corresponds to the listing and pictures are identical. -Furnishing is functional and good. Everything you need in the house is available. -Maria and her family are very nice, friendly and helpful. A gracious and hospitable person and hostess. Thank you very much again for everything. We would love to come back...:-)
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Marcus F.

Altes Bauernhaus leider mit einigen Nachteilen
Leider einige nachteile. -KLIMAANLAGE MUSS EXTRA BEZAHLT WERDEN -dreckig klobürste voller kod -Mäuse die die lebenmittel fressen. -umgeben von baustellen. Jeden morgen um 5 wurde man geweckt. -nervige nachbars Hunde, die permanent bellen. -alles fällt auseinander und scheinbar wird nichts erneut. - schwer die finden - vermieten standen täglich vorm Haus, sogar nachts. Was ziemlich kontrollierend rüber kommt. -nachbarnhaus ist einstürzgefährdet. -sehr heftige temperaturen im Gebäude. Ohne klima nicht auszuhalten. Fazit Das ambiete war schick aber die ganzen negativ Aspekte lassen uns leider eine negative Bewertung geben. Schade
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect :)
We enjoyed our stay every second! Nice maltese farmhouse with its own charme which made it easy to feel good :) Maria was very adorable and helpful! Thanks for the wonderful time :) we’ll come back!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Authentisches Ambiente
Authentisches maltesisches Haus in traditioneller Gestaltung ideal bei sonnigem Wetter.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ralph U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles in Ordnung!
Haus war super - es hat alles gut geklappt!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Francesca K.

Nice house, noisy location
The house is spacious for four and charming. Simple and basic but with everything you need. The owner is a lovely lady, but there are a few things that we were disappointed about. The matrasses had seen better days and are in need of replacing. Ventilators are provided in all bedrooms, but aircon is not available. The house is situated along a busy road and frequently used by industrial lorries from a quarry. These lorries speed past the bedroom windows from early morning. There is also a mobile shop that does the village rounds, sounding its horn loudly at regular intervals, so if you are looking for a quiet getaway this is not the place to choose. That said, this is a good central location for a short break to explore Gozo.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

manuela b.

Casa bellissima strutturalmente ma vetusta negli arredi e nelle attrezzature. I letti scomodi .
Siamo stati bene comunque x una settimana. La casa e' un vero incanto che andrebbe valorizzata. A un chilometro e mezzo dal centro di Rabat e' ideale x un soggiorno in tranquillita' . L'abbiamo trovata poco pulita ma forse siamo stati I primi della stagione. Maria la proprietaria e' gentile e riservata ma a disposizione
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

CHANTAL C.

très belle farmhouse mais très mauvais équipement j'espère faire avancer les choses
Nous avons choisi cette farmhouse pour son cachet et surtout qu'elle acceptait nos chiens. Nous sommes restés 4 semaines .Maria nous a accueilli et fait visiter la maison, cela a duré 10 minutes. Nous sommes allés de découvertes en découvertes. Cuisine: pas de micro ondes mais pas de casserole pour faire chauffer le petit dej (ma sœur nous en a prêté une pendant 1 semaine) Maria , à ma demande, nous en a acheté une.La gazinière est dangereuse, le four a failli nous asphyxier , les brûleurs sont tous troués tellement ils sont usés, le gras autour de la gazinière a bien 3 mm d'épaisseur. On a éliminé la cafetière. J'ai acheté du vinaigre blanc pour détartrer la bouilloire qui avait de grande plaque de calcaire et était sale.Le robinet d'eau chaude de l'évier ne fonctionne pas, j'ai demandé 2 fois à Maria mais rien n'y a fait. Pas d'égouttoir à vaisselle, l'évier étant incurvé et l'eau y stagnant, la passoire faisait fonction d'égouttoir. Pas de rangement, un placard haut sans étagère, on n'a pas compris.Les tiroirs sont sales à l'intérieur.L'unique poêle est immonde, à jeter, la queue va tomber.On a enlevé le tapis du salon à cause des chiens mais aussi à cause de la poussière et autre.La chambre d'en bas: QUEL BRUIT! 6h du mat ça roule,klaxonne, parle sous la fenêtre.Le matelas a de bons ressorts, rapiécé , très vieux ,pas d'alèse, bonjour l'hygiène! SDB seul robinet qui fonctionne bien celui du lavabo, pas de rangement, l'armoire de toilette est sale et à jeter, les robinets de la baignoire fuient,1h sans exagérer pour remplir un peu la baignoire, la douche est presque impossible à prendre. Pas d'aération le salpêtre se met sur les faïences .1er étage: grande chambre moins bruyante, pas de bonne lumière on ne peut pas lire,matelas correct pas d'alèse, couvertures vieillottes donc j'ai utilisé la mienne et en ai acheté une autre à Victoria..SDB :un filet d'eau à la douche, on a débouché la bonde très encrassée et puante, pas de rangement.Chambre 2 lits: les matelas sont sales , pas d'alèse. Beaucoup de camions passent, beaucoup de poussière. La pluie étant tombée, maison très humide, moisissure d'autant plus que tout s'écoule dans un puits non étanche dans la cuisine odeurs à vomir. La terrasse et le barbecue sont très agréables, n'oubliez pas le sel en bas! Ce logement est habitable 1 semaine, nous sommes arrivés en fin de saison et avons récupéré les restes des vacanciers.Dommage un si beau lieu mais si mal équipé qui nous a gâché les vacances
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Ximena N.

Un séjour très agréable.
C'est une très ancienne et grand maison. Avec deux terrasses. A 15 minutes de Victoria à pied. A partir de là on peut faire de grandes randonnées ou aller à la mer. Ou aller à Victoria pour prendre le bus vers d'autres destinations. Les propriétaires sont très aimables.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2018