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Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village

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A luxurious interior with a stone archway, a cozy sectional sofa, a hot tub, and a modern lamp.
A stone-walled dining area with a glass table set for four, surrounded by black chairs.
A hot tub in a stone-walled room with a staircase and potted plants.
A stone-walled room with a large L-shaped sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.
A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a glass pool, and a view of the cityscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 21938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Zabbar
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Three Cities
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta at War Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zabbar

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Zabbar vacation home, you'll find Grand Harbour and Inquisitor's Palace. Vittoriosa Yacht Marina and Fort St. Angelo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Notre Dame Gate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Harbour - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Three Cities - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Malta at War Museum - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Dock 1 - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mykonos by Yiamas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cuba - ‬6 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.

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.

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

Pets

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village Zabbar
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character House Centre Village
Romantic Calming Dreamy Character Centre Village Zabbar
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi (14-min drive) from St George's Beach and 4.6 mi (16-min drive) from Pretty Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Dragonara Casino (15-min drive) and Oracle Casino (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village to downtown Zabbar?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Zabbar.

Romantic, calming, dreamy character house in the centre of the village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alastair S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Beautiful place! Finding street parking can be a challenge, we left the car and took cheap uber/bolts into Valletta/three cities instead
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at a very unique home!

We loved our stay here! Everything went very smoothly and the home was amazing! Our daughter was thrilled to stay in a “castle”!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

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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
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

House was utterly gorgeous and we loved the hot tub. Everything you need if you want to self cater also.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic H.

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Lovely Quiet Residential area quirky building

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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Romantic and charming getaway

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!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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The host was incredibly kind and helpful. Efficient transfer to and from the airport was arranged on request. A wonderful welcome package was provided with everything we needed to get started. The accommodation was very clean and well equipped. A beautiful traditional Maltese dwelling, but with unique features and interior design. Location is wonderful, placed in the centre of a traditional Maltese village, particularly good if you want to be away from the crowds. Quick and easy access to Valletta via Bolt which is great value. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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Lovely house in a quiet neighborhood

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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Relaxing

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
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Malta location with everything you need on your doorstep. Short taxi ride to Valletta.

Simple easy process to book pay and liaise with owners. Even managed to sort celebration cake and balloons. Big thumbs up from us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky & comfy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house lovely hosts

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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Excellent Apartment

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liz Y.

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Highly recommend

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?
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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Gorgeous Getaway

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

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Unique experience

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle U.

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Our Malta Experience

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri R.

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Ceri & Tony our stay 21/12/24 - 26/11/24

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

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The property was perfect. The hostess was very helpful in meeting us.The parking for our hire car was tricky. Advice on where to park on a busy day - when St. James' square was full up -would have been useful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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Wunderschöne Unterkunft in perfekter Lage

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Frank S.

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Eigentlich perfekt

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!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

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