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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82476 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Il-Mellieha, Northern Region
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Popeye Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mellieha

Santa Maria Estate stay.Your stay at this Santa Maria Estate villa places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mellieha Church and Mellieha Bay. Xemxija Bay and Fekruna Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mellieha Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Popeye Village - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Golden Bay - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Villager by Munchies - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Westreme - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Café - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Shells - Superb villa with large pool

A truly magnificent detached villa set in the up market residential area of Santa Maria Estate in Mellieha, set on more than 1000m2 of land. This bright, airy and excellently laid out property enjoys fantastic views. Accommodation comprises on the ground floor a welcoming hall, open kitchen, dining and large sitting room, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms whereof two ensuite.

A modern staircase leads up on to the first floor where one can find a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom leading onto a large surrounding terrace overlooking country and distant sea views over Comino and Gozo (the other two islands of Malta). At the back of the Villa one can find a large size pool with sun beds and jacuzzi and a hottub.

The villa is operated by mainly Solar Energy and WIFI is available.

The villa is located close to supermarkets and bus stop heading to Ghadira Bay (10min) and Paradise Bay (15min). The airport is Malta International Airport, 20km from the villa.

Property manager

Kevin Mallia

Languages

Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,476 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us for events
This property uses solar energy
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 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
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. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please contact us for events This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool to the airport?

This villa is 14.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool to the beach?

This villa is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) from Mellieha Bay and 4.6 mi (14-min drive) from Paradise Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Oracle Casino (10-min drive) and Dragonara Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool to downtown Mellieha?

This villa is 0.4 mi away from Mellieha.

The Shells - Superb villa with large pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karin M.

Potential to be very good

We recently stayed at this villa for our holiday. The property itself is a great size—very spacious and well laid out, making it ideal for a group of 8 people. It definitely has a lot of potential.However, we were disappointed by the overall experience due to poor maintenance and cleanliness. On arrival, it was clear that the villa hadn’t been properly cleaned. We encountered issues such as block drain, a dishwasher that didn’t work properly, and a noticeable ant problem throughout the house.I also made a few simple requests to make our stay more comfortable, but unfortunately, these were completely ignored from the host.For the premium price we paid, we expected a much higher standard of upkeep and guest service. It’s a shame, because with proper attention and care, this could have been an excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025

Beautiful property, very well equipped and a perfect, safe location. Hosts were great and very helpful. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa

We had a great week. The villa is spacious and well equipped. There were some lovely touches eg lots of cleaning equipment, bin bags and a cupboard full of extras eg spices, cooking oil and a welcome pack. These are all things that we’ve had to purchase ourselves in other villa stays. The villa is easy to get to and close to main routes down both the east and west of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our stay, there were a couple of minor issues but these should be easily addressed. The pool was lovely and we used Bolt for cars to local places to eat. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lovely accommodations. Comfortable for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly

Super spacious villa with hot tub and pool ( even though not heated!) being big hit !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house. Amazing hosts

We stayed for 5 nights whilst visiting a music festival. The check in process was simple and made all the more enjoyable by meeting Kevin and his wife at the house on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble. The house is fantastic and the photos do not do it justice. The pool is large and spacious and the hot tub perfect for relaxing in the evening. Each bedroom is beautifully decorated and they are very large! All in all it was a fabulous experience from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times at the Shells

Had a lovely stay at the Villa with a group of 7 adults and a 2 year toddler. The property was a great setting for us to relax and unwind during our time in Malta. It's really spacious, with a large living room and kitchen area which was great for relaxing in during the heat of the day (especially with the toddler) if you didn't fancy relaxing by the pool. Which again is a great size, perfect for an early morning swim and also the steps on either side going into the pool were really useful for our 2 year old as it meant he could come into the pool and stand up. We spent a lot of time in the outside space either by the pool, enjoying a BBQ or spending time in the evening chatting and enjoying life around the large table. Plus there's an outdoor shower which a great novelty for us coming from the UK. All the bedrooms in the villa are a decent size (most are on the ground floor) and of course there is the huge master bedroom upstairs, which has an amazing view. The villa is a walkable distance to Mellieħa and a large supermarket, as we had a rental car it meant we could get around easily and not have to walk back with shopping. However I believe the Wellbee's supermarket offers a delivery service if needed. Our host Kevin was a top guy, he met us at check in and made sure we knew where everything was etc. It was a nice touch of him to message a few days into the stay to make sure we were settled in nicely. We'd be happy to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Time

We had a wonderful stay at the Shells, the communication was excellent as was the villa and the owners couldn't do enough to assist us! A fab time was had by the family! We wish we could stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Villa with great hosts

The villa had everything we needed for our family. It's location is perfect and so quiet. The hosts were absolutely brilliant too. Fully recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

Our second stay at Shells Villa as just as great this time. Host is friendly and communicated regularly to ensure everything was ok. Villa was spotless. Location excellent location for heading up and down the East coast. Walking distance to bars and restaurants in the main town and shirt drive to the beach. Thoughly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Great place, very helpful hosts, always quick to respond to any communications. Conveniently close to local well stocked shops. Had some lovely days out visiting beautiful beaches and cities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hin Nang Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simon

The house is very nice , with pool and jacuzzi. The host is very nice and helpful. Highly recommend this place for staying in Malta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Smith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Stay

Everything was fantastic about our stay, communication was great, facilities was clean and plenty of space for a mainly adult group. Would love to stay again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a relaxing group holiday.

I booked the villa for a group of friends to use as a sort of base camp between activities. We enjoyed the villa so much we spent the whole Saturday there, enjoying the pool using the bbq. It was perfect. Thierry and Kevin were always on hand if we had any questions and the villa had everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doctor Dee B., Dubai UAE

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and very bright

This is a large and bright accommodation with a great pool and living spaces.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glorious Family Holiday

What a tremendous break we had staying here - it was a perfect family holiday villa in a great location to explore the island. The villa was equipped with everything that is needed for a holiday away from home, and its layout is ideal for both entertaining, yet also at the same time giving everyone enough space. The pool is terrific, with numerous loungers around it, allowing for the whole family to be poolside at anyone time! The hosts were superb from our arrival, to any queries we had throughout the trip, and making check out very easy indeed. A wonderful holiday had by all!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

It is a very spacious villa that offers everything you need. Great place to relax and a perfect base for Malta day trips. Thierry and Kevin were super hosts. They were always reachable (before and during our stay). The pictures are reflecting the reality, and the villa even felt bigger than we expected from the pictures. Further, there is a modern jacuzzi/whirlpool that you do not see on the pictures, which was a great addition to the pool. We loved it so much. Overall, great villa, superb hosts, and a perfect location. We enjoyed our stay so much, and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic villa

We had a great stay, Kevin and Angela were very attentive - specific breakfast cereal for the kids, jumped on an issue with the pool. The pictures of the villa really don’t do it justice, it is much nicer. Good location, not far from Mellieha but you do need a car. Bugibba is not somewhere to recommend but Valletta is and its a 30 minute drive. Hard to fault the villa and Kevin and Angela, it really feels like home.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Just book it

What an amazing property. Everything was perfect. Kevin was there to meet us and show us around and had a welcome pack waiting for us, which was much appreciated after a long day of travel. The House: It’s even better than the photos and is in a quiet cul de sac. It has a great open plan living space downstairs with a sliding glass wall to the front. 3 good sized bedrooms downstairs and an amazing master suite upstairs. The TV also had sports channels. The Outside: So many areas to sit out. Including the very large upstairs veranda looking out on Gozo, perfect for morning breakfast in the shade and evening sun. The front garden has lovely bean bags under the trees for grabbing a coffee, finally the back pool area was fantastic. Sun all day around the pool, a large dining table, and BBQ area. To top it off there is a separate hot tub. Location: The house is in a quiet residential area but 2 good sized supermarkets very close by. Also lots of restaurants and beaches within a short drive. Overall; It was a perfect location for us. If you want a bit of luxury in the sun, this is the spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern, spacious villa, perfect for our family group

This villa was ideal for our family consisting of parents, two adult sons and their girlfriends, and our teenage daughter. Plenty of living space indoors and outdoors and each room had its own bathroom. Outside, the pool was a welcome respite from the heat (there was a heatwave during our stay), and although there was a hot tub, we didn't use that - the water in the pool was warm anyway. Everything had been thought of, from dressing gowns and toiletries, to all the equipment you need in a kitchen. The hosts were wonderful, showing us around when we arrived and keeping in touch during our stay to check everything was ok. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Villa

As soon as we booked the property the owners were in touch to ensure we had all information we needed. We were met in person on arrival and a group chat was set up which was extremely helpful. The villa was everything it was described and more. We loved our stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property in fantastic location

Even with the Covid situation the property hosts were nothing but brilliant. Great location, super clean and wonderful pool. Will definitely be back Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Spacious villa, great pool

The photos don’t do the villa justice. It’s even nicer than it looks. The villa is modern and spacious and the pool is fab. The owners were very responsive and flexible throughout our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect home away from home

We had a wonderful holiday at this beautiful home. We were two young families with four small kids and the house was so spacious, so comfortable and clean. We had everything we needed to feel right at home. The swimming pool was stunning and the kids loved it. There were lots of toys already there for them to play with which was a bonus. The outside area with sun loungers, sun canopies and towels was fabulous. The air con was excellent quality and we also loved the huge veranda doors at the front and back, that offered a delightful fresh breeze through the house. We had a small baby and because the house was so well insulated, everybody slept great and didn’t hear a peep from each other’s rooms. The hosts were fabulous and so helpful and even arranged to buy and deliver flowers for one of our guests. We would definitely recommend this villa and will stay here again if we ever come back to Malta :) Many many thanks :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019