A wonderful historic villa, away from touristy areas, for an authentic Maltese experience. The house more than lived up to expectations - glorious gardens, and spotless pool which was cleaned early every morning. Two large fridges, (both with small freezer compartments), one of which we used for our cold drinks. The cold water chiller dispenser was an amazing addition. We used the gas barbecue several times and it worked really well, as did the dishwasher and the washing machine. The villa is close to the airport, but we didn't find this disruptive. Anyone with very sensitive hearing it may be worth taking earplugs - but we didn't need them. We used the bakery in Mqabba for freshly baked crusty bread, and The Convenience Store on Triq Santa Katarina for Pastizzi and Wudy sausage rolls. Both within short walking distance. There is a large Lidl less than 10 mins drive away. Recommend a private tour of Ta' Minta Catacombs in Mqabba. See Heritage Malta website for details. It isn't open to the public, but you can book a tour. We enjoyed the house and gardens so much that we spent a lot of time at the villa, alternating days sightseeing, with staying by the pool. We had 2 hire cars (parking on the road outside the villa was never a problem), and we also used Bolt for a number of trips, and would definitely recommend downloading the app, as there are some restrictions with parking, particularly in Valetta. We loved this villa, and wouldn't hesitate to book again.