Staying at Lil and Joe's beautiful home was like stepping back in time, in the most wonderful way! They answered any questions I had before we got there, gave suggestions of things to do, gave me contact information for a reliable taxi service, met us at the airport with the keys and detailed directions, and made us feel welcome. Then we were greeted at their home with a little food in the fridge and a bottle of local wine!
Their home is even more beautiful than the pictures show, and the remote town of Qala is charming as a movie scene. We felt completely safe staying there, and it was so quiet and peaceful that we left the windows open at night. It was wonderful to wake to the sound of rooster crowing and distant church bells. This is not a touristy vacation place, and Qala is off the beaten path a little. But Gozo is a small island that is worth exploring from this ideal location by the town near the Mgarr Harbor with a ferry. Malta can easily be reached by ferry for more sightseeing. I would go back to Gozo in a heartbeat and definitely choose Old Wine Inn as my home away from home!
If you go, I highly recommend using Franky's taxi service. His wife, Mary Grace, felt like having a friend pick us up at the ferry. And Franky returned my daughter's cell phone that she left on the seat of his taxi as we were getting ready to board the ferry and fly home. We also enjoyed riding horses at sunset with the ocean view with Charlie's Stables.