We have just returned home from a lovely holiday in Malta (myself, my wife, and 6 year old son), where we stayed at The Boathouse in Birzebugge. The communications with Mauro and Val, both before and during the stay, were excellent, with all questions answered very quickly. We were also provided with a lovely bottle of wine on arrival which was a nice touch.
When you first arrive at The Boathouse, it is difficult not to be impressed with the amazing views over the small harbour from pretty much every window in the property. The property itself was a very good size for the three of us, and allowed us to relax downstairs once the little one was upstairs in bed without worrying about disturbing him. The property also benefits from a great roof terrace and balconies from both the lounge and bedrooms, although due to the time of year we were there it was a little cold to make full use of these. Unfortunately, the property itself was also quite cold and, although there was a heater in both bedrooms as well as the lounge, they struggled to get the property warm. I am sure this would not be a major issue in the summer months in Malta.
The Boathouse is a roadside property which is a little noisy with some heavy traffic from the working port nearby, and the main bedroom was also noisy when the weather was not good. Other than this, though, The Boathouse is well located for exploring Malta. There is a bus stop right across from the property and it is only a short hop to Valletta and the airport. We had a hire car, and it was easy to find parking close to the property. All in all, we would recommend The Boathouse if you’re not too sensitive to noise.