The place is great. It’s quiet, it’s on the outskirts of a small village where there’s no traffic or everyday hustle. It’s the perfect getaway. Brilliant views make you want to stay outside more than watching any TV which is still available if you like. The place is fully equipped with anything….from cooking to entertainment, to keeping the place cool in the hot Summer months via an A/C and a big (but super quiet) ceiling fan. Bed was comfortable and we enjoyed our sleep too. There is, however a rooster, which will do it’s thing in the morning but if you have the place closed and accept the fact that this is how nature is it is far from disturbing! Personally, I love it. From the place you can see, with equal majesty, both sunrise and sunset…a blessing. Also, going to Xlendi bay is around 15 minutes on foot if you go through an ancient shortcut between the fields.
As for hospitality…you cannot find better. Equal, maybe, but not better! Mario welcomed us, made us feel at home, made sure we never had anything missing and bid us farewell like we were long-time friends.
Few tips worth noting are:
- the place is in an area which oozes culture and it’s mostly used by farmers (mostly very friendly too). This means that roads are not very well paved but if you stick to the speed limits you will not have any issues. We had a very small car, loaded with two people, personal stuff and diving equipment and we never had issues but it’s worth knowing what to expect;
- finding the place is better if using Waze. Once you make your booking and you are given the address, search for the exact address from Waze and you’ll be given the exact spot as well as a few pictures from the road to help you find the place. If you’re still lost Mario will go out of his way to help you find the place, don’t worry;
That’s all from our side! Now we just hope to return and find the place not booked during our next stay as this is definitely the first place we will look for! And if you’re still looking, just book the place right away, as you’ll be disappointed if you loose it :)
Thank you Mario & Marie!