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Reconnect with nature in this unique holiday retreat for four. Stylishly built within an ancient cave formation and situated in the most picturesque location this property with a sumptuous outdoor Jacuzzi promises the most memorable vacation for 4 guests of all ages. Surrounded by acres of trees, with a typical Mediterranean atmosphere, guests will experience a glimpse of a centuries-old Maltese life. The Cave House is fully air-conditioned throughout and enjoys a spacious sun terrace complete with a BBQ and al fresco dining area with an incredible view over the San Martin Valley. The property is located only an 8-minute drive from Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay (Malta's most picturesque beach). The carefully thought-out interior features a pretty tiled floor and makes use of the natural rock walls. The spacious, light-filled living space incorporates the dining room and leads through to a bright kitchen fitted with; an induction hob, an oven, a dishwasher, a Nespresso machine, a microwave, a fridge freezer and a small breakfast bar. The living area is furnished with a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, a small desk and a dining table. Both the kitchen and living space enjoy access to the terrace through large glass doors. Sleeping Bedroom 1: The ensuite master bedroom is furnished with two single beds and a wardrobe Mezzanine: The second bedroom is built on a mezzanine and furnished with two single beds, a sofa double bed and an antique chest of drawers. This room also has access to the spacious terrace and BBQ area Bathrooms Bathroom 1: Bathroom in the cave, with shower, a washbasin and WC Bathroom 2: The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a shower, a washbasin and WC Additional • Terrace • Open-air dining • Gas BBQ • 2 Sun Loungers • Air conditioning • Private Parking space & free public parking • Car essential • Child-Friendly (with adult supervision) • Pets allowed • Nespresso Coffee machine • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Jacuzzi • 300€ security deposit requested Pets are welcome but guests need to handle their needs and inform upon reservation. Location This property is situated in the middle of the picturesque San Martin Valley, a 3-minute drive from an amazing selection of restaurants, cafes and local fruit, vegetable and grocery stores. Golden Bay and two other sandy beaches are an 8-minute drive from the accommodation and guests can enjoy land and water sports nearby. The bay’s coast has several rocky bathing spots, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. For those craving a more secluded bathing experience, Imġiebaħ, on the way to Mellieħa, (a 20-minute drive) is a tiny unspoilt sandy beach surrounded by rocky hills. A dip in St Paul’s Bay (a 12-minute drive) is also a must! Malta’s National Aquarium and Ta Fra Ben Bay which offers excellent deep-sea swimming and a shallow area for children are both reachable by car within 14-minutes. A visit to the picturesque ‘Popeye village’, best known for its connection to the 1980 film "Popeye" and to Mdina, the Silent fortified City also make interesting days out and are both a 15-minute drive away. Guests will also find plenty of trekking all around the property and can also enjoy walking/trekking tours of the island. With the clearest water in the Mediterranean and an enviable climate that boasts an incredible 300 days of sunshine, there is never a bad time to visit Malta. The island enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, often with twelve hours of sunshine a day. Winters are remarkably mild and popular for walking tours through the island's beautiful countryside, with a daily average of six hours of sunshine. Malta is also known for its culture and heritage - 7000 years of history - which guests can experience directly within this historic home which has existed for several centuries albeit without today’s added comforts. The nearest international airport is Malta Airport, approximately a 25-minute drive from the accommodation.
Registration code: HPC/5560
Use the code "MALTAW10" to enjoy 10% off (on base price, fees excluded) for stays until 31st December 2025
Susan FitzGeraldReviewed on 21/09/2025
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We enjoyed our stay in the beautiful Zebbiegh area. The house was comfortable and very unique, and the neighbors were friendly. We were able to walk to markets and restaurants in Zebbiegh. Our dog enjoyed the fenced front yard and we all enjoyed the quiet surroundings after coming from the city to escape the festa fireworks.
Maya MastrocristinoReviewed on 29/03/2025
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The cave was really nice and secluded. You definitely need a car to get around! Hot tub was a major perk to the place and with the fire at night it was lovely. Only a 10 minute drive from local Maltese restaurants and Dominic and Elizabeth (hosts) were so friendly. Towards the end of our stay I was a little sneezy from the dust in the cave but that is kind of inevitable. I would say just bring some allergy tablets if you’re prone to dust allergies. Definitely a good experience for us :)
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We are delighted you enjoyed the cave, hot tub, and your interactions with Dominic and Elizabeth. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon.
Ricarda DukatzReviewed on 24/11/2024
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Thank you for hosting us on beautiful Malta. The cave is in a calm and peaceful area and everything about it is very unique. We felt very warm welcomed.
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We are glad that you enjoyed the house and its location! We would be happy to welcome you again.
Simon CisnerosReviewed on 12/10/2024
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Just as described, the cave is located nearby Mgarr and other small towns, where you can find a lot of restaurants and beaches. The cave has perfectly working air conditioning and the Jacuzzi and fire pit really let the place stand out. 2 minor things to consider: The Wifi only works in certains spaces and is spotty - but you’re in a cave anyway. Also, you should not have problems with seeing a few bugs, aka snails etc. Other than that, Dominics quick responses really helped to get everything we needed. Thanks Dominic!
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We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Adam ProctorReviewed on 01/10/2024
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Great place to stay, lovely and quiet and great hosts
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Adam, it was a pleasure to have you! We look forward to host you again!
Annamaria PalmasReviewed on 26/09/2024
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Un.posto.davvero speciale La casa è realmente in una grotta ma è molto ampia ,non mancano i confort e alcuni ambienti sia esterni che interni accoglienti e davvero godibili.Ovviamente ..ci sono insetti...mosche ..ma a casa mia molte di più.. zanzare..ma basta usare i giusti accorgimenti...umido..si... ma ovviamente sei in una grotta..ma..quando la lascerete vi mancherà.!!!!Dimenticavo la natura attorno ...comprese le caprette e il galletto del vicino..bella esperienza. e la disponibilità di un Host indispensabile come Dominic!
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Salve Annamaria, grazie mille per aver scelto di soggiornare da noi. Siamo stati lieti di avervi ospitati e speriamo che abbiate apprezzato la struttura e la vostra vacanza in questa splendida regione. Saremo lieti di riavervi in futuro.
Amy LermanReviewed on 29/08/2024
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This is such a unique property. When will you ever get to stay in actual cave? It was close to town so we were able to get groceries and necessities like paper towels and water. The restaurants nearby were all wonderful. One shower didn’t work but that was fine - there were only 3 of us and we managed without two showers. The rooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. The upstairs terrace is lovely. We didn’t use the hot tub but wanted to. I highly recommend this experience. One caveat… my son was allergic to the dust in the cave but with allergy medication he did fine ( there’s was no way he was going to leave the cave. WiFi is spotty but that was true in Malta in general. I would stay again. Dominic stayed late to great use which was so kind. We didn’t know that our ferry from Sicily would be so late. It was good that he met us there or it would have been hard to find in the dark.
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Thank you for making the choice to stay with us. We were thrilled to have host you and we hope you enjoyed the property and your holiday in this beautiful region.
Giacomo MarianiReviewed on 26/08/2024
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il padrone di casa è molto disponibile e parla bene italiano.
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Salve Giacomo, apprezziamo che abbia dedicato un po' di tempo a recensire il suo soggiorno e speriamo che torni un'altra volta!
AmyReviewed on 23/08/2024
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The cave house was in a spectacular location. Couldn’t fault the place or the area. Was just what we were looking for.
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Many thanks Amy for the great evaluation! It’s great to know it was just what you were looking for. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Happy Rentals Team
Stephan TolanderReviewed on 01/08/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Ein schöner romantischer Ort zur Erholung, mit einer guten Ausstattung (Gasgrill, -Feuerstelle, kommunikativer Küche, Hot-Tub, 2 Terrassen, viel Platz, Klimaanlage und und und …). Dominic ist ein freundlicher hervorragender Partner in Sachen Kommunikation, Tips, Organisation. Es gibt einen eigenen Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür für das hilfreiche Auto.
Dirk JoachimReviewed on 23/07/2024
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I stayed for 5 nights in the apartment. It’s quite unique, not sure if I will ever live in a cave again. 😀 The host Dominic was very friendly, communicative, and always answered my questions promptly. He explained everything in the apartment, especially the ventilation system, the barbecue and the whirlpool. I felt very welcome. You need a car if you want to stay there because it’s a bit outside of the town. If you have a light sleep better bring some earplugs, otherwise the chicken nearby might disturb you 4am. 😀 For me it was no problem. I would recommend the cave to people who are looking for something special. It’s also perfect for going to the sand beaches in northern part of Malta or to Gozo.
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Hi Dirk, we are so pleased you had a SUPER stay here! We hope you have taken home some happy memories of the region! It was a pleasure having you here staying with us! :)
Jonty KnoxReviewed on 09/03/2024
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This place is a secret gem and excellent quality for the price. Really peaceful, lots of nature but also close to lots of great Maltese landmarks, resturants etc. The hot tub, gass fire and rooftop terrace were a dream. Sitting out there staring up at the nights sky with all the stars because of the low light pollution will go down as one of the better memories of the trip. Would highly recommend.
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Hi Jonty, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We were delighted to have you accommodated and we hope you enjoyed the property and your holiday in this beautiful region. We would be pleased to have you back another time.
Klaudia BaduraReviewed on 03/10/2025
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Lovely place to stay if you are looking for something remote and relaxing. Best accessibility if you rent a car. Beautiful views and interesting interior. Could do with better cleaning service (big spiderwebs and reptile sheds hanging off the ceilings) and more tableware (missing teaspoons and mugs, only plastic wine glasses).
ArnaudReviewed on 24/10/2025
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Quiet location, pleasant terrace (albeit adjacent to a neighbouring terrace/ flat which was fortunately vacant during our stay). Dominic, the host, is pleasant and friendly.
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Hello, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations and that you experienced some issues during your stay. Your comments regarding maintenance, cleanliness, and equipment have been shared with our team to address and improve. Kind regards, HappyRentals Team
MakennaReviewed on 23/04/2025
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BoerReviewed on 15/10/2024
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GergelyReviewed on 20/10/2025
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Ebube AbaraReviewed on 10/07/2025
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HolgerReviewed on 16/06/2024
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JosweReviewed on 10/11/2025
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EbubechukwuReviewed on 18/07/2025
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SamuelReviewed on 07/11/2023
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Susan FitzGeraldReviewed on 21/09/2025
Review from: Airbnb
We enjoyed our stay in the beautiful Zebbiegh area. The house was comfortable and very unique, and the neighbors were friendly. We were able to walk to markets and restaurants in Zebbiegh. Our dog enjoyed the fenced front yard and we all enjoyed the quiet surroundings after coming from the city to escape the festa fireworks.
Maya MastrocristinoReviewed on 29/03/2025
Review from: Airbnb
The cave was really nice and secluded. You definitely need a car to get around! Hot tub was a major perk to the place and with the fire at night it was lovely. Only a 10 minute drive from local Maltese restaurants and Dominic and Elizabeth (hosts) were so friendly. Towards the end of our stay I was a little sneezy from the dust in the cave but that is kind of inevitable. I would say just bring some allergy tablets if you’re prone to dust allergies. Definitely a good experience for us :)
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We are delighted you enjoyed the cave, hot tub, and your interactions with Dominic and Elizabeth. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon.
Ricarda DukatzReviewed on 24/11/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Thank you for hosting us on beautiful Malta. The cave is in a calm and peaceful area and everything about it is very unique. We felt very warm welcomed.
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We are glad that you enjoyed the house and its location! We would be happy to welcome you again.
Simon CisnerosReviewed on 12/10/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Just as described, the cave is located nearby Mgarr and other small towns, where you can find a lot of restaurants and beaches. The cave has perfectly working air conditioning and the Jacuzzi and fire pit really let the place stand out. 2 minor things to consider: The Wifi only works in certains spaces and is spotty - but you’re in a cave anyway. Also, you should not have problems with seeing a few bugs, aka snails etc. Other than that, Dominics quick responses really helped to get everything we needed. Thanks Dominic!
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Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed our holiday home, and we are glad we have welcomed you. Hope to see you here again!
Adam ProctorReviewed on 01/10/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Great place to stay, lovely and quiet and great hosts
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Adam, it was a pleasure to have you! We look forward to host you again!
Annamaria PalmasReviewed on 26/09/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Un.posto.davvero speciale La casa è realmente in una grotta ma è molto ampia ,non mancano i confort e alcuni ambienti sia esterni che interni accoglienti e davvero godibili.Ovviamente ..ci sono insetti...mosche ..ma a casa mia molte di più.. zanzare..ma basta usare i giusti accorgimenti...umido..si... ma ovviamente sei in una grotta..ma..quando la lascerete vi mancherà.!!!!Dimenticavo la natura attorno ...comprese le caprette e il galletto del vicino..bella esperienza. e la disponibilità di un Host indispensabile come Dominic!
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Response:
Salve Annamaria, grazie mille per aver scelto di soggiornare da noi. Siamo stati lieti di avervi ospitati e speriamo che abbiate apprezzato la struttura e la vostra vacanza in questa splendida regione. Saremo lieti di riavervi in futuro.
Amy LermanReviewed on 29/08/2024
Review from: Airbnb
This is such a unique property. When will you ever get to stay in actual cave? It was close to town so we were able to get groceries and necessities like paper towels and water. The restaurants nearby were all wonderful. One shower didn’t work but that was fine - there were only 3 of us and we managed without two showers. The rooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. The upstairs terrace is lovely. We didn’t use the hot tub but wanted to. I highly recommend this experience. One caveat… my son was allergic to the dust in the cave but with allergy medication he did fine ( there’s was no way he was going to leave the cave. WiFi is spotty but that was true in Malta in general. I would stay again. Dominic stayed late to great use which was so kind. We didn’t know that our ferry from Sicily would be so late. It was good that he met us there or it would have been hard to find in the dark.
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Thank you for making the choice to stay with us. We were thrilled to have host you and we hope you enjoyed the property and your holiday in this beautiful region.
Giacomo MarianiReviewed on 26/08/2024
Review from: Airbnb
il padrone di casa è molto disponibile e parla bene italiano.
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Response:
Salve Giacomo, apprezziamo che abbia dedicato un po' di tempo a recensire il suo soggiorno e speriamo che torni un'altra volta!
AmyReviewed on 23/08/2024
Review from: Booking.com
The cave house was in a spectacular location. Couldn’t fault the place or the area. Was just what we were looking for.
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Many thanks Amy for the great evaluation! It’s great to know it was just what you were looking for. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Happy Rentals Team
Stephan TolanderReviewed on 01/08/2024
Review from: Airbnb
Ein schöner romantischer Ort zur Erholung, mit einer guten Ausstattung (Gasgrill, -Feuerstelle, kommunikativer Küche, Hot-Tub, 2 Terrassen, viel Platz, Klimaanlage und und und …). Dominic ist ein freundlicher hervorragender Partner in Sachen Kommunikation, Tips, Organisation. Es gibt einen eigenen Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür für das hilfreiche Auto.
Dirk JoachimReviewed on 23/07/2024
Review from: Airbnb
I stayed for 5 nights in the apartment. It’s quite unique, not sure if I will ever live in a cave again. 😀 The host Dominic was very friendly, communicative, and always answered my questions promptly. He explained everything in the apartment, especially the ventilation system, the barbecue and the whirlpool. I felt very welcome. You need a car if you want to stay there because it’s a bit outside of the town. If you have a light sleep better bring some earplugs, otherwise the chicken nearby might disturb you 4am. 😀 For me it was no problem. I would recommend the cave to people who are looking for something special. It’s also perfect for going to the sand beaches in northern part of Malta or to Gozo.
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Hi Dirk, we are so pleased you had a SUPER stay here! We hope you have taken home some happy memories of the region! It was a pleasure having you here staying with us! :)
Jonty KnoxReviewed on 09/03/2024
Review from: Airbnb
This place is a secret gem and excellent quality for the price. Really peaceful, lots of nature but also close to lots of great Maltese landmarks, resturants etc. The hot tub, gass fire and rooftop terrace were a dream. Sitting out there staring up at the nights sky with all the stars because of the low light pollution will go down as one of the better memories of the trip. Would highly recommend.
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Response:
Hi Jonty, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We were delighted to have you accommodated and we hope you enjoyed the property and your holiday in this beautiful region. We would be pleased to have you back another time.
Klaudia BaduraReviewed on 03/10/2025
Review from: Airbnb
Lovely place to stay if you are looking for something remote and relaxing. Best accessibility if you rent a car. Beautiful views and interesting interior. Could do with better cleaning service (big spiderwebs and reptile sheds hanging off the ceilings) and more tableware (missing teaspoons and mugs, only plastic wine glasses).
ArnaudReviewed on 24/10/2025
Review from: Booking.com
Quiet location, pleasant terrace (albeit adjacent to a neighbouring terrace/ flat which was fortunately vacant during our stay). Dominic, the host, is pleasant and friendly.
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Hello, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations and that you experienced some issues during your stay. Your comments regarding maintenance, cleanliness, and equipment have been shared with our team to address and improve. Kind regards, HappyRentals Team
MakennaReviewed on 23/04/2025
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BoerReviewed on 15/10/2024
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GergelyReviewed on 20/10/2025
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Ebube AbaraReviewed on 10/07/2025
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HolgerReviewed on 16/06/2024
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JosweReviewed on 10/11/2025
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EbubechukwuReviewed on 18/07/2025
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SamuelReviewed on 07/11/2023
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