I personally did not appreciate my stay at Mario§Milena. I have been using Airbnb for years and did it myself, hosted people. But it is the first time that I feel so uncomfortable, I even left one night earlier and booked another place.
1 --- We agreed on a check in time at 10am as my flight landed at 9am at Malta airport -- I texted as we agreed when I was on my way -- timing respected from my side, I was there at 10am on the dot. But I was welcome only 25 min later. Not the best I have to admit even though John who did the check in was absolutely lovely --- That was not his responsibility, but Milena ones... Waiting on the street with my luggage…. Heu not cool!
2--- I specifically asked for the superficie of the place, as I had a lot of luggage. Milena answered me 40SQM in her message , but when I arrived --- Bad surprise, the studio is max 17sqm ( I measured it!!). IT IS REALLY REALLY SMALL. I was shocked to be lied like that, I should have left right away but i was too tired. THAT IS NOT OK TO LIE.
3-- A strong smell in the bathroom : So I dont know what's going on with the canalizations, I am not sure owners have a control on it , but I have read couple of comments on a strong smell coming from the bathroom ---- IT IS TRUE. When I first arrived it was so smelly that I had to message my host... Mario showed up pretty quickly and said it was ok.. But my nose do not lie..--- I can confirm that it does not smell roses.
4-- I could not shower more than 10 minutes as I was always running off hot water , I had no idea why ---
I personally think that it is a place to avoid -- The location is really good, the balcony is cute, but guys it is too small , come on , you have to mention it on Airbnb. Or at least put some pictures which give an idea of the real size!!! And that smell, I dont what to say...