I stayed at the apartment for a week in September. I didn't get to meet Ian or Anna, 'cause they were on vacation during my stay, but they were super quick at responding to my messages. In fact, I got locked out one night and Ian was super responsive and arranged for their cleaning lady to meet me at the apartment shortly after. Thank you so much again!

When I arrived, I met up with Adam, who was very nice and carried my suitcase upstairs (I was so grateful, because it's quite a walk up and it was really hot). The apartment looks exactly as depicted in the pictures. It's cute and cozy. Unfortunately it's really really hot in the apartment and the fact that the bed is on the loft does not help. There is an air conditioner in the apartment, but it does not work. The two fans are nice, but it's still crazy hot even with those working. The other thing that was a bit problematic for me is the mosquitoes. I got bitten the second I got to the apartment and could not sleep at all the first night. Eventually, I bought something at the local pharmacy that helped quite a bit. I don't think mosquitoes are a problem on the island, as the only places I was bitten where in the apartment and on the block where the apartment is.

The neighborhood is ok -- just about 10 minutes walking from Valletta. There are a couple of mini markets near by, although be aware that *everything* closes between 12 and 4 PM and then again around 8 PM.