If you are looking for a place where you will live with locals this is it. We loved our stay in Marsaskala...it is very authentic, some great food, evening local life by the sea. It is for shure not a tourist place, but has all the comfort you need as traveller. Regarding appartment: we lived it...decorated with a touch of orient and wood gives a feeling if home. Very very clean and it has all the spices that you need for cooking. Pawl is nice and helpful.