Karen's apartment is every bit as beautiful as, if not better than, what you see in the description and the photos. The place is quite close to the airport and can be reached easily. Strangely enough our taxi driver did not know his way around very well, so Karen was kind enough to talk to him on the phone and offer directions. She welcomed us at the door and also helpfully provided us with tips on what do to and how to get to places.

The capital city, Valletta, is a short bus ride away, and also Tarxien temples are quite close. However, you might not want to leave the place at all because the private pool is amazing. There are sun beds you can use and it is wonderfully quiet. We had planned on doing more sightseeing but ended up swimming and reading books for hours by the pool.

The apartment itself is reached by a narrow staircase going up, and is equipped with anything you might need for a short trip. The air conditioning was very, very appreciated, to say the least. There is also a small kitchenette where you can cook, and Karen was again kind enough to leave us a few things to eat and drink to get us started. There is a mini market nearby, where the bus stop is, where you can fill up the fridge yourself.

All in all, it was a great experience, and we would love to stay here again.