This is a heritage listed building in the heart of Sliema, overlooking the water. The ferry to Valletta is across the road. It is comfortable, quirky, central and has lovely views. Let's start.
The lounge/ dining/ kitchen area is functional and super comfortable. It's airconditioned. There's a small fridge, coffee pod machine, toaster and kettle. Perfect.
There's a large bedroom with access immediately outside in an "alcove" to a small older style bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Showering can be an adventure. I had to laugh, and yes the water does spill everywhere. The other bedroom is smaller with access, in the alcove, to another larger older style full bathroom including toilet. The shower is in the bathtub here so your feet stay dry after you hop out. Both bedrooms have airconditioning and comfortable beds.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor, 64 steps. Again, this didn't worry us and we are in our 60's. All of Europe is steps.
The hosts are fabulous. We used their pickup service, same cost as a taxi with the added benefit of being met at the airport by Karl as you exit customs. Brilliant. Daniel met us at the apartment and was very generous in supplying us with bread, milk, coffee, tea, fruit, beer and more. Again, brilliant. Liasing with Chris via airbnb was always easy with prompt and courteous replies. Brilliant. The guys were a pleasure to deal with.
There is a rooftop balcony with a stunning view over the water. Perfect for a morning coffee or quiet ale.
A bonus is that it's also pretty quiet, certainly in the bedrooms, despite being centrally located, and by the by, there is a washing machine.
Summing up, this one's an original. We loved it. Comfortable, cool, functional, superb hosts, great views, quirky plumbing, supermarket close by, quick several minute €1.50 water ferry trip over to Valletta, buses to various parts of the island outside, and we felt safe. Great stay.