Description of the home was pretty accurate but I was a little confused about how many beds and rooms there actually were and booked our stay based on the pictures of the rooms. There were four of us and needed at least two beds big enough to share two persons each. Upon arriving there were in fact two separate bedrooms one of which was up a tiny, narrow spiral stone staircase that opened into a small bedroom with a window. Being from the U.S. I was used to lots of space and large appliances so it took some adjusting to get used to the smaller space and teeny-tiny but super cute sink in the bathroom. We were thrilled with the washer and dryer which we used almost every day that we were there. Alison, our host, was amazing in responding so quickly to my messages, in providing great local tips to enjoy in Malta and in scheduling our taxi ride from the airport and then in taking us back to the airport. She was also great in her flexibility of checking in and checking out.
Literally around the corner from the home was a cute red Cafe/Pizzeria that we ate at almost every morning before heading out. The home was also centrally located from all the attractions we wanted to see in Valletta the furthest of which was only about a 20 minute walk. We never set foot on public transportation as everything was within walking distance.
The majority of the "beaches" in Malta are rock which can make for a very uncomfortable and hot sunbathing experience. The sandy beaches required public transportation to get to.
Because Valletta is an older city, it did not get as crowded or very much traffic at all compared to Sliema for example. I found Valletta to be quite calm and chill. If you like to quietly enjoy your vacation, love history and have an appreciation for architecture I would recommend staying in Valletta. For shopping and more modern facilities, the other cities would be more your style.