Location, location and again location. From Tonio’s apartment there is 5 min walk to bus stop, from where one can commute directly to: Valetta, Rabat/Mdina, or even ferry to Gozo; not mentioning St. Julians to which we can take a few minutes walk by promenade. There is lots of good restaurants and pubs nearby, and because flat is in Silema (living central district of Malta) one can feel like a local and shop like a local there.
The apartment had everything one could possibly need for short-term rent, or even long-, and more, such as new toothbrushes if someone forgot to bring theirs, full equiped kitchen, and cleaners to tidy up apartment after our stay.
The check-in with Tonio was exemplary since we could check-in just after our flight and commute. Tonio welcomed us, and gave a short introduction to the apartment and provided info about local area. During our stay he was always available to communicate on airbnb app.