I spent 3 weeks in this spacious well-equipped 2-bedroom apartment. I intended to look for a place to live permanently, and this apartment was an ideal base, close to the attractions of Xlendi and a bus stop. I explored the town and via the good bus service, various other locations on Gozo. Being a small island, most bus journeys are under 20 minutes.

The apartment was clean and contained everything needed for up to 6 people to live comfortably. I used the washing machine, cooker and microwave regularly, and everything worked in the bathroom. As I was lucky with the weather, the fans also came in for good use.

The owner, Marisa, was very helpful and gave me a lift at the beginning and end of my stay, as well as being interested in my apartment search. She was just as pleased as me when I found a place, and helped me move in to the new place. She also advised on where to buy goods and her husband, Charlton, stopped on the way to the apartment so I could buy food for the first couple of days.

While there is a mini-mart and a cash machine in Xlendi, I found that the island capital, Victoria (Rabat), has an excellent choice of food and other goods and services. Due to transport costs, most imported food and goods (except wine) are more expensive than the UK, but lower rental and bus costs make up for this.

Gozo is a lovely place to visit, and this apartment is an excellent place to stay. If you want a BBQ, there is one on the roof!