Alberto's home was in an amazing location - quiet, tucked away and far enough from the hustle and bustle of Valletta, but easy enough to access it on a water taxi that was cheap. Alberto was a great host and was gracious enough to pick my mom up from the airport (for the same cost as a taxi) and help her get into the apartment. I don't know if the taxi would have been able to find the place without us knowing exactly where it was.
Although the location was excellent, we wouldn't stay here again.. We came upon a few cockroaches during our week long stay, and the musty smell of the place made us not want to spend any down time in the apartment. There was one comforter and 2 pillows, and when we went searching for more, the blanket and pillows we found were soiled.
Additionally, one morning we were getting ready to head out for the day and what must have been the city's electric company came by and shut off our power for the day without any warning. This was not Alberto's fault, but was frustrating nonetheless.