Alice is a very kind host and communication was easy; she has arranged for our pickup and offered to drive us to the airport at the end when it was rainy. She has even left some groceries for us as we were arriving late on Saturday and shops are generally closed on Sunday. The terrace with the grill and the view of the bay is the best part of the house, and the reason we chose it. It's most definitely worth it. While you don't want to drink a glass of wine too much there because of the staircase, it is perfectly manageable. The house is located in a quite part of Birzebuggia but it is on the main road along the bay and there is a boat ramp across the road, which could get a little noisy but it was also fun to watch (this may be due to the end of the season). There are two beaches within a short walking distance - a small one as you head out of town, and the Pretty Bay less than 10 mins on foot from the house. At first sight, the Freeport transhipment hub located in Pretty Bay can be overwhelming (and you don't get the sight of the sea that one is used to) but at night, with the lights on, it is futuristically stunning. The only thing we missed in Birzebuggia was a fish shop with fresh fish, which was quite surprising, but then Marsaxlokk is just across the hill, with its Sunday fish market and a fish shop open during the week. The people in the neighbourhood were really friendly. We had wonderful time! Thanks Alice!