Lovely clean apartment with a well-equipped kitchen (even a juicer). Slippers were also provided, which was great on cold tiled floors in February. We reckon this would be a cool sanctuary during the summer.
Kalkara is a lovely place to stay, with bonus of free parking on the road. (Although there is certainly no need for a car). There are shops in the village, and it's a short walk to Vittoriosa to explore further and get the boat to Valletta. The bus stop is at the end of the road. There is a playground for young children in the harbour and the science museum is a great day out for kids too.
Grazio is a great host, very easy communication.