We booked our stay at Mariella's apartment very late so didn't do very much reserach. Our main priority was to have a private pool but this looked impossible in high season esp. in Malta. I came across Mariella's listing and it looked too good to be true so we compromised with the shared pool. When we arrived we couldn't believe our eyes, the apartment, (situatied over two floors, with many balconies and the MOST amazing terrace - which the pics don't really show), the views, the heat and location were all perfect. Mariella's daughter met us from the ferry, took us to the apartment and showed us around - we were super impressed and we even had a midnight dip in the pool. The next day we woke up to even more spectacular views, had breakfast (laid on by Mariella) and went to the pool - which was almost private... we couldn't believe it. Anyway, one small issue was sorted very quickly and the location, although it's on top of a small hill, in Gozo, is perfect. We thought we'd need a car but catually just pottered about on foot and didn't even feel we needed to go to Malta very much. Gozo, Mariella's apartment (it's an old Fort), the weather, cute restaurants in the Port and the views all made this one of the best, most relaxing holidays Me and my partner have ever had. Thank you Mariella - already reccommened for my dad to come and visit so you may be receiving a message from him soon and Nick and I look forward to coming back one day.