I couldn't meet Ian for his bicycle trip, but I could meet his mother Marthese. She was a super friendly host - even walked around Mdina with us. I can't forget a lot of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and alleys she introduced to us as a local. And the house was exactly same as the photos - quiet, cozy, bright and clean. But on September, you'd better prepare for mosquito problems and low temperature especially at night :)