The house on Isla overlooks Valletta on the other side of the harbour, and the views are fantastic and ever changing as the ships come in and out. We were there whilst Isla was preparing for its festival - we have never seen so many flags and banners! The rooftop balcony is a fantastic space, a lovely place to sit in the evening with a breeze and views over Birgu and Valletta.
The house is in the traditional style with an entrance from the street, but the main living space is up a number of stairs. There are lovely old photographs and paintings on the walls and beautiful tiled floors, but practical for the 21st century with numerous fans, a modern kitchen, and WiFi.
Less than 5 minutes walk away is a rocky promontory where you can swim in the harbour - a lovely way to cool off at the end of the day. Within 20 minutes walk, there are numerous restaurants on the water’s edge, a well served bus stop and the ferry to Valletta goes every half hour or so.