It's a no-brainer: My next trip to Valletta I will 100% absolutely stay at Maria's flat again. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this whole experience. First of all, the flat is adorable. It's clean, well-located (you're right next door to a restaurant/bar that offers the most stunning view across the water--it's breathtaking), the apartment has air-conditioning(!), and is just an all-around comfortable, homey place. Plus, she welcomed us with a bottle of red wine! Rita, Maria's helper, gave us all kinds of tips on where to go, let us keep our luggage in the apartment after we'd already checked out so we could enjoy the sites a bit longer, and also arranged for a taxi for us back to the airport. I don't think I've ever had as good a vacation as this trip to Malta. You MUST stay here. A+++