Everything was as expected and described. It is true that the apartment is somewhat small and dark but that was flagged beforehand. Considering the available space the apartment is extremely well laid out and atmospheric, with enough space to relax and have meals. It is not quiet; while there is no car traffic outside plenty of tourists pass by right outside the window, during the day you can hear the loudspeaker at the Barrakka Gardens very well, and some neighbours are very audible via the bathroom window. But then the apartment is very central - if you want seclusion you need to look elsewhere! Communication was excellent, Chou was always on hand to answer any questions.