This is a unique house in an interesting location with some excellent restaurants nearby. Access to groceries is a bit limited if you don't have a car, but for one or two weeks (or if you don't do a lot of cooking) it's a very nice house. Very quiet when we were there. Enjoyed walking along the waterfront looking at all the boats. I recommend Richard's house, but definitely not in the winter months because there is no heater. Unfortunately, we chose to visit Malta in the two coldest months (Dec. and Jan.), and in the coldest winter in recent memory, with overnight lows in single digits Celsius. So go in summer when I'm sure the neighborhood is more lively and the house is more comfortable. Was not impressed with Senglea, although improvements are underway and in two or three years it should be very nice. Birgu, on the other side of the marina, is nice and Valletta is a great city. Public transportation is good. It's easy to get to Valletta and other parts of the island, although it may take some time. The ferry and/or the water taxis are fun and faster than the buses if you want to get to Valletta. We had a few little issues during our stay, which is not uncommon in these situations, and Richard handled each one easily. He communicates very well, and he has an on-site agent who lives right around the corner and is very helpful and friendly.