We spent a week at Kharmen and had a fabulous time. Ryan was extremely helpful both before and during our stay. His house is amazing and felt like a real home-from-home. The place had all the things which made us feel comfortable and cosy including lovely things in the fridge to start us off with and heating (it's wasn't overly warm in our week, including the worst storm in 50 years!). The living room and bedroom has a flat screen tv - perfect for Netflix nights in after a long days sightseeing. It was minutes from everything you need including some brilliant restaurants (we especially loved Del Borgo and DCentre) and lots of little 'corner shops' for everything. No need to trek to a supermarket when there is The Fort Bottles just off Victory Square. The number 2 bus runs frequently to Valletta but we preferred the water taxi instead (€1.80 per trip). We thoroughly explored Valletta and caught easy buses to Mdina and Marsasxlokk. No need to hire a car at all. We absolutely loved strolling the streets of Birgu; amazing houses and we dreamed of buying here (think we've missed the boat as they are quite expensive now!). Ryan's house is a perfect place to spend the week (not one but two roof terraces) and we shall definitely be back. It's perfect.