Alex was an absolutely lovely host. He shared much knowledge and history of his community and country, I learned more first hand from him then the malta experience. He went out of his way to show us around and had superb recommendationso and tips. As for the room it superceded our expectations. His house is full of glorious antiques. Travelling with a teenage son has been a challenge with rooms and the venetian room was perfect for us. There is a lovely terrace where if you are lucky you can get a whiff of Alexander's maltese cooking, the savory smell of onions combined with ricotta to stuff marrow with. It's away from the hustle and bustle, two minutes from the beach. There are plenty of restaurants, a grocery store, local pubs and a bus stop. It is a half hour walk on the ocean to a fabulous relaxing restaurant. Alex again met our dietary requirements for breakfast, going above and beyond to do so. His attention to detail was spectacular and he always enquired if anything was missing or there was more he could do. We spent three nights and wish we had more time. Definitely italy more than 5 stars are needed Here!