Darren's place was everything we hoped for and more. We wanted an 'old Malta' experience in the capital, not the usual tourist stay. Darren's beautifully restored home in Birgu gave us that. It was beautiful, quiet, super clean and had all the things that matter to us: a super comfy bed and sofa, lots space to spread out, efficient quiet air conditioning (a relief in the heat), a great shower and modern kitchen. Birgu itself is really special ... ancient little alleys and churches, church bells, a proper square to sit with a coffee, soak up the atmosphere and watch the Maltese locals gossip! There are plenty of great local restaurants to eat at, both in the square, surrounding streets and on the waterfront. The ferry to Valetta is a 15 minute walk away, and it comes every 30 minutes or so, all day, and delivers you to the heart of Valetta in minutes. Lastly, Darren is the sort of Airbnb host that is so special, and really cares that you have a great visit. He answered several questions for us on the area, as well as sorting out a couple of minor issues in the flat in a matter of minutes. We loved our stay, and can't recommend Darren's place enough.