To all that might be looking to stay with Clive for a week and/ or longer, I must say my wife and I were very happy!!
We stayed with Clive for 10 days and found that the flat was just as described, with great bus links, good shops near by for all your food needs (including a great fish shop just round the corner), and Malta was very charming too.
Clive was a great host, picking us up from the airport, suggesting great places to eat when requested and also letting us know what was going on in Valletta (we didn't know a yearly event was happening in town until Clive sent a quick email. Turned out to be one of the best nights we had!).
I would definitely suggest Clive and his lovely wife as hosts to any friends and family.