We spent a wonderful week in Malta. Ian's apartment is well located, close to old Valetta and to the bus station if you want to go round Malta ( public transport is efficient and really cheap) and you can walk to Valetta centre in only a few minutes' time. We also rented a car for a few days and we found a parking place in the nearby easily. A few local shops are just around the corner and a grocery is open till late. The apartment is cute, clean and makes you feel the real spirit of the Maltese past: stone floor, wood-beam ceiling, wooden balcony, rooftop terrace.....
There is a spiral staircase leading to the bed on the loft but not so much room to make the bed. Besides there is some humidity in the bathroom but these are negligible drawbacks. We met Ian just on the last day as he was abroad but he kept in touch with us via emails and short messages. He is a sociable and helpful host. Hope to meet him again