Maria was abroad when we arrived but she had already been very helpful prior to our trip and she had the friendly Rita on hand to let us in upon our arrival. The bottle of wine was a welcome touch and the accommodation was just as advertised ! Unfortunately a family bereavement meant our stay was cut short for one of us, but that doesn't stop me from having no hesitation to recommend the apartment. As a point of interest, only a few doors down from the apartment is the Panorama restaurant of the British Hotel, open to non residents and providing lovely food with great service. But if you DO want to eat there and enjoy the AMAZING view, then book ahead and ask for a terrace table to get the most out of the experience. Not cheap, but well worth it. The next time I am in Valletta I will be returning to Maria's bijou apartment, that's for sure.