Marise made us feel instantly welcome. Her house is in the old village of Rabat, next to the spectacular Mdina ancient city. The surroundings are very atmospheric, the St Paul street itself lined with churches, restaurants and cafes. Standing on the balcony overlooking the traditional Easter parade was fantastic! The house itself is very spacious and unique, has a few “hidden” rooms and small balconies a couple of steps up or down as well as three ensuite bathrooms and an extra toilet. It has been completely renovated and every room is beautifully decorated. As it is an old house with (beautiful) thick stone walls it was a bit cold on our first night before the heating had worked up properly. Be prepared for stairs and also occasional church bells/street noise. The roof terrace has very nice views and a few pieces of furniture. We had a lovely stay at Marise’s, a perfect starting point to discover Malta from. Don’t miss visiting Casa Bernard and it’s lovely owners next door if you are interested in antiquities and the history of the Maltese.