This was our first time using Airbnb and after this experience I must say that Andrea and his lovely family have set the bar incredibly high. We did not meet Andrea, though he was extremely helpful and responsive in the leadup to our stay. During our six-day visit we were taken care of by Andrea's mother, who could not have been more welcoming or delightful. The house itself is beautiful, honestly one of the nicest we saw in all our time in Malta, and the location is stunning, with a perfect view of St. Paul's Square and cathedral. Wine on the balcony overlooking the square was the perfect way to cap each day in this beautiful country.
We used this location as a base for a series of day trips to the rest of Malta. We used the public buses for this purpose, which was made very convenient by the proximity of the Rabat bus interchange which is steps away from the Mdina gate, a walk of only a few minutes. Additionally, the house is only a few steps from some excellent restaurants and spectacular views of Mosta and the surrounding countryside.
The bottom line is that we could not possibly have had a more enjoyable experience staying with Andrea and his family. It was truly unique and magical, and we are so grateful to have been able to do it. If you are planning to stay in the Mdina/Rabat area, you would be a fool to stay anywhere else.