The photos or the description on the listing don't give this apartment justice. We have arrived late on a weekday and didn't get there until well after midnight. The instructions received from Bill were clear and easy to follow even for a tired mind, and the map enclosed helped our taxi driver find the place without any issues. We found the entrance promptly enough. After descending some steps to the main door we found no issues finding the key box and getting in. We pretended to be in Fort Boyard while at it, which made it much more fun. The entrance hall was fairly small with very narrow staircase and a pokey, rickety elevator. The apartment is situated on the fifth floor, but two floors are dedicated to the shopping center, so it was on the third floor of the apartment section itself. Once we got in the door the space opened right up. The living area and the kitchen were wonderfully spacious. The floors were all tiled and cool on our tired feet, with eclectic furniture throughout making it feel comfortable and quirky. Unique wooden cabinets peppered the space, with a grand glass dining table on stone columns near the kitchen area. Cosy couches by the window, muted neutral colours and artwork on the walls softened the overall look. The slightly dated bathroom decor and kitchen appliances along with the overall interior of the place gave it a distinct feel of a country house, which was right up our alley. The bedrooms were simply arranged, but also spacious and comfortable, with plenty of towels and clean bedding. All mattresses were single and very soft - something to bear in mind if you're going as a couple. Air conditioning was available throughout the apartment - and so was wi-fi! Everything was very clean, with the small exception of dusty closets, wardrobes and kitchen cabinets. The far living room wall was almost entirely taken by sliding French doors opening onto a spacious balcony with cushioned outdoor furniture at the ready. In the mornings entering the living area never failed to take our breath away. Standing within the living room the balcony windows frame the view perfectly, leaving only the sea and the sky meeting at the horizon. Coming out onto the balcony expands the view onto the buildings around the bay. Day or night we would be inexplicably drawn to that view, never being able to get enough. The northern exposure kept the balcony shaded and cool throughout our stay. We loved it so, that we spent most of time at the apartment on the balcony. The location was perfect, with a bus stop, shopping center and a handful of restaurants right at the doorstop. We found it the perfect starting point for our ventures on foot out into St. Julian and Silema. Bill had left us with two bus passes which we gleefully used to visit Valletta - it took us mere 25 minutes to get there. While we're not...