Roger is kind, responsive, and patient - he and his husband, Richard, are incredible hosts! They left wine and fresh flowers and kindly answered all of my questions.
The apartment itself is even larger than it looks in pictures and was very comfortable. There might be too much furniture (two couches, two dining tables, two coffee tables), but they’ve done a great job with the space. It has everything you need in the kitchen, the bed was surprisingly comfy (if you’re taller than 5’10 it may not be large enough!), and the bathroom towels were quite nice and soft.
It’s not horribly loud (it’s almost unnoticeable with earplugs), but it’s certainly not peaceful. I saw the photo of the bay and mistakenly thought it would be quiet and serene. I was here for six days, so I got it all: it is loud from many directions: boats on the bay, restaurants on the bay, and even a neighbor was blasting music most nights I could hear through the walls/floor. There is a constant thump in the evenings, even more so Thursday-Sunday. There is construction during the week across the street and traffic is kind of busy and on the street in the mornings, so don’t think about sleeping past 8:30. Also, there is a hotel just to the left of the photo of the bay and there is space below the balcony where people sunbathe; it’s actually great for sunshine and a swim, but I did want to point out that the window isn’t right up along the water, so there isn’t much privacy.
I was kicking myself for not staying in Valletta instead as it’s beautiful, quieter, and it’s easier to catch a ferry to Gozo or Comino or buses around town.
That said, this apartment is beautiful, the hosts are fantastic, and the sound is manageable. If the nightlife is what you seek, this is the perfect spot.