Andrew's place has a lot going for it. It's very nicely furnished -- especially the bedroom and the loft area. It is within a five to ten minute walk from the main tourist areas and museums in Valletta. Good wifi. Laundry in the apartment. Andrew's housekeeper left delicious fresh bread for me when I arrived. Valletta itself is beautiful, and it was great being within easy walking distance of the main bus lines for the island. Andrew was very accommodating of my request to check in early.
The one aspect that is not ideal is climate control: The main level is not insulated at all, and in fact the wind is able to come in through the front door. With temperatures outside in the fifties and sixties during my stay, it was always chilly. The bedroom, which is in the basement, is quipped with a space heater, but it struggled to take the chill out of the air, and it made an intermittent knocking noise. There is also a lot of humidity in the air of the basement. There is a dehumidifier but it is not up to the task of really making the place feel comfortable. Andrew's place would be amazing if it had better insulation on the door and windows and had better climate control. Perhaps it's not necessary during the tourist seasons of the spring/summer, but in March it's pretty important.
A tip if you want to do laundry: You have to reach behind the unit and turn on the wall switch in order for the machine to work. Until you do that the door to the unit is locked.