Chris was very quick (minutes!) in responding to every question and message prior to our journey in a to the point and service minded manner. His partner, Anna, had suggested to arrange a taxi waiting for us at the airport with our name. Anna welcomed us in as we exited the taxi and was readily available for us any time during our stay. Relaxed, cheery, and warm people. High quality service: attentive, lovely suggestions for good places to eat and how to navigate the town, quick responses to all our requests and very understanding too. Lovely people, as far as we are concerned.

The apartment was exactly as described: beautiful and well-thought-through design combining modern convenience with authentic vintage and retro vibes. High ceilings, comfortable bed, modern bathroom and lot's of space. We were there in oktober, a great time to open the windows and let the air in, especially to lose some of the humidity in the air (these 300 year old buildings of soft stone may retain some moisture from the air). They have airconditioning and fans for hotter weather in summer, and even built in floor heating for colder weeks (we had no need) later on.

Valleta, is a vibrant and bustling little old town, and the apartment is placed in the city center, where people start work early (6 am!) and the streets fill with activity: locals leave for work, small trucks deliver to the shop across the street and construction workers start. So if you are a morning person, you will love it. The street beneath the apartment is a street with traffic, but the windows are double glazed and when closed almost all of that noise is stiffeled. At 1 pm it quiets down during siesta, and the shop across opens again from 4-7 pm.

The long street is clearly up and coming. It still has some older houses that are being refurbished and developed into apartments that will attract a modern and more urban generation (with and without families), so you will hear some construction sounds. In the evening it quiets down. You may hear some neighbours going about their evening business (TV/piano/baby), but the nights are quiet and peacefull.

People who are sensitive to noise might want to check out our hosts apartment just across the harbour (10 minute ferry ride) in Birgu, the original capital of Malta, narrow pedestrian streets (no cars) with a Sicilian vibe. That is a much quieter place. And I expect the same quality apartment from these lovely hosts.