The apartment and overall experience were absolutely first-class and I'd have no hesitation recommending it.

Ian was always available to answer any questions before the trip and met me on my arrival, showing me the lovely flat and roof terrace. He's full of enthusiasm for Malta and gave me lots of great tips for sightseeing. The apartment had everything I needed. Ian even very kindly came over one evening to look at an issue I raised with the bed, which embarrassingly turned out to be minor but he was kind about it all. I stayed a lot of time in the apartment as I'm ill with CFS/ME so loved the strong wifi signal (usually around 20Mbps). There are lots of lights so you can have the lighting how you want it, with a nice reading light above the bed. Also, there are lots of electrical sockets (they are UK-style in Malta so perfect for me).There's a nice little glassed-in balcony/bay window from where I was able to enjoy an Easter parade which stopped at the saints carved into various buildings.

If, like me, you're 6 foot tall or more you might need to do a little bit of stooping due to the mezzanine but I found it no problem.

Floriana is an authentic Maltese neighbourhood and really grew on me. There are lots of lovely, tiny shops used by the locals in the nearby streets and there is a great cafe called '22 January' (do try the Maltese pies and sweets) a few minutes walk away on the way to nearby Valletta. Walking to Valletta via the cafe/church is also the easiest way to walk for anyone with mobility problems; it's often quite hilly territory at times. There are lots of historical buildings and gardens close by, as well as bus stops to loads of destinations on the island.

Overall, a fantastic experience in an authentic neighbourhood with a wonderful, helpful host.