Cynthia and her husband couldn't have been more helpful. They kindly picked us up from the airport and took us to the studio flat in Sliema. They stayed to explain how things worked and even had a welcome pack of goodies for us, which helped to tide us over till we were ready to go shopping.

The studio flat is a hidden gem. Behind a modest door is a clean, modern apartment with all mod cons, the most important of which was the air con which keeps the whole of the flat cool at all times. Though situated in the dining room it kept the bedroom at just the right comfortable temperature for sleeping. The fridge keeps everything very chilled and it was especially lovely to buy the delicious fruit, store it and then eat it whenever we wanted to. An efficient washing machine coupled with the use of a outside yard meant that it was easy to keep clothes, especially swimwear, clean and resulted in the additional bonus of returning home with most of our clothes washed. The bed is super comfortable. The addition of an electric insect repellent meant we were never bitten by mosquitoes. The hob and cooker are brand new and of the highest standard but we preferred to eat out rather than slave over a hot stove. There were plenty of eateries nearby. Cutlery and tableware are provided as well as cleaning equipment and an iron and hair dryer.

The location of this studio flat couldn't be better. Over the road there's a shop which has all the foodstuffs you could possibly need. The fruit there is very good indeed. When you're tired out and feeling hot and sticky, or you've run out of bottled water, you really appreciate it's closeness. There's a pharmacy further down. At the end of the road is the beach and Exiles is worth a visit with the Paradise bar serving good cheap food and drink.

For anyone who might be travelling alone, this flat is situated behind an outside door which leads to an additional private door and private hallway to the door of your flat. It is particularly secure.

I know that if we'd had any difficulties that Cynthia and her husband would not have hesitated to help us out in any way possible. That's very comforting if you're new to a place.

I would not hesitate to recommend this flat. It was everything we were looking for! Great location, close to shops and with lovely hosts!