Well, we was extremely lucky to rent James's apartment. It's totally new one - we was only 3rd or 4th guests there. New furniture, two good bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, all the linen and towels and so one. Also iron, forks and spoons and all this little stuff, which you need for long staying, but normally don't bring from home. Location is also very nice - very quite around, but 3-5 minutes to go down to crowdy seaside.
And very important thing: James is very nice landlord! He don't want to fool you or cheat, or mark all the little things you broke and so one, so it's very comfortable to rent his aparts.

This is definetily not the cheapest flat in Sliema, but if you are 6 ir 7 people, it's one of the best offers.