I totally fell in love with this place. It might not be for everyone - for one, you shouldn't expect sleek and polished hotel environment. But if you are able to handle the rustic bite and an occasional encounter with some bug, you're in for something fabulous. I spent a whole week in Gozo, and Simon's house is perfect especially for a longer stay like this. Why? Well, because you want to have enough time to go around the island but also to hang out at the paradisaical apartment!
It felt like stepping back in time, but still having all the comfort and amenities of today. Even Netflix. But no microwave oven by the way. The decor was something to marvel for time and again. The house was full of details and collisions of cultures and styles, but all in all everything seemed to fit there beautifully in perfect harmony. I'm telling you, every morning waking up in my 19th century chamber I felt like a princess. Then I would just enjoy my more modern bathroom's nice shower with admirable water pressure (not a given!) and soon descent for some complimentary morning coffee via the old Moroccan style stairway. This flat just made me smile all the damn time.
Victoria is probably the best location to have your base at, lots to see and experience and from there it's easy to reach all the other points of interest on the map. Very close to the old-town-flat you have the Cittadella (a must-see), some quite good restaurants and cafes (Maldonado, Black Cat Cafe) and even some shopping centers with good grocery stores. There's also a small market just around the corner, so you don't have to carry your water from afar.
Simon was an excellent host, very approachable and easy to reach. He gave the impression of really caring if his guest enjoyed the stay, and I believe would have fixed anything in no time if something had been needed. The area is quiet and safe. The bed is comfortable. There are multiple AC units to keep you sane even during the summer months. The towels! Oh them towels, huge and thick. I hope you other guests take very good care of this place, so that I can go back one day and find it as it was this past week :D