My stay at Maria's apartment was excellent! Probably my best in Malta and I've already recommended the apartment to my colleagues who were very jealous of me as they were staying in Excelsior hotel and this place was nicer :)
Sabrina welcomed me as Maria was abroad, and made me feel very welcome and at home, she had waited for me even though it was late in the evening when I arrived. She even took me to a shop that was still open at that hour so I could buy some milk so I could enjoy my morning coffee and brought me back, which was exceptionally kind. :) Also there was a complementary bottle of wine and some still water, which was very much appreciated.
Communication with both Sabrina and the host - Maria, was amazing and smooth.
The apartment itself I found lovely, spotless and cozy, and furnished in a very nice mix of modern art and traditional Maltese style. I had no issues at all with water pressure or temperature, which is something that is problematic in Malta in general, but not this time, yay!
The apartment had all the necessary ammenities. The kitchen was small but well-equipped with cooking hobs, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, etc. There was even an iron and ironing board, which is great if you need to travel for business like I did. The bedrooms were very comfortable and clean and all had air-conditioning (I only slept in 1 of them as I was alone but all of them were the same level of clean and cozy :) ) There is a narrow staircase to the upstairs bedrooms, which is no problem for me but could be for an elderly or disabled person, just a heads up.
The neighbourhood was nice and quiet, the apartment is in beautiful historical Valletta, next to Manuel Theatre. There's a church nearby as well and in the morning you can hear bells ringing, but not for a long time and it didn't bother me as I wake up early anyways. There are lovely restaurants and small cozy bars very close, within 3 mins walking distance. All in all - I would definitely recommend this place, and I already have!