We have just come back from a lovely week in Birgu staying in the flat owned by Kenneth and Fiona. We have had a really happy time. In respect of our review below are the positives and other thoughts.
Positives:
The top score for us would be the view from the lounge window. It is very special. The boats, sea and the beauty of the warm yellow brick work of an old town.
The location of the flat and Birgu are wonderful. The flat is opposite the harbour and gets the sun in the afternoon. The ferry to Valetta goes every 20 minutes from five minutes from the flat door. The community is vibrant, lots of good restaurants, all value for money. The flat itself is almost above an ice cream/café and two other local cafes that sell lovely sandwiches and pastries.
The flat has a balcony where we sat every night enjoying the sun.
Birgu in our opinion is a better place to stay than Valletta. Less busy and more relaxed.
The flat itself is spacious and comfortably sleeps three people. We had our daughter with us.
Good Wi-Fi and the TV shows all the main news channels.
We hired a car and there is free parking on the street. We sometimes had to hunt a bit, but always found a spot within five minutes’ walk from the flat.
Good washing machine, which is extremely useful if you swim in the sea. Also, there is an outside and inside area to dry clothes.
Good shower and plentiful hot water.
Most importantly of course, Fiona and Kenneth are excellent hosts. Responded quickly, came to the flat to help with the oven and on the Sunday delivered us fresh local pastries.

Perhaps needs a bit of thought?
The main thing for us is the equipment and bedding needs a bit of an upgrade. As an example, we could only find two wine glasses, the coffee machine was a bit hit and miss, the kettle is an hotel type, only large enough for two cups. Knives where a bit short. In respect of the bedding, is old fashion and worn.
On the May bank holiday weekend that we arrived the local entertainment was very noisy. We live in Central London and the bands playing in the restaurants was louder because they were outside. This may be celebration weekend, but there is also quite a bit of noise from traffic and people enjoying their lives until 3 am. So do bring earplugs if this is a problem for you.

All in all, a great flat, wonderful location. We had a very happy time, good hosts, but the furnishings and equipment need up grading.