Couldn't have had a better place to experience and explore Malta from. I was travelling alone and Darren couldn't have made me feel more at ease and reassured with everything. Right from the start of booking there was great communication with Darren, tips and advice of things to see/do/cheap places to eat etc ( I was staying in another area before arriving in Birkirkara) even actual photos of bus stop, and other places, to go along with bus route information, really helps in getting your bearings! By the time I arrived I felt as if I was going to meet a new friend :) Was greeted with the offer of a refreshing drink (opted for vodka n coke) very welcome on that particularly warm day and shown around this cool place. My room (with kitchen and bathroom) was on the top floor, perfect for stepping out onto the verranda and up to roof terrace. Room was, as rest of place, light, airy (but with thick curtains, so a lie in very possible!) and had a great feel. The house radiates positivity and creativity, the artwork and restoration pieces are inspiring. The kitchen has everything you need utensil n equipment wise to be fully self catering, also has a nice wee view :) bathroom with good shower, no water pressure issues at all. The roof terrace was an awesome place when I came "home" one evening, too tired but happy not to venture back out to have some pasta and a beer watching the sunset. I dashed back the following night especially so I could view the sun setting again from up here, fully panaromic views, skyline dotted with church roof tops etc.. got some good photos! On my second night I took Darren's recommendation of San Pio X, a bar and great local place to eat, a nice stroll not far away and next to yet more interesting architecture. I had a huge pizza (went for the Maltese, anchovies, sundried tomato and Maltese sausage, what I couldnt finish was boxed for me to take away) and 2 drinks and had some cents back from 10 euros! I was on my own but didn't feel like it, from the interactions I had with Darren, in person and via technology, the other locals I met in Birkirkara, the family and folk who work in San Pio who chatted with me, the elderly guy who walked with me to San Anton gardens ( beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon!) who also gave me lots of his own great advice and the countless other people I had brief but positive interactions with I genuinely felt welcome and like I was truly experiencing real Malta. 279 Presley Central is just 5mins walk to a bus stop that has over 10 buses that make the short journey to Valletta,,as well as other buses to different destinations. Very easy to make your way around Malta from here. So! This place and it's amiable and caring host...