We had a wonderful stay at Irina and Blago's place. Check-in was quick and simple with the lock box and the apartment is even more spacious than the photos would suggest. The view is amazing over St. Julian's Bay and the location is great for both access to Sliema, St. Julian's by foot and almost everywhere else on the island in an hour or so bus ride. The apartment itself had almost everything we needed, including a great kitchen for cooking. The bedrooms are in the back and very quiet. The few things we missed (paper towels, a sponge, laundy detergent, and extra toilet paper) we bought from the supermarket close by. There aren't many smaller amenities, so be prepared to buy your own shampoo and salt/pepper. We had a little trouble with the shower staying on and the included bed sheet was too small for the bed, but both of those issues were very quickly handled by our hosts. Overall, a great stay; we enjoyed many mornings and evenings on the balcony.