The apartment is as it seems and really lovely. It is a few mins further walk from mellieha beach than it looks from the map on airbnb but the buses are good and I think the real location is actually nicer - & definitely better for the bus to golden bay. Joe was very responsive to all queries.
When we arrived on Good Friday the electricity wasn't working but Joe quickly booked us in to a similar apartment so there was no real issue. Once electricity was back on after the long weekend we moved back.
This is a great base, especially if you have kids. There are shops, pubs and restaurants a couple of mins away and the views are good. I imagine the balconies would be amazing on summer evenings.
We'd definitely return.