I’d like to say do not go to this place so that I make sure it is available for me the next time I would like to be there :) :) :)
In short...if you came across this place and it’s available look no further and just book...now....or someone else will and you will regret it :)
In detail...
The place is in a great location. If you come by car there is free and marked street parking. During the busy times of the day, in Summer, it might be a few meters away uphill but during our three night stay we never had any issues at all. If you come by bus there is a Bus Stop just a few meters away, downhill (this is how bus stages are known in Malta and Gozo). If you come by taxi the place is super easy to find as it is on the main part of the road network (no main road or highway...which means it’s very quiet), however taxi might need to stop a few meters uphill as road is a one car road.
The apartment is on the first floor (“it-tieni sular” for those hailing from Malta), which makes it high enough to give you enough privacy, great views and yet still very quiet even when the next door restaurant is at it’s best. There is also a lift in the common area which makes transporting your luggage a lot easier. The rooms are big, spacious and very airy. They all have their own windows to the side or access to a small side balcony. The front part has a bigger sized balcony with views to die for...from the moment the sun comes up till the time the stars come out! Not to mention the breathtaking sunsets.
The experience for us was by far above and beyond what most places offer for the same price range and even when compared to some of the more expensive ones...and we have tried quite a few. First of all Martin is a great host...friendly, always prompt with replies and help and very attentive to detail. Finding the place sparkling clean was a big plus. When I say sparkling clean it means that both inside and outside was clean...both the places which are immediately visible to the eye and also the places which are more hidden, like for example, under the beds. Included in the price are Air Conditioning systems in all rooms including the living/kitchen combined area, something which most other places charge extra for. Martin even provides a washing machine and a tumble drier for free use even for short stays! - Thank You Martin! We even found plug converters in case we needed! The main bed (which is the only one we used) is very comfortable and having an ensuite and a main bathroom made things easier especially when we wanted to cut down on time to prepare to go out. Both bathrooms are very comfortable too. We never used the TV...too many nice views, however Martin does provide IPTV for those more keen on not losing any of their favourite shows even while on holiday. And all this is included in the price and Martin even encourages you to make use of it! What a service!
I will not add more, but by now I feel safe that you have got the idea why we fell in love with the place. So much so, that if it was available to be sold we would probably consider buying it :)
Thank you again, Martin. You are a super host, setting the example of how hosting someone should be. We both wish you luck and a lot of health and joy.