a most enjoyable stay in Malta in December

Guest: Caterina (Rome, Italy)
Date of Stay: 12/03/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

The listing description and the photos accurately reflect the amenities in this apartment. The property was spotlessly clean, and well-maintained and equipped. The owner was wonderfully responsive to our questions and most accommodating to our needs. We would definitely recommend this property to a friend or relative, but with the hope that we could still find it available when we return to Malta. There is, alas, construction in progress across the street, (as there is, alas, in practically every street in Sliema) but the workmen were working there on only one of the five days that we spent in the flat.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Great place and location ...pity about the standard of the linen and cleanliness.

Guest: Jacqui B (France)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

Arrived on a late flight to find the threadbare linen on the beds had not been changed and there were 3 dirty threadbare towels in the bathrooms (there were 5 of us). We went and bought towels (which owners did pay for) as no towels/sheets forthcoming at the end of our first full day there. The state of the pillows was disgusting - one in my room was covered in stains and blood. The toilet seat had been removed in the main bathroom and was lying beside the clothes dryer , as was the glass shower screen. Were unable to use the 2nd shower during our week long stay - when finally someone came to fix the screen he broke it and we never saw him again. The lady doing the changeover claimed to have cleaned the apartment and changed the sheets and towels ....I don't think so as one was still wet!! However we did get a reduction in price for the inconvenience - thank you. However...the apartment was very conveniently located, spacious and had good facilities. I would stay there again if there was new linen. It was handy to transport, the Point shopping mall and local shops and restaurants. But the fact that the sheets and towels were for the most part threadbare (one sheet had holes in it) and old let the place down, along with the fact that the changeover had obviously not been completed and cleaning had not been done. (The bath had definitely not been cleaned). It also seemed that essentials like dish machine powder were not supplied and it was left to the previous tenant to leave these things for the next occupants. The apartment had most things you would need but the lack of a second shower (which was one of the reasons we chose this place), and the state of the linen and lack of cleaning let it down.

Owner response:I honestly don't know what happened here, as we had just been in Malta the month of September and didn't see any of this. We replaced the towels and linens at a very high cost and discounted the price for their stay.....yet the people who stayed before and after said there were no issues.....every once in awhile the expectations of some are much higher and impossible to meet. I am glad you had a nice stay and apologize for any inconvenience. Best regards.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Great place to stay

Guest: Rob (American Canyon California)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

The apartment is in a great location. A minute walk from the harbor where you will have beautiful views, lots of places to eat, easy to hop on the bus, Find an excursion, or find whatever else you want to do. Head the opposite direction for a short walk and you are on the Mediterranean side for another great experience. A shopping mall is a short walk away with a nice supermarket. The apartment is very spacious, comfortable, and clean. The owner was very helpful and gave lots of info. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Malta.

Owner response:Thank you for the nice comments and it was my pleasure! I hope you enjoyed the island and our place as much as we do. All the best!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Fahy Holiday August 2011

Guest: Andy (Wolverhampton, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

I would like to thank Bob and his family for their warm welcome and assistance during our recent 10 night stay at the apartment. The location was superb and in close walking distance to all the amenities you could require and surrounded on both sides by beautiful water. On arrival the apartment was clean and tidy and my only real criticism is that I felt the photos here don't really do the apartment justice as it was in fact much larger and luxurious than expected. I would highly recommend this apartment and was of great value both in its location and facilities. All excursions we booked were within 5 minute walking distance as well as a great variety of restaurants and bars and with a young family was a great place to relax after some long and hot days! I will definately be visiting again.

Owner response:Sarah and family, I was my pleasure and I ma so glad you had a nice holiday. Have a wonderful holiday season and we hope to see you again soon! Bob

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Malta Dream Flat Truly Dreamy

Guest: Pam (Auxvasse, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

My family recently traveled to Malta because it was the spot that my daughter picked to be married. Since we knew a family in Sliema, that is where we wanted to stay. When I found Bob's apartment on VRBO it sounded like it was just what we needed but I had no idea how awesome and helpful the owner would be. Bob made the arrangements so easy for us, was always prompt to respond to me when I had questions and even helped us to find another apartment nearby for some of our other guests. The Malta Dream Flat was very nice, clean, modern and was absolutely perfect for our needs. The location was fabulous with everything we needed near by. We really appreciated the pickup at the airport. If you are not familiar with the area I would not recommend driving there! The public transportation and the Melle taxi service was wonderful. We really appreciated the internet service. Malta is the most beautiful place and the people are so nice. We absolutely loved it. We had already made plans to go to Italy after our 5 days in Malta but if we had know how wonderful the Island would be, we would have planned to stay longer in Malta. Be sure to travel to Comino while there if you have a chance. It was incredible. We ran out of time and didn't get to go to Gozo but would have loved to. Thank you Bob for helping to make our daughter's wedding a dream come true. We absolutely plan to return some day! God Bless!!! Bryan and Pam Crawford - Missouri

Owner response:Pam, Thank you for the kind words and we are so happy that the wedding turned out well and that we were able to help!!! It was our pleasure and hope you will have fond memories of Malta and maybe return someday for a proper holiday!!! All the best to your family!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Wanted to Stay Longer

Guest: glutenfreeinmalta (Aviano, Italy)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

I went to Malta with my family (husband and 5 year old) and another family (2 adults and a 3 year old) for a Christmas get away. The apartment was perfect for us. The apartment is located within walking distance to the buses (which we took to as many sites as possible) as well as to some AMAZING playgrounds right along the water for the kids to play at. My daughter and I have food allergies so were very excited that kitchen had everything to cook our own meals and there was a store (in the mall) that was within walking distance. The store had a nice selection of food and even had our gluten free and dairy free stuff that we were hoping for. The apartment was a good size with enough living area for all 6 of us and it was clean and comfortable. Wonderful! Bob was super helpful and there is a lot of information in the apartment as well once you get there. We had an amazing Christmas vacation and I seriously considered changing my plane tickets so that I could stay and extra week. It was great and we will definately stay there again on our next trip to Malta. We did have a bit of trouble figuring out which door was the actual apartment door, but just make sure you ask the driver to be clear and you should be fine.

Owner response:Annika, So glad you had a nice time and enjoyed the flat. I hope Christily has brought your daughter a new necklace to replace the one she lost! Have a wonderful holiday season and all the best to you and your family! Bob

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Beautiful Apartment; Ideal Location; Wonderful Landlord

Guest: Fulbright Professor (Washington, DC, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

I rented this apartment during January-June 2011 while teaching at the University of Malta. The apartment is beautifully designed and furnished. It feels like you are staying in someone's home, not in a rental unit. The location is ideal. You are steps away from either the Mediterranean and harbor waterfronts with views, restaurants, buses and ferries, as well as a nice indoor shopping mall and two supermarkets. The landlord, Bob, could not be nicer, and his wife's family is always nearby in case you need to reach someone locally. I cannot say enough good things about this apartment. You will not go wrong if you stay here.

Owner response:Tom, I can say the same for you....it was a pleasure to have a long-term tenant as understanding and easy to deal with. My mother-in-law wanted me to wish you a Happy Holiday and the other residents you had met said to sy hello as well. All the best for 2012 and hopefully you will return to Malta someday! Best regards. Bob

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Ideal flat for Malta Holiday!

Guest: Kelsey (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/11

Myself and 5 friends ventured to Malta for a wedding of 2 very good friends. I stumbled upon this property when I was searching for accommodation, and it worked out perfectly. Although I would recommend no more than 5 adults stay here, the location and quality of the apartment was superb! Bob was extremely helpful and resourceful both when booking and once we had arrived making suggestions of what to do, where to eat, booking taxis for us, etc. I highly recommend allowing Bob book taxis for you, although some of us also rented a car and managed just fine. For convenience sake though, the taxi service was great! I would definitely stay here again upon my return to Malta. Bob certainly takes care of you and provides everything you might need for a getaway in Malta. The flat is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, etc. and isn't a bad walk to St. Julian's Bay either. Wishing I was still soaking up the sun in the Maltese "winter"....

Owner response:Kelsey, It was my pleasure and glad you and your friends got to enjoy the wedding and the island, even after getting stuck in London due to weather!!! Thanks again and best regards!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Perfect for my stay

Guest: michelle (edmond, oklahoma, usa)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/11/10

What a great place to stay! The apartment was perfect for me. It was very clean, easily accessible, within walking distance to everything I wanted (the sea, shopping, great espresso every morning)..and what is amazing is how quiet it was, even being in such a perfect location. I appreciated having the service that picked me up and took me back to the airport. One tip I can suggest for others is to find exactly what time you will be picked up for the airport, upon departing. Although it was not expected, I wanted to clean up the apartment a bit, before leaving, but my friendly driver showed up earlier than I expected, but I was ready. I should have checked on that, but thought that might help someone else. The services were great though and the people very patient, helpful and good drivers. Some things I loved about the apartment were the location, cleanliness, quiet, the kitchen was well equipped, and having a washer & dryer were just perfect and something I think everyone can appreciate. Bob was soooo great and very very helpful, and his mother in law is the most beautiful, and friendly person, and very respectful. I would have loved to visit with her more :) This is a great place, and I do have to say the Maltese people are beautiful, wholesome, and some of the most friendliest. One of my favorite things I did was to take a ferry over to Gozo, walk throughout some smaller towns, and visit the Azure Window. The weather was perfect (thank you for arranging that too!) :) Thank you for making this wonderful apt. available ...I have some of the most warm and wonderful memories and really did receive some much needed rest in such a restful place. Will I be returning? A resounding and definite Yes!

Owner response:Thanks Michelle and it was my pleasure!!! So glad you enjoyed the apartment and the island!!! Thanks again and let me know when you're ready to return!!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great Experience

Guest: Phil (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

The flat is exactly as described and then some!!!! The location couldn't have been any better. We could get on a bus, take a ferry, or jump into our rental car and tour the island. All amenities are within walking distance of this flat My family is already talking about another trip to Malta and staying in the Malta Dream Flat. Finally, the help and advice provided by Bob was invaluable in helping our family get the most out of our vacation to Malta. I would definitely encourage anyone to consider the Malta Dream Flat when planning a trip to Malta

Owner response:It was my pleasure Phil and family!!! Glad we got a chance to meet and that you enjoyed Malta!!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children.