Mayte was a welcoming host despite the fact that I had kept her waiting owing to my inability to find the right bus! The apartment is situated in a pleasant residential area with a supermarket and bus stop within a couple of minutes walk. If you do not want to go into central Malaga in the evenings there are a plethora of restaurants on the seafront approximately five minutes walk away.
The apartment was spotlessly clean and had been recently refurbished. It was equipped with everything you could possibly need if you are intending to do any cooking. The bed and sofa bed were comfortable and the bedding was of hotel quality.
The shower was one of the best I have used.
The only problem was that there wasn't a door on the bathroom which may not be a problem for some though in general I feel that the majority of people want a few minutes privacy a day. As the apartment is open plan and has no interior doors you could wave to the person sitting on the sofa as you come out of the shower.
I'm not sure if this is a design decision or a structural issue but if it could be resolved the apartment would be perfect.