We could not have found a better apartment, neighborhood or city on the Costa del Sol. Malaga is far from the madhouse of Marbella yet not left behind in time. The bus was easy, there is a rental car space in the building although you only need one for day trips, the "boardwalk" to town or the delightful Banos del Carmen is right across the street - as is the ocean! There are nearly continuous beaches from the Banos on the west all the way to the ferry/cruise ship dock in town. What no one mentions is that there is a huge wooded park above the town and neighborhood if you go up the hill to the west of the entrance to the building rather than across to the beach. The apartment is simply, beautifully, and efficiently appointed. Immaculate. We spent far more time sitting on the porch (which can either be open air with the living room closed behind sliding glass or air conditioned as part of the living room by closing the full wall of glass that faces the sea.) than we ever expected.I never met Maria but communicated with her frequently. Her brother-in-law, Ernesto, met us and was very helpful. This is your place!