The apartment is charming: In an old building and with lots of lovely decorative touches. The living room has a nice, roomy sofa, and the bed is comfortable. Great shower.

The location is perfect It is in a very narrow street in the old part of Malaga, and is within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. Very close to the Picasso and Thyssen Museums, the Cathedral and the Alcazaba. Quite a long, but do-able and pleasant walk to the beach.

Arturo really is the perfect host that people have mentioned. He is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Malaga, and will give you great tips about good eating places and sites that only the Malaguenos (natives of Malaga) know. He pointed us in the direction of the terrace of the Marriot Hotel for amazing panoramic views of the city.

The apartment is on a street that's too narrow for vehicles to use, so there is no traffic noise. Because it's on the ground floor, there is the intermittent sound of people passing outside. The main issue when we were there was the construction work across the narrow road, which seemed to start at about 7.15 am. (Arturo did warn us about is and apologised for it in advance.) While that continues, you will probably have to pack a pair of ear plugs, at least during the week. Perhaps it's not a problem at the weekend.

With the small proviso about the construction noise, I would recommend this apartment for its attractive style, its great location, and its very helpful and hospitable host.