I've been staying in Villa tia Antonia from 12/07 till 28.07/13 and spent wonderful time living in the local atmosphere.
Villa has wonderful location. Just make a step from your terrace and you are on the Malaga promenade where everybody walks in the evening. Make just 10 steps more and you are at the beach, and there comes the sea.
The beach is fine, but "savage" in front of the house - you have to take your own sun beds and umbrella (will be provided by the owners), but about 100m of walk along the promenade you will find fully equipped beach (3,5 eur for sun bed and umbrella).
All the restaurants and bars are located on the promenade, so you don't have to drive anywhere, if you don't want it.
However, the same location advantage can be a disadvantage for people who want calmness at night, as it is just not the place for it in summer - all Malaga is out on promenade and at the restaurants located on it, all life is here.
The owners were very helpful, and they have everything for your comfortable staying in the house.