We had a lovely week in this apartment! Bright and clean and (like the previous review says) the bed is extremely (incredibly) comfortable! Communication with Alvaro and his family was very easy and very fast -- from the booking to the key return. The area is mostly residential and sits up the mountain on the way to Gibralfaro Castle. You basically have the best views of the city at your fingertips, but it can be a little far from certain things (like a supermarket or a wide selection of restaurants). We had a car, so it was no problem for us to get around, plus there is a bus only a few meters from the apartment. I imagine by foot or by bike would be quite a hike. As for the parking, there is a strip of public parking across from the flat. At least during our trip, the spaces were often full in the evening, but we always found an alternative not very far away. Overall, it was a great place to make our "headquarters" during our trip and we'd recommend this place to anyone!