I do not exaggerate when I say that this place may my favorite Airbnb I've ever stayed at. It is a very clean, comfortable penthouse apartment with elevator service right into the place, and the location simply cannot be beat. You are nestled right in the heart of the bustling pedestrian-only historic center of Malaga. The private rooftop is incredible, with 360 degree views all around. The pictures simply do not do it justice.
The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and clean. The A/C was a great relief in the summer heat. The windows and skylights provide sunlight throughout but can be blocked out for the late sunsets. There is a staircase leading to the private roof deck, plus a small 'reading nook' type of space just by the rooftop door, which our 3-yr old daughter especially loved!
Mayte was a wonderful, responsive host who will do her best to help in any way. She even arranged to lend us a baby crib for our littlest one, which was really helpful.
We had some trouble navigating there on arrival. In case it's useful for any other first-timers to Malaga like we were, the apartment is in a pedestrian-only area, which means no cars/taxis/parking within several blocks in every direction. No wonder our car navigation system had us driving in circles to get there! Mayte was very patient as we arrived later than expected. But note that even if arriving by taxi, you can only be dropped/picked up within several blocks. So expect to carry your luggage a little bit. Of course, this is great for walking around and enjoying the neighborhood on foot once you're settled in... just not so convenient for arrival/departure with luggage!
The only other inconvenience is that the place does not have any wifi (as clearly stated in the ad). This is nice for 'unplugging' but sometimes wifi is helpful for logistics and coordinating with the host, getting around, etc. And especially when traveling with very young kids like us, it is not always so easy to find a wifi spot when out in town wrangling them. Having wifi access from the comfort and convenience of home would have been the icing on the cake for us.
Overall, a fantastic stay in a truly beautiful and exciting city. It is one of the few vacation spots and Airbnbs we left feeling we could easily return again one day in the future. I hope we do, and lucky you for those who do get to stay here as well.
Thanks again Mayte, for a lovely stay!