We loved staying in Maria Jose's place. She has a nice apartment, set back away from the busy street, and this actually made it really quiet at night. But, we could walk most EVERYWHERE, and take a taxi really easily. Her place is just right by Plaza Merced, just a hop from the entrance to the Alcazaba and the Roman ampitheatre, and all the musuems. And, getting to Malagueta beach is easily done, too. Maria Jose had some snacks for us when we arrived, and made us feel so very, very welcome. She is an excellent communicator, and responded quickly to everything. We stayed at her place for 3 weeks (a family with 2 adults, 2 kids, and for 3 days we had an extra adult), and did not lack anything. I very much recommend her apartment.