We stayed for one month at Deborah 's apartment. It is new and comfortable. Having a dish washing machine was a great advantage for me.
The area is rather good, 5 min on foot to the centre of the old town and main shopping street Marqués de Larios))).
30 min on foot to the beach. For me it's not too long, besides walking is very good for health)
Málaga is a very interesting city with more than 30 museums and lots of cathedrals. So it is a wonderful place where you can combine your cultural life and rest by the sea coast.
We met Deborah and her husband in Malaga during their holidays. Very nice and pleasant people)
So, I'd definitely recommend this apartment to stay in Málaga.