We made last minute arrangements to stay at Manuel's place and it worked out great! It was more space than we needed for the two of us, but the location was excellent as we like walking everywhere. We did arrive by rental car and the parking is very tricky. There is free street parking if you can find it. We ended up parking a mile away, but it was free...it's random luck!
We stayed for three nights and basically just slept there as we were out all day and evening enjoying all that Malaga has to offer. If you were planning a lengthy stay there are many amenities in the apartment that would be very useful. Manuel was very friendly and offered us restaurant tips. The place is clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend Manuel's place for your visit to Malaga!