We had an amazing time and Laurent (and his lovely cocker spaniels!) made us feel very welcome, from the airport pick-up and drop-off to all the items left from previous stays (some milk, oil for cooking, shampoo, kitchen roll, leftover beers from guests...you don't need to buy essentials which is SOOOO useful!). We left some items as this is a welcome addition to what must feel like a temporary home to all guests. The IS a noisy club below so do use the earplugs provided but this area is the best for culture and food. Sadly we didn't get to try the bodega wine bar right next door (tapas and wine for 2 euro!) but we did visit the most amazing Italian restaurant called MAXIMO (la mesa italiana) which is right off Calle Santa Maria and by an art gallery...http://www.maximolamesaitaliana.es/...the staff, food, wine made our holiday end on such a high note we couldn't recommend it enough. And the same goes for Laurent...a gem of a host with a superb place for you to have the best time. We already want to return to fill in the gaps on what we didn't have time to cram in! Thanks Malaga and special thanks to Laurent.