Lovely stay in a perfectly located apartment - 200 meters max to the beach and within 15 minutes walk to city Center/centro Histórico. Also right around the corner in a great square across from the beach are several restaurants for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner - tapas,and seafood. The beach is fantastic and easy to get a chair if you go early enough (this is in September).
What we liked:
- you really could not ask for a better location in Malaga for a combined beach/city vacation or just a beach vacation.
- kitchen seemed well stocked (we barely used it).
- beds were comfortable
- access to the washing machine which many airbnbs do not allow.
- a decent amount of wardrobe and dresser space also which often is not provided
- very spacious and comfortable apartment and living room area.
- Carolina was very kind, quick to respond and helpful.
- beautiful view from the balcony
What others maybe should be aware of:
- similar to other people, there was half a roll of toilet paper when we arrived. It should be mentioned in the description if toilet paper is not being provided. We were there for a week so would not expect a weeks supply and didn’t mind buying but it should be mentioned
- Other people complained about the lack of furniture. It was sparse and not much character but we didn’t really care. We weren’t there to spend our days and loads of time in the apartment. It was spacious with a great view and everything mentioned above. However we did find that the apartment was not being really maintained - shower heads in the showers leaking and spraying everywhere, the air conditioner in the living room leaks water and we had to keep a bucket out. It seemed a bit low quality. So I rated value for money but lower.
- not sure how great the cleaning is before - the shower drain was backed up immediately when we used it and water went everywhere. It was also mentioned in the instructions to be careful about the sand. Carolina was super responsive and it immediately got fixed that afternoon but it just made me think that whoever cleaned before either didn’t clean the shower or didn’t bother to clear out the drain despite it being backed up.
Despite these small things, we would definitely stay again. If you are coming for mostly beach with some city enjoyment out this is a perfect place to stay.