Thamara's place is one of those rare treasures on the border of the resort portion of the city and the actual city. Therefore, you live like a local and if you simply walk a few blocks, you have all the benefits of the up-market Malaga resort at the bargain price of the regular city.
Think old style Spanish charm with modern conveniences....
-- beautiful Spanish tile in the bathroom, but also dependable hot water in a modern shower
-- charming balcony overlooking a classic Spanish boulevard, but modern windows which completely block all the street noise (in 9 nights I was never awakened). And a very efficient room air conditioner that keeps the temperature perfect when the windows are closed.
If you need that Malaga beachfront condo, you will have to look elsewhere and be willing to pay 5 to 10 times what Thamara charges. But if you simply need a perfectly efficient place at a bargain price, stay at Thamara's. Take a short stroll down Calle Tomas Echeverria past all the cafes and restaurants and you have your beachfront experience.
The balcony overlooks a LIDL market -- far more practical than the beach. With the help of LIDL and the many other markets in the neighborhood plus Thamara's very well equipped kitchen, you'll eat well and save even more.
Enjoy.