The apartment is in a great location for the old town and it is about 7 mins walk from Malaga Centro Alameda station direct to the airport. There are a few stairs to reach a lift and then a few more if you don't want to use the lift.
There are new windows so although the apartment faces onto the street, you do not hear the traffic. There is not a river, as the map would have you believe, but a dry riverbed, attractively decorated with graffiti and a great resource for the locals to exercise their dogs and themselves - volleyball and football.
The bedrooms are at the back and are quiet. The beds are firm and the rooms are clean but the twin room is small - as is the bathroom. The sitting/dining/kitchen area is spacious.
We used the heating in late February and this heated the place up quickly.
We met Araceli's father with the key and he was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions. There was a very generous amount of food and wine left for us.
If you plan to cook full meals, then the kitchen is not equipped for this, but why would you want to when there are so many amazing bars and restaurants on the doorstep?!
I would recommend the apartment.