We had a lovely holiday in Robert and Chaza's apartment. It has everything you need: pool, air conditioning, comfy beds, sunbeds for everyone, fantastic views. Our kids appreciated especially the toys and Nintendo Wii. There's also a playground nearby.
It's very easy to use local buses, we didn't need a car. The beach is under one kilometer away and if you walk along it towards the city of Malaga, you see how the non-touristic, "authentic" area slowly turns more touristic. This means good prices, but be prepared to speak a little Spanish!
Robert and Chaza are very warm and wonderful hosts, helping you in any question. Highly recommended!