We had a great time in Malaga! Beautiful city, great for old Spanish/history feel and for the beach.
The place is well positioned for downtown, it is about a 5minute walk, so just if the skirt of it. It is a bit noisey at night though, but would be a whole lot noiser if it were in the exact downtown. It is a 20min walk to the beach, but you walk through the old part of town which is great. we spent a week and felt this was a good amount of time.
The area seemed quite safe. Perhaps appears a bit "dodgy" to certain American standards, but we had nothing but good things to say about the people. There is a kebab place next store, and a few fruit shops. There is a fish/fruit market just a few minutes up the street.
There is a small elevator which is convenient for a stroller. Ana and Gabriela were extremely accomodating to having an infant there bu having a pack and play and a high chair.
They have a binder explaining how all of the electronics work, maps, places to eat. thank you!
Warning that they do require a picture of your passport, apparently this is standard and required in Spain.
Our only small issue was check in and check out. Instructions were just to arrive, however we didnt know the apartment number. So just stood on the street now knowing what to do (no data). After about 10mim of waiting luckily an extremely friendly neighbour in the apartment happened to walk by and had Ana's number, who called up and we got in. she didnt say anything about that. on check out, Ana wanted to be there, we had to leave at 0745 to get a flight and she was 15min late. Not sure why we had to meet up again.
Kitchen is decently stocked. no oven. need to get your own oil, spices and such. there is also laundry (but get your own soap).
the place is very very clean. and very functional space. great that the bedrooms are far apart.
excellent wifi
we would definitely recommend