Mercedes was the perfect host. Very helpful and enthusiastic which is great when you are on holiday. The appartment is very clean and tidy and the location is good. I love Malaga because it is surprisingly still very Spanish unlike the nearby resorts. The area on the sea front just to the east of Mercedes's flat is really nice and again not packed with tourists and english menus. Going west back to Malaga town you have a couple of very pleasant beach front cafes and a couple of open air gyms - great for some morning exercise by the sea. The balcony is like a picture frame containing the sea as its picture and you can hear the waves at night. The only downside is the road is quite busy and at night if you are a light sleeper earplugs might help. However, Mercedes is installing ceiling fans in the room which would enable you to close the window and sleep in silence. There is a car park right next to the appartment block where the attendant will always will find you a space for just 1 euro. I'd been to malaga once before and stayed in this area and deliberately chose it again as i liked it so much. Also the shower is excellent and breakfast very good! enjoyed my stay here very much.