The short version of this review is that Malaga offers better places to stay for less money.
To elaborate - The flat was in pretty poor condition when we arrived here and probably needed renovation a while ago. The flat was generally dirty, including several stained fabrics, some dirty cutlery and the kind of bathroom grime that takes a while to build up. Several fittings - such as window shutters- are either broken or don't work properly.
We raised this with Raul -who replied quickly- so I'd assume work has been done since then.
Generally the place is pretty quiet, aside from some noise from the road and the neighbours plumbing.
The balcony is a very nice feature and the location is very close to the each and city centre. There are also some nice cafes and restaurants on the block.
While the communication was generally good, what wasn't clear until we arrived was that you have to collect the keys from an office about 15 mins from the apartment. Once there you'll be asked to sign a bunch of documents that involve taking responsibility for the state of the property - not unreasonable in itself, but a bit rich considering the state of the place.