Being new to airbnb I wasn't sure what to expect as an experience as I normally stay at hotels. I am a frequent traveler to Andalucía (Málaga on this trip) and usually stay in the main tourist sector (Calle Marques Larios) so I wasn't sure exactly how it would be now being elsewhere. The first thing I will say is the place is exactly as it was advertised, and the photos are perfect. The building is secure and the apartment's main entrance is locked with a steel gate which you need a key for, the apartment too has a key which is great so you know your safe at all times. The apartment is in an older part of the city and it's charming, unique, and safe no matter what time you come home. Imagine going on a holiday and staying at a friends home - they give you the key and you are complete private - this is how it was! Salvador was an amazing host and his response time was outstanding - when I arrived there was confusion on my arrival time but Salvador within an hour had it all arranged and sorted out! He explained everything and was patient in ensuring I was completely settled in. During my stay I had questions and he answered everything promptly. The apartment had everything, soaps, shampoo, food, spices, tea and coffee, you name it! There is a washing machine and you can hang your clothes to dry outside the window. The place is clean and linen fresh and clean, towels fresh and clean you have a computer to access if you need, WIFI and more! He was gracious enough me to play his Cd's - I am a flamenco guitarist so access to the music was truly splendid! I thought there was an odour but it was from outside, so I closed the window and it was fine, I even asked Salvador and he was prompt in wanting to help. In regards to distance from the main tourist area it's only 5-10 minutes and literally everything is about that distance (a square in essence: Larios, El Corte Ingles (shopping center), Market, beach etc. The people in Málaga, and in fact throughout all of Andalucía (I go to all the provinces when I go, each is only 2-4+ hrs away from Málaga!) are extremely friendly and the city is beautiful! Go in September (8th) and you see the procession of La Virgen de la Victoria, or on the 23/24th Cristo de Los Gitanos. Salvador is a super nice person, genuinely kind and caring and wanting you to have the best stayI I am studying Spanish at a university (adult student) and Salvador even helped me practice - awesome! HIGHLY recommend it! Great value for money! Salvador: Muchas gracias por su atención y su amabilidad en todo momento y por su profesionalismo y rápida respuesta. La ciudad de Málaga es muy bonita y los gentes son muy amable. Me encanta estar en...