Maria's place is not just a flat, it's a complete hous with a very nice rooftop terrace.
Only the groundfloor is occupied by a bussines (kebab, in the evening).
The neighbourhood is very lively with nearby some fine restaurants (Appartement) and bars (splendid vermuth from the barrel at 2€ !). Plaza Merced - very nice square - is just around the corner and the old city (Alcazaba and Roman ruins) is steps away. As is the harbour, local centre Pompidou, Picasso museum etc.
Maria is a kind soul with a fine no nonsense attitude and if coastal and nearby Andalucia is your thing you should pay her a visit.