We loved the apartment and the location. The Atarazanas food market across the street is fantastic, and everything is within walking distance. Lots of restaurants and bakeries nearby (and below); and for serious shopping, the El Corte Inglés shopping mall is just across the river.
(Be prepared for some noise in the morning, since there's a bakery below. It varies.)
Some nearby places we enjoyed, for local specialties:
Churros: Casa Aranda (110 m)
Fried fish: Marisquería Casa Vicente (140 m)
Minisupermarket: Carrefour Express (140 m)
Malaga wine in barrels: Antigua Casa de Guardia (110 m)
The host was very responsive.