Cristina's boyfriend Raul was our main point of contact. He was friendly and helpful throughout. He provided me with a list of recommendations well before our arrival, and personally met us at the apartment for check-in.

He gave us a quick tour through the quaint apartment before heading out.

His recommendations proved useful, and the apartment turned out to be in a fairly convenient location. Malaga felt very small and community oriented, and there wasn't anything we wanted to see that wasn't within walking distance.

The apartment itself was clean and bright when we arrived. The bathroom was modern and offered enough hot water for both my wife and I to shower before heading out each day. I reached out to Raul on day 2 of our stay for instructions on how to use the combo washer/dryer. He replied promptly with very specific instructions and allowed us to use his detergent and fabric softener, which was very kind.

The art featured on the walls is done by a friend of Raul and Cristina's, and is available for purchase. My wife and I agreed on one to bring home, and love that we have something not only to remind us of Malaga, but of the wonderful apartment we got to stay in.

Raul and Cristina were great hosts! I'll definitely reach out to them again if/when we make it back to their city.