Carmen's apartment was absolutely perfect, and Carmen is an exceptionally warm and helpful host. Comfortable, exceptionally clean, everything I needed for a week's stay, even my preferred coffee maker (an expresso pot). The rooftop terrace, accessed by a stairway directly from the apartment, and the big glass window/balcony at the front of the apartment give you tremendous natural ventilation and a delightful, outside but private spot to take the sun, your coffee, work outside on your laptop, take in the sunset, etc. Both of these - air, light, and an outside space were so important to me for a multi-day stay. The apartment building itself was very quiet. The neighborhood is a perfect location, quieter than most downtown streets; one block to one of the principal bus lines (1 and C1) that not only takes you downtown and within a couple blocks of principal sites of interest, but also straight to the train station or to a metro stop to the airport. But you don't need the bus to get around, except for a break or if you're in a rush: Calle Victoria is a few short blocks away and everything, from the beach, harbor, Calle Alameda, to sites of interest, to the city market are easy walks, within 15-20 minutes you can be almost anywhere in the historic, commercial, and administrative center, and can meander through various neighborhoods, like Lagunillas with its murals. As a solo visitor, I felt safe walking home at night. Taxis are easily accessible if you need, also. Carmen went above and beyond to help me with some needs, and was always quickly available by text. Note - a "bazaar oriental" or general store is a block away and has all kinds of things available in case you left some little thing home, like an electrical plug adaptor.... If coming back to Málaga, I would absolutely stay with Carmen.