My husband and I stayed here for six nights and we had a great time. The booking process was straightforward and we also arranged airport pick-up/return via the owners. The apartment is in a great location, just off the main road in Benalmadena so handy for two large supermarkets. We spent a few nights at the marina, our favourite place, and also at the beachfront, both of which are only a few minutes walk away. There are also more cheap and cheerful places to eat and drink even nearer the apartment so plenty of choice for all.
The apartment itself was clean and comfortable and although we had a couple of issues regarding the air-conditioning, these were resolved by Jose either at the end of the phone or by sending a man over to the apartment. I would have thought that simply having some written instructions in the apartment would have negated the need to phone for assistance so maybe something to bear in mind for future.
The terrace of the apartment was fantastic and got the sun from about 10.00 until 20.30 while we stayed there. Sometimes there was a breeze, which was very welcome, but on days when it was too hot, we made use of the pool down in the garden area. We had it to ourselves initially and then another couple appeared but it was never busy so that was great.
We also made use of the awning every day so as we could eat lunch outside while in the shade. There was also a parasol but it was easier to just wind out the awning and then rewind it back in when you needed to rather than worry about the umbrella catching in the wind.
There is also a hot tub on the terrace and we did make use of this on one of the evenings but it may have got more action if the weather had been cooler.
We didn't really cook when there, only breakfast and lunch so the small kitchen was ok for that. There were some ants in the kitchen so just needed to ensure that plates were used rather than placing food directly on the worktop and also clean up any spillages so as not to encourage them. There was an oven outside in the cupboard and a barbeque but we didn't use either as when we were not out for dinner, we got takeaway from either Indian or Chinese, both of which were very cheap.
All in all we had a great time and would most definitely go back to this apartment.