We returned last week after a week long stay. Saskia's communication throughout was excellent. The instructions for our stay were simple and went without any hiccups. She also provided suggestions for restaurants which proved useful.
The apartment is fabulous, super clean and crisp. Simple and stylish decor and bigger than the photos suggest. The master bedroom leads onto the balcony and I am really missing waking up to the sound of rolling surf and seeing the ocean moments away.
There is plenty of drawer and cupboard space and the ensuite bathroom is larger than average with a great shower.
The second bedroom is at the rear, very peaceful. My Son and his partner were very happy in it. (You get the master next time!) Both rooms have extremely comfortable beds.
The lounge/dining space is plenty large enough for four, and I loved being able to see the sea through the hatch from the kitchen. The TV has netflix, which I didn't use, but is apparrently a fantastic addition!
The balcony is perfect, great views, large enough to sit out on in comfort and not overlooked. The pool area and gardens are clean and well maintained, there are poolside toilets too. It was very quiet during our stay and alot of the apartments seemed unoccupied. There are also permanent residents, so it has a feel of being really cared for and a sense of community too.
We decided not to hire a car, despite recommendations, and managed fine using taxis. The taxi firm were very quick and efficient, and as we were not going to do a lot of sight seeing in the area it worked well. The supermarkets are a short ride away and well stocked. We walked to Sebillinas one day which was a pleasant 45 minute stroll along the beach front. There are two beach bars with 15 min walk, both serving good food with perfect locations and views. The local garage (7mins walk) sells fresh baguettes. We took a taxi to Estepona (c.15 euros) to wander round the old town and have dinner, Saskia's tips were perfect.
As we were having a very laid back week and making the most of the pool, we only ventured out to explore Casares, the hillside town. It was well worth the trip, sensational views fron the top, very peaceful and sleepy, with a very Spanish feel that was markedly different from the coastal area. (c.20 euros in taxi).
All in all we had a fantastic stay, the area is much quieter than other parts of the Costa, the apartment was everything we had hoped for and more! Thank you Saskia!