Pros: This apartment was a wonderful place to relax during our vacation in Spain. We stayed in the apartment for a week and used it as a home base for our day trips to Ronda, Malaga, and Gibraltar. We also loved relaxing in Marbella itself, and the apartment complex has lovely pools and beautiful landscaping to enjoy. There's lots to do in Marbella, including flyboarding which my youngest daughter tried for the first time while we were there. She loved it, and it was fun to watch her from the boat. (We went with Redfly Marbella, and they have a FB page if you are interested in scheduling a time while you are there.)
There is an access road to the beach just across the street from the apartment complex, as well as bus stops, and there's a grocery store we walked to nearly every day (we got hooked on the fresh breads and pastries as well as the fresh fruits that were in season while we were there!). There are lots of restaurants within walking distance as well, although we did most of our own cooking while there. It's very handy to have a kitchen (complete with pots and pans, a blender, dishes, etc.) since eating out can get expensive. Our group was very comfortable in this apartment. There were 5 of us, and we ranged in age from my parents in their 70s, to myself in my 40s, to my two teenage daughters, and all of us were very happy with our stay. All 3 bedrooms were comfortable, the two bathrooms were in great shape, and the deck was a good place for morning coffee or an evening game of cards.
Alla is the friendly and helpful owner and was quick to reply to any texts I sent her. She speaks English, so communication was not a problem with her. Her representatives at the apartment didn't speak any English, however, so take that into consideration when booking the apartment. I know very little Spanish and had to text Alla for some details after we checked in because I didn't know how to ask about them in Spanish. Alla got right back to me, so there was never any problem. There is a security office just outside the gate to the apartment complex, and the person on duty there was always helpful when we needed a taxi (he took care of calling the taxi and giving directions to the apartment complex), but none of the staff spoke English. It's amazing what you can get across with a few gestures and a couple words in Spanish, though! All in all, this apartment is a great value and so much more comfortable and econimcal than staying in a hotel.