I never assume that places are like the pictures, so I tend to rely on reviews. The pictures were stunning, but it was the reviews of others that led us to choose this property. And we are extremely glad we did! Everything from the helpfulness of Juan and Mar to the parking place to the local hints to the appartment and location were as others have stated- and better. It is a remarkable place.
A few things to note. Juan and Mar were very easy to communicate with. Unlike some VRBOs that have property management companies running them, they have a very personal touch to this place. As if this is their only property (I have no idea if it is, but it seemed like it). We booked very early (almost 8 months) and about a month after we decided to shorten our stay by a day. They were very understanding and refunded money immediately. I was so impressed with how helpful they were during that process. They also refunded our damage deposit the day we checked out even though a chair leg broke during our stay. They provided fantastic local recommendations as well. And helped us park when we got there (in a very safe and clean garage). The space is easy to navigate in an out of, but the space is not made for large cars (ours).
The place is beautiful. It sits two floors above a pool, and looks directly over the beach. You can be on the beach literally in a few steps, only crossing a boardwalk from the building. We preferred the sandier entry about 300 meters to the right (near Soleo a resturant and Beach Club). But there will be sunbathers up and down the Beach for kilometers in both directions. Old town is basically 2 blocks (in American talk) away. I am really not sure there could be a better location in Marbella.
Our kids were along, so the little things like the supermarket a block away and the beach toys and umbrella in the closet helped. They enjoyed both pools as well. There tends to be a mix of vacationers and some residents at the pools, so it is usually pretty quiet there. But this is a perfect place for a family of 3-5.
I can't recommend this place enough. If we ever get the chance to get back to the Costa Del Sol we will look here first for accommodations.