The condo is ideally located: 25 mins walking along the beach boardwalk to downtown Marbella, a short drive from high end shopping, 5 min walk to multiple grocery stores, and a very short walk from the beach (it says 150 meters in the listing, it feels a lot less). The complex has wonderful landscaping. The complex’s pool is right nearby and is well landscaped and designed. The condo is just like the photos, except the furniture is far more comfortable than it looks. We particularly enjoyed the deck, which has very comfortable furniture and a shaded covering. The space was immaculate, with no wear and tear.
Quirks: (1) you must meet an agent for condo access; she also must come when you depart. We are used to having a lock box or key pad to access. (2) the house is near the beach/pool, but no pool/beach towels were provided. We were coming from the US and did not expect to have to bring these with us. We spent 60 euros to buy them (and left them for future guests). (3) no shampoo or body wash is provided, only 1 roll of toliet paper and 5 pieces of Kleenex per bathroom, 4 dishwasher and laundry tabs (for 4 days). It felt stingy. (4) initially we were told the owner controlled the AC. If we wanted it changed we had to text the agent, who would text him. We were told that could take 4-5 hours. We pushed back, twice, and were given control 2.5 hours after we arrived.
All fine, just quirks we have not experienced in 7 VRBO and 20 other site rentals over 6 years.