We have just returned from the most wonderful stay in Las Mariquitas; I would highly recommend this property. We were a party of 11 (ranging in age from 11 months to 64) travelling for a family holiday, and the property was perfect for us.
The villa is stunning and really spacious. It’s a sprawling property with a few different relaxing areas so you’re not on top of one another. The separate apartments worked well for our different groups too.
The villa is clean, in good repair, and very well equipped, with pool towels, highchairs, cots etc. all provided. We spent most of our time at the pool, so found it useful to have a separate pool house with its own set of crockery/cutlery etc. (and enjoyed the many inflatables and games!)
Andrew’s communications prior to our stay were clear and helpful and Oscar, the property manager, was fantastic. He even gave me a lift to the supermarket on the first night (before our rental car arrived) to stock up on essentials, which was incredibly kind and well beyond the call of duty!
On that note, I would recommend a car for this property. You could manage without (Lidl is 30 mins walk and Frigiliana is only a 15 minute walk) but it’s hilly and would be a bit of a faff for groceries.
We loved the area too. Frigiliana is a picturesque mountain village, with lots of bars and restaurants, and the beaches in Nerja are nice. I’d recommend the El Fuerte trek from Frigliana and we also did a day trip to Alhambra, which was fantastic.