We spent 2 weeks at "La Princesa" which was in a great location very near by "La Manga Club" resort with its 3 golf courses, tennis courts, bars and restaurants. It is on a gated mini complex of 3 properties so we felt quite safe and secure. You cannot park right outside the villa, but our cars were fine parked outside the gate.
We could see that this was once a much loved family holiday home and the space we had was good for the 7 of us - 5 adults and 2 teenage boys. No one felt on "top of each other" and we could all sit comfortably for meals etc.
The pool area was good and we spent most afternoons taking a refreshing dip and relaxing on the patio areas in the evening.
The kitchen was well equipped and we made ourselves at home. Air con in all the rooms was good as it was around 30-35'c most days. Beds were comfy and we had a bed linen and towel change half way through our stay. The pool guy came a couple of times as well to check and clean our pool.
I would suggest that the villa has a bit of maintenance if it is continued to be rented as a holiday home, as some things are a little tired or need of repair.
Some new cushions on the outside furniture on the covered areas at the back are needed and some other little jobs are needed around the house, such as the door handles being secured on the internal doors, garden lights being fixed and the bathroom fittings being repaired or replaced as some of them are broken or missing.
I would also suggest an information guide in the villa with instructions on how the tv works etc along with info on where to take your rubbish and recycling.
I have to say communications with Francisco were brilliant and he was always on hand to answer any questions that we had.
My other advice for anyone travelling in August in this area is to make sure you bring mosquito repellent for yourself and buy or bring some citronella candles etc if you want to sit outside.
The best time to do any activities such as golf and tennis is the early morning or evening. The surrounding cities and towns are definitely worth a trip out, our favourite being Cartagena with its castle and roman ruins.