The neighborhood (urbanización) does not offer a lot of services so we were happy to have a well equipped kitchen at La Playa, so we were able to make our own breakfasts and on some days also lunch/dinner. The location is excellent right next to the seafront and has a balcony as well as the master bedroom facing the sea. The balcony, being glazed, was cozy and warm enough to enjoy evenings by the sea even in April. El Toyo is a good location for visiting the natural park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar and other outdoor activities. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable and there was enough space in the cupboards to easily fit a whole week's need of clothes. Knowing there would be a washing machine helped us pack lightly.

The bunk bed in the other bedroom had comfy mattressess as well, but the bed itself could be of a heavier build to comfortably fit grown ups or older children. It felt a bit wobbly when a grown up sized teenager slept in the upper bunk.