The villa is a well appointed semi detached in a very nice quiet residential area of Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca is in my view the best resort on the island for families - it also has the best weather in winter.
The villa was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The best feature of the place has to be the heated pool, which is a real bonus in winter - I doubt you could use an unheated pool in the Canaries in winter. The villa has all the mod cons - dishwasher, tv, dvd.
There was a handy local guide, and the property managers, who live a stone's throw away, are very helpful and friendly.
The villa is about a ten or fifteen minute walk from the local facilities and the beach - we would recommend hiring a car to explore the island if nothing else, but it is not an absolute must if you are happy with one using the one beach and the pool.