Al's place was a soft landing pad for myself and several colleagues, and we will most likely return! We were in town for an important annual conference at Marina Village, and having a cozy home away from home for us to relax and gather together served an important role in the excellent quality of our trip. The unit is lovely, and the fireplace was our favorite gathering place. The upstairs unit was occupied and those guests had kids, so there was some ambient noise of them running around above, but nothing that kept us from sleeping well. The kitchen is pretty nicely fitted out, though tight if more than one cook is working. All baths are recently updated and served us without issue.
The garage is a very tight fit for anything larger than a compact vehicle, so keep that in mind when renting a car or driving down. Street parking was sometimes a challenge, but it wasn't too bad in the off season. Don't let the ocean air-rusted baskets fool you - the bikes are in great shape and perfect for quick jaunts around the area.
Al was straightforward in all instructions and very helpful whenever we needed assistance. The neighborhood is quiet and close knit, so if you're looking for a riotous party house, this isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a warm place to rest your head with some folks you care about, and want to take an uninterrupted run along the beach or bay, pick up a volleyball game, or play with the kids on up to the roller coaster, this is just the place you're looking for.