Loved my few days at Alan's place... a little hidden-away gem, and a side of the SD beach communities I never knew existed! The cottage has been updated, but very sympathetically, to maintain it's vintage character.
Alan and his team were super helpful and responsive. When I had a minor issue with the bathroom sink, they had their handyman there in a couple of hours, and everything was rectified before I got back from my beach walk!
If you're looking for a peaceful hideaway but walkable to everything the beach strip has to offer, I recommend this place whole-heartedly!