Al's place was perfect for my family of five - almost like my kids had their own apartment upstairs! The beach was so close we walked back and forth many times a day. Al's place was also clean and very well appointed - kitchen was stocked, plenty of beach/sand toys for the kids, garage parking. My only minor *complaint* was that some things seem to be getting a little run down (e.g., paint and carpet) and might not be quite as pristine as the pictures would indicate. Having said that, certainly not a deal breaker - we had a great time and thought it a great value.