Family of 3 (including a 3 y/o) booked the lower level primarily for direct access to beach, our own parking spot and the views. We were scared reading the very poor reviews but overall, I give it a 9/10. The home is clean and yes the paint is chipped, but that didn't affect us. Yes, the front patio table and chair is not wood and instead black metal/plastic but that is probably better given the oceanfront conditions. The AC is 3 units (one in each of the 2 bedrooms and one in the living room) and was easy to work. Our only 3 complaints were 1) The microwave did not work but we made do with the stove and oven 2) Yes, there was initally a smell which improved once I closed the windows in both bathrooms and I think that is just beach/old house smell 3) You could hear the neighbors upstairs which fortunately did not wake up our toddler since we brought sound machines. But overall, awesome location and yes the parking spot is tight so don't get a huge car. Worth it for sure for great location to beach, sites, and cafes