I paid a high amount due to last minute scheduling for the holiday weekend. At $200 or less per night, this would be a great deal. You have to check in to the rental office about a mile away first to get the keys. It was me and two kids, age 12 & 15, it was plenty of room for us, they both used the loveseat fold out beds and I took the full size bed. When both fold out beds are out, you have to move the coffee table around and the living room is pretty much full at that point, so you have to put everything back in the morning. I don't see this as that much of a hassle, it was kind of like camping for them, but a second bed definitely would have been more convenient.
I didn't do it, but I would also recommend getting a bundle of firewood, people where doing camp fires on the beach at night, I don't know the rules around having a portable firepit, but there isn't one available at the unit, this could be an improvement that would be a lot of fun. Otherwise there is a firepit on the patio that stands about 3ft high that could be used as well.
PROS:
Great location, rental shops (bike, boards) and Swell coffee is just seconds away, a quick run to Ralphs for all your food and ancillary items.
Beach stuff is onsite, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach mat, umbrella, sand toys
Kitchen is stocked with all necessities
Gas grill and patio table
See and hear the ocean
Watch people on the board walk pass by.
Room to store rented bicycles on the patio
Coin operated laundry below the unit.
WiFi
Nice hot shower
CONS:
No AC, not really a problem unless really hot and there isn't a strong enough breeze.
Porch lights from other houses can be bright at night if windows and shades are open. There is a large mirror door closet in the bedroom, it's best to open the door so that the light reflection isn't in your eye when you sleep.
Beach equipment was pretty dated and used (still had fun with it)
Very narrow parking, which is common for the area. We had a Land Rover Discovery and it required some precision to park and squeeze out. Get a compact or sub compact for best experience. Also rent bikes and ride them everywhere!