My girlfriend highly recommended this property due to it's location, and it was in very close proximity to the beach and the pier. However, the property is located right at the railroad crossing and anyone who knows anything about trains knows that they blow their whistle when they're nearing the railroad crossing. And much to my dismay, there were a lot of trains! Usually the first train came through around 6:30 a.m., and they continued all day and into the evening until about 1 a.m. Amtrak, Metrolink, and freight trains all the time, which made a good nights sleep almost impossible.

And, as a previous reviewer mentioned, the wall unit air conditioner did not work. You need the air on in July because 1. The room faces the ocean/sun, and 2. The windows facing the ocean don't open. You are supplied with a large floor fan, but it was broken also. There are quite a few ceiling fans, and we had them running on high day and night.

Not only did the air not work, our stove/oven and refrigerator didn't work either. But to their credit, they quickly replaced these items as soon as we reported them. Also, to their credit, they loan you beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas at no charge.

The top floor units have the best balconies because they are completely open and the view is amazing. However, there is zero privacy

The bathroom was small w/one sink and no counter top space. The shower/tub is standard size, however the tub was severely chipped, the grout was rotting away, and the shower head only came up to my chin.

I wish I had good things to report. I can say that the office staff was very friendly and very helpful. The property just isn't worth the $329/night for a one bedroom.

We paid around $330 + tax for a one night stay at the Villa Del Mar Inn. The Inn is actually a converted apartment. No real front desk or lobby (you check in at another inn down the block, no one to call upon after 8pm.) The furniture, linens, and rug are dreadfully cheap. There is no working air conditioner, and boy did it get hot at night. Too hot for any of us to sleep comfortably, especially the kids. Our place was right next to the dumpster, so leaving the windows open at night was NOT a good idea. There is a kitchen, but not stocked with anything you need (no knives, bottle opener, pots/pans, dishwasher.) But on the bright side, the living room has lots of panoramic windows and a balcony to provide an amazing view of the expansive beach. You can watch the waves roll in for hours. Could be a great find, or a bust, depending on what you are looking for in lodging.