The hotel is very old and quaint, but with that atmosphere comes creaky floors, stairs and doors, footsteps from the floor above, very old, dirty carpet with stains, drapes with threads coming loose, grime on exposed pipes that haven’t been cleaned it at least a year, a teeny tiny bathroom and shower combo, mismatched shower tiles and oddly-matched antique furniture juxtaposed against modern brushed stainless towel racks that were out-of-place, and a peek-a-boo ocean view at a distance. The front veranda is cute, but the cushions were old and dirty and not a great option when wearing light-colored clothing. The light switches and some fixtures are turn-of-the-century. No AC but a nice ocean breeze. Heat was provided by a small portable space heater. It did not feel safe to use it. (I doubt that it meets hotel safety code). The staff were friendly. The bed was bouncy and uncomfortable. Everything from carpet to bedding to Kleenex box smelled musty. For me, although we had a good time in Avalon, I’ll book a different hotel next visit. I can tell the family that runs it means well, but it did not meet my expectations for a hotel at all. It felt akin to an informal B&B (which I never book) because it felt as though as I was staying in a family’s home, not a hotel. The property directly across the street is being rehabbed so it is a construction zone. The location is central with easy access to the promenade.