Wendell is an attentive and welcoming host, but also gives you the privacy you need... the room's separate entrance was great, and offered quick access to a Starbucks and CVS just across the El Super parking lot behind the apartment. I visited Long Beach for an event at the convention center and it was only a 10-12 minute walk down 4th St. and then Long Beach Blvd - which was well lit during the evening. Wendell was out very early every morning, so even though it's a shared space you'll essentially have it to yourself!