This place is close to everything you need in Long Beach. It seemed to me like the more gentrified area just because everything is less than 7 minutes away. Starbucks or Coffee Bean. Canes or Chikfila. Vons or Ralphs. CVS or Walgreens....take your pick basically is what I'm saying. This house is attached next to another one but I didn't have an issue with the neighbors. It's interesting watching out the balcony and seeing people in their bikes, skateboards, roller skates...you name it. It is also right next to a roundabout so it might get a little complicated with traffic.... I'm assuming? but honestly it wasn't an issue with my group when we stayed. Also the kitchen was a plus for when I cooked for my group. Stephanie was a great host and very attentive when I called her in regards to something.