The Beach Front Villa is a truly unique find on the Southern California coast. Despite its proximity to a major city and the country's largest port, the beach is clean, the location is quiet and the scene is mellow. The view north to Long Beach and west to the sunset over the islands is enchanting. The sight of the big boats and the kite surfers, the sound of the breaking waves: are a treat for the eyes, ears and psyche. The space is old school Airbnb in the best sense: it is spacious for a studio, it has a full kitchen fully stocked with everything you need to cook (or even bake) on an extended stay and Kim, your gracious host, lives on site. There are novels and guidebooks and games on the shelves, a large smart TV, a patio on the beach boardwalk and a full bath. About the only cautionary notes I would offer are that the bath tub is outfitted with an antique looking wand attachment but has no shower head on the wall. If you really need a shower after a day on the sand, you'll have to hold the wand above you. And, the hot water is intense at the villa. Kids should be supervised in this bathroom. Lastly, the boardwalk is aging a bit. Walking it bare foot encourages splinters. So, put some beach shoes on or tread lightly. All that said, I'm looking forward to returning. The Villa is great.