Our wonderful home away from home!!!
We have had an amazing stay! Thank you Lynn!
Let me start off by saying that we want to come back here anytime we are in town.
We are from New York City, so coming to a walkable neighborhood was key to feeling a sense of home. This is an incredible neighborhood! Seriously- a guy we met here at the park- also from New York City- called Long Beach the 6th borough! 😂The beach is a 5 minute walk away; depending on how long you have to wait for the light. Our sunset walks were magical- each one unique and beautiful- as we mused and laughed about wearing flip-flops in January.
There are restaurants, bars, a rite aid, a coffee shop, a museum, an amazing park (with cute farmer’s market every Tuesday and Saturday (try the tamales please) and a great playground if you have kids) all within a short and pleasant walk. A slightly longer walk and you have the fruits of Downtown Long Beach at your disposal, shoreline drive, and the pike.
The house is warm and cozy. While it isn’t large, the open kitchen is perfect for cooking and entertaining a couple of guests or just staying in for a low key night.
The living room, dining room, and kitchen have a ton of light in the morning so our breakfast time was peaceful and energizing.
As a night nurse, the bedroom is a perfect cozy cave for day sleeping if you block the light from the door window-but if you want more light you can raise the blind or open the back door for some pleasant afternoon sun. There is plenty of storage space for clothes and shoes for the both of us- there is a very large wardrobe and a closet.
The kitchen was our favorite. We love to cook at home and the layout is just great. The stove/oven is excellent, the fridge has plenty of storage, and the cabinets have all you need plus space to stock up. The appliances are good, the little dishwasher does the job, and there is plenty of counter space.
We used the den as a second/alternate bedroom and while small it is functional and the futon is pretty comfy as futons go. It’s gets a little chilly in there at night so the little space heater there was key.
The circular layout of the house was at first a little odd, but we got used to it and it was great. We came here with our little baby and when he started walking, making the rounds was his favorite.
The faux fireplace was magical at Christmas time, we spent many nights in the living room enjoying the warm and homey setting.
The garage is small but so crucial- the parking in this neighborhood can be challenging, and knowing you have a parking space -no matter what- is such a relief. In the little garage is the washer and dryer which work perfectly and for us was a fabulous luxury to have, coming from New York City. There are also beach chairs, an umbrella, and a blanket for the beach.
The best time to enjoy the little backyard/patio area is in the afternoon. We would sit out there for a late coffee or a glass of wine when we didn’t feel like going anywhere but wanted to be outside.
Lynn our host was always responsive, accommodating and generous. We had a few small issues when we checked in which were immediately dealt with and resolved. We could always get in touch with her with any questions or concerns and she would check in with us periodically to make sure our stay was going well.
The property is on the alley-way and while we always felt safe there were some colorful characters passing through from time to time. So always lock the doors and your car.
And if you are sleeping in the den- use a sound machine if you are a light sleeper as cars and people pass through often.
I can’t say enough how much we love it here. It fit us just perfectly. Highly recommended for an extended stay for normal humans.