Ah, another lovely and seamless Airbnb experience! Jan and Dale (and their tortoises, and their dogs, and the other family members I met) were really lovely and welcoming and warm and easy-going. They were very accomodating around extending my check in and check out times as they were able to, so that I could complete work meetings.
The space:
First of all, the sheets on the bed are buttery soft. Like a big envelope of soft heaven. The space itself is on the ground level and the windows are small so it does not get a ton of natural light (something I tend to need a lot of), but the lighting is good and with the front door open and the ability to expand my living space into the private patio, it worked out fine. My dog enjoyed sunbathing on the rug on the patio, and I enjoyed eating meals and taking calls out there.
Jan and Dale equipped the unit with all the kitchen implements you might need, including a blender, which for me is always a happy bonus to have at a rental. They provided breakfast foods, including fresh chopped berries, organic fruit and snacks.
The location is wonderful, just one block from a park with an inlet for swimming. It was a short and easy walk to the beach and the shops and restaurants by the water. The little market on the next block also had a fantastic selection of groceries, sundries, deli items, etc. I stayed another week in Long Beach after leaving Jan and Dale's place (I would have stayed longer with them but they had other guests), and ended up further west in town. I far preferred this neighborhood. It felt very safe to walk around in, and there were huge banks of blooming jasmine everywhere that smelled amazing.
It's a tricky and vulnerable time to need to stay somewhere other than one's own home and my dog and I immediately felt very safe and comfortable and happy here. Many thanks for a great stay!