This house is very clean and homey. The first night me and my boyfriend fell right asleep which is usually hard for us in places were not familiar with. This house is right in long beach and Emily leaves a book with a few restaurants to try out. My favorite was Steel craft. The beach is about a 10 minute drive. There are some pots and pans but no oven pans. If you're going to go grocery shopping, I recommend checking what the kitchen has first. Other wise, this house made us feel at home instantly.