I stayed at the “Minty Fresh Apartment with Large Deck” for a little over seven weeks. It was by far my best AirBnb experience to date, and I actually ended up extending my stay. My host, Hilary, was extremely responsive and thoughtful. The pictures don’t do the space justice. It’s very nicely decorated and gets such great light! There’s strong water pressure in a tall shower, which is very important to me! Having the in-unit washer/dryer was perfect. There’s also a shared washer/dryer downstairs, if needed. Loved the fact that it was pup friendly. Met so many other Airbnb folks in the building with the cutest pups. Having a backyard was a huge plus! The large attached deck was great, too. My car was too big for the garage, but there is a garage space available for a smaller car. Street parking after 6pm can be difficult, so I didn’t really move my car unless it was absolutely necessary.
There are so many walkable places in the area (restaurants, grocery store, shops, coffee shops, etc.), and I felt safe walking around alone. The beach/beach walking path is a quick 10 minute walk from the unit, and I went there almost daily for the gorgeous sunsets. The unit is less than a 10 minute drive to Long Beach’s Pike Outlets, which has shops, restaurants, a Ferris wheel, Swan pedal boats, and a movie theatre.
I would definitely recommend this space to anyone looking for a long term Airbnb. It has everything that you need, and it’s comfortable for two people. I was able to work remotely as well as take a nice “staycation” by the beach. I stayed during the “winter” in California, and I’m sure it’s even better during summertime temps. Oh, and it’s a fairly easy drive up to LA, if needed. The freeway is less than a couple miles away.
Notes: Some people mentioned noisy folks in the building next door, but with the windows closed I really didn’t hear them. The bed is comfortable, but more on the softer side for individuals who prefer a harder bed. If you park on the street, watch the parking signs for weekly street cleaning.