Hilary was a great host, very communicative, and always willing to help. We really enjoyed our time in Long Beach; the house is beautiful, and the neighborhood is terrific (you can walk everywhere). The house is very well equipped, so you have everything you need to live there for the long term. It is only 3 blocks from the beach, and you have restaurants, supermarkets, and stores nearby. The only thing to keep in mind is that the house is on a second floor, so it's easy to disturb the neighbors downstairs (even if you're not being loud).