This is one of those rare AirBnB occasions when the place is actually nicer than the photos and description. It is spotlessly clean. The furniture is modern and well-styled. One wall of the living room is almost entirely glass, so you can sit in the morning, looking out at the sea and watching the runners go by as you drink your coffee/tea.
All the cabinets are labeled, so you can easily find everything you need. There is a Nespresso-style coffee maker, with pods provided, in addition to sugar and fresh cream. Tea too. The fridge was stocked with a dozen bottles of water and staple condiments. There is a very high-end massage chair in one of the bedrooms, which is quite a treat!
The location is absolutely fantastic. Right across the street is a promenade, which drops down to a beautiful white-sand beach. There is a running/biking path that goes for miles, both north and south. A few blocks away is Broadway, which is not quite packed with retail, but has a few good restaurants, a coffee shop and an Irish pub with live music. Shawn will give you the full list of recommendations when you arrive. It's also just a few minutes drive (or decent walk) to the center of Long Beach, where there are tons of restaurants, shops, etc.
Shawn was super overall -- providing recommendations on food and nearby gyms, and always responding within a few minutes of a text or call.
I have usually stayed in Santa Monica or Venice when heading to LA, but will definitely be hitting Shawn up again in the future. This place is a find!