Ana Luisa is the best host I could have asked for during my ten-week stay in Long Beach. I booked her Airbnb after accepting a summer engineering internship near the Long Beach Airport. Ana's home and welcoming family exceeded all my expectations and truly made my experience wonderful.
Her home is located in the Mid-Century Modern Cliff May neighborhood which was friendly, quiet, safe, and always had ample parking. Her home is close to the El Dorado Nature Center which has lovely and well-maintained walking trails. It is also a short (15 to 20-minute) drive to downtown Long Beach. Ana was generous enough to offer me her beach gear and bike on the weekends when I would get exercise on the Long Beach bike path or relax at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington. I also enjoyed Ana's beautiful pool and hot tub that she often offered to heat for me.
The room has a private entrance and big windows that offer natural light. The windows look out to the yard with tropical plants and her pool. I already miss how comfortable the bed was with an amazing mattress and soft sheets. I appreciated all the details Ana has added to the room such as a eucalyptus essential oil diffuser, Moroccan oil shampoo and conditioner, a smart TV, a desk, and fast WiFi for working from home. I felt like I was on vacation every day even though I was working!
Ana, her Mom, and her son welcomed me and made me feel at home instantly. They are active people and have cultivated a safe family environment. They even invited me to join them for delicious grilled dinners by the pool and great conversation. They also gave me lots of space when I needed privacy to work or relax. Ana went above and beyond as a host, for example brewing coffee for me in the morning before work. Their dog, Paco was so sweet and I miss him already.
Ana's Airbnb is the best in Long Beach and I can not imagine staying anywhere else. It felt like both a relaxing retreat and a home away from home.