There are three distinct features that made me fall in love with Jean's place: 1) NEIGHBORHOOD: Bixby Knoll is not only very close to Long Beach but also safe and quiet. During my stay, I didn't hear the planes at night and slept for 7 - 8 hours straight for the first time in a while. I was always able to find parking and take a walk around the neighborhood at night; 2) COFFEE: The coffee machine in the kitchen makes a great coffee! It made my morning so much easier; 3) LAUNDRY: The washer and dryer give a true vintage taste to this house. They can seem old but do their job better than any of the new ones I tried during my travels. Jean also provides detergent and dryer sheets!