Great little place to relax and unwind. Location is central to MANY things to do in Long Beach and surrounding areas. The beds were comfortable, and the desk was perfect for working on a laptop. The patio was a perfect space for reading and relaxing. Kitchen was well stocked with most cooking utensils. My wife, my mom, our dog, and I spent 7 days in the Monarch cottage and were very comfortable. The weather was great while we were there and the climate in the house was not an issue. There are some comments about the parking spot in the alley. It is a tight space, but, I was able to get my full size Ram to fit in the space with enough room to spare. All in all, we had a awesome week exploring the surrounding beaches with our dog and also had an opportunity to visit the Aquarium (awesome place) and Disneyland (even more awesome place). We loved how most places in the area were so accepting of our furry friend. We take her with us on most vacations and this one she enjoyed the most.