It was a pleasure to spend a week in Hector's Cottage. The facilities and amenities, including the much appreciated garage parking, met or exceeded the website description. As for the quiet neighborhood, I grew up in a similar area in mid-20th century LA, so I appreciated the friendly vibes that have survived in this corner of Long Beach. Although we usually had access to a car, we found public transportation to be comfortable, convenient and reliable--we used it to go to Downtown LA and Santa Monica. Hector, before and after our arrival, responded very quickly to our requests as well as questions. I can recommend the Cottage to anyone wishing a SoCal coastal urban experience in a fast-vanishing "ordinary people" residential neighborhood. We would happily stay again--Well done, Hector!!