Val's place is quaint and private...once you enter from the front, you have complete access and privacy from the rear door and can come and go as you please without disturbing the main house...plus the fact that they are dog friendly, we truly appreciate your willingness in that area, thank you Val and Rebecca. The place is small and charming, but just the right size for a couple (like us) traveling with our 4-legged loved-one. It is conveniently located in Long Beach, just south of the Traffic Circle (those that are familiar know where that is) it gives you easy access to Lakewood (where we spent Thanksgiving with our family), the airport (if you were air traveling), and just a hop-skip to Belmont Shores or Seal Beach. Both my husband and I are alumni of CSULB, so of course we spent some time visiting our old hangout, it's only 5 minutes away too...Val and Rebecca are friendly, courteous, and communicate well, they were quick to reply when we needed them...Thank You Val and Rebecca for a pleasant stay!