This apartment has metal bars on the windows. A security light blares through the thin curtains all night making it impossible to sleep. Behind the apartment is a dark alley which was littered with trash, old refuse bags pilled up and men drinking. At the other side of the apartment complex there is a loud busy two lane road lined with some apparent derelict houses. A police siren was heard every thirty minutes throughout the night each night. The apartment opposite has windows that are boarded up, the neighbors can be heard shouting and swearing loudly through the thin walls and some of the apartments in the complex appear to be vacant. The parking is in a tiny spot in the dark, dirty back alley. The apartment is not in Central Downtown Long Beach, it is in Eastside Long Beach.

Despite travelling happily through northern Africa, South East Asia and Central America, my family and I did not feel safe here. It is not a place to walk around. Because of the neighborhood this was an awful place to bring my family. We asked if we could leave early and come to some agreement but were told no by the host, William.

The person who works for William, Joey is really nice and helpful. She was very welcoming and responsive. She did all she could to help and we are grateful. Unfortunately, all we really wanted was the ability to leave.

The price of the place is incredible considering the neighborhood it is in. For the same amount we could have stayed at the Hotel Maya which is exponentially nicer. We will not make this mistake again.