I think Jan and Dale's studio is the best AirBnB I've stayed in. It is in a great neighborhood in Long Beach, the parking is easy, finding the rental was easy, it was clean and cozy, the studio is pretty, the bed is comfortable, and they stocked the room with some snacks and a bottle of wine! Even though it is a studio, there is a totally operational kitchen, and we loved sitting on the porch with our cups of coffee in the misty morning air (there is no misty morning air in Texas.)

Our flight didn't come in until really late, and we had plans with friends we see once or twice a year the second night we stayed, so we were out late; we never got a chance to meet Jan and Dale in person, but Jan made sure to send us very clear directions about how to get into the rental once we arrived, and even checked with us in the morning to make sure we parked in a place where we wouldn't get a street sweeping ticket, which was so sweet.

The house is near Naples Island, and there are fun things to do like kayak or canoe around the island, or go down to second street to see the shops. Personally, we swung by the Ballast Point tasting room about an 8 minute drive away before heading out to meet our friends. We also made sure to grab coffee at Peet's Coffee on Second Street. (I've missed Peet's since moving!)

The studio doesn't have air conditioning, which threw off the Texan in my boyfriend. But I was super excited to show him how the temperature cools at night when you live near the ocean! We just popped open the window, turned on the fan, and bam! Cool air. I miss being able to do that.

I definitely recommend staying at Jan and Dale's excellent AirBnb studio! I'm so glad it's on my radar, and will check it first whenever I make my SoCal visits.