Pauline's place is warm, cozy and inviting. I traveled w/two small dogs, one of whom had an unexpected setback from an attack by a much larger dog, and the other recently spayed, both of whom had to be medicated w/collars. The purpose of my trip was my daughter's university graduation, although I didn't expect to attend w/little friends in tow. Pauline's place offered just the right amenities. Her place seems much larger than the description, perhaps due to the layout or maybe the way it's set up. Whatever the case, it's a little oasis in an island of people by the sea. Belmont Shore, along w/other parts of Long Beach, are notorious, as w/so many other California locations, for premium parking, in other words driving round and round on the streets looking for a space. This is no exception. But all other points make up for it, including the small private yard, a perfect interior sanctuary in which to relax in the midst of it all. A new host, Pauline was kind enough to get wi-fi set-up for guests as soon as possible for light web browsing, e-mail and checking in w/social networks while movies and music are available on her home system via Verizon FiOS. All in all a lovely host, well traveled, seasoned, a true friend to human and animal, and ready to accommodate a lovely, relaxing stay in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, Ca. Thank you Pauline :)