Best deal in town, book it!
PROS: Friendly host who communicates well! Wonderful backyard, smoking is allowed outside and ashtrays are provided. Very clean bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping area. Fresh blankets and towels! Safe spot in a decent neighborhood. The house has a security monitoring system. Walking distance to anything you need -- Starbucks, McDonald's, grocery store, convenience store, laundry mat, beach, Long Beach Aquarium, convention center, the list goes on.
CONS: Street parking only, house is near the beach and right across from a busy school so spots fill up fast... good luck after 3pm. No laundry.
NOTES: WiFi was down during my stay but there's a 24-hour McDonald's with free WiFi about half a mile away. This is a co-ed hostel type of setup, be prepared to share space -- potentially with the opposite gender. I got lucky and arrived just in time for an excellent complimentary dinner! If you don't mind the lack of privacy then it's a fair deal for the low price.
Will be staying again!