The house was in the Historical California Heights area. Target, Walgreens, CVS very nearby. Ralph's and shopping within a 5 min drive. As expected, the house was in a friendly neighborhood with children playing late afternoon, families going for evening walks but quiet overall. 15 min drive to Seal Beach, 20-30 min drive to Huntington Beach. We stayed in Aug, although, the house was warm during the day, it was unbearable without AC and the cool nights made for a comfortable sleep. The washer/dryer was a HUGE plus. The only gotcha, for those with teens, there's no TV but wifi is available. Moms, there's no microwave, but the stove heats up food quickly. I would definitely stay again. The Porters were very friendly and answered all my questions prior to my stay.