Let me just begin by saying it is absolutely impossible to sum up what an unbelievably amazing experience I had in 500 characters.

I booked at Ryan's house in Long Beach hoping for a place that would live up to the photos, at least, and at most, temporary roommates that I could exchange a little small talk with here and there so as to not feel awkward. Well, I certainly hit the AirBnb jackpot.

For starters, Ryan was very on top of keeping in-touch. He arranged to be at the house according to my expected arrival time, and was even kind enough to offer a ride from the airport. What a warm welcome it was, arriving at the house (which, by the way, is just as lovely as the photos) to a room with a helpful introductory note including tidbits of information you might need for future reference (wifi pw, alarm instructions, etc.), fresh towels, a bottle of wine, a candle, and even water bottles discreetly tucked away in the nightstand drawer. I later discovered a blowdryer, hair product, and washing detergent neatly arranged in the wardrobe. Need I say more? I felt like I was checking into my room at a boutique hotel, with added perks.

As for Ryan, he is what makes the house a home, not to mention, one of the most amazing individuals I have crossed paths with in my life. He is every bit as sweet and genuine as he appears to be at first impression. Needless to say, having a housemate with a great personality makes a big difference and I can't imagine someone not getting along with him. He keeps the place spotless, and occasionally when I would come home to crash early after a long day of working, there was never the slightest disturbance. Wolfgang (see photos) is so lovable. Try not to get too attached to his cuteness.

As for location, I never found myself inconvenienced. Street parking is plentiful too. I loved that Long Beach's town center providing many restaurant and entertainment options was a short drive away (t hesitate to book here again, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend!