Oklahoma girl in town for a massage workshop! I stayed 3 nights in the balcony room at Sindy’s place and it was overall lovely. Such a gorgeous neighborhood in walking distance to unique shops, local eateries, and familiar stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. There is also an endless supply of electric scooters around the area - I didn’t need to Uber anywhere in Long Beach.
Pros: Sindy is wonderful. She provided for everything I needed, including extra sheets for my massage therapy workshop, laundry soap & usage of the guest washer/dryer. The room was always a great temperature, clean and stocked with fresh towels, linens, water, and toiletries. A nice sunset was viewed from the balcony to boot. You simply cannot beat palm tree silhouettes.
Cons: the ONLY reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I hardly slept during my 3 nights due to the creakiness of stairs, very audible voices of other guests (thin walls), and mild street traffic. I took ZzzQuil but unfortunately it was not effective. If you are a light sleeper, I would suggest taking a strong sleep aid.
The host, location, value, and overall experience is worth it.