The apartment (the top floor of a beautiful 100 year old craftsman style bungalow) in Long Beach was pleasantly appointed with many appreciated amenities such as a bottle of wine and chocolate. The place was spacious and cozy and had a really peaceful vibe. Our beds were very comfortable, as was the sofa in front of a large tv with access to streaming services. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our breakfast and even had a couple of options for making coffee and/or tea. We didn't have much contact with our lovely hosts other than an initial welcome and an issue with a power outage, but they were definitely attentive to our needs and made sure things ran smoothly.
The neighborhood was a bit iffy, but we felt safe during the day. We wouldn't have taken a walk after dark, though. The noise level was normal for a "downtown" location. Nothing unexpected. We were glad the ferry to Catalina was less than a mile and easy to get to. All-in-all a great stay and value.