U.B.’s place was great for our needs on this trip. The place is small but comfortable. It can get a little stuffy inside but we just ran the fan from the air conditioner. The bathroom was kind of trippy. The door looks like a closet and then you walk inside and it has major cabin or spa vibes. I could have used a little more space between the shower and the toilet but we managed. The bed was very creaky which was a little startling when you rolled over in the middle of the night but I slept fine. You do hear the neighbors and all the outside noises but nothing crazy. If you’re visiting from another city environment or you live/have lived in an apartment, you should be able to adapt. We had a rental car and my husband was able to navigate the driveway and park our car next to the unit successfully. The area is walkable and we explored to great success. There is a Walgreens around the corner to pick up anything you forgot at home as well as a quick beer run. Commodity Coffee was great for a small breakfast (they also serve beer and wine). Los Compadres was decent Mexican food and tequila drinks (it was always hopping in there). [Side note, I used the gas stove to reheat tortillas for our leftovers and it was amazing.] If you’re a fan of True Blood and/or punk rock, check out Alex’s Bar. And The Bamboo Club was a tiki bar a few blocks down that also serves great food. A friend who used to live in the area also suggested Sophy’s and Thai Pizza Restaurant but we ran out of time. We even met one of the co-hosts and became obsessed with her dog Loki. Overall, this is a great value for Long Beach. Come stay and check it out.