This cute home exceeded expectations, and I want to make sure everyone knows about it. From the moment we first arrived, we knew it was special. The house is gorgeous, down to the modern address numbers and the expansive, eye-catching garden in front with koi statue that immediately sets it apart. Our host greeted us warmly, provided a quick tour and made us feel right at home, and then left us to settle in. The open, bright room has an awesome, stylish vibe and the massive bed is incredibly comfortable, with plenty of pillows, ready for you to sink right in and snooze away. A powerful fan in the window kept the temperature perfect, gave ample white noise, and made the sheer curtains flow in the breeze, capturing the early morning sunlight - a beautiful and peaceful sight when first opening your eyes, I must say. The house is quiet, clean, and spacious, modernly and expertly appointed, with kitchen and laundry available, and two adorable cats that my children adored. The wifi was easy to access and fast. This spot would work great for singles, couples, or families. Our hosts were very friendly and patient, engaging my children’s relentless questions and non sequiturs. As a plus, there is a very fun alcove fit with an extra comfy and cozy twin size bed and fan behind two French doors that delighted my kids to no end. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the exceptionally wonderful rain-style shower with plenty of steamy hot water, and a variety of shower gel, shampoo, and conditioners provided. Our hosts went above and beyond, even walking with us down to the downtown Long Beach area to ensure we did not get lost and providing some fun info about the area along the way. Our hosts encouraged us to keep our ice cream leftovers in the freezer and let us keep our luggage in the front foyer past check out time so we could get some more sightseeing in before leaving for the day. Talk about going above and beyond! The area is great, the beach is walk-able distance, the uber/lyft is cheap and fast, and the downtown area has many great restaurants and things to see. This sophisticated, convenient, and delightful place is such a find and I cannot wait to return during my next trip to Long Beach.