this home way exceeded my expectations. i was in need of a beach front get away and Mariannes home provided just that. The home is literally on the sand and it is very easy to access. The home is located in a very quiet part of long beach and super close to anything you are looking for, whether it be coffee shops, grocery stores or even yoga studios. Since my fiancé is a professional chef, we do a lot of cooking and Mariannes kitchen was perfect for just that. the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, silverware, plates and anything you need to entertain. we even found a wooden tray that we used as the base for a charcuterie board. she even provided small snacks and a bottle of wine. We didn’t get to use the fireplace but i really loved that there was the option for it. Thank you Marianne, i will be dreaming of this trip forever!