Kate's place was perfect for our needs. We were in Long Beach for our daughter's wedding and Kate's place was a great "home" base for us. It's located in a very nice neighborhood--we took morning walks/runs to the nearby Colorado Lagoon and marine stadium when we could. We also walked to 2nd Street a few times and loved to see neighbors walking their dogs and also taking them to some of the restaurants on 2nd street. So cool!
I was a bit disappointed about the lack of an outdoor space (no back yard). There is a small balcony with a table, but there was not enough space for all four of us to be out there at the same time. But the rest of the home was a great for us (my husband and I, and my adult daughter and her boyfriend). All the amenities we needed were provided, beds were nice and comfy, and the use of the garage for our rental was a plus.
There were a couple of hiccups at the start of our stay, but Kate was very responsive and the issues were promptly resolved. Wedding stresses aside, we had a very nice stay and would stay here again. Thanks Kate!