I had a great stay at Dan's lovely bungalow in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood. The house is spacious and bright, and is even nicer than the pictures. Everything was super-clean and the beds were really comfortable. While there are many apartments nearby, Dan's house felt very private with a variety of beautiful cactuses in the front, and tall bamboo creating a secluded space in the back yard. I thought there might be a little neighborhood noise, but the street was peaceful and quiet. It was a huge advantage to have a parking space in the driveway given that street parking is scarce in the evenings and on weekends. Dan was super-responsive through the entire reservation process and my stay. For nearby restaurants, check out Super-Mex for traditional Mexican food and Ellie's for upscale Italian. I'd definitely stay in Dan's home again and recommend it to others!