As we all know Airbnb can be hit and miss. i can assure you that Ed's place is a HUGE hit! The artwork, his hospitality and the location make this a sure bet in my book.
The 'smart-home' may have been a bit smarter than me in the beginning, but I quickly managed to sort it out. Ed, was very helpful is assisting me and was very communicative about how to access the property. That said, not having to worry about keeping track of a key was a real plus, with access only requiring that you remember the last four digits of your phone number. Sweet!
The home is very tastefully decorated, and I felt like I was in a very upscale boutique BnB. I would love my own place to be as nice as Ed's.
The apartment was convenient for me as I was attending a conference at the Convention Center, which was a 15 minute walk away. It is also reasonably close to restaurants and other commercial offerings e.g. supermarket and pubs.
All in all, this is my go to place next time I am in Long Beach