The apartment was spacious and airy. It was exactly as described and that really is the view from the front windows. Susan was helpful and made an effort to come and meet us - especially when there was a power outage and she arrived with candles. Longbeach is close enough to LA and it's tourist attractions but has the benefit of free parking (it was sometimes round the block but not too far), less smog and less people. It was the end of our long holiday and we needed a place to chill, get our washing done and enjoy a few beach days. It delivered on all of that.