Bungalow Style Beach House

• Clean, convenient home in safe neighborhood!

  Clean, convenient home in safe neighborhood!

  • Guest Benjamin C.
  • Date of stay 02/07/13
  • Review Submitted 02/14/13
  I came to Long Beach for a conference and brought along my family (spouse, two toddlers, their grandmother). We were looking for a clean cottage in a safe neighborhood, near to downtown Long Beach, preferably roomy, and we found everything we were looking for here. Ferrara (property manager) and Carole (owner) were pleasant and easy to work with, the house was clean and well-maintained. Wifi and entertainment center were easy to use, kitchen was large, clean, and well-stocked, rooms were spacious, and bathroom was gorgeous. Nice porch with outdoor furniture set, as well. Location was also great - just blocks from the beach, walking distance to grocery stores and a few restaurants, and a short drive/bus/cab-ride to downtown.

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• Long Beach Bungalow

  Long Beach Bungalow

  • Guest lexusryder400
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 01/24/13
  Recently rented this place over the weekend. Felt just like being at home, very close to the beach and the Long Beach Convention Center. Very cozy, felt very relaxing, and quite neighborhood.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• Great Experience

  Great Experience

  • Guest David S.
  • Date of stay 10/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  I was very satisfied by the rental and if I will be in the area again, I will definitely stay here again. David

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• ottimo soggiorno

  ottimo soggiorno

  • Guest Silvia l.
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  ottimo soggiorno.casa bellissima e molto curata.quando siamo arrivati abbiamo trovato la casa in perfetto ordine e molto pulita.ci sono tutte le comodità:lavatrice,asciugatrice,lavastoviglie,utensili ed elettrodomestici per ogni tipo di esigenza.5 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia,zona assolutamente sicura piena di bar,ristoranti e market.comoda per un soggiorno a los angeles.unica pecca:i sensori antincendio continuavano ad emettere un"bip"..abbiamo dovuto smontarli per poter dormire.ad ogni modo,consiglio assolutamente questa casa.

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• Excellent Location ... But Dirty

  Excellent Location ... But Dirty

  • Guest User
  • Date of stay 08/02/12
  • Review Submitted 09/06/12
  Great location and cute house with a wonderfully equipped kitchen, good supply of bed linens, towels and paper supplies. It’s located in a very bike friendly area, and we enjoyed riding our bikes to the beach, restaurants and the grocery store. The neighborhood people are quite friendly. Carole was accommodating and attentive to the issues we encountered during our stay. However, the house was very dirty when we arrived. Fortunately we stayed for 4 weeks and had time to spend a couple days cleaning up before we could enjoy this nice bungalow. There is no vacuum cleaner, so cleaning has to be done with a broom & dust pan which is not very efficient. The attic bed area is carpet so, without vacuum the floor can’t be cleaned. We have provided these comments to Carole. She understands the problem and agrees rectify them immediately and agrees to update the listing photos so they reflect the property furnishings. We look forward to our intended stay next year.

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• Excellent Location ... but dirty

  Excellent Location ... but dirty

  • Guest User
  • Date of stay 08/02/12
  • Review Submitted 09/06/12
  Great location and cute house with a wonderfully equipped kitchen, good supply of bed linens, towels and paper supplies. It’s located in a very bike friendly area, and we enjoyed riding our bikes to the beach, restaurants and the grocery store. The neighborhood people are quite friendly. Carole was accommodating and attentive to the issues we encountered during our stay. However, the house was very dirty when we arrived. Fortunately we stayed for 4 weeks and had time to spend a couple days cleaning up before we could enjoy this nice bungalow. There is no vacuum cleaner, so cleaning has to be done with a broom & dust pan which is not very efficient. The attic bed area is carpet so, without vacuum the floor can’t be cleaned. We have provided these comments to Carole. She understands the problem and agrees rectify them immediately and to correct the listing photos to reflect the property furnishings. We look forward to our intended stay next year.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Nice House

  Nice House

  • Guest Denise
  • Date of stay 07/03/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  I use VRBO for almost all my travel accommodation needs and rely heavily on reviews to make my selections. When I write my own reviews, I always give the pros and cons of the homes/apartments I rent and try to be as honest as possible. PROS: Bright sunny house with lots of room. Fairly quiet street with nice front yard. Very comfortable and homey. Good communication from the owner. Location was great with grocery stores and restaurants in easy walking distance. The beach was also a 10-15 minute walk. Off street parking for three cars which was definitely needed in this neighborhood. All and all a great deal for the price and much better than any hotel. CONS: The house was not real clean when we arrived (thick dust under the couch, dried food on the coffee table, and at least one bed with dirty linens). The furnishings were sparse and not as pictured. There was only the couch in the living room and no chairs. We found some metal folding chairs that we had to use to entertain. In the dining area was only the four person table and again, the chair in the pictures was missing. While this house is a three bedroom, the "Master" is upstairs and only accessible through another bedroom so privacy was an issue for us. The Master was also at the top of some very steep stairs (almost a ladder) and completely unacceptable by my elderly father. The heater and dishwasher did not work properly when we arrived so we called Carole. She got a plumber over pronto and those worked well for the remainder of our stay. Several of the door knobs feel off in our hands so we were unable to close doors to two bedrooms completely. The bathroom door did not have a lock at all so again, privacy was a bit of an issue. The back deck was great on sunny days however, it was very dirty and we had to hose it down when we arrived. RECOMMENDATIONS: Definitely book this house if you are looking for a great place to stay in Long Beach. I would contact Carole about the furnishings and see if the chairs can be replaced, especially if you have more than 4 people.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children, pet owners.

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• In town for convention

  In town for convention

  • Guest tlc
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/16/12
  This little bungalow was a perfect place for 6-7 of us to stay while attending a week-long meeting at the convention center. It is equidistant between 2 popular bus routes: one on broadway and the other on fourth, if you are up for walking a few more blocks toward the beach, there are 2 more routes there as well. There is a Ralph's grocery store a few blocks away, several convenience shops, a gourmet market we didn't go to is close by too. There is a fabulous Mexicana Taquiera on fourth in the opposite direction of Ralph's and a fine Italian/pizza restaurant on Broadway (with tartuffo). Everyone had a great time being together, we had friends over one evening, and a few of us took a day off and went toward Belmont Shore and Seal beach for the afternoon. We did attempt Trader Joe's by bus and that was an adventure, the Whole Foods is out there too. Possible, very much so, just not so easy with a time crunch. Also, while iphones were super helpful with buses, when you get to a built up shopping area and busy streets, it is hard to tell where all the stops are. The house had everything we could have needed and more and we always knew Carole was reachable by phone and would assist if necessary.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Long Beach

  Long Beach

  • Guest Vacation
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 05/28/12
  Our stay was exactly what we were looking for? The accommodation were nice and suited our needs. Carole worked with us on our time frame that we needed which was very helpful. We walked down to the beach one morning, had to pickup some of our family from the Long Beach airport and went to San Pedro for a reception. The house was located where any direction we needed to go to was only 15 mins away. The weather was beautiful and we would stay here again.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful stay

  Wonderful stay

  • Guest Tracey M.
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 05/08/12
  My family and I rented the house in order to attend a graduation in LA. The property is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need and very clean and well maintained. The house is beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. Comfortable bedding, fully stocked kitchen, wi-fi is available, latest applicances. We were able to have some nice family dinners. Our stay was perfect. The owner was readily available by phone or e-mail in case of any issues, and she also left a note with helpful information. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and very convenient to lots of sights in Long Beach. I would definitely stay here again hands down.

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Nightly Rates ... $125 low season -190 high season per night (3 night minimum)
Weekend Rates .. $130 low season - 175 high season  per night (3 night minimum)
Weekly Rates... $875 low season $1,050 high season         $100 Cleaning Service.
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
low season is Sept-April 30 High season is May-Sept
Most all Credit Cards Accepted including PAYPAL
Monthly rate = $100/night
***VRBO's renter damage and cancellation insurance is highly recommended***

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.