Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida!
🏡Pura Vida is a 1 bedroom apartment located on the second story of our *100+ year old* home, built in 1922. Note: This listing has stairs and this is a self check-in property. That means that you will let yourself with your unique code through the coded doors. I will not be there to greet you, but available if you need assistance or something arises. The apartment does have a private entrance, however, it is through a shared mudroom once you enter our home. Once you enter, you will see a door that says "pure vida" with a coded knob. We decorate for most holidays.
🌞Enjoy the balcony looking over the street of this century old area. We get beautiful morning sun so it’s a great spot to enjoy your coffee! Also a perfect for hanging out with a cocktail at night if you choose to stay in!
🛟Sleeping arrangements: The apartment has one bedroom with a full sized bed. You can fit a pack n play in the room as well (which we can provide). The living room has a futon which can sleep one adult or 2 children. There is also a full blow up mattress available for use as well as a toddler sized blow up mattress. This space sleeps 3 adults comfortably. Perfect for a family. Please let us know how many children will be with you and we will do our best to accommodate!
🏄Listing includes: 3 adults and children 16 and under. IF you have more children please contact me and I will adjust the reservation. All children 16 and under are included (ie: 2 parents and 3 children under 16). Any adults (17 and older) beyond the 3 included are subject to an additional charge of $50 Per person per night.
⛵️Children: We are completely child friendly! There is a gate to block the stairs when you come with children (please notify us so we can have it ready). We offer booster seat/highchair, sit me up, baby activity chair, baby bjorn portable crib (pack n play), umbrella stroller and a baby bath which are all readily available. The kitchen has some sippy cups, children's plates, snack cups, bottle drying rack etc. We also have toys for little ones from infant to toddler. As well as coloring books and puzzles.
⚓️Please know that this is our home. We are a family with dogs and small children. Although we do our best to keep noise down before 8am and after 9pm, you may still hear us. In the same respect, we ask that our guests be courteous and keep noise down during those same hours.
🏖️ Some things we offer: •TVs in bedroom and living area with fire stick (no cable) •Barware •Board games •Poland Spring water cooler •Drip coffee maker (pot and single cup) with filters and coffee •Stovetop espresso maker •Tea •Beach passes (4 family passes good for 4 adults and children- anyone over the age 13 needs their own pass) if more day passes are needed, you may purchase before you enter the beach •3 beach chairs •Beach towels and blanket •Beach bag •Beach toys •Beach pop up tent for babies •Umbrella •Beach wagon •Outdoor shower (for rinsing off only- not for full showers). Our guests usually respect the space and our property- however, we need to disclose that if you trash the apartment or destroy any of our property you will be charged accordingly (for broken items, for extra cleaning etc).
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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3 people covered in booking fee. Any person behind the 3 is an additional $50 per night.
No smoking or drugs allowed indoors or on porch. Only permitted away from houses (sidewalk) or private balcony
Absolutely no guests or parties allowed. Breaking rule will lead to cancellation of reservation without refund.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Long Beach
Located in Long Beach, this apartment is near the beach. Rock Hall Museum and Cathedral of the Incarnation are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Beach Tennis Center and Crow's Nest Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Fun Station USA and The Hempstead Lake Carousel.
Long Beach Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Long Beach Station - 5 min walk
Beach 36 St. Station - 10 min drive
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Toast Coffee + Kitchen - 3 min walk
Bright Eye Beer - 5 min walk
Gino's of Long Beach - 3 min walk
Dunkin' - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida!?
As of 17 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida! on 20 Apr, 2026 start from S$413, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private 2nd story apartment in the heart of Long Beach- Pura Vida! located?
This family-friendly Long Beach apartment building is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Long Beach, Long Beach Historical Museum and Long Beach Tennis Center. East Atlantic Beach and Lido West Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Long Beach Station is 5 minutes by foot and Island Park Station is 26 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Apartment is centrally located with easy access to everything Long Beach has to offer. Host was quick to respond to questions and the place was clean and well stocked. Highly recommend staying here!
My wife and I spent a lovely weekend here. The rental was clean and exactly as described in the photos. Jackie is a lovely host, answered all my questions and provided snacks upon arrival. Great location, a few blocks from the beach, and walking distance to the main strip in Long Beach
Wonderful host, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. I liked the decor of the apartment. Plenty of sheets, towels, blankets, etc. Close to the beach, shopping, restaurants and LIRR.
5/5 across the board they really thought of everything when it comes to kids which really saved us from having to pack everything. Easy check in great communication and great location. We will be back!
We have family that lives in Long Beach. Staying at Pura Vida is convenient as we are close to them but not under foot. The coffee bar and snacks are great. Jackie answered any questions right away. We would stay again for sure
This host is so helpful and the place is really great.
Walkable to beaches and main streets!
When we come back to Long Beach we won’t stay anywhere else!
Trish G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
Thank you, Trish! You and your daughter are real gems! Can’t wait to have you back!
Host was thoughtful, thorough, and simply wonderful! Provided everything needed in a cute and bright apartment. Very close to LIRR making trips to Penn Station a breeze as well as walks on the beach and a plethora of shops and eating are nearbynearby.establishments.
Lynn J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
30 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, although really not for more than 3 adults tops. One queen bed and a single futon couch but advertised for 7. Close to lots of things.
The property is exactly as its listed. Clean, comfortable, private, lovely. The host went above and beyond with the little things too. Snacks, extra chargers, blankets on the deck. A fully stocked kitchen with coffee, creamer, sugar, tea. We will definitely stay here again!
We especially appreciated the host’s effort to anticipate every possible need guest may have. Lots of little details about the place that shows they care to may their guest’ stay comfortable. Also, every text was promptly and completely addressed. I value responsiveness, and they scored high in that regard.
We spent 3 days at Long Beach after Christmas to visit friends who live there. This apartment was perfect. The location is stellar - walkable to everything! We watched sunset from the Boardwalk, ate in the main street restaurants, and visited the Fire Island Lighthouse. Lots of long walks but also peaceful times reading in the apartment. The apartment is lovely and gets amazing winter light. Very well appointed. Jackie is a thoughtful and wonderful host. She thought of everything! We would (and probably will!) stay there again!
I stayed here for a weekend. I am from Florida and came for a 60th birthday party in the next town over. Tons of places around to eat. I had no issues with parking. Apartment was clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. Bed was a little small for 2 people especially if you're over 6ft, but it was comfortable. Pictures are exactly what it says it is. Host were nice and responded quickly.
The property is very pretty, great location to town, restaurants, beach & LIRR
The kitchen is cute & well equipped. There’s a lovely outside deck for morning coffee or al fresco dining & the hostess is lovely & responsive.
There are plenty of books, games, children’s toys and nice touches throughout.
The negatives included limited sleeping quarters. The only bed is TINY- sleeps 1 average sized adult or 2 skinny-minis. However, there is a larger aerobed in living room closet.
The noise level definitely effected my stay. Unless you are a very earlier riser, prepare yourself for a 5:30-7:00 AM wake up call from small children running LOUDLY below you on the wood floors. Unfortunately you can hear every footfall as the house is old.
Lots of pros here, however the cons personally outweighed them for me.
Kathleen O.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
Hi Kathleen, sorry you had a disrupted stay. With lots of reviews on other platforms I have never had a guest complain about that. Although I do understand the concern. The bed is fully disclosed - it is a full size (standard sizing) mattress. It is what fits in the bedroom best and we have over 90% of our bookings as couples who share the bed!
We urge future guests to read our description as it accurately depicts our apartment.
Again, we are sorry you did not enjoy your stay Kathleen. Sometimes it is just not a great fit!
House rules were broken by bringing in lots of guests that were undisclosed and you were quite noisy late at night. There were also a lot of trash/bottles left behind.
We would also like to add that when you alerted us that you woke up early one morning due to noise, we rectified the issue by keeping our children on the other side of the house where noise doesn’t travel as much until 8am. We did this gladly so that you could enjoy your stay. We also provide two sound machines for light sleepers. Most people tell us that is it extremely quiet and peaceful up there and that is what we strive for, for all of our guests!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenna K.
7 Sept, 2025
Brenna K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sean D.
21 Jul, 2025
Sean D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jackie signorelli
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests