10/10 Excellent
MALIA I.
12 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MALIA I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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Spacious FAMILY FRIENDLY home beautifully decorated with African art.
Family-friendly holiday home in Long Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
- Place, Aquarium of the Pacific
- Place, Long Beach Cruise Terminal
- Airport, Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Spacious FAMILY FRIENDLY home beautifully decorated with African art.
Enjoy a spacious, private family home, in a diverse community with your quiet host (me, Sophia) living next door & ready to answer questions or help as needed. Your family will share our yard. I've decorated with colorful art and crafts from my family's travels on 3 continents & aim to provide the amenities we enjoyed at our favorite places. We often host families with young children and can provide toys, games, pack n play crib, stroller, booster seats and more. And we provide lots of beach supplies. STREET PARKING ONLY.
This 100 year old modernly updated home in a historic residential neighborhood is your family's private space. A modern kitchen to meet the needs of the most demanding cook. Relax on the swings in the sunroom and in spacious living room. You'll share the yard with me, my partner and my brother. We live in other homes on the 1/4 acre property.
In our walkable neighborhood, you are 4 blocks from Retro Row, with quaint shops, a global choice of restaurants and the historic Art Theater.
Street paring only June-August 2023. Rental bicycles and scooters available nearby. Disneyland is about a half hour drive east; Hollywood and Santa Monica 45-75 minutes in the opposite direction. A public bus on the next block will take you to the sometimes-reliable LA Metro System. But our favorite way to get around is on foot.
Other things to note
We love our diverse neighborhood as a welcoming place for visitors of all races, nationalities, gender identities. We STRICTLY forbid smoking of all kinds anywhere on the property. Out of respect for neighbors, we do not allow parties and we ask that guests observe a quiet time from 10pm to 8am.
License number
PRP20-00043
This 100 year old modernly updated home in a historic residential neighborhood is your family's private space. A modern kitchen to meet the needs of the most demanding cook. Relax on the swings in the sunroom and in spacious living room. You'll share the yard with me, my partner and my brother. We live in other homes on the 1/4 acre property.
In our walkable neighborhood, you are 4 blocks from Retro Row, with quaint shops, a global choice of restaurants and the historic Art Theater.
Street paring only June-August 2023. Rental bicycles and scooters available nearby. Disneyland is about a half hour drive east; Hollywood and Santa Monica 45-75 minutes in the opposite direction. A public bus on the next block will take you to the sometimes-reliable LA Metro System. But our favorite way to get around is on foot.
Other things to note
We love our diverse neighborhood as a welcoming place for visitors of all races, nationalities, gender identities. We STRICTLY forbid smoking of all kinds anywhere on the property. Out of respect for neighbors, we do not allow parties and we ask that guests observe a quiet time from 10pm to 8am.
License number
PRP20-00043
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Property Registration Number PRP20-00043
About the area
Long Beach
Eastside, a neighbourhood in Long Beach, is home to this holiday home. RMS Queen Mary and Medieval Times are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Beach Cruise Terminal and World Cruise Center. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Aquarium of the Pacific and Knott's Berry Farm.
Long Beach, CA
What's nearby
- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Aquarium of the Pacific - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- California State University, Long Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
- Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
- RMS Queen Mary - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 8 min walk
- Tasty Food To Go - 5 min walk
- The Boss Burritos - 8 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 10 min walk
- El Torazo - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
K P.
20 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
K P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer g.
17 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and great host
Jennifer g.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Miruna N.
13 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT Homey
Miruna N.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas C.
4 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a amazing experience
Nicholas C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denis R.
18 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
Denis R.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
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2 Feb, 2024
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Olof T.
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10/10 Excellent
Chantal F.
8 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Amazing
Chantal F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Steve Askin
We've traveled the world at STRs and love sharing in your home-away-from-home art work we brought home from our latest visit to close friends in southern Africa.
Our decision to host reflects our joy in meeting guests from across the U.S. and around the world, and hosting is part of a family commitment to hospitality.
Our world-traveling daughter and her partner, who live in a separate home on the same large lot, are available to chat if you have questions about local attractions if you wish but will always respect your privacy.
Our decision to host reflects our joy in meeting guests from across the U.S. and around the world, and hosting is part of a family commitment to hospitality.
Our world-traveling daughter and her partner, who live in a separate home on the same large lot, are available to chat if you have questions about local attractions if you wish but will always respect your privacy.
Why they chose this property
Our diverse residential neighborhood is just a mile from the beach and a host of boating opportunities. We are a half mile from Retro Row, where you will find locally owned restaurants offering cuisines from around the world.
We love living in a community which is welcoming to people of all races, nationalities and gender identities.
We love living in a community which is welcoming to people of all races, nationalities and gender identities.
What makes this property unique
We offer everything we needed traveling with our children when they were young. Snacks & breakfast foods; strollers, Pack-n-play crib, toys & games and more.
Each room is designed with comfort and beauty in mind, drawing on the best of our experiences traveling in Europe, Africa and North America.
Family members living nearby respond quickly to every guest inquiry or request for needed household supplies when that's needed and, at all other times, respect the privacy you will enjoy in your spacious home-away-from-home.
One of our daughters is an experienced babysitter sometimes available to look after guests' children for a reasonable fee.
Each room is designed with comfort and beauty in mind, drawing on the best of our experiences traveling in Europe, Africa and North America.
Family members living nearby respond quickly to every guest inquiry or request for needed household supplies when that's needed and, at all other times, respect the privacy you will enjoy in your spacious home-away-from-home.
One of our daughters is an experienced babysitter sometimes available to look after guests' children for a reasonable fee.
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