Summary:
✔️ Manicured gardens with winding stone paths - beautiful patio area
✔️ Sleeps 8+ guests across 3 bedrooms plus office with sleeper sofa
✔️ Just a short stroll to the beach, shops, restaurants, and Retro Row
✔️ 2 private garage parking spaces in the alley behind the house
✔️ Central Location for Disneyland, LA, Hollywood, Orange County, World Cup
The Space:
🌊 Welcome to this retro Belmont Heights home, where lush gardens meet laid-back California coastal living. Step outside onto the manicured grounds, follow the winding stone paths through beautifully kept garden spaces, and let the coastal breeze do the rest. You're just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach, and Long Beach's buzzing waterfront — with its shops, restaurants, and world-class events — is right at your doorstep. Whether you're here for a relaxed family getaway or a group trip centered around the World Cup, this home delivers the best of both worlds.
🛋️ Living Spaces
• Inviting front sitting room — perfect for morning coffee or curling up with a good book
• Spacious family room with TV, ideal for movie nights
• Formal dining room — a gorgeous gathering space for your whole group
• Unique archways and beautiful wood detailing throughout
🌿 Gardens & Outdoor
• Sprawling, manicured grounds with winding stone paths
• Beautiful patio areas ideal for soaking up the California sunshine
• Enjoy the coastal breeze and stunning natural beauty right from your backyard
🛏️ Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1 — King bed with private ensuite bathroom (walk-in shower)
• Bedroom 2 — 2 Queen beds
• Bedroom 3 — King bed
• Office — Queen sleeper sofa (functions as an additional sleeping space)
• Sleeps up to 8+ guests total
🚿 Bathrooms
• Ensuite bathroom in Bedroom 1 — walk-in shower
• 2 additional full bathrooms, each with shower/tub combo
• 3 bathrooms total
🍳 Kitchen & Dining
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Cookware and coffee maker provided
• Breakfast nook with seating for 4
• Formal dining room just steps away — seats the whole group
📍 Location Highlights
• Steps from the beach and Long Beach waterfront
• Explore: surfing, paddleboarding, boat and Duffy rentals, water skiing, Venetian Gondola rides
• Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching, Queen Mary nearby
• Naples Islands, coastal breweries, thriving foodie scene, and great shopping all close by
• Convenient base for World Cup events
🚗 Parking, Safety & Notes
• 2 private garage parking spaces — right two garage doors in the alley behind the house
• Washer and dryer in unit — detergent provided; if bringing your own, use HE detergent only
• Dedicated workspace available
• Air conditioning throughout
👋 About Your Stay
We're Kari and Michael Cole, long time locals & passionate vacation rental hosts. We are a small, family business and our goal is to make your stay seamless, memorable & full of thoughtful touches that make all the difference.
• Local experts – We love sharing insider tips
• Hospitality-driven – Over 5 years of vacation rental experience
• Always available – Just a message away if you need anything
• Check-in: after 4:00 PM
• Checkout: before 10:00 AM
• Max guests: 8+
GUEST ACCESS
• Full access to the entire home
• Sprawling gardens and all patio areas
• 2 private garage parking spaces (alley access behind the house)
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Dedicated workspace
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
✨ This home is registered with the City of Long Beach — Registration Number NRP22-00721. We are committed to being responsible, transparent hosts and ensuring our guests have a fully compliant and worry-free stay.
🌊 Need a little extra time before you hit the road? Late checkout requests are welcome — just send us a message no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day before your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are subject to availability and host approval.
👉 A washer and dryer are available for your use in the home, and we provide detergent to get you started. If you prefer to use your own, please make sure it is HE (high-efficiency) detergent only — this keeps our machine in great shape for every guest.
❤️ We pour a lot of love into this home and we hope it shows. If you're not ready to book just yet, save this listing to your Wishlist so it's easy to find when the time is right — we'd love to host you!