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Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX

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Patio area with couches, a dining table, fire pit and a BBQ
Living Room with Sleeping sofa, gather with your group & play games or watch TV.
Bedroom #1, comfortable memory foam queen mattress. Overlooks the backyard.
Bedroom #2, comfortable memory foam queen mattress. Overlooks the front garden.
Bedroom #3, comfortable memory foam full & twin mattress on a bunk bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Long Beach, CA
  • Aquarium of the Pacific
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX

Uncover the allure of this delightful 3-bedroom, one-bathroom home, with a fully-equipped kitchen, an inviting dining area for your post-exploration gatherings, and a snug living room tailored for you and your group to unwind with the TV or board games. The ample backyard provides abundant space for your outdoor pursuits, whether it's games and BBQs, dining under the stars, or tranquil evenings by the fire pit roasting s'mores with the firewood provided.. Enjoy the beach supplies for a beach day!

Property manager

Laura Borner
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
A $50 fee is charged for pet stays, please add pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Access to the backyard is only available through the house. The side gate at the driveway is locked for guests. No exceptions.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number NRP22-00767

About the area

Long Beach

Located in Bixby Knolls, a neighbourhood in Long Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. RMS Queen Mary and Kia Forum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Aquarium of the Pacific and Knott's Berry Farm. Travelling with kids? Make time for Knott's Soak City Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Long Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • RMS Queen Mary - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Del Amo Station - 3 min drive
  • Commerce Station - 18 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪HiroNori Craft Ramen - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming Sanctuary near attractions/beaches and LAX located?

This family-friendly Long Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Area and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. City Place Shopping Center and 4th Street Retro Row are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, in a great neighborhood

Clean, updated, and well kept home in a quiet neighborhood! The home and location worked well for our family of 5 to travel between LAX and our other travel destinations across the Los Angeles metro area. The home had plenty of kitchen and bathroom amenities, towels and chairs for the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Clean, well-equipped property, large yard. Close to restaurants and shopping. Great, friendly host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 thumbs up!

Check in and out was easy. The house was super clean and spacious. Beds were super comfy and the large kitchen table was great! Location was perfect for everything we wanted to visit, Universal Studios was the farthest and still took under an hour with traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We stayed at this beautiful property this past weekend. The property was very modern, and in a great area of Long Beach. It was close to great restaurants, parks and night life. We also has our 9 yr old english bulldog with us and she loved the big back yard. The owner was very nice and ketp us up to date with message with whats going on. I would highly recommend this property to anyone and plan on stauing there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in Long Beach

The house is newly renovated, very clean through out. It is really very lovely and nicely located.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean, lovely cottage

This property is in a great location. Close to airport and restaurants and beaches. It’s very clean and well maintained with lovely art decor. Very comfortable and cozy with a backyard with outdoor seating. This is a gem and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cute cute

The front yard is amazing. So many thoughtful amenities. The backyard was great to hang out and grill. The place is cute, clean and comfortable. And the host was amazing with her communication. It has one bathroom but it was not a problem for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Stay!

First ever stay using VRBO. Really enjoyed it. Friends were visiting and the place was really nice. Host communicated with us very well and answered all questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilla V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

All is good😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Convenient place to stay with many things to do nearby. Family of 4 with 2 boys that had plenty of space to spread out. Accommodations were nice. We didn't use them, but there is a closet full of beach chairs and towels which I thought was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melenie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and great location

This house was cute and spacious for our visit. The host was friendly and kept us up to date. It was helpful to have a dog friendly home. Cutely decorated and stocked well with great personal touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Loved everything about this place, had everything we needed and felt at home. I can also say our host Laura was amazing she responded back fast and respectfully. You’ll love the neighborhood and home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place in Long Beach

We had a very enjoyable stay. It was in a great location and was well appointed. The host was very responsive and was very gracious. Our dogs absolutely loved the spacious back yard with grass! Living in Vegas with desert landscaping this was a welcome change for them We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place and Superb Hosts

The hosts did an amazing job with this location. Lots of extras offered by them and when I mistook the arrival day they even offered to help me find a place for the night. This place was worth every penny and we will always check if it’s available in our future trips. It was very close to Disney, Knotts, beaches, and several major freeways that can get you anywhere with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in great Long Beach

House was just as described and fit our family —4 adults. Yard was beautiful in front with native plants and back yard with fire and grill were great fun. We did not know how great the Bixby Knolls neighborhood was and all the convenient services and stores. Really great Vrbo experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sporting event at Dignity

We live in San Diego and some guests from Michigan come for a week for 2 day sporting event at Dignity Stadium. It was a short Uber there n back. Very comfy and comfortable furnishings and safe location off street parking for 2 cars. Close to ocean too. Good communication from owners when needed. Nice back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L., Oakdale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

I highly recommend anyone visiting Los Angeles to stay here! Laura was awesome with communication, always responsive when questions were ask. House is located in a very quiet neighborhood and backyard is very spacious as well. We used the fire pit almost every night for bonfire and played cornhole at the same time. This place is definitely worth it for anyone visiting Los Angeles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Oasis

My mother and I came to California to visit family for the week. We were looking for a home away from home feeling and that is exactly what we got!! The house was beautifully decorated, clean and had every amenity that we could need or think of! The beds were extremely comfortable and the outdoor space provided a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Our host/property manager was accessible with any questions we had leading up to our stay and was available throughout our stay if needed. Highly recommend this VRBO!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find in Long Beach area

This rental was great for us as we were looking for something close to Long Beach that would accommodate our dog and included parking. Almost impossible to find closer to the water where our son was going to be rowing. This place was only 15 minutes away and had a large yard perfect for our pup. Home was clean, really cute and in a nice neighborhood. Host was easily accessible via messaging and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marieann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and joy

My husband and I had the absolute best stay in the LA area in a long time. For me personally was like going back home to my grandparents house safe clean, spacious familiar and 100% a happy place. The home itself was super clean very organized centrally located. My little 18 pound Labradoodle had the best time of her life. The homeowners had a ball outside and it was hard to keep her inside for the amount of time we were in Long Beach. The outside grassy area was a big hit for us. We were able to use the barbecue and take walks around the neighborhood and feel completely safe. Miss Laura, the property owner paid very close attention to what everybody would need when staying at her house from a mini coffee maker right down to children’s sandbox toys. This definitely did not skip a beat and satisfaction. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your home and we look forward to doing this again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and Clean

My family stayed 7 nights and property was well-maintained, clean and nicely decorated. We visited parks and the beach and with traffic it was about 1.5 hours to Legoland, 1 hour to Universal, 15 minutes to the beach and 30 minutes to Disneyland. Host provided shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soaps and laundry soap with dryer balls. The extra blankets and oversized bath towels were a major plus. I also appreciated the use of hypoallergenic detergents as I have sensitive skin. My kids aged 2 and 6 loved running around the flat, fully fenced backyard and playing cornhole. The backyard has a lot of comfortable seating options and a propane grill and fire pit, perfect for family gatherings. My toddler enjoyed the provided sand toys, both at the beach and just playing with them in the backyard. Only con for others is that the location is close to the Long Beach airport so you will hear some planes overhead. My toddler loved the airplanes and got excited every time one flew by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Litha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, clean, but small

We were having our house painted and had to move out for a couple of weeks. It’s pretty easy to find a place—unless you’ve got a big black dog. In that case, your options narrow significantly.FWIW, our dog loved the backyard, joyfully doing zoomies on the lawn with total abandon.The front of the home features a lovely garden filled with native plants and the critters (birds, crickets, bees, butterflies) they attract.The home is immaculately maintained, and our host (or her husband) responded quickly and helpfully to all of our questions.While the photos accurately represent the home, it’s worth noting that this is an older house that would benefit from upgrades across the board—plumbing, lighting, kitchen, bathroom, etc. That said, the heating worked well (we didn’t try the A/C). The three bedrooms could sleep six, but with just one tiny bathroom, it’s possible the guys in your group may occasionally need to make use of the backyard "facilities".The furniture is also on the older side, and the nicest brands you’ll find are Target and IKEA. Our stay would’ve been more comfortable with at least a cozy armchair and a better couch.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Nice clean place.. easy to find and in nice neighborhood. Loved all the windows and nice fenced in backyard. Small house but worked well for the 6 of us in our family. Convenient distance to the beach. Nice amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Beach

Comfortable, peaceful,homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super schön!!!

Wir waren zu dritt dort und hatten eine tolle Zeit. Das Haus entspricht komplett der Beschreibung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt...wie zuhause.wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura Borner

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I treasure the 16 years I lived in our home in Long Beach. Blessed with perfect year-round weather, unique attractions and events springing up all the time, and big city conveniences with small-town friendliness.

Yet, I got to a point in my life where I needed a radical change. After years of dreaming and planning, my husband Chris, dog Harvey and I sold most of our belongings, converted a van and traveled the west coast for a couple of years.

Eventually we found a bit of land in Humboldt county, up in northern California and have been putting in a lot of hard work developing the land, making mistakes and seeing what new challenges present themselves.

In the process I became a cat lover after adopting a kitty for pest control.

Why they chose this property

The house was perfect for us, but the back yard is what really sold us on it. It has a very large lot for the neighborhood which provides lots of space and privacy. Our dogs loved the backyard, it was like their own personal dog park. The neighborhood is quite and family oriented with lots of shopping, restaurants and activities within walking distance. And centrally located to many attractions southern California has to offer.Also very close to freeways.

What makes this property unique

Our home is very close to 3 major freeways. Drought tolerant front yard landscaping. Large back yard. Fire pit with lounge furniture overlooking the garden and a custom mural!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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