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Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment

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Interior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment

NRP21-00092

Embrace the unique character and romance of this historic California apartment. Lush velvet furnishings, rustic Spanish architecture and a delightful original kitchen make this apartment the perfect place for a memorable southern California getaway.

The apartment is nestled in the historic Willmore City district of Downtown Long Beach. One mile from the Convention Center, and a short walk to the train station and city bus stops. Grab a 10 minute Uber to the beach or Pike Outlets. Off-site parking available.

If you need anything during your stay, the property manager is nearby.

The 1-bedroom home measures at just over 1000 Sq ft. The large living room can also be easily transformed into another sleeping space by accessing the queen sized, cabinet murphy bed.

The kitchen boasts much of its original charm! However, you will also have brand new large and small appliances, cookware and dinnerware. The dining area is small but quaint and resembles a miniature café with bar style seating for four.

There are two air conditioning units in the apartment, a portable one in the living room and a window unit in the master bedroom..

The entire apartment is available for our guests.

We live nearby and are available via Airbnb messaging if you need anything during your stay.

This apartment sits in the historic Willmore City district of downtown Long Beach. Located just a mile from the Convention Center, and a short walk to the Metro Blue Line station and city bus stops. Take a 10-minute drive to reach the beach or the Pike Outlets. This is the perfect home base to discover all of southern California! Long Beach situated perfectly between Los Angeles and Orange County. So whether you want to visit Hollywood, Disneyland or the beach, you are just a short drive away!

Located right off the 710 freeway, just 30 minutes from both Disneyland and Downtown Los Angeles in light traffic. If you plan to stay in the city and want to avoid parking challenges, then public transit, Uber and Lyft will allow you to easily visit any of our nearby attractions!

Please refer to the house rules as listed, for further information about the property.

Staying here will put you in the middle of everything!

Business travelers:
You will be on the north end of Downtown Long Beach. The convention center and Long Beach airport are minutes away. You will also be nestled right between both Los Angeles and Orange County, so you get the best of both worlds!

Vacationers:
You are right near the beach! You`ll find running paths, biking, restaurants, museums, shopping, boating, nightlife or a quick trip to Catalina Island. We are also centrally located to all Southern California`s famous theme parks.

Listed below are the average times it will take to drive to local places of interest.

• Catalina Landing (catch a ferry to Catalina Island) - 5 min
• Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center - 5 min
• Aquarium of the Pacific - 5 min
• The Queen Mary - 12 min
• Long Beach Performing Arts Center - 4 min
• Downtown Los Angeles - 30 min
• Santa Monica Pier - 40 min
• Hollywood - 40 min
• Beverly Hills - 45 min
• Universal Studios - 45 min
• Knott`s Berry Farm - 30 min
• Disneyland - 30 min
• Six Flags Magic Mountain - 1 hr
• Laguna Beach - 40 min
• Pasadena - 45 min
• San Diego - 1 hr 40 min
• Santa Barbara - 2 hrs
• Tijuana, Mexico - 2 hrs

There is no off-street parking for our building, but free street parking is available. If you ever have an issue finding street parking you can use our garage parking, free of charge! Just let us know if you plan on driving and we will send you the access information after booking.

As with any beach city or downtown area, you may have to search awhile for a spot on the street and walk a few blocks, especially as it gets later in the day. Please check signs for street sweeping schedule to avoid a ticket.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Please be advised that we ask all guests to complete our secure, online guest verification portal after your reservation is created.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number NRP21-00092
Property # 9056215
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

About the area

Long Beach

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Willmore, a neighbourhood in Long Beach. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Port of Long Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for Knott's Berry Farm, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like whale watching.
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Long Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • 4th Street Retro Row - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Pike Outlets - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Terrace Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Pacific Avenue Station - 8 min walk
  • Norwalk- Santa Fe Springs Station - 21 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Condessa Axaca - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anna’s Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$237, 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.

How much is parking at Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Visit the Beach from a Historic Downtown Apartment located?

Located in Willmore, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of 4th Street Retro Row, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and RMS Queen Mary are also within 3 miles (5 km). Pacific Avenue Station is 8 minutes by foot and 5th Street Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Great Location

Great location Several walkable areas Parking was better than expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha L.

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

Lovely place!

We enjoy the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin G.

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

Nice location

The house was just what we wanted. Nice location, easy freeway access. Coffee shops and restaurants were near by Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

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

Week in LB

Great place. Perfect walking distance to convention center for meetings and lots of great restaurants down by the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Cozy apartment

The apartment was as advertised. Very cozy, really enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saeteay M.

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

Cute and quaint

Greta was a wonderful host and the home was beautiful. Everything you can think of is provided to you and the neighborhood book is wonderful as well. Its the perfect spot for a SoCal trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

We’ll be back!!!

What a beautiful property! They have thought of everything! I felt like not only a guest, but a friend! We’ll definitely be staying here again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you, Jennifer! It was a pleasure to have you both stay during the conference. I am so glad that you felt at home and we would be thrilled to have you stay again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee W.

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

Perfect

The listing is accurate and more. Greta was a wonderful and responsive host. The space was clean and had a ton of charm. Thanks for everything :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

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

Amazing host & apartment!

Greta was an amazing host! She checked in on me, making sure i had everything i needed during my stay. Very attentive. The pictures are exactly what the apartment looks like! Very spacious and has everything you may need during your stay. Will definitely be staying again when i make a trip to Long Beach!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melody h.

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

Greta, the hostess with the mostest!

Our stay was everything we were expecting and hoping for! The beautiful aesthetic in the apartment was cozy, chic, and lavish. Greta’s instructions for check-in and check-out were very thorough and easy to follow. The only downside to this apartment is the parking situation. It is difficult to find parking close to this location and although there is a space provided by the host in a parking garage, it is quite far from your stay and would not recommend walking the distance at night. Overall, our stay was very pleasant and we would stay here again. Thanks Greta!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherrie N.

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

Weekend before cruise

Property was in a very convenient place to downtown sites and restaurants. Close to the port and to the Queen Mary and Long Beach Airport. The only issue I had; I have more everywhere I go. I am allergic to "Weed", even second hand. The fumes were coming up through the vents from downstairs. We closed the doors to the little home office and that helped some. We did not use the filter thing on the wall in the living room by the Murphy bed, because we weren't sure if it was a filter. I would stay again though and recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Surrounded by homeless people

The apartment is old but clean ( except for the bathtub/ shower). The area is borderline in that I had to navigate numerous homeless people and panhandlers to go to get food, coffee or to my meetings. No street people were overly aggressive but it did not feel safe walking back after dark. There were neighbors screaming at each other late at night, people going through the outdoor garbage around midnight, and street racing in the early morning hours. These are problems more related to Long Beach than to the management company. Cleaning the bathtub properly falls upon management.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LaNhoua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is very vintage and beautiful. Had a nice window to show the street of Longbeach. Since it is a very old house, they included portable a/c which can be noisy but works great. Floors are creaky. Great spot to be close to places but street parking is competitive, especially on cleaning days. Make sure to look for street signs for them because I didn't see any and got a ticket. Communication with host was great the night before our arrival since we asked to check in early but not the best the day of. We were exhausted from our flight and the host did not respond fast enough to check in early for 2-3 hours. I enjoyed the layout of the apartment and was able to cook the things I wanted which was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Perfect, thoughtful, responsive

Visiting Long Beach for the first time for a convention. The location of this rental was about one mile from the convention center, which in the gorgeous May weather, made it a delightful walk. Local and walkable to restaurants, grocery, drug store, night life, beach, aquarium, playgrounds, etc. even with a 2 and 4 year old. The unit itself is MORE spacious than the pictures indicate which was a really pleasant surprise. Kids loved the hidden Murphy bed in the cabinet. FireStick with Netflix, Disney+, etc. in several rooms. Office spaces were a bonus. Kitchen is fully stocked with nonperishable condiments, as well as snacks, tea, coffee, popcorn. Eating nook was cute and homey. Bedroom and bed was comfortable with plenty of closet and shelving/drawers. Laundry room complete with detergent to help manage needs in that area. Bathroom with backups and extras that went forgotten perhaps - toothbrushes, shaving cream, sunscreens, first aid, soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, tampons/pads, even Tylenol! I felt safe, happy, and enjoyed my stay here with my family. No concerns as a 36yo female walking after dark. Kids and husband had a blast too. If we are ever back to Long Beach, will book again without hesitation. Thank you for a great stay, Greta and Hiplandia!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Manon D.

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

Un hébergement qui a su répondre à tous nos besoins !

Notre séjour s’est super bien déroulé ! L’appartement avait toutes les commodités dont nous avions besoin, le stationnement était relativement facile dans la rue. Nous n’avons manqué de rien et les communications avec l’hôte ont été rapides, simples et efficaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich S.

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

Very nice and comfortable

VG
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

The rental space was comfortable and convenient to restaurants and services. We loved the decorating style and art work and felt at home in the space. The host was very responsive when internet went down and got it working within minutes. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiara K.

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

Beautiful place

The apartment was beautiful. Just like the pictures! We had everything we needed & she gave restaurant recommendations that were super tasty! There was plenty of room & the neighborhood way so nice. Felt like a local in this area. Greta was also very attentive. She checked on us while there to make sure we had everything we needed. She made the experience super simple. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Loved loved loved this VRBO! The host are quick to respond to any questions. The house is BEAUTIFUL just as listed. Felt like a home away from home. I would 100% recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Excellent place!

My friends and I enjoyed the place! Everything was amazing, the location was perfect, and Greta was a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great Location

Great location!! Walking distance to restaurants and activities! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

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

Attentive host

The property was lovely, and well maintained. Any questions I had were answered promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly H.

Liked: Check-in, location

Misleading Fees

Beautiful home. Nice location. Confused about cleaning charges when you are required to clean, hand wash dishes and take out trash. Floors so dirty my socks were black. Also charged $45 extra for "updating the itenarary" for adding an adult to the stay when the itenarary was never actually updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the home, but I'm sorry to hear that you found the fees confusing. We did update the itinerary at your request from 2 to 3 guests, at which time you agreed to the additional guest fee that is disclosed in the listing. Renting a home is a bit different than a hotel, tidying up prior to checking out and cleaning fees are standard, so naturally housekeeping always handles the deep cleaning, laundry etc. When we checked in with you the morning after your arrival you had not mentioned any issues. If you had we would have been more than happy to help resolve them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Wonderful space

I loved the look of the aprt and would happily rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

M Rose Y.

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

Welcoming and extremely clean place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Greta's home. We had everything we needed to make homemade dinners each evening. The place was very clean and organized! Greta was so helpful a nd welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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