Summary:
Greetings from @CasaVivaLB 🐚 Located on a picturesque and cozy alleyway with a Latin American vibe, the home is just a 1.5-mile drive away from both the beach and everything downtown Long Beach has to offer 🏝️ The outside of this Spanish revival gem welcomes you with a hand-painted mural that features a Cali sunset 🌅 while the interior combines mid-century and boho elements to provide a tasteful and relaxing ambiance🛋️ Great for a family or small group of friends - furry ones included! 🐶
The Space:
‼️ Check-in for Oct 10th starting at 5pm.
Please make sure to read the full listing description, especially the parking and neighborhood sections at the bottom before booking ‼️
Our 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 800 sq.ft. oasis may be small but it packs a punch of features to make you feel at home, including:
⭐️ 2 Queen size beds
⭐️ One designated parking spot
⭐️ AC
⭐️ Smart Washer and Dryer
⭐️ 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
⭐️ Designated workstation in each bedroom
⭐️ High speed internet - 500 mbps
⭐️ Open floor plan
⭐️ Large sectional couch
⭐️ Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances: range/oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, service for 6, wine glasses
⭐️ Coffee and tea station with Ninja coffee maker, mini French press, free ground coffee, creamer and coffee syrups
⭐️ Bartender kit
⭐️ Board games
⭐️ Beach Gear: foldable chairs, beach towels, beach toys, sunscreen
⭐️ Baby gear: Crib/Pack n’ Play, high chair, books
⭐️ Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, soap
⭐️ Hair dryer and flat iron
⭐️ Steam iron and ironing board
⭐️ Extra towels, blankets, and pillows
⭐️ Light cleaning supplies
The home is located in the middle of a cul-de-sac on an alleyway street. As you drive in, you are greeted by a stunning mural featuring a quintessential California beach sunset 🌅 - the perfect backdrop for your next TikTok or IG post! Remember to tag #CasaVivaLB.
The front door opens to a cozy, yet spacious, open floor plan with carefully curated furniture and decor. This 1930s home has been updated with modern touches including a multi-zone split AC system and dimmable LED lights so you can set the mood that is right for you at any time of the day 💡
Although designed for four guests, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom can accommodate up to five guests and a small pet, if you don’t mind cozying up (we’ll let you call dibs on the bathroom!) 🐶 🐩
🛋️ YOUR LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM 🛋️
After a long day at the beach, kick back and relax on the sectional couch while watching your favorite movie or show on the 4K Ultra HD smart TV (your own login will be required).
The layout flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room, complete with a mid-century table, rattan light pendant, and comfortable seating for up to six guests. For some good old-fashioned fun, check out our selection of classics and favorite board games.
🥙 YOUR KITCHEN🥙
The kitchen has been recently renovated and comes fully equipped with everything you need to make a gourmet meal with ease. Appliances include a stainless steel 4-burner gas range with oven and hood, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, blender, and all necessary cooking utensils, non-stick pots and pans, and service for six (including plates, utensils, glasses and cups). Wine glasses are also provided (but not the wine, sorry not sorry!).
☕️ YOUR COFFEE & TEA STATION ☕️
Ditch Starbucks and brew your own cup of morning goodness using either the Ninja coffee station or mini French press. We provide ground coffee, creamer and a selection of coffee syrups so you can customize your drink to your liking. For all our tea drinkers, we offer a wide variety of flavors to choose from.
🛌 YOUR BEDROOMS 🛌
Both bedrooms feature comfortable queen-size beds, hybrid mattresses and pillow tops, as well as soft and luxurious linens to accommodate all types of sleepers and give you the restful night that you deserve (because beauty sleep is real and we know it!). For our work nomads, students, and business travelers, each room is equipped with a designated workstation and a desk lamp.
🛁 YOUR BATHROOM 🛁
Featuring a new vanity mirror with in-built lights, the bathroom is a great spot to perfect your day/night time looks and snap a quick pic for the gram before heading out the door. Whether you choose to take a shower or a relaxing bath, fresh towels and basic toiletries are provided, so don’t even worry about packing those! Yes, that includes soap, shampoo, conditioner, as well as face, hand, body, and makeup towels.
🏝️ EXTRA AMENITIES 🏝️
You can’t spell Long Beach without going to the b-e-a-c-h! Whether your vibe is soaking up the sun or strolling down the 3-mile boardwalk, we provide you with beach gear to make your sunny day even more enjoyable including foldable beach chairs, towels, an extra large beach mat, and a few games/toys. Oh, and remember to protect your skin with sunscreen, which we also provide for free because we care about your well-being.
Our home is suitable for all family members, including children and pets. For the little ones, we provide a crib/pack n’ play, high chair, and books to keep them entertained. For the furry ones, there are bowls, a bed, extra treats, and some toys. We kindly ask you to wipe their paws before entering the house and keep them off the furniture.
All amenities will be ready for you upon arrival, but we are happy to arrange them in advance for your convenience. Just let us know your preferences and we will take care of the rest.
‼️Please make sure to read the sections below before booking your stay‼️
‼️ Our home is priced accordingly based on amenities, location and taking the following points into consideration:
‼️ 🅿️ PARKING 🅿️
The pavement on the street is a bit bumpy, so please drive slowly.
‼️ 🚙 Given the narrow width of the alley way, driving in and out might be a tight squeeze, especially before and after work hours. Only compact cars are able to make U-turns within the alley. Any car bigger than that will have to back up into a busy street. When doing so, back up into the bike lane before merging onto moving traffic.
‼️ 🚙 The home comes with ONE designated parking space right in front of the mural. The space is for a single car use and is small. Other vehicles may fit as long as traffic flow is not interrupted, but we cannot guarantee and would not recommend anything larger than a compact car. If your car does not fit you will have to park on the street.
‼️ 🅿️ Kindly park as close to the mural as possible to allow for access to our neighbors. Neighbors will honk if your car is blocking the shared driveway, so please be mindful.
‼️ 🅿️ There is free on-street overnight parking on the adjacent streets, but finding a spot can be tough especially at nights and on weekends. Double check signs for street sweeping and any other restrictions.
‼️ 🏡 THE NEIGHBORHOOD🏡
Cambodia Town is a culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhood in Long Beach, known for its delicious cuisine and strong sense of community. Located off of a main avenue, our alleyway acts as a gateway to a tight-knit residential community. Our neighbors know each other by name and look out for one another, increasing the sense of safety. In the afternoons, you may see kids playing outdoors, hear some Latin music, or catch one of our neighbors barbecuing on the weekends - it all adds to the urban charm.
‼️ The biggest demographic of this neighborhood is Cambodian, African American and other people of color of lower socioeconomic status.
‼️ If you are not used to working class/low income communities of color in an urban setting, or If you are looking for a 100% serene and quiet suburban stay, this may not be the right fit. ‼️
‼️ Please note: there is prevalence of homelessness in and around this neighborhood especially after the pandemic. Long Beach experienced an increase of 62% in homeless population between 2020 and 2022, causing the mayor the city to declare a state of emergency on homelessness early in 2023 to tackle the issues head-on.
‼️ Lastly, most of our neighbors have big dogs in their properties that will bark loudly at you and run up to/hit the fence as you walk down the street, which can easily startle guests. But don’t worry, they cannot get past their fences so they won't get near you. They are actually very friendly and just being protective of their home, that’s all 🐶
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to all areas of the home during their stay. Open the front door with a smart lock and a unique code provided in your check-in instructions. There are two steps at the front entrance of the home.
Getting Around:
‼️ 🅿️ PARKING 🅿️
The pavement on the street is a bit bumpy, so please drive slowly.
‼️ 🚙 Given the narrow width of the alley way, driving in and out might be a tight squeeze, especially before and after work hours. Only compact cars are able to make U-turns within the alley. Any car bigger than that will have to back up into a busy street. When doing so, back up into the bike lane before merging onto moving traffic.
‼️ 🚙 The home comes with ONE designated parking space right in front of the mural. The space is for a single car use and is small. Other vehicles may fit as long as traffic flow is not interrupted, but we cannot guarantee and would not recommend anything larger than a compact car. If your car does not fit you will have to park on the street.
‼️ 🅿️ Kindly park as close to the mural as possible to allow for access to our neighbors. Neighbors will honk if your car is blocking the shared driveway, so please be mindful.
‼️ 🅿️ There is free on-street overnight parking on the adjacent streets, but finding a spot can be tough especially at nights and on weekends. Double check signs for street sweeping and any other restrictions.
