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Holiday Lights in Belmont Shore - very close by

Relax in the upper living room with the TV, fireplace, game table and it opens to dining area and kitchen for great family time.

Cal-King Size Bed with AC, TV, 2 closets and a ceiling fan and chair

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8169.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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Long Beach, CA

California State University, Long Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Hawaiian Gardens Casino
‪5 min drive‬
Long Beach Cruise Terminal
‪16 min drive‬
Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Stunning! Relaxing! Can't wait to return! See why our guests keep coming back to our AirBnb! Completely remodeled 3 bd/2 ba house near CSULB, 10 min to the beach & vibrant 2nd St-Belmont Shore + near all freeways. Open, bright, stocked w/everything you could need, ACs, 2 fireplaces, plus a fenced tree-lined backyard w/large patio + a fire pit & BBQ to enjoy. Garage game room! Enjoy a quiet family neighborhood, easy parking & coastal breezes. We strive to make you feel at home!

The Space:
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the house, with two living room areas, an open kitchen, plus all the kitchen items you could ever need, two gas fireplaces, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. High quality comfort with a fun coastal style. TVs and A/C's/Heaters in every room, games, a great patio, and a backyard with high fences to relax in. Everything you would need for your guests or your family to relax and have a great time! Very quiet and friendly family neighborhood.

Guest Access:
You will have your own unique access with the door code, along with a key for the back door, plus a private driveway to park in, which will fit at least 2 cars. You will have access to the garage for using the washer & dryer, and all of the sports equipment. Plus, we added a foosball/air hockey table!

The Neighborhood:
A quiet family neighborhood that is close to everything! You will see kids playing outside and neighbors walking their dogs. Very relaxed with coastal breezes. You can easily walk to El Dorado Park - Summer Concerts, play area, skateboard area, tennis area, golf, and nature center. A shopping center with grocery stores, a pharmacy & restaurants is right around the corner, including Starbucks!

Getting Around:
There is a driveway to park your vehicles. But Uber and Lyft are readily available. The municipal bus lines are 2 blocks away.

Other Things to Note:
There are two full size washers& dryers are in the garage, a fire pit in the backyard with outdoor strung lights, plus lots of beach gear, chairs, wagon, tennis rackets, Foosball table plus so much more!
Walk across the main street to El Dorado Park - Summer Concerts in the Park on Friday nights or the tennis courts, skateboard park, kids play area, baseball and soccer fields. You may be lucky enough to enjoy the clucking hens in the yard behind us!

Interaction with Guests:
We are not at the property, but we live and work close by.

Property manager

Susan and Ted

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

-- No smoking of any kind inside house. -- Rinse sand off before entering- hose on the patio. -- No parties /no events. -- Quiet hours are 10 pm t...

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number NRP22-00764

About the area

Long Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in The Plaza, a neighbourhood in Long Beach. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and World Cruise Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Knott's Berry Farm and Aquarium of the Pacific. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for Knott's Soak City Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed.

Long Beach, CA

What's nearby

California State University, Long Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Walter Pyramid - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Hawaiian Gardens Casino - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 16 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Wardlow Station - 7 min drive
Commerce Station - 19 min drive
Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Whale:GameGarage~PetsOK~FirePit~Beach close pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Knotty Whale:GameGarage~PetsOK~FirePit~Beach close?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Whale:GameGarage~PetsOK~FirePit~Beach close?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Whale:GameGarage~PetsOK~FirePit~Beach close located?

Located in The Plaza, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of El Dorado Park Golf Course, California State University, Long Beach and El Dorado Regional Park. Walter Pyramid and VA Long Beach Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

24 Mar 2025

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

Don’t pass this house up!!!

What a wonderful stay. So clean and decorated very nice. The neighborhood is very nice and all services were close by. I will definitely be staying here again. Thank you host for make my stay perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee Z.

18 Mar 2025

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

Great home

This house is very well equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The owners are responsive and quick to reply. Definitely recommend to anyone considering this home. We plan to stay here again the next time will visit.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George K.

25 Oct 2024

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

Very Convenient and as advertised

Property host was friendly and helpful. Property was clean, well maintained, and as advertised. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uday T.

1 Jan 2025

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

Spacious, clean and fun!

The house was nice with lots of space. It is well furnished, clean and is well stocked with almost everything you need. The hosts are super responsive and very friendly. The kids had lot of fun with the foosball table and air hockey in the garage. We will definitely come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

14 Oct 2024

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

Better than the pictures!

We loved our stay! This home is inviting and clean. Looks better in person. We will choose this property again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice E.

24 Mar 2025

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

Excellent choice for families!

This property was exactly what we needed for our stay. I was traveling with family (3 adults, 3 kids) and it had everything we needed. The kids enjoyed the games in the garage, as well as scooters and the basketball hoop. The second living room provided a great space for them to spread out and watch movies at night. Kitchen was well stocked for random needs like an electric kettle, toaster that could handle bagels etc.The location was also perfect for us. The neighborhood was lovely and quiet, and it was easy to park. It was convenient to both the Long Beach and LAX airports. There were restaurants and a grocery store within a very short walk. We walked to a specialty donut shop that coincidentally has Pokeman themed donuts that week. The kids were delighted. Susan and Ted were very responsive and accommodating as well. We felt very welcomed!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

16 July 2024

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

Perfect house for the fam while traveling on business

The house was very nice! The family came along while I was on business and was glad to have them located in a safe neighborhood with nice neighbors. 10/10 would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

14 Aug 2024

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

Central location and cute/cozy home

Home was clean, cozy, and cute. It really felt like a family home. Neighborhood was quiet and the location great for us. Backyard was really private given it is in a city. Nice to have air hockey and foosball tables in the garage for our son. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ericka P., Waikoloa

16 July 2023

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

Comfortable and clean

Family only there for two nights. Comfortable place. Has everything you need. Location was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

23 Nov 2024

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

STAY HERE!!!

This place was perfect! We celebrated Thanksgiving with my family here (pre-approved by owners) and loved it! There were plenty of pots, pans, cooking bowls & utensils to do the cooking. Also, plenty of cups, plates, and silverware to accommodate everyone! The older ones enjoyed a movie in the front room and the kids enjoyed playing in the larger family room. This place came with everything you would need to have an enjoyable stay! Also, the backyard with a grill allowed for us to make delicious steaks for our family another night. Then the fire pit allowed us to make s’mores which my nieces and nephews loved! Everything was amazing & I am definitely going to book here again when I visit my family in LA.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

17 July 2024

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

A great place to stay.

This house was superb for our needs. We were there with two of our sons and one of our sons wives. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out but still stay connected. The house is outfitted very well and the kitchen is well stocked with spices and condiments. I would strongly recommend this house for anyone requiring three bedrooms. We had no trouble getting to any of the places we wanted to go and the Los Angeles area as it is close to the freeways.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

6 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful, comfortable, homey, and great amenities!! Looking forward to a future stay!!

The theme and decorations are lovely and welcoming. The feeling is quite homey - a home away from home - with a comfort and secure feeling. The Knotty Whale is not only packed with amenities, the quality of the bedding, towels, papers, appliances, and so on, are top notch and add to the overall comfort and experience!! Susan stayed on top of things and with an effortless (and customized) entry, great documentation, and follow ups, everything was seamless!! Thank you for our wonderful stay Susan!! 🙏🙏

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

4 July 2023

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

Perfect

The house was perfect. It had every thing you needed and more. Slept 6 of us comfortably Location was good Long Beach Harbor close by and plenty of restaurants and shopping with in walking distance. Looking forward to staying again next year

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy V., Sacramento

20 Aug 2023

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

Best stay ever!

The home was complete with amenities, towels, sheets and pillows available. The kitchen was fully stocked and cleaning materials even available. The house was decorated and had all the furnitures available. The backyard bbq was an added bonus. Truly felt like it was home away from home!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

22 May 2023

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

Knotty Whale was perfect for our stay!

The ocean themed home was fabulous. We all felt so comfortable and relaxed. Plenty of room for all eight of us. Teens were entertained and not bored. Peaceful and clean neighborhood, very close to grocery stores and places to eat.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

2 June 2023

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

Very Nice Home!!!

We had a very good experience at this home. The Knotty Whale is clean, updated, comfortable and stocked with all of the amenities needed. The neighborhood is fantastic, well maintained and we felt very safe staying there. It is close to many grocery stores and all of the fun things one may want to experience in Long Beach. If our travels take us back to Long Beach we will definitely reach out to the hosts who were very gracious.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

15 Dec 2024

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

Long Beach location 30 min from Disneyland

Property as described and in a good central location for Southern California and Disneyland. House has a nice beach theme throughout and has comfortable beds. Note that the shared driveway is a little tight for large SUVs. We would let passengers out first and pull up as far as we could in the driveway so the neighbor with the shared driveway could also get their vehicle out of the driveway. The street parking is difficult during the weekdays since there is a nearby school where the students park down this street and throughout the neighborhood. Note that the garage on property houses washing machines and dryers and is not accessible for parking. You cannot pull a vehicle further back near the garage, which was our original plan when we arrived. We stayed in December and noted that some of the split zone HVAC units can only cool and not heat. There are two gas fireplaces on property that can give supplemental heat, but you need to manually light these with a lighter (on site) after turning on the gas valve. Communication was great with the homeowners Susan and Ted and they ensured that we had a good stay at their property.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

25 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan and Ted

We raised our daughters in this area and love to travel, hike, visit breweries and spend time with family.

Why they chose this property

We strive to make your stay relaxing and stress free. We treat this as we like to travel - providing everything possible to make your trip easy. This is a quiet residential neighborhood with wonderful coastal breezes - and so close to everything.

What makes this property unique

This home is perfectly located to enjoy all of Southern California's attractions.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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