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Smart TV
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Long Beach, CA
  • City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • 4th Street Retro Row
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Museum of Latin American Art
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Long Beach

Alamitos Beach stay.Your stay at this Alamitos Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and RMS Queen Mary are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 17 min walk
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - 2 min drive
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • RMS Queen Mary - 6 min drive
  • Port of Long Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • 1st Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Commerce Station - 24 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Cocktail Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Padre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Super Mex - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The California Mission

One of Long Beach's iconic properties has been brought to vrbo to share in the beauty of the Esser House!

Long Beach Historic Landmark:
This Home is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, it was completed in 1929 just prior to the Great Depression. The architecture evokes the romance of the Mediterranean and of Spanish California during the housing boom of the prosperous 1920's. Please note this is an historic building and much we tak great pride in maintaining the original character of the home!

An oasis in a vibrant city with a spacious layout and incredible privacy.

PHOTOSHOOTS AND FILMING REQUESTS please contact the hosts.

Property manager

Aaron

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number NRP22-00778

Property is also known as

Classic California
The California Mission Long
The California Mission Long Beach
The California Mission Private vacation home
The California Mission Private vacation home Long Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is The California Mission to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The California Mission have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The California Mission to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from City Beach and 3 mi (13-min drive) from Rosie's Dog Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The California Mission offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The California Mission?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Crystal Casino (14-min drive) and Hawaiian Gardens Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The California Mission?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The California Mission?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The California Mission have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The California Mission have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The California Mission to downtown Long Beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Long Beach.

The California Mission Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ysa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Beach
Wonderful property. Comfortable for all. Only suggestion would be adding dish towels for the dishes and more silverware. Would definitely stay again and recommend to a friend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Beach
Good location a few blocks from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremias G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house was a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Times
Great location and friendly neighborhood! The house is cozy and a great escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Beautiful place with plenty of room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The property is located within 10 mins of great restaurants and bars and it comes with its own parking spot. We were there for a work conference at the Convention Center which was a short walk from the house. Check in was easy and check out was even easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waves
Great location, roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Senior Trip
My daughter and her friends wanted a trip to finish their senior year with a bang. Plus wanted to try adulting! 😂This place was perfect. I got my space, they got theirs. Close to lots of places, very quiet and we all loved the mattresses 😉. Best sleep in a long time. Would highly recommend this place. The owner was very easy to work with. They adults very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tonia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
There wasn't no access for a wheelchair
We didn't get stay at the property because one of are party had a power chair and we couldn't get him in the house even with the ramp we brought. So we had to get a motel room. Oh there wasn't no parking spots now that was bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth s., seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great walkable location to the convention center
Great place to stay for a group of friends who are coworkers. Lots of space, comfortable beds. Charming house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal de

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
Perfect location, loved the house!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in Long Beach
Gorgeous home. Perfectly located Equipped well. Thank you for the opportunity to Stay in your place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcedez P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with great location
The place was perfect for what we needed and the location was great. Close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Minnie C.

Cruise trip stay
The house was nice, but no AC. The house did not smell clean, house was dusty but on a positive note the kitchen and bathrooms were clean. I felt very uncomfortable feeling people could see thru the blinds in the upstairs bathroom. We had to leave the windows open to keep the house cool. The beds we’re comfortable. The people in the neighborhood were very nice. This would be a very nice house if the house felt cleaner and added some decorative things that would make the home feel welcoming. I could not sleep because it felt eerily. The house has a lot of potential. I did not get instructions until the day before and key lock code I received the day I arrived to Long Beach. That part was very stressful to me. Overall it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Spent 5 days in Long Beach for a family wedding. The house was totally comfortable for the six of us. Check in was seamless, close to the beach and lots of food options nearby. We couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

KATHLEEN P., Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with some maintenance issues
A good location and interesting older home. However the screens are in poor repair. There is no A/C and a lot of ambient noise. The hot water did not work for over half the stay. It seemed to be our responsibility to keep checking the status of the repairs. We would have appreciated a refund or some compensation for this inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
***Beware no AC and no Window Screens, Hot Water Stopped Working***
Nowhere in the listing does it state this house has no A/C. The homeowner kept telling me it will be cooler this week (when we arrived the house was 87 degrees inside). I was forced to purchase 2 fans since the homeowner only provided one small box fan for the entire house. The only way to cool the house was to open all windows and the doors to the patio. The patio doors do not have screens, the window in the front of the house only has one screen which is equivalent to no screen if you have half a brain. All the screen except for two or three were effective the rest were bent, did not close (meaning bugs still get in) or were taken off (upstairs room). The entire house had cobwebs, downstairs and upstairs. The floors were extremely dusty, and all the windows had dirt and leaves around them. I am honestly confused what the cleaning fee does. Back to the lack of screens, overnight we had to leave the windows open it's the only way to get the house under 80 degrees. In the morning the downstairs restroom, kitchen and behind the couches were swarmed with mosquitoes. I don't think I have ever seen this many mosquitoes in a house and I live in Texas. The last day the hot water stopped working and when I notified the homeowner his reply was “ok thanks”. We were also forced to purchase laundry detergent and dryer sheets as the homeowner did not provide any. We felt trapped in this house, we had no more money to get a hotel and the entire time was ruined by the heat, bugs and dirt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to Long Beach Convention Center
All we needed was a place to sleep and gather. Comfy beds, clean as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
SoCal trip
Beautiful home and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katrina D.

Cute and roomy
Loved the Spanish/Mexican feel, especially all the nooks and crannies. The rooms are Large. One couch old and uncomfortable.could use a bit more living room seating for 6 adults/teens. Blankets plentiful. Did not appreciate the smell of marijuana near the TV or finding the stash in the armoire below the TV!!! (We left it all there!) Comfortable walk to the Convention Center for volleyball tournament.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
We enjoyed the charm of this historic home. Beds were comfortable and we walked to the convention center, beach and some delicious restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023