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Steps to Beach & Bay •Kayak/Paddleboards •Sleep 6 • World Cup

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On the beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Long Beach, CA
  • Place, City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Beach Waterfront
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Seal Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Beach & Bay •Kayak/Paddleboards •Sleep 6 • World Cup

Summary:

✔️ Long Beach Peninsula — steps from the Beach and serene Alamitos Bay

✔️ Beach gear included: kayak, paddleboards, chairs, umbrellas, and life jackets

✔️ Charming home with a U-shaped sofa, smart TV, and open-concept living

✔️ Central Location for Disneyland, LA, Hollywood, and Orange County attractions

✔️ Walk to 2nd Street's dining, shops, and fun — plus the World Cup is nearby!



The Space:

🌊 Step into your dream beachside retreat on the iconic Long Beach Peninsula. This spacious, light-filled cottage puts you in the sweet spot of coastal living — the Pacific Ocean is just steps away on one side, and the calm, sparkling waters of Alamitos Bay are right there on the other. Whether you're swimming, paddleboarding, sailing, or kayaking, the water is your playground. Settle into the sea breeze, listen to the gentle waves, and feel the stress melt away the moment you arrive.



🛋️ Living Spaces

• Open floor plan designed for both socializing and privacy — everyone can find their own space

• Stylish living room with cozy, rustic-chic decor

• Large U-shaped sofa, perfect for movie nights and lounging

• Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows and movies

• Dining area with seating for six — ideal for family dinners or game nights



🌅 Front Porch & Outdoor

• Charming front porch to enjoy your morning coffee, afternoon breeze, or evening unwind

• Refreshing sea breeze and the sound of the waves right outside the windows



🛏️ Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements

• Bedroom 1 — Queen bed with ensuite bathroom featuring a luxurious marble walk-in shower

• Bedroom 2 — Queen bed

• Bedroom 3 — Queen bed



🚿 Bathrooms

• Ensuite bathroom in Bedroom 1 — luxurious marble walk-in shower

• Guest bathroom — full bathroom with a glass walk-in shower



🍳 Kitchen & Dining

• Fully equipped kitchen with all cookware included

• Keurig coffee maker to start your mornings right

• Dining table with seating for six

• Everything you need for easy meal prep and family-style dining



🏄 Beach Gear & Extras

• Kayak and stand-up paddleboards ready to go

• Beach chairs and umbrellas provided

• Life jackets included

• Washer and dryer in the garage

• Fully stocked garage is your gateway to every beach adventure



📍 Location Highlights

• Steps from the Pacific Ocean and Alamitos Bay — best of both worlds

• Short walk to vibrant 2nd Street with restaurants, shops, and entertainment

• World Cup close— perfect timing for sports fans

• Rent a bike and discover the area on two wheels

• Close to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, gondola rides, and Duffy boat rentals

• Long Beach Peninsula is one of the most desirable coastal neighborhoods in Southern California



🚗 Parking, Safety & Notes

• Secure garage parking for one vehicle included

• Additional street parking available

• Pack 'n play / travel crib available for families with young children



👋 About Your Stay

We're Kari and Michael Cole, long time locals & passionate vacation rental hosts. We are a small, family business and our goal is to make your stay seamless, memorable & full of thoughtful touches that make all the difference.



• Local experts – We love sharing insider tips

• Hospitality-driven – Over 5 years of vacation rental experience

• Always available – Just a message away if you need anything



• Check-in: after 4:00 PM

• Checkout: before 10:00 AM

• Max guests: 6



GUEST ACCESS



• Full, private access to the entire home — all three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and dining area

• Fully stocked garage with all beach gear: kayak, stand-up paddleboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, and life jackets

• Secure garage parking for one vehicle

• Washer and dryer in the garage available for your use



OTHER THINGS TO NOTE



✨ This cottage is registered with the City of Long Beach — Registration Number NRP22-00761. We take great pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and fully compliant vacation rental for every guest.



🌊 Traveling with little ones? We have a pack 'n play / travel crib available, so you don't need to lug one from home. Just let us know in advance and we'll have it set up and ready for your arrival.



👉 Parking details: the property includes secure garage parking for one vehicle. Additional street parking is available nearby for a second car or guests. Please be mindful of posted street parking signs in the neighborhood.



❤️ We pour a lot of love into this little cottage and hope it becomes your favorite place to land. If you're dreaming of your next beach escape, go ahead and save this listing to your Wishlist — we'd love to host you!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from City Beach. Features include a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by car from Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and 14 minutes from Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Steps to Beach & Bay •Kayak/Paddleboards •Sleep 6 • World Cup offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Steps to Beach & Bay •Kayak/Paddleboards •Sleep 6 • World Cup also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We love our Casetta al Mare and hope you have a wonderful time here in our home but: No parties, celebrations, or events allowed Be considerate of...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number NRP22-00761
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Steps to Beach & Bay •Kayak/Paddleboards •Sleep 6 • World Cup Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was perfect. Everything was in perfect order.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROY Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and quiet area. Hosts are very responsive. We would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So many good things to say ...First, they brought in a small Christmas tree for us we were grateful !Location is everything and it was perfect.Beds were very comfortable and the living area was large! And the couch was quite large and very comfortable Light and cheerful feeling throughout the house.......2nd bathroom was very very small.. but if you're not a big person, it will be ok.Krueg coffee maker... fyiThank you ... we loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay with great space. Wonderful lighting through the space. Beach steps away with plenty of toys to play with during the visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with easy beach access. Clean and has dedicated parking spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the third year I have stayed at the house I hope to return again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Great location. Solid place with good amenities for water activities. Host was good with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place to vacation with the family! My family loves puzzles and we were excited to see there were a few at the house. My kids loved having a puzzle out on the table while we enjoyed our stay. We loved all the paddle boards and kayaks and couldn't get enough of the beach! We shopped at a grocery store nearby and enjoyed bbqing on the grill and really just enjoying this very comfortable and very family friendly home. The hosts were great and responded quickly to our questions. Thank you for everything, we cant wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient

Our stay was very comfortable with everything we need at a convenient distance. We were able to park in the garage and having the chairs/toys/boogie boards was a nice perk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The crashing beach

Our stay was fantastic! The place was bright and airy. When you opened the front door you could hear the sound of the waves crashing. About a mile away was another beach (Naples) i would recommend this as opposed to swimming the ocean. But a GREAT place to get away and hear the beach and relax!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on earth

What a wonderful, relaxing few days we had at this property. It is steps from the beach and bay sides of the peninsula. The home was perfect for being together as a family and enjoying the beach. There were plenty of sun, sand and water toys to keep us all busy. The A/C didn’t get very cold in the bedrooms, but I will take that as an offset to how wonderful everything else was here. I wish I had found this place years ago, I would have booked it a few times a year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Small older beach house near the ocean. We used the beach chairs once, though the weather was cool for April. Second street has nice shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Girls' Weekend

This property was perfect for a relaxing girls' weekend!! Super close to the water, absolutely EVERYTHING you would need to enjoy the surrounding beaches, very clean, nicely appointed!!! I will mark this property a "favorite" for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Electrical Safety Resources

2 week work trip. I would definitely bring my family out. Maybe 50 yards from the beach. Lots of fun to be had in a 1 mile area. Great beds and atmosphere.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

This is my 2nd time staying at this property. Whenever I’m in town visiting my daughter I love staying at this home; it’s perfect! I highly recommend this property. You’ll enjoy it as much as we do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S., SF Bay Area, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

This location is in walking distance to ABYC. We had plenty of room for My son and his sailing partner as we brought his Nacra 17 catamaran to practice for the 2028 Olympics!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach cottage Gem

Roomy comfortable clean and safe I found this gem last year at this time (9/23) And happy to discover that it was available for me to return this year at the same time Looking forward to a return Stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach and Bay Perfection!

The beach is our happy place--and this location was absolutely perfect, even better than described. The home was well-appointed. From three very comfortable rooms, two bathrooms, and a large open common area with plenty of seating around the table and sofa. The decor was gorgeous--beach chic and simple which gave plenty of space for our items and to feel at home for our stay. The home includes all the items you could possibly want for the beach or the bay--our family utilized the paddle boards, kayak, wagons, and chairs. The beach really is just a few yards from the front door and, while the home doesn't have a beach view from inside, you can hear the waves crashing with the window open. We watched several sunsets sitting on the ledge not far from the front door. Excellent shell hunting and we saw several dolphins from the shore. Just one block the other direction is the bay---providing early morning shell and sea life hunting. We found a small octopus, star fish, sand dollars, and so much more. The bay is so very quiet in the morning--swimmers and early morning paddleboard/kayakers enjoy the peace as it slowing wakes up to families enjoying the beaches and quieter waters. We'd 100% stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

We had a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a beautiful spot!

Lucked our way into staying at this gem prior to leaving for our cruise. The neighborhood is very quiet, the house is beautiful and you can hear the ocean right outside the front door. It’s a super easy couple of steps to get to the beach. Property managers are highly communicative and welcoming. The house is beautifully maintained and has all the things you may need to enjoy your stay. This is a more residential area with grocery stores and activities within easy distance. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street since it fills up fast but wasn’t an issue as we ubered to most places and that was reasonably priced also. I’m only sad we weren’t here longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meeting our grandbaby...

It was a perfect location for us to visit our new grandbaby, relax and walk on the beach just feet away from the front door and we were able to meet as a whole family one evening for dinner in the home. Communication was great - easy access and accommodation. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEACH Cottage

I was traveling solo for R&R and it's exactly what I got. The area was very quiet and I felt very safe and the house was situated Between the Ocean and the bay. The house was lovely and very clean and well organized and I hope I can return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F., Chino, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

My second time staying in perfect location in between beach and bay. Plenty of activities and cute, clean and beautiful beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023