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TV, fireplace, books, offices
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81825 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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Long Beach, CA
  • California State University, Long Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • El Dorado Regional Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Long Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this The Plaza vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of El Dorado Park Golf Course and California State University, Long Beach. El Dorado Regional Park and Walter Pyramid are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Getting around

  • Wardlow Station - 7 min drive
  • Commerce Station - 19 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close

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, and 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 & have a great time! Very quiet & 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 a block 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,825 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number NRP22-00764

Property is also known as

6527f64404958c00481399aa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi (22-min drive) from Rosie's Dog Beach and 5.5 mi (22-min drive) from City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hawaiian Gardens Casino (5-min drive) and Crystal Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close to downtown Long Beach?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Long Beach.

Knotty Whale: Firepit~Games~PetsOK~Beach & Frwy close Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property! Clean and accommodating. Near the beach and lots to do in the Long Beach Area. It was also great for our small dogs to be with us. Highly recommend and will stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

We were in town Memorial Weekend for a volleyball tournament at the Long Beach Convention Center and our family of 4 stayed 4 nights at the Knotty Whale. We all really loved it and had a nice, relaxing stay. The house was clean, bright, and comfortable. The game garage was great time for the family, and especially my 9 yr old son. The hosts have really thought of every little detail from nightlights, dirty clothes hampers, suitcase racks, closet organizers, and extra plugs and power strips for your devices to Air conditioners, fans, and TVs in every room. The home was stocked with everything we needed to make all of our meals every day. The neighborhood was so cute and quiet with lots of young families. Grocery stores were extremely close. The drive to the convention center was about 15-20 minutes every day, and to Uber there was about 30. The hosts were in communication with us and there for anything we needed. We couldn’t find the air hockey puck when we got there and they had some delivered to the house the next morning! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Cute property in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood. Very clean and well stocked. Easy parking and close to stores. Communication was excellent; owners replied quickly and check in/out process was simple. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will definitely be back!

Location was in a beautiful neighborhood that was nice and quiet, and only about 15-20 mins. Away from most beaches and the Carnival Cruise Line/Queen Mary (depending on traffic of course) The property itself was fantastic and the accommodations were very comfortable! We will definitely be back! Hosts are amazing and checked in with us Via Vrbo to ensure we were enjoying our stay and making sure everything was satisfactory. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Candice E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Renee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Uday T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jeremy D., Peoria, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jorge M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jake F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joy V., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ericka P., Waikoloa

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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