This is the seventh year my husband and I have spent in Long Beach for Independence Day, and with each trip we've stayed in a different rental. Beachside Bungalow has been the cleanest rental we've stayed in, with the most thoughtful amenities, by far. Check in was super easy, and Amber was extremely responsive, even when I messaged with a question, after-hours (oops!) When I book a short-term rental, I don't tend to reach out to property management during my stay unless there is an urgent issue, but Amber's helpful communication made me feel comfortable reaching out with another question or two during my stay. Her replies were always prompt, polite, and helpful. Much appreciated!
The bungalow was clean and thoughtfully stocked. Nearly all of the dishes we used were squeaky clean, despite there being no dishwasher, which is a small miracle in my experience. We especially appreciated the full-size coffee pot, abundance of paper products and clean towels, and coat/towel hooks wherever you would hope to find one. While the bungalow didn't seem to get overly hot, we like to sleep cool, so the small oscillating fan was a lifesaver for warm nights.
Two things that would have made our stay even better: a retractable screen for the sliding door, and a small sofa to have a place to sit and relax that isn't the bed. For me, personally, I would give up a king-size bed for a queen + small sofa but I know that's not for everyone.