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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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

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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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

About the area

Map
Long Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • RMS Queen Mary - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Port of Long Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The California Mission pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The California Mission?

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California Mission on Mar 30, 2025 start from CA $257.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The California Mission?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The California Mission?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The California Mission located?

Located in Alamitos Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of City Beach, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and RMS Queen Mary are also within 3 mi (5 km). 1st Street Station is 12 minutes by foot and Downtown Long Beach Station is 15 minutes.

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The California Mission Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremias G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

The house was beautiful and clean. We were able to walk to the Aquarium of the Pacific, in less than 30 minutes. There are some homeless in the area, but felt safe in the day, we didn't really go out at night. There was 1 parking space. During the day parking is easy, but later it gets hard to find a spot. I saw an earlier review that mentioned a shortage of silverware and only 1 dishtowel. There are 6 forks, 1 large spoon, one small spoon and 1 dishtowel and 1 washcloth. There are 3 plastic wine glasses. So, other than being short on some items, it was a very nice stay. There is a Mexican restaraunt a couple blocks away that is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

10/10 Excellent

beth s.

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

Marcedez P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal de

Felt like home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

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

Robert K.

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

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Tonia A.

Liked: Location
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

6/10 Okay

Jodi T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Family Vacation
Rental was as pictured and clean. The check-in process was not met and there was a delay in gaining access to the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Great location and comfortable space
We had a great stay. There were three of us - colleagues attending an event at the Long Beach Convention Center. This was a wonderful alternative to hotel rooms. We got to make our own meals and relax in a wonderfully comfortable house. Privacy was good, with two full bathrooms making it easy. The check-in and check-out were easy. The only thing to watch for is Monday morning 10-12 is street sweeping time so you have to move the car. Otherwise it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Review
to many electric air fresheners , that smelled bad got parking ticket($75) as not enough room to park a small car this place is just tired
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

4/10 Poor

KATHLEEN P.

Liked: Communication
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
***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

Amber S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Waves
Great location, roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024