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
Near the beach
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Fenced yard
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Golf nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking nearby
Fishing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Power boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Cycling 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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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
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 neighborhood
Long Beach, CA
What's nearby
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Shoreline Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
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.
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.
The California Mission Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amber S.
16 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Beautiful place with plenty of room
Amber S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jose A.
26 October 2024
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.
Jose A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl J.
16 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cheryl J.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
mark g.
20 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Waves
Great location, roomy
mark g.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
9 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paul G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sally D.
8 June 2024
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.
Sally D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Tonia A.
31 May 2024
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.
Tonia A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
beth s., seattle
20 May 2024
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.
Gorgeous home. Perfectly located
Equipped well. Thank you for the opportunity to
Stay in your place
michelle b.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcedez P.
17 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with great location
The place was perfect for what we needed and the location was great. Close to the beach!
Marcedez P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Minnie C.
5 October 2023
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.
Minnie C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2 October 2023
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
KATHLEEN P., Long Beach
2 August 2023
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.
KATHLEEN P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Daniel M.
29 July 2023
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.
Daniel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to Long Beach Convention Center
All we needed was a place to sleep and gather.
Comfy beds, clean as expected.
Robert K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
SoCal trip
Beautiful home and perfect location!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Katrina D.
30 May 2023
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.
Katrina D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marti S.
11 May 2023
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.
Marti S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
2/10 Terrible
Tom D.
28 March 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Tom D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter H., Santa Rosa CA, USA
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Peter H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wayne G.
11 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house
Easy walking distance to beach strand, bars and restaurants.
Wayne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Taylor L.
30 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Local Getaway
This three beedroom has a lot of space and is really cute! It was perfect for our girls night!
Taylor L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kate M.
27 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in Long Beach
This place was great! I was participating in the Long Beach half marathon and was close enough to walk to the start/finish easily plus allowed my family to post up in different mile marks. There was great space for us to spread out, comfortable beds and couldn’t hear our neighbors. I loved the character of the house itself and cleanliness. Hopefully next time the Internet will work better. We had a great experience though! Super cute and awesome spot!