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Step into the Esser House, a Long Beach Historic Landmark and iconic Spanish Colonial Revival home. With its spacious layout and incredible privacy, this oasis in the vibrant city is perfect for creating unforgettable memories.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours 9pm-8:30am Noise to a minimum after 9pm No smoking inside home.
If you open it, close it If you borrow it, return it If you use it, take care of it If you make a mess, clean it up If you move it, put it back
Street sweeping is on Monday morning (so please ensure your car is not parked in the assigned spot that day)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

Getting around

  • 1st Street Station
    12 min walk
  • Commerce Station
    24 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The California Mission pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The California Mission?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The California Mission located?

Located in Alamitos Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of City Beach, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach Cruise Terminal is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. 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

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family

We felt so comfortable and everything was so clean and neat my kids loved it thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Beach

Good location a few blocks from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Times

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcedez P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waves

Great location, roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ysa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Beach

Wonderful property. Comfortable for all. Only suggestion would be adding dish towels for the dishes and more silverware. Would definitely stay again and recommend to a friend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

KATHLEEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, old-house quirks

I rented this property because I wanted to be close to Shoreline Drive. It's a great location - easy to get around by car or on foot.The unit is one of three in the building, which wasn't entirely clear in the listing. The other two units are apartments.The bathrooms and kitchen have been recently renovated and it's clear that the whole house has had a once-over, but it does look, feel, and smell like an old house. Nothing wrong with it - it doesn't smell bad, just to be clear - just old. Light sleepers should be aware that the floors are pretty but very, very creaky. Plan to bring your own toiletries as none were out for us. Parking is a little weird - you park halfway in the driveway, halfway in the street. This means that the longer your car, the more you risk either getting a ticket by blocking the sidewalk or getting hit by a passing car by being too far in the street. Again, not wrong, just weird.If you want an old, big house with a great location, this is a great choice. There are a few details and upgrades that would bring this up to five stars, but it's perfectly good as it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Minnie C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciarra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was spacious for our large family and checking in was super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and the house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasko E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovely and spacious townhouse with reserved parking spot. Comfortable beds and modernized bathrooms. Washer dryer was nice to have. We used the private courtyard dining area for all our meals, lovely. No dishwasher and light kitchen equipment but we brought enough stuff to easily have a thanksgiving feast for 6. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, offers lots of space for everyone to have their own room, eat and play games together at the table, and relax in the living room. We also enjoyed being close to many attractions including the aquarium, whale watching tours, shoreline village, Queen Mary and USS Iowa, short walk to the beach, and much more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2 most important criteria are comfy beds and cleanliness! 5 stars for both!! This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No coffee but otherwise ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!!

Perfect place for a group. Walking distance to a ton of fun stuff to do and close to Marina Green Park. We will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay - close proximity for the cruise port

The host was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

Perfect location, loved the house!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Beach PreCruise VRBO

This was a quaint historic property in great condition. Very clean and the flexible with check in. The location was walking distance to a Mexican restaurant and a short walk to the beach. It was a great overnight before getting to our cruise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025