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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

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥39,795
￥91,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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About this property

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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Alamitos Beach, a neighborhood in Long Beach. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Port of Long Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for Knott's Berry Farm, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Long Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • City Beach
    City Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 4th Street Retro Row
    4th Street Retro Row
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Pike Outlets
    The Pike Outlets
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aquarium of the Pacific
    Aquarium of the Pacific
    3 min drive - 1.9 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
    6 min walk
  • Gaucho Beach
    8 min walk
  • Gaucho Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Ellie's
    6 min walk
  • Zuzu’s Petals
    7 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 May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California Mission on Jun 1, 2026 start from ￥39,795, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

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

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historical property. Walking distance to the Beach. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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

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

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

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 traveler

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

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

8/10 Good

Marcel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive. It is a very charming house, is old but charming. Message to the host ; the chairs in the bedroom just above the main entry door have a strong musky smell and I think could use a good cleaning or replacement. The smell was a bit strong
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! We had five people in our party. Just stayed for one night prior to our cruise. House is super close to carnival terminal, about 25 minutes to Royal Caribbean terminal. Able to easily walk to the beach, and several great restaurants in the area! Parking the car was a new experience, due to laws, you cannot block the sidewalk, so the back of the car sticks out a little on the side street. The host sent a picture of how to manage the parking, so that was super helpful! We did not use any of the kitchen supplies other than the coffee pot. Filters were provided, we brought our own coffee grounds, sweeteners and creamer. Very clean! Was worth the money and I do recommend this cute place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Verified traveler

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

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