Staying with René was like staying with family. Such a warm atmosphere, in a fantastic house. The first day I stayed there I had dinner with him, one of his colleagues, his colleague’s girl friend (who cooked a great meal), and his son. I felt as if I were visiting old friends. There is a piano in the house, which I banged on a few times (I’m not a piano player, but I can play a bit). The neighborhood is very friendly and you’re just a short walk from downtowm Culver City, where you can find a variety of terrific restaurants, movie theaters, and the Kirk Douglas Theater. Sony Picture Studios is right down the street. You could not find a nicer place or a better host. !0 stars!