I never met Cy, as she was traveling.
Her son Manuel hosted me instead. He is a kind person, very helpful. He recommended his favorite spot for local, healthy food and took me on a great (dirt) trail close to the house (when I inquired about good restaurants and places to run). He is a good-natured, fun person whom I felt very comfortable with. He demeanor is nice and relaxed, too.
Cy's close friend Susana was also staying at the house and offered me a delicious coffee the morning I was leaving (with foam and everything!), which I really enjoyed while packing up.
The patio cannot be beat (so peaceful, and gorgeous!), and I pleasantly awoke to the sound of waves crashing on the surf below (even though my balcony door was closed and the ocean was a ways away) more than once. The house was gorgeous. The property is a little slice of heaven along the coast (the view is really appealing! and there is cool art in the front room, beautiful stained glass in the entryway, lots of kitchen/living room windows overlooking the coast, charming painted birds in the bathroom sink in the room I stayed in, and so on...).
Their house was also in very close proximity to all the spots I wanted to go while visiting for a wedding. I am glad I chose their home for my weekend trip to L.A.