CY is a great person, very accomodating and very hospitable. We felt at home. She had great suggestions for things to do locally too. We stayed a week so had a lot of time.
Her villa is beautiful and has an incredible view. It felt very homey. Her pool was a nice added touch to cool off and we used it daily. She is 5 minutes from a beach but if you are doing things in LA city plan for 35 to 45 minute drives. She is about 20 mins from Santa Monica city and 3rd street promenade.
A con would be parking for some. She lives off Sunset and the cars drive very fast and wrecklessly. If you have small children crossing the street may be a challenge at times. Finding a spot was no issue.
The only other con would be that restaurants were lacking a bit close by. For kids limited menu's which was our issue. Not many chicken nugget type of places:) You have to drive into SM to get something to accomodate kids perhaps but this is a minor thing. We did find pizza and bagels near by which were good.
CY was lovely to meet and get to know. We are looking for an excuse to get back already. We left 7 hours ago and miss it already.