The home is gorgeous. It manages to be both hip and alternative and traditionally luxurious at the same time. The downstairs has a warehouse/loft/urban artist feel. It's clean and organized, but still eclectic and interesting. The upstairs, where the master bedroom is, spoiled me rotten. Great water pressure in the shower, instant hot water, very comfortable bed, plenty of towels, well stocked bathroom, quiet at night, with great sun and views during the day.
In 15 minutes I walked to the most crowded and exciting parts of Santa Monica. But in Calvin's neighborhood just east, things are laid-back and family friendly.
Calvin is very friendly and accommodating, rushing back from outside when I arrived early to let me in and returning again after I had already left to help me fetch some sauce I had forgotten in his fridge. He's a very thoughtful and well studied person, helping me to reconsider some of my views about food and medicine, and not through any initiation on his part but more through my curiosity and the course of natural conversation.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting from anywhere :-)