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Spacious and secluded Loft-Style House in town

Santa Cruz, California, United States
Preferred Destination: London, England, United Kingdom
Alternate Destination: London, England, United Kingdom | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From April 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025

Description

Available starting February 2024 My fabulous Santa Cruz loft/studio is for rent by the month. I am flexible about the actual dates and duration though I give priority to multiple month rentals. The studio is a stand along house behind our main house but very private. It is a good distance away nestled in the trees - in fact it is further from our house than most Santa Cruz houses are from one another. It is a loft style space with high ceilings, a gas fireplace, sleeping loft with sky light and door, separate full kitchen, private deck, good storage etc - about 650 square feet. You can't hear us and we can't hear you. Our place is half a mile to downtown Santa Cruz, a mile to the beach, and on the bus lines to the university. It has its own washer and dryer and a parking space in the driveway. It is a special tranquil place that feels miles away from anything but is in the middle of everything. Around the corner you can find a fantastic local market, bakery, music venues, restaurants etc but inside the house you will think you are in the woods far away. It is a terrific place to write. The house has a unique layout - see the photos. The main room has lofted ceilings, and lots of windows. It is set up into four areas - living room, office, dining room and sleeping alcove (can also be another sitting area if you prefer). Up the ladder there is a sleeping loft with a queen foam mattress. This space has a pocket door for privacy and a skylight for air/light. The kitchen is separate and off the kitchen is a private deck. The recently remodeled (2024) bathroom has a large walk in shower, rain shower head, and newly tiled floors. There are two large closets in the main space plus storage and a washer dryer under the studio. Rent includes all utilities and internet - except phone. Please note: The sleeping alcove has a foam sofa that makes into a foam topped sleeping surface topped with a mattress topper. The sleeping loft has a foam queen mattress. The sleeping surfaces are considered very firm. The laundry facility is in an unfinished cellar accessed by an external staircase. Bikes and surfboards can be stored down there too.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
650 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Availability

From April 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Prefer multiple month rentals. A single month is often also possible.

Location

House in Santa Cruz, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Santa Cruz

Nearby Universities
Cabrillo, CSU San jose & Monterey

Comments: Serene setting with an 86 walk score - near everything but feels far away.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Parking and own w/d included. $200 cleaning fee per stay.

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Dedicated Parking

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Bathroom remodeled in 2024. Brand new walk-in shower with tiled floors

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
1 Adult

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Alternate Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1


Size
1 ft2

Children

I need a home suitable for young kids

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Reviews

1
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