Furnished Cottage nr ocean&downtown, 6/13-30 $1000/wk AND Oct 2nd $3600/mo

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AVAILABLE 6/13-6/30/2024 for short stay at $1000/week AND 10/2/24 at $3600/month. (If the ad is up, it is available) Dates are flexible!! Inquire about what times you need, especially in summers, I'm flexible. ALL UTILITIES/INTERNET ARE INCLUDED - ALL of them! Good internet. Two Bikes come with it. And 2 parking spots in driveway. This house sleeps 1-4 people – able to have 2 live there and optional room for 2 occasional overnite guests. It is only a 5 to 8 minute walk to downtown via Pacific Avenue and two blocks to Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Beach. Great surfing nearby - you could walk or bike. (If you do not hear back from me, try writing from another email address. I've had trouble with my email blocking people randomly. Some people do not get through to me.) This guest house is behind a beautiful historic Victorian built in 1910, The unit is newly converted and done very tastefully, fully updated with many well-appointed touches including artwork, new hardwood floors, recycled countertops, all new plumbing, all modern retro appliances, and internet with a Wi-Fi ready TV that can stream Netflix. Fresh paint inside and out. Two Parking spots are easily available in driveway or more on street. Utilities – electric/gas/garbage/water/gardener/internet/Netflix are ALL covered and included in price. There is a cozy bedroom with heat, and a kitchen/dining/living area in one nice-sized area that is very comfortable. We provide it completely furnished with dishes, silverware, pots, pans etc., and all towels & bedding! Bed is a queen. Gorgeous garden with clothesline, hammock, and patio tables for outdoor dining/reading etc. It is very close to bus lines including to UCSC and a VERY QUICK 8 minute walking distance to downtown, stores, and parks. It is on a residential street without significant traffic. It is safe and yard is locked. Noise is not a problem. Neighbors are very nice. Also access to outdoor surf shower and room for surfboards and 2 bikes to borrow. This house is in new shape and has: BICYCLES (2) for guests HARDWOOD FLOORS, WASHER/DRYER, STOVE, FRIDGE, FREEZER, MICROWAVE, TOASTER, COFFEE MAKER DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS for quiet nights BACKYARD DECK and GARDEN area SOME STORAGE for luggage & boxes Electric heating/ plenty of hot water Room for cars in the driveway Additional parking on the street and almost always available Total size 485 sq ft The beach is two blocks away and Cowell’s & Steamers world famous surf areas are walking distance. Everything very easily reached on bike. The area is safe. The windows are thick and keep out noise, which is not a problem anyway. There are the following things nearby ALL within a ten minute WALK: over 20 excellent restaurants (at least 3 Zagat rated), 3 movie theaters with many foreign and indie films, dozens of clothing stores, a Japanese sauna/spa, several coffee houses, an authentic Chinese tea house, 2+ pubs, wine tasting shops, craft beer shops, many bars, music & musical instrument stores, a Verizon store, post office, bookstores, at least a few live music venues, 2+ yoga/massage studios, parks, bike shops, 3 farmers markets, grocery stores (including herbal, Shopper's Corner, Trader Joe's, New Leaf, Mexican, Safeway, etc.), and drug stores, a bagelry, cafes, bakeries, and churches. All walking distance! It is an easy quick couple blocks to West Cliff and the beach and the wharf which has its own complete amusement park, concerts, surfing, biking, kayaking, sailing. Free concerts in summer on beach. About 25 wineries within 20 minute drive. This place is a hidden jewel and unbelievable fun for people of all ages. You do not need a car to stay here. Traffic access to Freeway and Hwy 1 is very easy. Airport shuttle/Uber easily available. Day hikes to the redwoods are right nearby. Visitors find this place without any problem. Come enjoy the coastal life!