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Sweet Santa Cruz Tiny House Close to Beach, Downtown, Redwoods, & Campus!

Santa Cruz, California, United States
Rates from USD $1695 | Monthly

Guest House | Private Space
Available Dates:
From September 8, 2024 until March 23, 2025

Description

We’re looking for visiting scholars to UCSC or Cabrillo, to enjoy our beautiful “tiny house” for an academic quarter or two — from a few weeks to a few months. The location is ideal for a visitor with little baggage who wants an instantly clean and comfortable place to live, cook, relax, study, and explore the outdoors. Perfect for one. You are welcome to host an occasional overnight visitor. Our accommodations are a remodeled vintage Shasta trailer, with a private patio, outdoor Japanese-style bathroom/bidet/shower, and private laundry. Grill, outdoor fire. Happy to answer your questions. Please see full photos and video tour at the “Property Link,” below. We love international visitors and travelers. We are retired professors and enjoy offering you our local knowledge and hospitality.

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
250 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
Guest House

Comments: Interior = 112 sq ft, Bathroom = 27 sq ft, Patio = 60 sq ft, Laundry = 54 sq ft, Total = 253 sq ft. A couple might enjoy our spot for a few weeks— it’s best for one person for any longer.

Availability

From September 8, 2024 until March 23, 2025

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Academic-quarter (UCSC) visitors preferred. We invite you for Fall and/or Winter Quarter, 2024-25. 3-6 months preferred.

Location

Private Space in a Guest House in Santa Cruz, California, United States

Closest University

University of California Santa Cruz

Nearby Universities
San José State University | San Francisco State University | Cabrillo College | University of California, Berkeley
Neighborhood

Downtown/Westside

Nearby Cities

Santa Cruz

Comments: 2 miles from campus. Short walk to downtown or beach, shops, cafes, the best of Santa Cruz. Adjacent to bike trails, and bus lines. Heritage Victorian neighborhood. Privacy, beautiful setting. Also, because we are in the heart of Santa Cruz, we have the best infrastructure in the area. Inexpensive bike rental available.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1695 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: If you prefer to pay by the week, the rent is $435 per week.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Smoking outside permitted. No inside smoking. Space is bike-friendly & we can recommend best spots to purchase used bikes, or rentals. If you have your own car: street parking requires a city permit. (Approx $30 for length of your stay).

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Backyard

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Fully-stocked kitchen, outdoor shower/bidet, heated Toto Washlet (toilet), lovely patio, private laundry room, outdoor propane fireplace, propane grill. Full-size bed. Heater, HEPA air filter. Microwave oven, toaster oven, and 2-burner cooktop.

Reviews

3
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Listing Owner

Member Since 2023

Trust Score (65)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Member Since 2023

Trust Score (65)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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