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Furnished Room with Private Bath – 10-Min to Santa Cruz Harbor (Live Oak)

Santa Cruz, California, United States
Rates from USD $1550 | Monthly

House | Private Space
Available Dates:
From September 12, 2026

Description

Looking for a peaceful, comfortable home in Santa Cruz? A private bedroom is available for rent in a beautiful, well-maintained home located in the highly desirable Live Oak neighborhood. This location is an absolute coastal dream—just a 10-minute walk to the Santa Cruz Harbor and local beaches. Convenient and free parking is included right in front of the house. You will be sharing a welcoming, progressive home with the owner, a German professional who works full-time from a home office and sometimes in Silicon Valley. For complete transparency, I am married but live separately from my wife in this beautiful home. The household aligns with liberal, pro-choice values and thrives on open-minded, inclusive, and highly respectful communication. We deeply value a clean, harmonious, and considerate household dynamic where everyone's space, privacy, and schedules are honored. This is a warm, respectful environment, not just a transactional living space. I love cooking at home and am very open to sharing meals together and truly sharing this living space. If you enjoy community, you are very welcome to join for occasional shared dinners and joint meals! When I am not working, I lead a healthy, active lifestyle with a daily workout routine. I am highly involved in the local community as a passionate Cuban Salsa dancer and serve as a board member for a local non-profit organization. When it is time to unwind and relax in the evenings, I don't watch sports or play video games; instead, I love watching great comedies, the BritBox channel, Ted Lasso, and The Bear. Because I work full-time from home, the house maintains a peaceful and productive daytime atmosphere. To ensure a stable work environment, daytime hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday) must remain quiet. There is a strict policy against online gaming (during day times), streaming out loud, or high-bandwidth/loud activities during these working hours. To keep our premium home environment clean and comfortable for everyone, we maintain a few strict house policies: we are a strict no-outdoor-shoes home (clean house shoes, slippers, or socks are welcome inside), absolutely no pets, no smoking, and no drugs anywhere on the property.

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
121 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
House

Comments: Shared with WFH owner. You get a private, separate bathroom on the other side of the house for total privacy. Shared kitchen, living room, laundry, and backyard. Warm, respectful, progressive home; open to sharing the space and occasional meals.

Availability

From September 12, 2026

Minimum Stay

2 Months

Comments: "Available starting Sept 12 on flexible month-to-month terms. Ideal for stays of 1 to 3+ months, up to an 8-9 month maximum. Future availability for a longer-term arrangement will be re-evaluated and officially known in early 2027.

Location

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

Closest University

University of California, Santa Cruz

Neighborhood

Live Oaks

Nearby Cities

Santa Cruz

Comments: Located in beautiful Live Oak, just a 10-minute walk to the Santa Cruz Harbor, local beaches, and great coastal dining. Safe, peaceful neighborhood that perfectly balances scenic seaside living with easy access to central Santa Cruz with free parking

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Suburban
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1550 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: "Free Wi-Fi/TV/garbage. Water/power flat $100/mo starting month 1. Strict no-outdoor-shoes policy (clean house shoes/slippers only). No professional cleaner; tenant must clean up after themselves promptly and keep the space tight and tidy.

Considerations

The home is not suitable 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

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Dedicated Parking

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Comments: Premium features: Dedicated front-of-house parking, in-unit washer/dryer, large 12x14 bedroom with flexible sleep couch to maximize daytime floor space, private separate bathroom, full kitchen access, and a relaxing shared backyard.

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Listing Owner

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Trust Score (7)
Individual Outside of Academia

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Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Individual Outside of Academia
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