Sweet bedroom suite in the redwoods
$1,600 / month
Available March 2027
We're renting out a furnished bedroom in our house in the redwoods, between Felton and UCSC.
Features include a private entrance, an attached bathroom w/laundry, a kitchenette, access to a shared EV charger, and outdoor space.
It's pretty sweet, and it's ready for you to live comfortably on day one. It's perfect for a studious student!






Getting around
- UCSC by bike — 20-minute ebike ride through the woods
- UCSC by car — 20-minute drive via Highway 9
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park — 20-minute walk
- Downtown Santa Cruz — 15-minute drive
- “Sweetness” mountain-bike trailhead — 10-minute ebike ride to the top
- Downtown Felton — 5-minute drive
Features
- Private entrance on the ground floor.
- Views of redwood trees.
- Attached full bathroom, with laundry.
- Well-equipped kitchenette: induction cooktop, microwave + air fryer, tea kettle, and pots, pans, and dishes.
- Battery backup keeps lights, gadgets, and cooking powered during winter storms.
- Reliable gigabit internet.
- High-quality air filter plus an AirThings air-quality monitor (low radon, low VOCs, low particulate; humidity kept in check by a whole-house dehumidifier).
- Shared use of a Level 2 EV charger (up to 6 kW, J1772).
- Parking for 1 car, plus room for a guest to park directly behind your car.
- Furnished by default — we'll adjust to suit your needs, within reason.
Costs
- Rent
- $1,600/month for one person on a 12mo lease, including utilities (currently rented - next available March 2027)
- Pet rent
- $50/month pet rent (for a dog)
- EV charging
- Reimbursement for your actual use (if any) of the EV charger
- Deposit
- $1,600 deposit
- Screening fee
- $50 screening fee — charged only if we mutually agree to proceed
The household
We're a family of five, plus a big low-key dog, and we live upstairs.
We value democracy, human rights, climate solutions, pandemic solutions, science, and basic human decency.
Pets
Pets are possible. Probably yes to a well-cared-for dog, fish, reptile, or bird.
Sorry, but definitely no cats, due to a severe household allergy.
Good to know
- During quiet hours (9 PM to 7 AM), please use headphones for music, movies, and the like.
- The nearest street parking is 2 miles away. If you need more than 1 dedicated parking space plus 1 guest parking space, this isn't the right fit.
- The bathroom ceiling is low. If you're under 6 feet tall, you'll be fine.
- No smoking, no substance abuse, no AI glasses, and no jerks, please.
Interested?
Tell us a bit about yourself, and why this might be a good fit. Note that it's currently rented, and scheduled to be available again in March 2027.
If anyone asks you to pay any money related to this rental before we've met in person and verified each other's photo IDs, it's a scam. Don't do it.
Please don't use AI when communicating with us.