Furnished Rental Available Sept. 1, 2025 (1 - 3 Month Rental) Enjoy the serenity of the country while being centrally located in midtown Santa Cruz. Overlooking Arana Gulch Open Space Park, this 1550 sf, split-level, 3 bedroom (plus loft office), 1.5 bath home offers the perfect balance of natural beauty in the heart of the famed Santa Cruz Banana Belt. Savor evening strolls or bike rides through Arana Gulch to the Santa Cruz Harbor for ocean sunsets. Central to all Santa Cruz has to offer - minutes away from downtown, Boardwalk, restaurants, cafes, and the harbor. Close to bike paths, hiking trails, surf, and wharf. 5 minute walk to Sutter Hospital, 3 minute drive to Dominican Hospital. One block to bus route. Light and bright, this is the perfect house to make yourself at home, with an open floor plan, remodeled, fully stocked kitchen with granite counters, separate dining room, bamboo floors throughout, lots of skylights, and decks upstairs and downstairs. Get cozy in front of your wood stove, but enjoy the warmth and economy of central heating. A projector with an automatic viewing screen transforms your living room into a nighttime theater (comes with 3D glasses and lots of 3D movies). Chromecast connects you to all major streaming services through your phone. Button-push recliner couches offer total relaxation. Note: No TV. The kitchen is at the heart of the home and is equipped with everything a cook might need from a full-size fridge,electric stove, dishwasher, and microwave, to Keurig coffee maker, toaster and even a bread maker! The pantry is stocked for your arrival. The separate dining room with seating for six invites you to entertain or enjoy family dinners. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and sliding patio doors out to a large upstairs deck. The other two bedrooms both have queen size beds. The loft office offers a sit/stand Uplift desk, Herman Miller chair and wi-fi printer, but it's not all work - the office opens out onto the large upstairs deck so you can take a break and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful yard. The large, private, fenced back yard, surrounded by oak and eucalyptus groves, overlooks Arana Gulch greenspace and is and is a haven for songbirds. Enjoy lounging in the hammock, or grilling on the BBQ or outdoor pizza oven. All appliances are included (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer). Monthly gardening service included. Utilities included. Regular cleaning service (weekly, biweekly or monthly) available at additional cost. Small pets OK with additional deposit. No smoking on premises. Limited garage access. Rental available September 1, 2025 for up to 3 months (flexible dates and can be available for slightly longer). Furnished. 1 to 3 month lease starting September 1, 2025 (flexible dates and can be available for slightly longer). All appliances are included (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer). Monthly gardening service included. Utilities included. Regular cleaning service (weekly, biweekly or monthly) available at additional cost. Small pets OK with additional deposit. No smoking on premises. Limited garage access.
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