House for Rent in the Santa Cruz Mountains Private Off-Grid Retreat on Acreage. Experience peaceful mountain living among the redwoods with stunning canyon views, complete privacy, and abundant sunshine just 20 minutes from Boulder Creek and 30 minutes from Los Gatos. This home is best suited for tenants who have previous experience living in the Santa Cruz Mountains or other rural/off-grid environments. IMPORTANT: Please read before inquiring. This property is ideal for someone who enjoys privacy, nature, and mountain living. It is not a typical suburban rental. Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Boulder Creek and 30 minutes from downtown Los Gatos. Access requires approximately 3 miles of private mountain road, portions of which are unpaved. Typically takes 10-15 minutes. AWD or 4WD vehicle is required year-round. The home is completely off-grid with solar power, backup generator, private well water, propane appliances, Starlink internet availability, and wood-stove heat. Tenants should be comfortable managing basic off-grid living, including monitoring power usage during extended cloudy weather and operating a wood stove during the winter months. During winter storms, roads can be affected by fallen trees, mud, or other weather-related conditions that are a normal part of mountain living. If you are looking for privacy, peace and quiet, star-filled nights, and a true redwood mountain lifestyle, this property is exceptional. Property Highlights Scenic Setting: Nestled among the redwoods on a private hillside with beautiful canyon views. The sunrises are spectacular from the comfort of your bed. Spacious Main Room: Features a cozy wood-burning stove and charming wood-beamed ceilings. Full Kitchen: Equipped with solid-surface countertops, ample cabinetry, and full-size appliances. Layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, approximately 1,600 square feet. Flooring: Stylish and easy-to-maintain flooring throughout (no carpet). Gardening Space: Plenty of outdoor space for gardening enthusiasts, with established fruit trees including lemon, lime, grapefruit, avocado, peach, orange, tangerine, fig, and persimmon. Parking: Large three-car carport. Amenities: Washer and dryer included. Cell Service: Available. Lease Terms Rent: $4,000 per month. Security Deposit: $4,000. One-year lease. Utilities: Water and solar power included. During periods of limited sunshine (typically winter storms), tenants will need to operate the backup generator periodically to recharge the battery system. Tenant is responsible for propane, garbage service, internet service, and firewood. The wood stove typically requires 1 2 cords of wood per year. Pets considered. No smoking and no illegal drug use. Tenant must be able to verify income, complete a background check, and meet standard rental qualifications. Please contact me via Messenger to schedule a showing. After viewing the property, interested applicants will be invited to submit an application through Zillow. Please include the following information in your message: Number of adult occupants. Number of vehicles. Whether you have any pets. Whether you have any prior evictions. Confirmation that there will be no smoking or illegal drug use on the property. Confirmation that you can verify income, credit, and pass a background check. Reason for moving. Renter is responsible for propane, gas, internet, and garbage. Well Water is included.
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