270 6th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Available Nov 1st. Furnished, 5-month rental located a short walk away from the beach volleyball courts, outrigger canoe club and sailing club of the harbor. It's one of the warmest, most protected sunny morning spots this close to the ocean in Santa Cruz. Warm up in the morning winter sun with your breakfast burrito and then go for a walk down the beach before work. Situated on a corner lot with an open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen and a high ceiling gives a spacious feeling to the outside and inside of this house. Utilities, WiFi and gardener included. Three off-street parking spaces plus one compact space in the garage. This is the perfect mid-town beach location, just two blocks to Twin Lakes beach, the Crow's Nest, harbor, etc. Modern kitchen with updated appliances. A queen-sized sleeper sofa sits across from the gas fireplace that augments the forced-air heating. The two bedrooms, on with a sky-light, are adjacent to the main room along with two full bathrooms with skylights, one with tub/shower/heated floor and one with a second shower. The garage has a washing machine and dryer and provides access to the backyard that has an outside shower for rinsing off after the beach. Exterior paint job scheduled for October. Space Two bedrooms: bedroom 1 Queen; bedroom 2 full size bed but large enough for two child's beds or King. The extra bathroom with shower makes the house live-able for a family of 3 or 4. Queen sized sleeper sofa allows for guests. Neighborhood overview Located in the harbor neighborhood, a few minutes walking distance to Twin Lakes State Beach, the Crow's Nest and Beach Market, Cafe El Palomar and Java Junction. Deke's Market and Junko's Sushi Market are around the corner. Schwann Lagoon natural area is just across the neighborhood. Centrally located among Seabright, Live Oak, Downtown and Capitola shopping. A mix of long-time local residents, vacation renters and beach-goers make for friendly weekends and quiet, mellow mornings. Closest Facilities Dominican Hospital, 1.87 miles away Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, 1.97 miles away Watsonville Community Hospital, 11.71 miles away Good Samaritan Hospital, 20.02 miles away Owner pays the following utilities: gas, electric, sewer, water and garbage. If excessive utility costs are incurred above baseline, tenant is responsible for added costs. Owner also pays AT&T fiber internet and gardener. No smoking (tabacco, cannabis, vaping). One small dog considered. A nine month lease is preferred, can discuss long term stay. No sublets. All tenants must fill out an application.