Cozy Rustic Carriage House ADU in San Benancio Canyon Headline: 600 Sq Ft Unit with Private Decks and Views, Utilities & Wi-Fi Included! Property Description: Escape to this 600-square-foot detached carriage house apartment, pleasantly perched on a scenic ridge, on the upper level over a garage. Located in the highly sought-after San Benancio Canyon area off San Benancio Road in Salinas, this unique cottage-style unit sits on a rural 2-acre property offering sweeping canyon views, tranquility, and charm. The unit shares the property with the owner-occupied main residence and a lower level rental unit. The interior boasts rustic, efficient living, featuring vaulted natural wood ceilings anchored by heavy, rough-cut timber beams. A free-standing cast iron fireplace serves as the heart of the living space, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with private front and rear decks. Convenient, dedicated laundry hookups are located just outside the unit in an attached, covered shed. Key Features & Amenities: Premium Architecture: Vaulted natural wood ceilings and exposed timber beams. Cozy Ambiance: Free-standing cast iron fireplace. Outdoor Spaces: Private front and rear decks with panoramic canyon views. Parking: 1 dedicated, off-street parking space in driveway. Privacy: Detached upper-level unit on beautiful rural acreage. Laundry: Protected hookups in an attached, covered shed (bring your own machines). All-Inclusive Rent & Utility Fair-Use Clause: To simplify your monthly budgeting, the cost of well water, trash and recycling service, high-speed Wi-Fi, and electricity is fully included in the monthly rent rate. Utility Fair-Use Policy: Base utilities are covered for standard residential use. To ensure conservation on our shared well and electrical grid, the lease will include a fair-use cap. Excessively high consumption or use of heavy-draw appliances, electric vehicle charging, or portable AC units at peak hours may result in utility overage charges as outlined in the lease agreement. Lease Terms & Screening Criteria: Monthly Rent: $2400 Security Deposit: $2400 Lease Duration: 6-month introductory term, automatically converting to standard 1-year lease Pet Policy: No pets / One small, house dog considered with monthly pet fee Smoking: Strictly non-smoking interior Minimum Screening Standards: Minimum credit score of 700. Verifiable gross income must be at least 2.5x the monthly rent. All legal and verifiable sources of income are accepted. Applicants with non-traditional or tip-based income are welcome to verify earnings via 3 months of consecutive personal bank statements or their most recent tax returns. Background check, credit screening, and rental history verification will be securely processed through Zillow Rental Manager. All-inclusive rent (utilities included with a utility fair use clause). High-speed Wi-Fi included. Lease structure affords flexibility with first 6 months on month-to-month basis, then converts to 1-year fixed term. Strictly no smoking interior. Small house dog with approval and added monthly pet fee.
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