3497 Copley Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

*The advertised price is for a 2 year lease only* Fully furnished, trendy, quaint 1925 pink storybook cottage in a walkable but quiet corner Normal Heights. Highly desirable location North of Adams. Easily walkable to Normal Heights or Kensington - University Heights & North Park if you're feeling ambitious or biking. Easy access to the best coffee shops, bars & restaurants in San Diego. This home was thoughtfully restored to its original, roaring 20's glory in 2021 by a San Diego couple in the Navy. Both have a passion for historic architecture & design and can't wait to share it with you. Everything was done with significant attention to original detail from the brass antique hardware, wood sash windows, to a beautifully, fully redone custom kitchen done with all modern amenities but the with the charm of 1925. Even the stucco was brought back to its original shade of pink! This is not a flip! The front yard is filled with mature fruit trees, succulents and cacti are maintained year round by a professional gardener weekly (in the cost of the rent). Fresh cherries, figs, peaches, lemons, pomegranates are all right at your finger tips! Parking is easy with plenty of off-street parking for yourself and guests. The backyard is very private with a deck and patio furniture. The house itself is a 2/1. The main room has a breathtaking vaulted barrel ceiling. The dining room also has an unusual vaulted ceiling. All of the plaster details are incredible. The master is filled with natural light with 3 double windows that can be easily opened to the garden and for a breeze. The second bedroom can be easily used as an office or guest room. The kitchen has a new dishwasher (2022), refrigerator (2022), and a 1940s Merritt O'Keefe stove that is a tank and has been regularly maintained (pilot light was replaced in 2024 - we have an excellent local tradesman that keeps it better than any new oven!) This house is ideal for a more artistic couple that is into historic architecture in a charming walkable neighborhood. It has quirks being 100 years old. But it is also loaded with character. It is our home and we would live there if not for "needs of the Navy". The house does not have central AC. Included are 2 window - one in each bedroom. More specific terms: We are looking for a couple with excellent credit (700+), income 3x the monthly rent, and willing to sign for 2 years. No single year leases will be entertained. We are not looking for multiple individuals or couples sharing the property. No subletting is authorized. No interest in short term renting or vacation rentals. No dogs. Cats considered with an additional $500 refundable pet deposit. Strict no smoking policy. Any smoking on property will result in forfeiture of entire deposit. Advertised rent includes gardening & pest control service paid for by owners. While owners maintain the billing for water, gas, electric, and internet services, a flat monthly fee will be paid for these services which is equivalent to the average rate these services have been the past 3 years. Two year leases only. First month, last month and deposit due at signing. Flat fee for water, gas, internet & electric monthly in addition to rent. Gardening & pest control services are paid for by owner.