Land Park Tudor Cottage Homestay

A charming Tudor Cottage in a prime neighborhood with an 85 walk score less than 10 minutes from the City center. This non-smoking property offers 2 BR 2 BA plus bonus room built out as a clothes collector’s dream closet (measurements follow). There’s a galley kitchen fully stocked with gourmet cookware. The dining room has a 7’ table that extends to 10’, perfect for a home work space or entertaining. The dog friendly fenced back yard is lushly landscaped to provide a private meditation garden. Located one and one-half blocks from restaurants, an indie-film theater, and a liquor store; good grocery stores within a mile; close to nightlife, art galleries. a fine art museum, an Amtrak station and recreation facilities.

The colorful tile of the 1927 era has been maintained, updated with modern conveniences: 57” smart TV, high speed WIFI, C/H/A, extra electrical plugs, gas cook stove, convection and microwave ovens, dishwasher garbage disposal, large refrigerator. Pantry/laundry room has washer/dryer, counter for folding laundry and 10’ pole for hanger drying. The breakfast nook has bay windows with wood shutters and a built in China cabinet surrounding a table and 4 chairs.

Both bedrooms have queen beds: one an adjustable Tempurpedic mattress in a 4 poster bed with a double dresser; the other a Beautyrest Posturepedic mattress in a metal vintage style bed. Besides getting a good night’s sleep you can step out the back door and enjoy the private meditation garden from the patio. The soothing sound of the water fountain and the lush planting of the dog friendly fenced back yard provides the feeling of being far from the stresses of city life. It’s a great place to enjoy alone, share a casual meal, or entertain friends.

The back yard has spot lights on motion sensors. Ring technology provides a nest camera at the front door, alarms on all windows and entry doors. On-site parking includes a detached one car garage with an automatic door opener, private driveway, and covered carport. The house has hardwood floors and light controlling blinds throughout; a bathtub and shower in one bathroom; an adjustable shower in the other; both bathrooms have heaters in the ceiling fans and recirculating pumps deliver hot water quickly.

City bus stops at the front door; light rail station is less than a half mile away; access to all freeways is less than 4 blocks away. Recreation areas nearby: Golden One Arena; 166 acre William Land Park with 9 hole golf course, zoo and picnic areas; American River Parkway for jogging and cycling; 100 acre Effie Yeaw Nature Center for hiking.

Bonus room dream closet features 20’ hanging pole space, 25’ shoe shelves, 29’ shelves for hats or folded garments.

Notable locations:
William Land Park (0.7 miles)
Tower Cafe (0.2 miles)
Sutter Medical Center (2.2 miles)
UCDavis Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Mercy General Hospital (3.3 miles)

Lease length: 1 month minimum
Refundable Security deposit: 2 months rent
No smoking on property
Pet policy: no cats, dogs acceptable with interview, no pet deposit required
Utilities: all utilities included
Landscaping/Cleaning: weekly gardener
Maximum occupancy: 2 per bedroom, plus 1
Rental criteria: First come, first serve, with a minimum income of 2.5 times the monthly rent, a FICO score of 650+ or higher, and at least 2 years of positive, verifiable rental history. No evictions or late payments. Application fee is $45 per adult living in unit and fully refundable if not processed.