12540 Mays Canyon Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446
What This House Offers
Property Id: 2872172
** MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Approved applicant who signs a six-month lease by September 30 receives a $150 credit toward the first month’s charges.
Peaceful 1BR Cottage Among the Redwoods — Now Available!
Are you looking for cozy indoor comfort and charm AND generous, beautiful outdoor space? Look no further!
Charming, unfurnished, detached 1BR/1BA cottage beside a seasonal
winter creek. (Photos staged.) Tucked down a private driveway, 5 minutes from downtown Guerneville and the Russian River, 10 minutes from Armstrong Redwoods and 30 minutes from Santa Rosa.
Features:
• Bright open design kitchen and living room with windows all around
• Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and cabinets
• Mini-split heat and A/C
• Electric fireplace with optional heat feature
• Private deck 360 degree redwood views
• Property is flat with level grounds and parking
• Shared courtyard with cascading fountain, couches and picnic table
• Shared vegetable garden, fruit trees and raised beds for tenant use
• Shared coin laundry
• Starlink: advertised speeds 80-200 Mbps download/15-35 Mbps upload
• Approx. 450 sq. ft.; one of three cottages in a fenced courtyard
• Rent: $1,850
• Utilities: $150
Monthly total: $2,000
Utilities include water, trash, Starlink and $50/month electricity. Tenant pays usage above $50.
Practical details: Water is delivered and the property uses septic. If tanks need refilling more often than every 25 days, each cottage household pays an extra $50 that month. Overnight guests limited to 3 nights in any 7-day period.
Initial 6-month lease, then month-to-month. $1,850 deposit. Requirements: 650+ credit, good rental history, no eviction judgments/landlord debt, verified income or savings, references and renter’s insurance. No pets; assistance-animal accommodations provided as required by law. No smoking/vaping indoors.
Property is not in a flood zone.
If a tranquil home beneath the redwoods sounds right for you, message me to schedule a showing.
Unit
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Deck
- Fireplace
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Vinyl Flooring
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Fenced Lot
12540 Mays Canyon Rd is a single-family home for rent in Guerneville, CA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit - Refundable$1,850
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Somewhat bikeable
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Travel and Transit
Airport
36 min Drive
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Guerneville Elementary School
Grades K-8
Public
Analy High School
Grades 9-12
Public
American Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
Summerfield Waldorf School And Farm
Grades PK-12
Private
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