12540 Mays Canyon Rd

About This Home

Property Id: 1674248 Peaceful Cottage Nestled Among the Redwoods Available Oct. 1, 2026 Charming, unfurnished, detached 1BR/1BA cottage beside a seasonal winter creek. (Photos show the cottage 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 living room surrounded by windows, with ceiling fan • Kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator and ample cabinets • Mini-split heat and A/C • Private deck with seating and redwood views • Level grounds and step-free entry via a ramped walkway • Shared courtyard with a cascading fountain, outdoor couches and picnic table/umbrella • Shared vegetable garden, fruit trees and raised beds for tenant use • Shared coin laundry • Assigned covered carport; guest parking available • 240V EV-compatible outlet for charging up to 25A; tenant supplies compatible equipment and limits it to 25A • Starlink: advertised speeds 80-200 Mbps download/15-35 Mbps upload • Approx. 450 sq. ft.; one of three cottages within a fully fenced courtyard • Rent: $1,850 • Utilities: $150 • Carport/EV outlet: $75 Monthly total: $2,075 Utilities include water, trash, Starlink and $50/month electricity. Tenant pays usage above $50; cottage and EV outlet share one meter. A few 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; permitted outdoors with safe disposal. If a tranquil home beneath the redwoods sounds right for you, message me to schedule a showing.