3333 Fern Flat Rd Unit Casita

Located above the fog line in the Aptos hills, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment sits on a 3.5-acre apple orchard, with Nisene Marks in the backyard. The apartment is two stories (approx. 1,650 sq. ft.) with living room, dining room, and kitchen downstairs with two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs. The main bedroom has a king bed; the second includes a fold-out double sofa bed, desk, and dresser-prefect for an office. The bathroom features a vintage claw-foot tub and separate shower. The views from the upstairs span across to Arroyo Seco with the Moss Landing power plant towers in the foreground. The kitchen is fully equipped for everyday cooking and flows into a dining area with a large rough cut table. The open-concept living area has tall arched windows overlooking a native garden with a vibrant bird life, as well as a classic stand up parlor pellet stove for heat and ambience in cooler months. Outside, there’s a private patio lounge with wicker couch, bbq, garden, and a detached yoga studio. Included in the rent are all utilities-electricity, water, garbage, internet, and heating (all utilities). Location: 10–15 minutes from Aptos Village, Rio Del Mar, and Seacliff State Beach; 20–25 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz. Internet: Starlink high-speed connection (supports streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing with ease) with very little latency. Lease: Month to month