820 Occidental Way

About This Home

(note: the property is currently occupied and won't be free to tour until 7/17 as the current renter has asked to not be disturbed) Rare private one-bedroom cottage a detached, approximately 1,000 sq. ft. home of its own in the quiet, oak-filled Emerald Hills neighborhood of Redwood City. Set down a private drive with its own address and entrance, this is a true standalone home, not a unit in a building: no shared walls, no shared living areas, and a level of privacy that's genuinely hard to find in a rental. At the heart of the home is a light-filled great room with a vaulted, beam-accented ceiling and an arched window that frames the surrounding trees an openness and sense of volume you won't find in apartment living. The great room opens to a private deck wrapped in mature greenery and flowering shrubs. The full kitchen features granite counters, a subway-tile backsplash, gas range, dishwasher, and full-size refrigerator. The updated bathroom is finished in subway tile with a marble-topped vanity and a classic mosaic-tile floor. The bedroom is bright and restful, with its own vaulted ceiling and garden views. The home also includes a full-size in-unit washer and dryer (not compact stackables), central heat with a recently installed gas furnace, a one-car garage, and private driveway parking with room for a second car. Secluded and residential, yet close to everything: minutes from Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve and local trails, near Canada College, and about ten minutes to Whole Foods, Safeway, and downtown Redwood City, with quick access to Interstate 280. Comcast/Xfinity service is available. Rent includes gas, electricity, water, and sewer for ordinary residential use. Tenant pays garbage and internet. EV charging and other high-consumption equipment by prior written arrangement. Tenant keeps the deck and immediate entry areas tidy; property manager maintains the landscaping and grounds. The home will be freshly repainted before move-in. A long-term tenant who leases before the August repaint is welcome to provide input on the color from a curated neutral palette. Cottage is renter occupied until July 17th and can't support tours until then. Seeking a quiet, resspectable, long-term tenant who will appreciate the privacy and setting. No smoking or vaping. Pets considered with prior written approval. One-year lease preferred Rent includes gas, electricity, water, and sewer (ordinary residential use) Tenant pays garbage and internet No EV charging, portable heaters, portable A/C, or other high-consumption equipment without prior written approval No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property Pets considered only with prior written approval Tenant keeps the deck and immediate outdoor areas clean and tidy No subletting or short-term rentals Renter's insurance required Security deposit required To apply: completed application, credit/background check, verifiable income (~3x rent), and prior rental references