Sunny, peaceful hillside home on 1 1/2 acres close to Occidental. 2-bedroom, 1 bath 850 sq. ft. cottage is situated on a quiet lane with no through traffic. Light-filled cottage is fully tiled with skylights and large windows. Open living room with wood stove fireplace. Cottage is freshly painted throughout, with new louvered closet doors and modern shades for windows. Updated kitchen with new appliances and countertops as well as built in drinking water filter. Ample off-street parking on private drive. Patio gazebo and 6'x 8' lockable tool shed. Gardeners will especially appreciate the acreage for raised beds. No cannabis cultivation, please.
Cottage has propane gas range, wall heater and water heater. All electric new LG Washer and Dryer. New STARLINK internet, installed by current tenant, supports streaming and full remote work in a beautiful setting. Arrangements can be made to retain the service.
Available July 1st. First, last and $2700 deposit. Landlord maintains gravel driveway and weed-eating 3x year for fire prevention. Landlord pays for water, tenant is responsible for gas, electric and garbage. No smoking, firm on no dogs, cat ok.
Walk or take a 3-minute drive through the redwoods to charming little Occidental's shops and restaurants. Local farmer's markets, Freestone Osmosis Spa.
20 minutes to Sebastopol. Visit The Barlow, parks, cinema, shops, Whole Foods, etc.
20 minutes to beaches on the beautiful Sonoma Coast.
Wonderful regional and state parks in the area for hiking and biking. The best of West Sonoma County.
Please request and complete an application first. Priority given to applications with verified employment and financial documentation; rather than self-reported. We will contact qualified applicants to schedule a private tour of the cottage. Please do not disturb current tenant. Feel free to message me on Zillow with any questions.
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
Acre for gardening. Quiet, private. Birdsong, meadows and trees.
Bicycle Storage
Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 2700
Building Deposit Fee Minimum: 2700
Dryer
Electricity not included in rent
Flooring: Tile
Freezer
Garbage not included in rent
Gas not included in rent
Gazebo
Heating system: Wall
Laundry: In Unit
New kitchen countertops
New kitchen fixtures
Off Street Parking
Oven
Patio Balcony
Refrigerator
STARLINK installed in cottage.
Washer
Water included in rent
Pet policy
Cats allowed
2 pets max
Terms at 2533 Stepps Rd
Available July 1st, 2026, with a minimum 9-month lease to start. Current tenant is moving for emergency family medical situation. Opportunity to continue with a new 1-year lease starting April 1st, 2027 at the same rent. First, last, plus $2,700 security deposit. Rent includes water. Renter pays $25 for trash pickup/month, $125 flat electrical bill/month and pays for propane refills. Landlord clears brush 3x/year and maintains driveway. Renter assumes responsibility for keeping grounds firesafe in between. Firm on no smoking, no dogs. Cat ok.
Pricing comparison
$700
At $2,700, this listing is priced $700 more than the current market rate for a 2 bedroom home in Sebastopol.
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