A truly serene retreat surrounded by nature, yet close to everything! Located in the lovely Aldercroft Heights neighborhood, this beautifully remodeled 1BR/1BA home offers a rare blend of modern comfort and peaceful mountain living. Vaulted ceilings with skylights fill the space with natural light, highlighting the beautiful hardwood flooring and thoughtful design throughout. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances and stylish finishes, and the elegant tiled bathroom adds a spa-like touch, while the sunny interior creates a welcoming, serene atmosphere. Step outside onto the private deck with views, an ideal spot to relax and take in the surrounding nature. Enjoy the best of both worlds with convenient access to town: only 10 minutes to downtown Los Gatos and 20 minutes to Santa Cruz beaches, and minutes away from hiking and biking trails. Additional highlights include A/C plus two backup Powerwall batteries, providing uninterrupted power for up to four days in the event of an outage. Please note that there is only 1 off-street parking spot for this unit and street parking is not available. The home is being rented unfurnished, 1 year lease, tenant pays a proportional share of utilities. No smoking, no pets. Please do not disturb current occupants.