6031 Mesa Ave Rental

One block south of York, this is the kind of place people picture when they say they want to live in Highland Park - a proper Craftsman Bungalow with original character intact and everything you'd actually need already inside it. It comes fully furnished and move-in ready, so you can spend your first weekend at Cafe Birdie or grab blue corn tacos from Villa's instead of assembling furniture. The driveway comfortably fits two cars, street parking is easy on weekdays, and the Gold Line is a short walk away. Figueroa and York are even closer. Out front, a play area sits among sage and native California wildflowers - the kind of front yard that makes neighbors stop and ask who did the landscaping. Inside, the wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, which has a Restoration Hardware sectional, a brand-new LG C5 television, and Sonos sound. The kitchen has been done properly - quartz counters, a butcher-block island, open reclaimed-wood shelving, and no bulky upper cabinets blocking the light. All appliances are new: a chef-ready stovetop with a pot-filler faucet, dual ovens, a massive sink, LG dishwasher, hidden built-in microwave, and a barkeep's glass cleaner for the host who means business. A KitchenAid mixer, Vitamix, espresso machine, and Berkey water filtration are all here too, along with a Sonos speaker and a Smart TV for streaming or keeping an eye on the security cameras. The formal dining room sits just off the kitchen - a proper space for dinner parties, and in this neighborhood, there will be plenty. The pantry and laundry room are stocked with a brand new fridge, washer, and dryer, open reclaimed shelving, large industrial shelving, and its own Sonos speaker. The bathroom has a Kohler steam shower, a Jacuzzi soaking tub, quartz counters, open reclaimed-wood shelves, and a large vanity. The primary suite has a brand-new king bed with mid-century nightstands and a dresser, a built-in, emission-free, customizable fireplace, Sonos, an adaptable close-streaming TV, and an exercise bike, weights, and yoga mats for the mornings you actually mean to use them. The Cantina doors open directly onto the private cedar hot tub. The kids' room has a bunk bed, dresser, and toy shelves - or clear it all out and put it in storage if you'd rather use the room for something else entirely. Out back, the main deck is built for long evenings: a Pottery Barn sectional, overhead string lights, Philips Hue accent lighting, built-in planters on an automated drip system, propane heaters for cooler nights, an outdoor dining set, and a handmade freshwater cedar hot tub from Oregon. The detached office earns its reputation as the best room on the property - a library and screening room in one, with a plug-and-play desk setup, 38" curved ultra-wide monitor, Epson projector, 100" screen, and LG surround sound, plus its own secluded back deck and garden that makes it easy to lose track of time. Utilities, garbage, WiFi, security, weekly house cleaning, monthly landscaping, and monthly hot tub service are all included. Walk to Civil Coffee, Kindness & Mischief, Hippo, Amiga Amore, Villa's Tacos, and Triple Beam Pizzaand about a dozen other spots you'll become a regular at before month two. Available April 1st through October or November 1st. MLS# 26669179