House for Human Flourishing (in Mountain Cove)

$925/mo · 2 rooms open late-August · ALL utilities included · Month-to-month lease · next to Phoenix Mountain Preserve

Howdy! I'm Ethan, and two months ago I began building a "house for human flourishing" in the foothills of my favorite Phoenix mountains. Two rooms are available now for rent! Here's a quick rundown, then the full story below.

Quick Rundown:

* Each room is $925/month, ALL utilities, wifi, & basics included (paper towels, TP, hand soap, laundry detergent, trash bags, etc)

* 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,864 sqft house, I live in the primary bedroom, the two rented rooms share one bathroom (pictured)

* Month-to-month, $925 security deposit, 30 days notice to vacate

* Fully stocked kitchen — pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, fridge/cabinet space for your food

* Washer/dryer, shared 2nd driveway + street parking

* A low-key, curated sanctuary for nourishing body, mind, and spirit with epic entry point to Phoenix Mountain Preserve

Full story:

I'm a long-term traveler, Phoenix-native, wellness-enthusiast, and multi-medium creative who's long dreamed of building an experimental co-living space here in the valley of the sun — one that promotes well-being biologically, habitually, creatively, naturally, and communally. A nourishing environment that draws “deeper” individuals, fosters wellbeing, and offers easy engagement with the natural world.

Two months in, this currently looks like:

* Standing desks
* Floor seating
* Indoor plants
* A library of remarkable books
* No TVs (but a 10' pull-down projector screen for occasional cinematic escape)
* Yoga mats, stretch bands, & foam roller
* Meditation cushions
* Musical instruments for jamming
* Hammock chairs
* Warm-amber lighting throughout
* Ample space to unwind
* Storage for bikes and outdoor gear

The space is located a five-minute walk from a superb section of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and a five-minute drive from the 51 Freeway (read: central Phoenix, AND in a cove of mountains).

The interior has largely come together! The exterior comes next. Landscaping, a garage-to-casita conversion, and a backyard desert wellness oasis — sauna, cold plunge, a big new patio with gymnastic rings and workout equipment — are in the works and will probably take another 6-12 months to unfold.

I'm looking for two generally clean and organized fellow beings interested in relishing this space, who value healthy living and getting outside, and don't require a TV to keep them company most nights.

Note: if you love trail running, mountain biking, or watching sunsets from the tops of mountains, this house is located in *the* place in Phoenix to do so.

A bedroom here is an empty, blank canvas for you to fill. The rest of the house is curated space, yours to use to your heart's content — but mindfully curated by yours truly as an ongoing experiment in building "a house for human flourishing."

Simple terms: month-to-month, $925 security deposit, no pets, no smoking inside, and 30 days notice to vacate.

Interested? Shoot me a message with a bit about yourself and when you might want to move in 🤙