House for Human Flourishing (in Mountain Cove)

$1,000/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 $1,000/month, ALL utilities and basics (paper towels, TP, hand soap, laundry detergent, trash bags, etc) included

* 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, $1,000 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 and connecting with curious others

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 pursuit of potentials.

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, massage gun
* 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 the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and a five-minute drive from Northern Ave’s entrance to the 51 Freeway (read: central Phoenix yet tucked 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 life and pursuing their potentials, 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 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, $1000 security deposit, no pets, no smoking inside, and 30 days notice to vacate.

Interested? Shoot me a message!