Cohousing-L Mailing List: Sublet or home-share opportunity at Skagit Commons, Anacortes WA

[Kathy McGinnis (nativespud]

Here’s a chance to sample the cohousing life in the beautiful Pacific
Northwest beginning January 2023!

Just as we got the green light to move into our gorgeous new cohousing
community in Anacortes, Washington, I was offered some irresistible travel
opportunities between January and September 2023. I hope to find someone to
either sublet or join me as a housemate for all or part of that time.  My
mountain view “flat” is 3BR/2BA, 1162 sf on a single level with elevator
access. It will be mostly furnished and comes complete with a low-key cat
who would need to be looked after while I am away (about 4 months total out
of the Jan.-Sept. period). I have wonderful neighbors in this 30-home
community who would help with cat care if you want to take advantage of
short adventures nearby (San Juan Islands, Seattle, Vancouver BC, Skagit
Valley birdwatching, skiing, camping, hiking, boating). Of course, the many
amenities and work opportunities at Skagit Commons would be yours to enjoy,
including community meals, social activities, gardening, a craft room, wood
shop, and free laundry facilities.

For a *housemate*, the rent is $1200 per month (negotiable, depending on
the duration of your commitment). You’d have a 12x10 unfurnished bedroom
and your own bathroom. We would share a spacious kitchen/great room, and I
would cover all utilities + high speed internet. I’m female and retired but
would be happy to consider anyone who appreciates cats but is pet-less, is
dependable, and doesn’t smoke.

For a *sublet*, the rent is $2400 per month, utilities included. The
minimum rental period is 3 months. I would use the 3rd bedroom for storage,
so you’re actually renting a 2BR/2BA flat—plenty of space for 1-3 people
without pets of their own. Because of the cat, the rent is discounted from
the $2800 other tenants pay for comparable units. If you don't like cats,
let's talk anyway.

For more details on our community, see https://www.skagitcohousing.org/ or
https://www.cohousing.org/directory/skagit-cohousing/  Our Facebook page
has loads of photos of our site and our members:
https://www.facebook.com/skagitcommons/?ref=br_rs

If you might be interested, please contact Kathy via email to nativespud at
gmail dot com.  Thanks!