We are looking to fill one bedroom in our 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath house. The house is a spacious (2300 sq. ft.), 2-story Redwood City home in a quiet neighborhood close to 101, downtown Redwood City, and shopping centers on El Camino. It is in the vicinity of railroad tracks, but we never hear train noises. The four of us have been housemates for a few years, and one housemate is moving in with his girlfriend. We have lived at this location for 3.5 years and have a solid relationship with the homeowner. ABOUT THE HOUSE - 2-car garage (used for bikes, projects, and extra storage) - EV charging - Synthetic hardwood floors and tile downstairs - Bright, recessed lighting in every room - Central heat and A/C - Fireplace (unused) - 75" 4K TV - Large backyard patio with waterfall and 2 grills - Fruit trees: lemon, lime, orange, apricot, pomelo - Large, modern kitchen with gas range, furnished with lots of cookware and silverware but has lots of room for your own gadgets - Furnished dining and living rooms - Several common closets for additional indoor storage - Washer and dryer - Two master bedrooms with private bathrooms - 1.5 shared bathrooms - Weekly landscaping service included - Security system and other smart home features - Gigabit AT&T fiber internet - No pets allowed ABOUT THE ROOM - Available immediately for an 8-month lease, with a 1-year extension dependent on the homeowner moving back into the house - 10.5' x 9' - First floor - Unfurnished - Large window - Synthetic hardwood floor - Shared upstairs shower with 2 others, but there is a separate, guest half-bathroom on the first floor (essentially your private bathroom) - Adjacent to kitchen and exposed to kitchen noises/voices; earplugs advised for sleeping - Wired ethernet jack Utilities and internet have ranged from $50-$110 per month, mainly depending on sprinkler usage, with solar panels offsetting some of the electric bill. ABOUT US 4 guys in our 20s and 30s: - Engineer at a sports tech company. Likes baseball, traveling, cooking, gym, repairing his truck, searching for hangover cures. - Engineer at a business software company. Likes flying, surfing, cooking, reading, and pizza on Fridays. - Engineer at academic research lab. Likes snowboarding, craft beer, Frito pie. - Tech sales manager. Likes hiking, running, swimming, and skiing. Frequently out of town for work. We often run into each other in the kitchen and catch up. We typically do our own things outside the house, but the door is usually open to hang out. ABOUT YOU We are looking for a laid-back, responsible housemate who will contribute to keeping the place enjoyable and the kitchen clean. We want to maintain a respectful, friendly environment where we occasionally host dinners with friends or significant others, so we are looking for someone with similar goals. WHAT TO DO Please tell us a bit about yourself, your move-in timeline, and your soonest availability to do a virtual tour and/or in-person tour. Sharing your LinkedIn and/or Facebook would be helpful. Thanks!