New debut to the LA market, and she knows how to make an entrance. This 1912 Craftsman in Melrose Hill has been literally loved back to life. Every inch has been restored with respect to its bones, from the wood beams and hardwood floors to the clawfoot tubs placed in tiled alcoves. The bathrooms were renovated in a way that honors its history while still feeling fresh.

But let’s be real. The magic here isn’t only in the woodwork. It’s in the life you get to live around it. Skylights pour light into the living spaces. The living room holds a fireplace for nights that call for firelight. A charming kitchen and dining area open directly to the lush, private backyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor rhythm that’s rare in a home of this vintage. It’s the kind of flow that makes hosting friends feel effortless and everyday meals feel like an occasion. Add a library nook for slow afternoons, a French door–enclosed office that gives “work from home” an upgrade, and a tucked-away loft reached by ladder that doubles as a secret place to nap, write, or host a brave overnight guest.

Step outside and you’ll find not one, but two private outdoor sanctuaries: an enclosed front yard and a generous backyard wrapped in bougainvillea, lavender, and coral trees. A guesthouse and bonus spaces flex between work, play, or weekend visitors. And then, the unicorn, a cedar sauna. A true rarity in Los Angeles rentals, this little retreat turns everyday life into ritual.

Practicality holds its own here too. The property is gated for privacy, with an attached garage offering plenty of storage. Central air keeps summers breezy, and the washer and dryer keep life simple.

First time ever offered for lease. Warm, soulful, and absolutely one of a kind.

Available furnished or unfurnished.

Property Details

• 1912 Craftsman, first time on the rental market

• 3 bedrooms + bonus spaces (library nook, office, loft)

• 2 bathrooms with heritage clawfoot tubs

• Living room with fireplace and skylights

• Gated property

• Large front yard and expansive backyard

• Guesthouse

• Rare cedar sauna

• Mature gardens with bougainvillea and coral trees

• Central air and heat

• Washer and dryer included

• Attached garage with storage

• Secure parking