No vague answers. These are the real questions people ask before moving in, and the real answers.
It is a private room in a shared house. You get your own furnished, lockable room. You share the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and common areas with the other residents. Your rent covers everything — utilities, WiFi, cleaning, and more.
Legally, you sign a month-to-month sublease. It's a clean, simple arrangement — not Airbnb, not a hotel, not a roommate search. Just a well-run house with clear expectations and a landlord who manages it full-time.
Working adults. Remote workers, professionals, people between leases, people new to Denver, people simplifying their lives. The house tends to attract people who are independent, keep to themselves, and value a clean and quiet home over a social scene.
It is not for everyone. If you want a party house or a revolving door of guests, this is not the right fit. If you want a calm, private, well-designed space to come home to, it probably is.
There are six private rooms available. Occupancy varies, but typically five or six people are living here at any given time. Everyone has their own room and respects shared spaces.
Cheesman Park neighborhood, central Denver. Walking distance to the park, Capitol Hill, and restaurants on 17th. Easy access to downtown and the rest of the city. Good biking infrastructure. Close to several bus lines.
Exact address is provided after an inquiry conversation — for privacy and security of current residents.
Everything. Your rent covers:
There are no separate bills, no utility splits, no surprise charges.
Rooms range from $975 to $1,350 per month, all-inclusive. Pricing depends on the room's features and current demand. The difference reflects size and features — not quality of experience, which is consistent across the house.
Current availability and exact pricing for each room is discussed after an initial inquiry, since it changes as rooms turn over.
Here's what's required to move in:
The $100 admin fee and the $60 move-out cleaning fee are both paid at move-in and are non-refundable — nothing is deducted from your deposit for cleaning. The room-hold deposit is held until move-out. At move-out we do a walk-through and you return the keys, and your deposit is returned to you within 60 days, less any rent still owed under the sublease or the cost of repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear. You get a written itemisation of anything deducted.
Yes — month-to-month only. There is no fixed term, but 30 days written notice is required, and it must be given at the end of a calendar month. So if you decide to leave, your notice needs to land at the end of a month — not mid-month.
If notice is short or lands mid-month, the tenancy runs through the end of the following month and rent for that period is still owed, whether or not you are living here. Any rent still outstanding when you move out is deducted from your deposit and the balance is returned to you — so giving proper notice simply means there is nothing to deduct. It's a clear rule and it's there for everyone's planning.
Rent is due on the 1st of the month. There is a grace period through the 7th; rent received after the 7th is subject to a late fee. Consistent late payment is taken seriously, so if something comes up, communicate early — that almost always solves it.
Because it works. An alcohol-free house has a predictable, calm energy that the people who live here chose it for. No one wakes up to mess, loud guests, or an uncomfortable vibe. It is not a moral position — it is a management decision. The house is better for it, and the right tenants prefer it.
No guests. The house is private, and that privacy is something all residents paid for. No visitors in rooms, common areas, or anywhere on the property.
This is one of the clearest rules. If it doesn't work for your lifestyle, this house is probably not the right fit.
10pm to 7am. Noise in common areas, loud music, and disruptive activity during those hours is not acceptable. The house is largely self-regulating because the people who choose to live here already want quiet — but the rule exists and it is taken seriously.
Cannabis, yes — outside only, on the covered veranda. Not inside the house, not in rooms, not in common areas. The veranda is a comfortable space and it's available any time. Cigarettes are a different matter: they are never permitted anywhere on the property, indoors or out. This keeps the air clean and comfortable for everyone.
No pets. Shared housing isn't the right environment for them, and it wouldn't be fair to other people in the house who may have allergies or simply didn't sign up to live with animals.
Clean up after yourself, every time. Professional deep cleaning is provided for residents on a schedule, but it is not maid service and it is not a substitute for day-to-day care — that part is done by residents.
This matters most in the bathroom. Every person is expected to leave it the way they found it: rinse the tub, wipe the sink, flush the toilet, and clear any trace of your footprint. In the kitchen, dishes are washed as you use them and counters wiped down. It's simple, and it works when everyone holds themselves to it.
Yes. Fast, reliable WiFi throughout the house. Each room has a desk. The house is quiet. Many current and past residents work from home full-time. It was designed with that in mind.
The house has one bathroom shared by residents. There is a bathroom schedule and a set of clear expectations about time limits and cleanliness. It sounds like more of a problem than it is — when residents are working adults with different schedules and everyone respects the guidelines, it runs smoothly.
This is something we talk through during the tour so there are no surprises.
Street parking is available in the neighborhood. Ask about current conditions when you inquire — Cheesman Park is a residential area and street parking is generally manageable, but we'll give you an honest picture.
Contact me directly and I'll address it. I'm responsive and I take care of the house. Maintenance issues are handled — this is not a situation where you're emailing a property management company and waiting three weeks. You're dealing with the person who runs the house.
Fill out the inquiry form or email directly at hello@iamkristindesign.com. I read everything and respond to real questions from real people. No question is too small if you're genuinely considering moving in.
The fastest way to get a real answer is to fill out the inquiry form. I respond personally, usually within 24 hours.