Overall
- South facing patio and at least 1 room / passive solar heating in winter
- East facing patio for water & island views
- Views: island, cactus & mountains
- Cross ventilation E/W and N/S
- Plenty of outdoor living
- Rooftop – “cozy” seating area (simple built-in, no shade, no fire pit)
- Hot water tanks close to showers, d/w, w/d (conserve water)
Living Area
- Wood Fireplace
- Built-in seating (?)
Master Bedroom
- North-facing (cooler)
- Built-in bed/side tables.
Master Bath
- One sink, plenty of counter space
- S/W facing shower (sunny bathroom)
Guest Bedroom
- Multipurpose: guest bed, yoga/workout, watch TV
- Sofabed
South Patio
- Well protected from winter north winds
- dining table (for 8)
- fireplace/oven
- seating to enjoy fireplace
- Shade: just enough overhang to shade in hot season, but allow sun in cold season
East Patio
- Somewhat protected from winter north winds
- Island view
- Shaded
Kitchen
- Island – can seat up to 4. No sink or stove on island.
- Drinking water dispenser – garrafone’s stored in “pantry” (not under counter)
- Stove – wide, not crowded burners.
- Microwave/toaster – not on counter.
Storage/Parking Structure
- Covered parking – for car and truck-camper. Shaded by solar panels.
- Should not be visible from house
- Maybe: Enclosed Garage – big enough for car (off-season storage), during season used for SUPs, bikes, kite gear, etc.
General sqft / m2 estimates for ~1000 sqft / 93m2 Casa
- Living room ~150sq/ft – ~14m2
- Kitchen w/island (4x6ft, 1.2 x 1.8m), ~150sqft / ~14m2
- East facing outdoor patio w/ small dining area / seating area
- Master bedroom ~170sqft / ~15.8m2 (king bed, wall closet)
- Master bath ~100sqft / ~9.3m2 (2 sinks, shower 1m x 114cm)
- Guest bedroom – ~170sqft / ~15.8m2 (tv, sofa bed, yoga room, wall closet)
- Guest bath ~50 sqft / 4.5m2 (1 sink)
- Laundry / bodega 80sqft / 25m2
- South facing patio – large dining area, couch seating area