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Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a herringbone tile backsplash.
A living room with a yellow sofa, a blue coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, a teal coffee table, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A dining area with a glass table, blue cabinet, and clear chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silicon Valley
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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San Jose, CA
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Jose McEnery Convention Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, SAP Center at San Jose
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA

Why stay in a hotel? Look no further as you will enjoy this open layout floor plan. -4 Bedrooms all with comfortable Queen beds and one full size pull-out sofa bed. The entire house is Wi-FI enabled. 2 newly remodeled bathrooms and fully equipped Kitchen. Cosy back yard with outdoor patio with outdoor furniture and a BBQ. Approx 1500 Sq Ft. 2 car Garage Parking and parking available on driveway and street parking.
Sorry NO PARTIES OR FUNCTIONS.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult making the booking takes full responsibility
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES, EVENTS OR GATHERINGS permitted outside the registered guests.
NO smoking or use of drugs. No intoxicated and/or unruly behavior that will disturb the neighbors. QUIET HOURS from 10 PM - 7 AM,
Guests agree to hold the Host harmless against any and all loss, claims, accidents, demands, and/or expenses in relation to the booking/ rental.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2243914vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Jose

Located in South San Jose, a neighbourhood in San Jose, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. History Park and San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Japanese Friendship Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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San Jose, CA

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 17 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Winchester Mystery House - 17 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Snell Station - 2 min drive
  • Blossom Hill Station (Caltrain) - 5 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Phin Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Why stay in a Hotel? Gorgeous & Serene 4BR City Escape in San Jose, CA located?

Located in South San Jose, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Silicon Valley, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Family Medicine Residency and Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital. Kaiser Permanente Emergency Care San Jose and Kaiser Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). Snell Station is 20 minutes by foot and Blossom Hill Station (VTA) is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, nice neighborhood!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying there and when
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host had great communication and the check-in process was seamless. The home spotless, cozy and comfortable. The amenities were great, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a few home cooked meals. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a family wedding. The house was so clean and had everything we needed . It was a great location and the host responded quickly when we reached out and had a question. We would definitely stay there again. Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! Very nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend! Location was perfect and the house was spotless and came equipped with everything we needed. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Loved the cleanliness and location for our purpose. Had great communication with hosts. Thanks for lovely stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental for family getaways

It was the perfect spot for our family to staying during our vacation. Close to the popular areas that we wanted to visit like San Francisco, Santa Cruz beach and Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium). I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy to work with. Very quiet and safe neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place with some nice extras like coffee and creamer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, location is great as well

Minor hiccup during initial check in hut smooth sailings after.Nicely setup place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2025
Hi Fahad, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. In relation to the “ minor hiccup during initial check in” that you refer to, I want to clarify what happened. As mentioned to you, the lock is a Smart Lock with code entry. My lock app shows that an invalid code was entered the first few times followed with the right code. Unfortunately, smart locks are configured such that the code gets invalidated once this happens. You checked in at 11PM and thus it took some time to reset the code for you to enter. Once the code was reset you had no issues for the rest of your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose this home because it is centrally located between Pebble Beach and Point Reyes. We were out hiking/sightseeing etc. every day. The home was clean and a lovely little “base camp” during our stay. The beds were comfortable. There are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores near by. The neighborhood was very quiet. The kitchen was fine for our simple needs, coffee, bagels in the morning and snacks or frozen pizza in the evening. The back yard was very relaxing. Gwen was very quick to respond to our few messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in this San Jose gem

We really enjoyed this place. Gwen did a great job and the design is quite nice. This was the best VRBO that we ever stayed in. The whole experience was really good and we would stay here again in this comfortable and well positioned locale.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home

It was a charming home with plenty of amenities, perfect for our needs. We loved that there was a garage, as street parking was somewhat limited during our stay. We also loved the modern bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Glad you enjoyed the home and location. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The house is very clean, fully renovated like new. It has everything you need in a house. Tastefully decorated. I like your Audrey Hepburn and dog themes.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Jose

Lovely clean and convenient property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place. Could use more towels. Regular coffee pot would have been nice. Appreciated the fans and the flexibility for check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Property was great. Met our needs for 7 people, 5 of whom are our kids. It is in a nice neighborhood and close to basic shopping. This was our place to stay for some trips into the San Fran area and was much more affordable than homes further north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recovery stay

The lovely residence met all of our immediate needs. Within a short timeframe, the rental felt like home and very comfortable. The host responded quickly to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone I know.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay for a family wedding!

We rented Gwen’s house for memorial day weekend to attend a family wedding in San Jose. The house was just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, well stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. We all loved the pugs theme throughout the house!! 🐾 We recommend this house to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute house!

Our stay included 2 families with a total of 4 girls ages 3-7. We had plenty of space and the girls loved the pink and black decor. I mean, who doesn’t love Audrey Hepburn! We really enjoyed our stay and loved the quiet neighborhood. Be warned the bed in the master bedroom is squeaky, but we were able to get used to it by the second night. Easy to access the property, and we loved the products offered in the shower. Highly recommend, thank you!
Living room
Master bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful abode

After having been on the road for over two weeks, this was a welcome respite. We walked in the front door. Everything was neat and clean and crisp and cool. The air conditioner had been turned on for us so we were greeted with very perfect climate. It was immaculately clean. The decor is very fun. It was wonderful to sit on the back deck in the morning for coffee. Communicating with you property manager was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Claudette. Pleasure to host you and always welcome back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

No paper towel if you travel with family bring your own

There was not enough paper towel to last for two nights and two days. My family used the paper towel that was half Empty by the kitchen. I Did not realize that there were a ring camera surveillance camera, but over all is a lovely place and cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place Nice Neighborhood

4 rooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, backyard, front yard, garage, laundryroom, coffee/tea machine, washer/dryers x2, dishwasher, two bathrooms/showers - so much to offer. Cute decorations with Breakfast at Tiffany's and Bulldog, close to hospital and plenty of dining options. Easy check in. Lots of items to use to cook with. Read the black book uppn check in - tells you mote information. There are specific rules and check out process. We did pay more than other locatioks considering insurance and the cleaning fee is required but it was a nice place to visit with family and after my daughter was released from the hospital with her new baby the place provided a clean animal free environment for quality time. If I was in the area again I would likely stay there. Side Notes: I would recomend bringing a handicap chair if needed for the shower and a strainer.for the kitchen. If you are sensitive to smells they use a very fragent detergent on everything. It was still in our clothing and hair a few days later. For some they may really enjoy the fresh smell. I would recomend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Koen

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A VERY WARM WELCOME! A little about me as your host.
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I run my own real estate business focusing on property management of short-term rentals & hosting homes for business travel & vacations. I focus on providing an outstanding 5-star guest experience. I enjoy meeting people and am passionate in what I do. I love to travel and have lived in 5 countries prior to settling in California over 20 years ago. My goal as your host is to consistently exceed guests' expectations and ensure you enjoy your stay. You will have complete privacy in booking an entire home with plenty of space and comforts to enjoy. It will be my pleasure to be available to assist you whenever needed via text, phone, or in person if required. Please do not hesitate to communicate with me. Thank you in advance for considering booking a stay where my home is your home away. The world is a better place when we all work together to improve the quality of life for everyone.

Why they chose this property

Why stay in a hotel when you can stay at this luxurious 4BR /2BA home in the heart of Silicon Valley. Ideal for business travelers or a family stay-cation. The location is minutes away from downtown San Jose, with easy access to freeways.
SORRY, NO PARTIES OR EVENTS PERMITTED with outside guests. Genuine family and friends visiting under house rules and guidelines is OK. Please review the HOUSE RULES as listed in the “House Rules - Get Details” section prior to making a booking.

What makes this property unique

- 4 Bedrooms-all with comfortable Queen beds and one full size pull-out sofa bed.
- The entire house is Wi-FI enabled with 5 Smart TV's.
- 2 newly remodeled bathrooms and fully equipped Kitchen.
- Cozy back yard with outdoor patio with outdoor furniture and a BBQ.
- Approx 1500 Sq Ft. Open layout floor plan. 2 car Garage Parking and parking available on driveway and street parking.

Languages:

English

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