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Stay In A Piece of San Jose History.

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Silicon Valley

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In the heart of downtown San Jose, this historic Victorian home offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. Relax in the spacious master bedroom with king bed or unwind on the massage chair after a day exploring nearby Levi stadium, great restaurants, and San Jose state.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay In A Piece of San Jose History.

This is truly a piece of San Jose history. Fully restored Victorian home from floor to ceiling all while having modern amenities. Smart TVs in living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. Enjoy the new massage chair after a long day of work or day on the town. Home is in the heart of downtown San Jose close to everything, including San Jose state, great restaurants, San Jose sharks, Starbucks, making it easy to plan your visit. Walking distance to everything and just a trolly ride to Levi stadium.
The space
This is a one of a kind home spacious master bedroom with king bed, guest bedroom with 2 full beds, loft bedroom with 2 twin xl beds also pull out sofa in loft area. Ask Alexa for a quick recipe or or play your favorite music 2 in home.
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Other things to note
Over sized refrigerator, beautiful kitchen with island, brand new norditrack exercise bike with dumbbells, brand new massage chair, ecobee thermostats, 2 Alexa screens 1 in master bedroom 1 in kitchen.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
San Jose, CA

What's nearby

  • CSU San Jose State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Pedro Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Jose Civic Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose College Park Station - 3 min drive
  • St James Station - 8 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sixth Street Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rollati Ristorante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Sandwiches - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay In A Piece of San Jose History. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay In A Piece of San Jose History.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay In A Piece of San Jose History.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stay In A Piece of San Jose History. located?

Located in Horace Mann, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and CSU San Jose State University. SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). St James Station is 8 minutes by foot and Santa Clara Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Stay In A Piece of San Jose History. Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lan-Anh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful! Staying here is not just renting a house but being a part of a story. The details of this house is incredible. From the architecture to design, the owner truly pored so much love into this home. The beds are so comfortable (better than hotels) and the house is so clean. My kids played games in the backyard and I enjoyed the nespresso watching them. Thank you for sharing your home. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathyyen D.

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

Beautiful, Thoughtfully Designed Home Perfect for Family Gatherings

We stayed here for a multigenerational family reunion and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The home is incredibly well cared for and you can tell the owner has poured love and attention into every detail. It truly feels like a home that someone renovated for themselves, with beautiful design choices, comfortable furnishings, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.Walking through the neighborhood was a daily joy. The location is fantastic for exploring downtown San Jose. We walked to the Tech Interactive Museum, which was a hit for both kids and adults, and on the way back we enjoyed a Parisian bakery, a pho restaurant, a Mexican spot, and a banh mi shop. There are so many shops/restaurants are in walking distance that a car may not even be necessary. Not having to drive made everything feel more relaxed and enjoyable, and it gave us a great way to get to know the area.Both the front and back yards are like something out of a garden magazine. The landscaping is stunning. It feels like a master gardener has left their magic touch here. The backyard in particular is a peaceful retreat, with fruit trees (persimmon, lime, grapefruit, nectarine), fragrant roses, and cozy seating. We often found ourselves just sitting back there, soaking in the beauty and tranquility in the quiet mornings and evenings.We’re so grateful to have found this gem and would absolutely stay here again the next time we’re in San Jose.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina b.

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

San Jose getaway

We were traveling for a family reunion in San Jose; family coming from Wisconsin, Alaska, and Colorado. It is always a joy to stay somewhere where you can tell the person cares about the details :) Beautiful architecture, well-tended rose and fruit tree garden (grapefruit tree, mandarin orange bush? a lemon or orange tree?), lovely furniture and artwork, games to play with the family (we played Monopoly, the San Jose version), and even a Nespresso pod coffee machine that was fun to try. We had 2 rental cars that fit easily into the gated driveway. From here we drove to see the Alcatraz tour from San Francisco on one day, and on another day we drove to Santa Cruz beach boardwalk on Monterey Bay as well as taking a fun tour of the Mystery Spot in the redwood forest. Thank you to the host for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great Spot Downtown

The house is great with a nice downstaris for hanging out and bedrooms on the second and third floors. Abe was very easy to work with keeps a great place. Highly recommeded for a stay in downtown San Jose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

A Welcome retreat for a Work Trip

Myself and 3 other colleagues took a trip to San Jose for work. As there are so many of us it was important to have enough room as well as bathrooms. This location had one working tub and 2 showers, perfect for what we needed. The decor was great and fit the house well. It is the most maintained property on the block, but the neighbors were friendly and lively. Every room was great and spacious. We enjoyed the NordicTrack bike and in addition to the exercise we got walking the neighborhood. Having ecobee thermostats made everything nice and convenient. Missing from my interpretation from the listing is the 2 included Bidets. They might have been mentioned, so for me this was a pleasant surprise. Additionally the tissue paper was great quality, not a cheap option. The backyard was a great oasis for us. The landscape is well maintained and important to us as we needed somewhere to unwind after work each day. The patio furniture and outdoor solar lamps were a night touch. We never used the grill, but it looked nice and was a great amenity. The front stoop and yard was also very well taken care of. The car gate seems to have suffered some damage and is not automated, but using it manually was not an issue at all. The front stoop was great for a morning coffee in the shade and the back porch great for a morning coffee in the sun. There was a wasp nest that began on the stoop's ceiling, a temporary issue, though they were no bother to us at all. Out of characters, 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024