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

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Living Room
Living Room view -opens to patio and back garden
Living Room
Living/outdoor patio
Electric Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Jose, CA
  • Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Almaden Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (RHV-Reid Hillview)
    ‪20 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. Cozy 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.

Property manager

Gwen Koen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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

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

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. Winchester Mystery House is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Jose, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Almaden Plaza - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 13 min drive - 13.9 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lucy's Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's - ‬17 min walk

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.

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 Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Emergency Care San Jose and Kaiser Hospital. Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose and Martial Cottle Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deepti J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

San Jose

Lovely clean and convenient property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahad K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laila S.

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

Great place

Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danilla S.

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

8/10 Good

Samantha X.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deepak S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Quaint Getaway

This house has high quality features and made are stay so enjoyable. The kitchen and bathrooms had all we need. I have high standards for bathrooms, and these bathrooms were clean and modern. Linen and towels were fresh and the room came complete with a laundry basket--which for a family of 5 is a bonus feature. haha! The decor was whimsical and fun with a theme of Audrey Hepburn and pugs or French bulldogs. Really cute and tastefully done. The backyard, although we didn't use it, is a nice size and fully equipped with a nice eating area and a bbq. With No Cal weather, it would've been a nice place for a relaxing family dinner outside. The neighborhood was so cute with mostly young families and kids playing outside. Very safe. My daughter and I took a nice evening walk around the neighborhood admiring the yards and houses. Gwen was easy to communicate with and she gave thorough, easy-to-follow instructions for check-in and checking out. My kids truly enjoyed this last-minute quick getaway to visit relatives. For the price and the size of the house, it was perfect. If we have to come back again, I'm definitely going to consider this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla N.

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

Perfectly lovely

It was a pleasure to stay at this property. The house was immaculate upon arrival. It is well stocked with all essentials. The decor is fun and welcoming. It was perfect for my family. Thank you Gwen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy T.

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

Family vacation

Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

ANDY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great clean quirky home w/ intentional theme

Everything about the house was fantastic!! Smart TVs in all bdr’s and living room. Stocked kitchen. Easy check in/out requirements. We just received some spotty communication (no clear check in instructions the day of) from the host including an unexpected maintenance visit that required entry into the home. I imagine this doesn’t happen regularly but it definitely came across as a bit intrusive for the price we paid. Otherwise the amenities were fantastic!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

all 5's

great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great location!!

Beautiful home in a great neighborhood. Enough room for everyone and all the amenities you need. Loved the back patio!!

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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