We very much enjoyed our stay at Phu's restful, minimal, zenlike apartment, a pleasant walk up 3rd street to San Jose State University, and a great coffee house, Nirvana Soul. We didn't know much about San Jose, and loved the diversity, some lovely walkable neighborhoods, the proximity to Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, and some nice parks at the perimeter of the city, including Alviso Marina Park, where you can walk along the levee at the foot of San Francisco Bay.
We were Phu's first guests and he was game, very responsive, friendly, and interested in how he could improve the place, and he quickly delivered a number of kitchen items we were missing.
About the furnishings: We are tall and did find the sofa too small, as did Phu when he saw it for the first time when it was delivered! It's great for a smaller scale person, but we are tall and weren't very comfortable on it. I suspect he may replace it soon. Meanwhile, it's not an issue for folks who fit it well. It does have one great feature, which is cup holders that fold down in the center. I used those often.
The bed was comfy, sort of a medium stiffness, and we liked the serene grey comforter and pillows. There is a large walk-in closet that helped us keep clutter out of the living area.
The apartment is not big but it has a great layout, allowing you access to the bathroom from both the bedroom and the living area. The big windows let in a lot of light, but not a lot of direct light, at least at this time of year, so the room always had a gentle, warm glow. There is a tall hedge in front of the windows, which makes you feel protected and cozy in a greenspace, even though there's a busy street on the other side.
You can't tell much from the photos now but there is a nice-looking pool that wasn't available while we were there, and some green areas inside the complex with benches. Right outside Phu's unit there are BBQs which are a great alternative when you want to sear a steak. We didn't use them, but we were tempted!
All in all, a very pleasant stay.