Lance was on the front porch with the keys when I arrived, so check-in was seamless. The studio suited my needs perfectly. It was cozy, and the decor made it feel very homey and welcoming. (Also the bed was the most comfortable I've slept in for quite a while, especially compared with hotel beds.) It's a five-minute walk from Jackson Street and several Japanese restaurants, a Japanese market and takeout bakery, and an independent café with very good coffee.
Highly recommend. I would definitely stay here again if I return to San Jose.