Wow, what a great place to stay while in the San Jose area. Owen and Amy were such gracious hosts. They made sure that we had everything we needed. It helped make a busy week restful at the end of each day. I traveled to the area with my parents who are in their early 70's for my brother wedding that was at the Hakone Gardens about 15 min away. The (rental cottage) guest house is tucked behind the front house and has a lovely secluded garden area between the two residences. The lemon tree next to the front door of the guest house provided us with flavored water! Yum, yum, yummy! Owen and Amy have two dogs, both amazingly well trained and friendly. They were pleasant to be around. The house itself was more spacious than the pictures made us think it was. The Master bedroom is huge and even has a large sitting area in the room. The second bedroom is a regular sized bedroom that can sleep two. Each bedroom has ample places to store all of your belongings. The beds were great. The mattresses we just right and seemed brand new. I fell asleep super quickly each night due to the comfort and security of the rental. Did I mention that everything was spotless? The living room has a very large sitting area with a great TV. The kitchen was perfect for the three of us and even allowed enough space to prep for a picnic with 20+ people prior to the wedding. It was nicely stocked with both dishes and cookware. The washer and dryer come with detergent and softener, so you don't need to worry about those items when you pack/shop. There is only one bathroom in the rental. It is a little small, however, for the three of us it was just fine. It is super clean, with a pedestal sink, standing shower with a hose sprayer, and your standard toilet. It does not include a bathtub. The bench is a nice feature for keeping your cosmetic bags, etc. Off to the side of the rental there is a small storage room. It has a desk work space and even a treadmill. We used this space to store the cut flowers for the wedding. The kitchen table was perfect for arranging the wedding flowers. It seats four people and had lots of elbow room.
I have only praise for the property and the hosts. I know that if I am ever back in the area I will want to rent the house again. It really provided all of the comforts of a home away from home! I highly recommend this property if you have a vehicle, need 2 bedrooms, wish to feel welcomed and safe, and want to be close to the highway and lots of stores and restaurants. Enjoy if for you yourself!