I arrived after a delayed flight. Jose was very accommodating throughout the process and I had no problem checking in at a different time (after informing him). A bottle of wine greeted me, though my schedule didn't allow time to enjoy it.

La Casita is well captured by the pictures. It's got high ceilings and skylights, which was nice. Some of the fixtures are a little older, but that never bothers me. I didn't try out the wifi, as I usually jump at the chance to use wired ethernet (I take reliability over convenience). Didn't use the kitchen but it seemed to have everything I'd need if I was cooking there. The bathroom worked well and the shower/hot water wasn't an issue.

I was in town on business and the walk to the convention center was actually quite pleasant in the mornings. I was able to explore some of the restaurants that serve the San Jose State campus and avoid the pricey hotel bills that accompany conferences. As an added bonus, I stopped at the taco place on the main drag on the way home and was able to grab a late night snack while heading back towards La Casita. I often went through campus at night as it was better lit than the side streets but overall I felt safe walking around both night and day.