I had a very nice time while staying in an apartment in this lovely historic mansion. There was always plenty of easily accessible parking and Guillermo was always quick to respond to any questions I had, always gracious, and always accommodating.
The checkin directions were very detailed, making the checkin process effortless and efficient. One added benefit of staying at this mansion was the keypad entry access. I find these much easier than standard key access and you can checkin anytime, without assistance, which is great for night owls, such as myself, and people traveling on business.
The home is very warm and inviting, which I found to be very similar to staying in the home of a close family member.
The apartment that I stayed in was apartment 1. Apartment 1 was very quiet, clean, comfortable, and came with many utensil etc. that you would normally find at home. There was also always plenty of hot water (which I found awesome).
There is ample parking in the back of the house. However, take care as the driveway leading to the back is very narrow, and often visually blocked by garbage cans or cars. It’s almost a little too narrow, and so I found difficult at first to be sure I’d found the right entrance (or even an entrance at all).
The neighborhood is residential meets city. 3rd street is a lovely street to take a stroll and look at the beautiful historic mansions that line the streets.
The location of this mansion is great as well. You are just a quick walk from various historic city buildings and I believe there is also light rail access close by as well.
Unfortunately, I didn’t stay here long enough to do any real exploring, though not by choice. The apartment that I was renting was an excellent value and so I’m guessing this is why it seemed to book up fast.
This apartment itself is a nice size, making it a great value, especially for the price, and location. Additionally, it’s always nice to stay in historic places when given the opportunity to do so. They offer a unique experience have a certain warmth and charm that can’t be found elsewhere. The best part is that when you stay at these locations, you are helping to support the preservation of these lovely historic properties, as well as the environment. This allows us to keep these historic properties around for as long as possible for future generations to enjoy as well.
All in all, I had a nice time here. This wonderful hosts offers a great stay and an excellent value for the San Jose area, with many must see places just a short drive away.