A very clean, beautifully restored Craftsman home near the end of a leafy, quiet street. A shared front porch is filled with plants and inviting seating. Parking fills up when working professionals on the street return home for the evening, but we always found a spot. The rental has been solidly sectioned off from the main house and there are no connecting doors for living noises to filter through. Beautiful touches abound that aesthetically compliment the home's quaint original fixtures with stylish modern design elements. A very welcoming and relaxing environment.
In late July, weather was 80s, but the temperature inside didn't get hot until the late afternoon. Opening the screened windows and using the ceiling fans kept the temperature fine. The neighbors were quiet, so no problem with noise coming through the open windows.
We loved the two separate sleeping areas, the bedding, as were the towels, were high quality and comfortable. Wifi was serviceable but not as fast as I am use to, there are two you can join to see if one performs better than the other. A closet in the front room was professionally converted into a smart kitchenette area that was perfect for reheating, keeping drinks cold and making oatmeal (provided) in the morning. Welcome treats of chilled bottled water, cheeses and chocolates were a nice touch and eagerly consumed.
Check in is via lock box with an unique key code assigned and ready for you at 3:00 pm. This makes coming and going an easy process, so you don't have to arrange to meet with the host. We had a full itinerary at SJSU, .7 miles to the south end of campus, and we prefer being independent and not to be intrusive. Hotels near DT San Jose are quite pricey and this beautiful rental was fairly priced, spacious, clean and wonderfully appointed for a very comfortable stay.