My husband, roommate, and I needed a nice place to rest and recuperate for a few weeks while we looked for new housing in the Bay Area. Normally I would hesitate to book a brand new AirBnB unit without reviews, but after seeing Cecilia's excellent track record with her other properties, I decided to take a chance. I am very glad I did, because this was one of the nicest AirBnBs that I've ever stayed in, with an exceptionally professional and responsive host. All of the details - the decor, the amenities, the provided supplies - showed a great deal of thoughtfulness and care.
Being brand new, the unit was immaculately clean, and two weeks into our stay Cecilia sent over a cleaner on a Saturday morning to freshen up and restock the place. When we came back a few hours later, I was impressed by how thoroughly everything had been cleaned and organized in a short time, above and beyond what I was expecting.
The location is very convenient, with the shops and restaurants of Japantown a short walk to the north, the heart of downtown San Jose a short walk to the south, and a VTA bus stop a block away. The neighborhood is quiet, for the most part, and pleasant to walk around and explore.
Cecilia could not have been a better host. Whenever there was a concern or issue, she responded immediately and took care of it, and graciously accommodated any requests we made. She was on the property a few times taking care of landscaping and construction details, and we enjoyed chatting with her and getting to know more about her AirBnB business.
One thing that should be noted is that this is a multi-unit property, as stated in the listing. One of the bedrooms shares a wall with a separate studio AirBnB, and has a glass door leading out to the front porch where the studio entrance is. Therefore, if someone's staying there, you can hear some of the noise they're making (and, presumably, they can hear you). This is par for the course with multi-unit properties, and if you're looking for total silence you're probably not looking to stay in downtown San Jose. But it's important to respect the quiet hours posted in the listing, and if you're a really light sleeper like I am sometimes, having a pair of earplugs or your favorite white noise app/video ready on your phone wouldn't hurt.
Overall, I'm very happy to have found this place, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, modern, and enjoyable place to stay near downtown San Jose.