This incredible home is in such a fantastic location. Right on The Alameda, near 280. Walk a few blocks to Santa Clara University and trendy cafes and coffee shops. In addition, if you have any appreciation for architecture, please just look at the fantastic woodwork. We offer 3 bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed for the most comfort for the space. The living room downstairs is huge and bright-we have a daybed there. Such a nice vibe!<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />✨ Our Hosting Standard<br />Fully Equipped Kitchens. Enjoy a like home space featuring plates, glassware, and cookware. We include thoughtful extras like rice makers, a variety of coffee options (Keurig, drip pot, and French press), an electric kettle, a toaster, and a blender. Missing something? Just ask!<br />Restful Bedrooms. Sleep soundly with at least two pillows per guest in various styles. You’ll find plenty of layers for comfort, including fleece blankets, down-alternative duvets, coverlets, and cozy throws.<br />🏡 Respecting the Home<br />In accordance with Airbnb policy, we ask guests to treat our home with care and leave it in a tidy condition. No long chore lists here—just a simple request to be a respectful guest.<br />⚡ Energy Mindfulness<br />To support California’s energy conservation efforts, we ask guests to maintain mindful thermostat settings:<br />Winter: 68–70°F during the day (lower at night).<br />Summer: 75–78°F during the day. (The coastal/mountain air typically cools the home perfectly at night!)<br />Note: To keep our rates low, we cover up to $10/day in energy costs. Excessive use (such as running AC/heat at extreme temperatures) may result in additional charges for the surplus.<br />🛏️ Flexible Sleeping Arrangements<br />Please review our photos and captions for specific bedroom layouts. For larger groups, we can provide extra mattresses or air mattresses for common areas. Note: Common area beds are not pre-made unless requested in advance. We provide plenty of linens for DIY setup, or our staff can handle it for you with timely notice.<br />🧼 Cleaning & The Living Wage<br />We are proud to pay our cleaning team a Living Wage. Your cleaning fee ensures a sanitized, fresh home for your arrival. To keep this fee low, please note it covers a standard "turnover" (linens and sanitization) rather than a deep clean.<br />Additional fees apply for: Unwashed dishes, greasy stoves, moving furniture, pet messes, trash left outside bins, or odor removal (smoke/food).<br />Long Stays: For bookings exceeding 3 weeks, a mandatory mid-stay cleaning and linen refresh is required every 21 days at an additional fee.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />You have full access to the entire apartment. This is a huge historic home that used to be for the mayor of San Jose. It was divided into 4 separate homes. This one probably has about 1800 sf. There is a shared wall with another apartment so you may hear some noise from others, occasionally. The apartment is completely self contained and you don't share the apartment with anyone. There is no on-site host living in the home or the building. Our neighbors are friendly, but we ask that you respect that they live in the building all the time and appreciate quiet guests. We want to honor the Airbnb philosophy of guests "belonging" everywhere.<br />If you'd like to see the other listings I have and want to check the availability for your dates, please look at my page.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />✅ ID & REGISTRATION<br />Verified Guests Only: The person booking must be staying at the property unless you have an Airbnb for Work Account (no third-party bookings).<br />ID Requirements: All adults entering the home must have an Airbnb ID Verified account or provide a photo ID. Profile photos must match the guests arriving.<br />Guest Count: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No outside visitors, gatherings, or parties. Please ensure your guest count is accurate for correct pricing.<br />Parking--There is just one assigned parking space for the unit. If you have more than one car, you'll have to park on the street. Street parking is unmetered near the home.<br />⚡ ENERGY & THERMOSTAT<br />Guidelines: To support CA conservation, please set thermostats to 68–70°F (Winter) and 75–78°F (Summer).<br />Energy Cap: We cover up to $10/day. Excessive use (running units at extreme temps or with windows open) will result in surplus charges.<br />Space Heaters: Never leave space heaters unattended or running while sleeping.<br />🧼 CLEANING & CARE<br />Tidy Stay: We don't ask for long chore lists, but please leave the home in a tidy condition.<br />Additional Fees: Extra charges apply for large amounts of unwashed dishes, greasy stoves, moving furniture, animal messes or odor removal (smoke/food). Additional cleaning will be $75 per hour.<br />Long Stays: Bookings over 21 days require a mandatory mid-stay cleaning/linen refresh at the guest's expense. Some extended stays may require multiple additional cleanings. The cost will be $150 per occurrance.<br />🤫 NEIGHBORHOOD ETIQUETTE<br />Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM.<br />Security: A security camera with sound is located at the front entrance/pathway and will be active during your stay.<br />📦 MAIL & DELIVERIES<br />No Mail: Do not use the home address for mail or packages. This is strictly prohibited to prevent tenancy claims. Please use a local Amazon Locker or PO Box or meet your delivery driver on the street. Any boxes must be flattened and recycled.<br />🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS<br />Review photos for bedroom layouts. Extra mattresses for common areas are available upon request. Common area beds are DIY setup unless requested in advance.<br />⚠️ Note: Violations of these rules may result in immediate cancellation of your booking without a refund.