Family-friendly holiday rentals in Downtown San Jose

We stayed at Sara's while visiting family nearby, but her home felt like a vacation in itself. The backyard is magical - we spent a fair amount of time there, swimming, grilling/dining, reading/napping. The backyard (and its myriad diversions) even lured our tech-obsessed teenagers away from their devices for extended periods. Everything was well maintained, no detail overlooked. We also enjoyed the access to a peloton bike and workout equipment. The interior was clean, organized, stylish but comfortable. The sunroom and small courtyard off of the bedrooms were great for yoga or stealing a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or book. Sara was responsive and attentive. Instruction booklet was clear and helpful. The stay exceeded our expectations. We hope to be back.

As expected, a gorgeous place. Location is great—right across the Tesla shop, walking distance to everywhere in Santana Row. Highly recommended.

Phu & The Team were great responsive, understanding. I would recommend this to anyone else.

The home matched our expectations from the listing. We cooked almost every meal at home and the kitchen had all of the appliances and kitchenware we needed. Tom was also very responsive and had simple check-in and check-out instructions. We would definitely stay here again.

My family and I spent Christmas and New Year's at Justin's place, enjoying his beautiful decorated tree, thoughtful gifts, and delicious cake from a well known bakery and the stunning views of the mountains and city lights, including a firework show from the city. Justin‘s house is just big enough that we all have our own personal space but cozy enough that as a family we were all together.

During my stay at Joann’s place, I felt safe and very comfortable. The whole home is bright and spotlessly clean, with greenery visible outside the windows. Parking was very convenient, and communication with her was smooth throughout. The kitchen was fully equipped, allowing me to cook and enjoy a good glass of red wine. The sofa was cozy and the bed was spacious. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a wonderful place—thank you!

This home and host were great! Mike was quick, responsive and very easy to work with. Their home is beautiful and described very accurately in the posting. Best part is the fantastic back yard and awesome location! Just a walk to Castro St which is filled with shops, great spots to eat and meet friends. We had a great stay here and will likely be back in the future.

Great apartment that is close to the airport and easy to find. Was given great step by step instructions on how to access the apartment. It was actually bigger than I anticipated and quite quiet.

⸻ I had such a wonderful two-week stay at the farm. From the moment I arrived, everyone was incredibly friendly—especially the sweet little black cat named Teva, who wore a green collar and quickly became a favorite companion. Toni was so kind and responsive, always making sure everything was just right. The farm felt very safe and peaceful throughout my stay. Being in a cabin on a farm, a few bugs are to be expected, but it wasn’t an issue—I came prepared with essential oils, which worked well to keep them at bay. The cabin itself is cozy and compact, but the many windows let in so much natural light that it felt bright and open. The shower was great too—good water pressure and ventilation, though it might be a bit snug for some. Overall, it’s a lovely little escape—close enough to San Jose for convenience, but with a feeling of peaceful seclusion that makes it feel like a true retreat.

We stayed here for a month, and it was a great experience overall! What really stood out was Michael’s kindness and attentiveness - he was incredibly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. He provided lots of essentials for our toddler and even replaced the shower head, which made a huge difference for our extended stay. He was always quick to respond, sent someone to fix things the same day, and restocked kitchen and bathroom essentials whenever needed. The place is in a quiet, safe neighborhood and was spotless - seriously, one of the cleanest Airbnbs we've stayed in! The kitchen is well-stocked, which was perfect since we cooked a lot. You do hear some noise from upstairs during the day, but they keep quiet at night, so it wasn’t an issue for us. Thanks again, Michael, for making our stay so comfortable!

We really enjoyed our time at Rezan's place! It allowed us to experience peaceful holidays in a stunning environment rich in nature. Rezan and her sister, Nazan, were really friendly and always ready to help whenever we needed support. We are deeply grateful for all that you have done, Rezan and Nazan – we look forward to seeing you again!

Very thankful for this quaint experience! The kids loved the toys and the very kind neighbor helped make sure we had chargers for all the electric toys.

The condo was perfectly situated on Santana Row, which we love! Great communication and just as pictured. We would absolutely stay again’

This was a perfect place to decompress during a busy work trip. The space is beautiful, and the attached gym is such a nice treat! Everything was exactly as described, clean and lovely. I would definitely stay again!

The place was comfortable and great for an extended stay! Tidy, cozy, and great location! Very clear instructions for the home and check in. Any time i had questions, they were very quick and responsive! I would definitely stay here again!

Very comfortable place for our family. Lots of space. Was great to have 3 full bathrooms. Loved spending time on the patio. Place was equipped with everything we needed. Only thing to be aware of if you need a very quiet place to sleep is that, given that you are in Santana Row, it can sometimes be loud at night. The owners gave very detailed instructions which made the check in process easy.

Well designed suite layout, very quiet. Pool/hottub is much smaller than in photos.

We hosted a small get together for my partner's birthday and this location was perfect! Everybody loved how many activities were available. The pool was great and the trampoline was a big hit. MaryAnn was a very responsive and gracious host.

Amy was the perfect host. She was kind and responsive. Great location and beautiful view. We will stay here again!

I love the apartment! Local kitchen across the street was super yummy!! The pool is super luxurious with hot tub and fire pit that you can push a button and it starts. The roof was nice as well with a second grill area. This place is very close to Stanford University. I think figuring out which building the apt. was in was a bit confusing but it’s the main one with the leasing office below and where to park was a bit confusing as the key in the flat for the second parking spot is a lever to the parking space next to us above a car that was always parked but you can park anywhere outside the garage so we utilized that as a parking spot for our second car. The latch app is neat, just don’t let your phone die or you will be locked out. We did extend our stay and the latch app was only programmed for our original dates so we got locked out for a few minutes but Luxury suites was quick to respond and extend the latch app access. Overall 5 STARS!! LOVED IT!!!

it's a wonderful house and the location is great too! walk to shops, parks, playground....etc also they provided lots of toys and kid books, my kids were so happy stay in there. Walter was really helpful and easy to communicate with.

We had a great time here. Agree with a lot of the other reviews. Super easy check in with door codes. Parking is $20 each 24 hours, I think first 2 hours are free. Easy electric charging with PowerFlex including what looked like fast chargers. The train blows its horn a little bit when coming by the apartment, but with our earplugs in at night we slept great. The Airbnb provides a pair of earplugs for free. The studio bedroom has sliding doors that were basically like blackout curtains. We had trouble locking the back balcony door but reached someone by phone within minutes and they walked us through how to lock it. Keurig with coffee pods provided. Tons of restaurants and a Walgreens within walking distance. Stanford short drive away. Amenities are great, accessible with a key card. Highly recommend this place. Better option than local hotels for the same price. One of the most beautiful luxury apartment buildings I’ve seen.

highly recommend

A perfect stay for professionals. Vara’s place is cozy, peaceful, and tucked away in the beautiful Los Altos Hills - far from the noise yet still conveniently located. The space was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a relaxing stay. Waking up to the quiet surroundings and fresh air was a great way to start the day. Vara was a wonderful host, responsive and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet retreat!