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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the old-world charm of Hensley House of San Jose, a historic landmark since 1990. Retaining its original character with antique wood furnishings, wool carpet, and marble sculptures, this home offers modern comforts like Tempur-pedic mattresses and high-count cotton sheets in all seven units. Enjoy your own bathroom in each unit as well as access to a large common living area and outdoor garden.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown SJ The Hensley House

Welcome to the Hensley House of San Jose. It gained historical landmark distinction in 1990. It was the former home of San Jose Mayor Samuel Hensley who was responsible for developing San Jose from a small settlement to a large city in the Mid 1860’s. This house was originally built in 1894 and still retains it’s old world charms, but updated with modern amenities for your comfort. All seven units enjoy their own bathrooms, and large common living area, dinning area, and outdoor garden. Unit 6 is only for the entire 3rd floor of the property with its own small kitchen, en-suit bathroom, small living and dinning area. It stands out with original antique wood furnitures, wool carpet, marble sculptures, and original oil paintings. There is also a Tempur-pedic mattress replete with high count 100% cotton sheets, a single bed, a full-size sofa foldable bed, a fireplace, and a 65” smart tv to help you wind down after a fun day. Our common area for staying guests only. The first floor living dinning room available daily between 10am-8pm. No party, gathering, or more than one visitor without permission from the host before use the common area. To reserve our common area for small gathering, please contact the host. Additional fee may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in San Jose, this holiday home is in the city centre. Children's Discovery Museum and San Jose Municipal Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California's Great America and The Tech Interactive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park.
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San Jose, CA

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • CSU San Jose State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • PayPal Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose College Park Station - 5 min drive
  • Japantown - Ayer Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardenas Markets - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪tōno coffee project - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Victoria Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Maru - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown SJ The Hensley House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown SJ The Hensley House?

As of 8 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown SJ The Hensley House on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$381.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Downtown SJ The Hensley House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown SJ The Hensley House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown SJ The Hensley House located?

Located in Hensley, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and CSU San Jose State University. SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Japantown - Ayer Station is 6 minutes by foot and St James Station is 11 minutes.

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