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Downtown SJ The Hensley House

Holiday home with kitchen, near SAP Center at San Jose

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Entire 3 floor of the historical three floor landmark building
Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Jose, CA
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SAP Center at San Jose
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, San Jose McEnery Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

San Jose

Located in San Jose, this holiday home is in the city centre. Winchester Mystery House and Mission Santa Clara de Asis are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and San Jose Flea Market. Check out an event or a game at SAP Center at San Jose, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Jose, CA

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • PayPal Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 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
  • ‪IHOP - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Victoria Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hobee's Breakfast and Beer Garden - ‬8 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 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown SJ The Hensley House on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$355.51, 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.

About the host

Hosted by Mandy Li

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