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Downtown SJ The Hensley House
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9.0 out of 10
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 65.0 sq m
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Explore the area
San Jose, CA
- CSU San Jose State University19 min walk
- SAP Center at San Jose20 min walk
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center2 min drive
- 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
About the area
San Jose
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.
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
Restaurants
- Cardenas Markets - 8 min walk
- IHOP - 9 min walk
- tōno coffee project - 7 min walk
- La Victoria Taqueria - 6 min walk
- Roy's Station Coffee & Tea - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mandy Li

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