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1B1B Top Floor Luxe & Large – Rare Find! #411
Hanna’s place was absolutely charming. Loved the interior decorations and the place was very clean. It’s located right in the center of downtown San Jose, there is guarded parking and 24 hour security. I would visit again.

"Queens Palace" Studio Apt Business Ready-San Jose
Another stay at Mike's place. Super nice and clean, good location. Has everything one needs for a comfortable stay. Will book again.

Downtown San Jose Cozy Studio Free Parking
Cecilia is a wonderful host, she is very responsive and incredibly helpful. The room is excellent, the bed is very comfortable and the laundry room access is perfect for a longer stay. The gated parking is a great plus and the surrounding area is easy to walk around and explore. I would definitely stay here again!

Luxury stay near Oakridge Mall for vacation/work
We stayed here on our way to Oregon and it was a beautiful and very clean apartment where everything worked exactly as expected. We made breakfast and coffee in the morning and enjoyed a slow relaxing morning. The location worked well for visiting Livermore before checking in and then visiting San Francisco the next morning. We avoided a lot of traffic. Thank you!

Victorian Paradise Downtown Campbell intelliBed
Very cute and homey space, the beds were very comfortable. Thanks!

2b2b Spacious Apt Near SAP, Airport, SJSU #316
Hanna quickly responded for our queries. The place was clean and felt like home. The instructions to get inside were very easy and helpful. Highly recommend this place.

Apartment near Tesla & Silicon Valley
My mom and I had a wonderful stay. Kevin and Sakorn were very responsiveness throughout! It was truly a pleasure to stay here. The space was comfortable and welcoming, and we felt very well taken care of. I hope to visit again soon!

Amazing apartment in the heart of San Jose!
Bedroom and classic pullout Ikea couch in the living room as advertised. Driveway spot was nice, not sure how easy it is to squeeze past the dryer in the garage though. AC units worked as intended during 85 degree days. The communication was prompt, clearly with some automation being used but there are real people behind the operation. Kitchen well stocked for cooking equipment. Didnt hear the duplex neighbors at all. Would stay again.
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Stairway to Treetop Heaven UPPER | 2bd | Hot Tub!
Matthew was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The space itself was very clean and in a peaceful location, with some great hiking trails nearby. We would definitely stay here again!

Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!
Beautiful resort and a fabulous room! It was very spacious and well stocked. A little pricey....but that's the economy - would absolutely book again in the future if possible

Luxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
We had a wonderful stay this past weekend! The place was very clean a day modern. We loved all of the amenities they offered. it was the perfect place for our family of 4 to relax in such a beautiful space. Thank you! We will be back!

2 BR/2 full bath Modern Santana Row Condo sleeps 6
As expected, a gorgeous place. Location is great—right across the Tesla shop, walking distance to everywhere in Santana Row. Highly recommended.

Spacious Luxury Apartment in Heart of Bay Area
Book this home for my boyfriend and I while we were visiting family and it was great! The hosts were very friendly and were very helpful as well. Would definitely book a stay here again next time we visit SJ!

Luxury Spacious 1Br/1Ba Apt with Relaxing View
I really enjoyed my stay here, the apartment was large and lovely with hardwood floors and thoughtful decor. It was nice to have a covered parking spot so close to the apartment, and I loved the little lounge seat in the bedroom. The closets were very roomy with big mirrors and there were lots of comfy blankets and towels and plenty of paper towels and toilet paper for guests. The bathroom had two sinks and lots of drawers and cabinets. The area was quiet and safe and the neighbors were friendly. I especially loved the water features on the grounds, and the patio had a perfect view of the fountains and beautiful redwood trees. The hosts were great and answered the few questions I had. It was very peaceful and I would definitely stay here again!

Seascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
Probably the best Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in in terms of being a clean, well stocked place. So many little details done right. Charging docks on all the night stands. A “did you forget anything” toiletry basket in the restroom. The well equipped kitchen and selection of coffee from Keurig to Nespresso. A lot of care was put into this home and it’s well worth the asking price. As far as location, proximity to the beach, and views - that is all self explanatory. I had an amazing time, and will certainly book again.

Cupertino Luxury Condo 2B+2B near Downtown
Lawrence was an amazing host. Very responsive and friendly and made sure to check on us via messaging during our stay. The property is comfortable and in a nice and quiet neighborhood. And also has many nice places nearby within walking distance! Would definitely stay at again!
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Montara Ocean View Suite
Our stay at the place was pleasant. The view was good, and it was convenient that they allowed pets. Our dog seemed comfortable during our visit

Apartment with an ocean view
I felt right at home. It was nice to get away for my daughter’s graduation from UCSC. The drive to the graduation wasn’t bad at all. I loved being near the water and was able to walk to the cliff side for a beautiful sunset view. I’ll definitely stay here again.

❤ of Capitola Village with Private Yard + Parking
We loved our weekend at Jamie's amazing apartment in Capitola! It was so easy to walk to the beach and we loved hanging out in the beautiful backyard with our little one. Perfect spot for our little family's getaway to the beach!

A Cozy Homely Apt Near Monterey
Great stay at Fidel’s place for our trip to Monterey and Big Sur. The unit was as described and matched the pictures on the posting . Check in was easy and the dedicated parking spot was a huge plus. Very clean. The unit was a very close drive to Montereys main attractions. Had no issues or complaints, wonderful stay. Would stay here again

New 1-Bedroom apartment in Beautiful Santa Cruz
The place was perfect. The apartment was super cozy and clean. The location was close to lots of things specially the beach in Santa Cruz. The apartment was well-equipped with everything you need. I definitely recommend this place.

Capitola Seaside Studio
We were so grateful to find this little studio by the sea! This was a last minute getaway to Capitola and we felt extremely lucky to be right across the street from the beach and next to so many great restaurants. We hope to return again in the future.

Cozy 2 BR Apt. In The Sunnyside
We enjoyed our stay very much. We appreciated the helpful advice on using public transportation as well as the comfortable and clean accommodations.

Top Oceanfront 1BR Stunning View
We have stayed at many beach hotels and apartments and this may have been the best. Beautiful view of the beach, which is pretty quiet. And you can walk on the beach for a couple of hours in either direction. Also really enjoyed the location in Watsonville, which is the strawberry capital of the US. And nice to have Monterey and Santa Cruz nearby. Communicaiton with Pajaro Dunes was very good and helpful. Look forward to coming back.
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110 properties
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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30 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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40 properties have a dedicated workspace
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