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Front of Home
Original Clawfoot tub from 1920's
Backyard
Large Kitchen with Island
Back Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mountain View, CA
  • Place, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain View Farmers Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stevens Creek Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Mountain View Home

You can stay in a home listed on the MV Register of Historic Homes and part of the published Historical Homes of Mountain View Walking Tour. Originally built by James Campbell for his wife and ten children. Yes, that's 10!
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,100 sq ft (102 sq meters).
Main bedroom has a Queen size bed, windows on two sides, and a ceiling fan.
Second bedroom has a Single over Queen bunk bed, a large closet, and ceiling fan.
Third bedroom has a Single over Full bunk bed set with a Single pull-out trundle (so one Full bed and two Singles) and a ceiling fan.
So a total of 6 beds (2 Queens, 1 Full, and 3 Singles).
Although the house is historic, the large Kitchen was completely remodeled in 2000 so all appliances are modern.
Living Room has a flat screen TV with full Movie and Sports package, and ceiling fan.
Family room is right off the kitchen and also has an HD flat screen TV with full cable package.
Both bathrooms remodeled in 2005 keeping the old feel of the home including the claw foot tub from the 1920's.
There is wireless internet access and cable TV with Sports Package.

Backyard has grass, a brick patio, trees and a beautiful grape vine growing up the garage.

Our home is a short 2 block walk to downtown Mountain View's Castro St with hundreds of restaurants of every nationality. You can't get much closer to downtown! We're also a short walk to the Steven's Creek Trail, as well as CalTrain (a Baby Bullet train stop to San Francisco and San Jose) and Light Rail. Close to highways CA85, US-101, CA237 and I-280 (although you can't see or hear any of them). Close to Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, and many other high-tech companies. Less than 6 miles to Stanford University and Stanford Hospital and less than 2 miles to El Camino Hospital.

Although close to so many things, this home is still on a very quite residential street. We know because we lived in this home for 6 years. If you're doing anything that may create excessive noise or any problems for the neighbors, we're confident this is not the listing for you. Thanks for understanding.

If you have any issues with check-in and check-out times or any special requests for your arrival, please just let us know. We look forward to hearing from you, and we hope you'll decide right now to at least reach out to us with an inquiry.

With the summer demand in downtown Mountain View, we usually rent this home to one Guest for the full 3 months of mid-May to end of Aug. So PLEASE do not make a reservation request for that period for any shorter than 2 months. You can feel free to send us an inquiry and we can update you, but PLEASE do not send an actual reservation.

-Anne and Mike
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mountain View

Located in Old Mountain View, a neighborhood in Mountain View, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. Golfland USA and Twin Creeks Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve. Traveling with kids? Make time for California's Great America, or check out an event or a game at Stanford Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mountain View Farmers Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stevens Creek Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Klein Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Computer History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 4 min drive
  • Mountain View Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rock Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eureka! - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero Mountain View - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Espuela - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Mountain View Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Downtown Mountain View Home?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Downtown Mountain View Home on May 11, 2026 start from $469, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Mountain View Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Mountain View Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Mountain View Home located?

This family-friendly Mountain View vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. NASA Ames Visitor Center and NASA Ames Research are also within 2 mi (3 km). Mountain View Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this home is perfect - within an easy walk to all the restaurants and shops that you could want. The home was in a nice quiet location with easy parking and extremely well stocked. We had everything we needed and more. Would not hesitate to stay here again, thank you for a great home on our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great house for our family of 5. Plenty of space, everything you need, and easy communication!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved location, being so close to downtown Mt. View was great. Walking to breakfast was a highlight of our stay. The house was roomier than the impression we got from the photos. Very comfortable house. The host was great -- very flexible and always getting right back to us. We'd gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Hosts, Great Stay

The property was clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were excellent communicators! We spent three nights at the house for a family trip and the great lodging experience made it easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Bonni M.

Friends , food , football !

Thanks .. the historic cottage was in a fantastic location , walked to dinner & breakfast . Arrived by train - so convenient ! We enjoyed wine on the private patio and visiting with our friends . Had a great time. Mike was very helpful with recommendations and provided a nice bottle of wine on arrival . First time in Mountain View and loved it .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage in a GREAT location

This house is so quaint and cute. It is in a perfect location for work, vacation, or family fun. We participated in all three things while staying here. Easy access to roads both north and south to vacation around the area. Close to high tech offices for work in Silicon Valley. Walkable distance to Castro street to meet family/friends for an evening out, and plenty of living room space for fun board games. This house was very clean with all amenities available for a great week long stay. The property managers are quick to reply and are proactive sending information for check-in/check-out/codes, etc. I highly recommend this lovely house to anyone needing a place to call home for a brief period! We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful week - the house is spacious, well-appointed and fabulously located

Mike made arrangements easy- the house was larger than we expected and had everything we needed. The location means just a short walk to shops and restaurants- all in all highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a wonderful stay at this property.

Convenient location, easy check in, and spacious housing. The main shower knob is a little tricky to figure out, but has good pressure and temperature once we did.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ratchel p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Definitely would stay here again. Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

What an incredible location and we’ll kept house. We also had a scheduling snafu and mike was great to quickly respond and extend our trip a night. Great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot near downtown restaurants and bars

My friends and I stayed here for an extended time and had the most amazing time. The location is superb, right alongside downtown Mountain View’s strip of restaurants and bars. The house is quaint and comfortable and can hold a lot of people surprisingly well. 100% recommend booking this place!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Hala A.

Nice Historic Home

This is a cute historic home, clean, well kept and very close to downtown Mounain View & neighboring parks. It was very comfortable for 4 adults and a toddler, and the owners were very accommodating in providing us with a crib & bedding for the toddler. We had a pleasant stay except for our grandson stepping on the floor heater and getting hurt. The owners promptly assured me that they will put a guard around the floor heater for future young visitors. I appreciate their quick response and assurance of taking care of this issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

About the host

Hosted by Anne and Mike

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Anne and Mike have been a couple since meeting at the University of Michigan in 1986. We love to travel and have lived in France, Japan, and China. We also had the pleasure of taking 18 months to travel the world in 1998 and 1999, visiting 15+ countries on a very low budget. We settled in beautiful Mountain View, CA in 2000 and have two active boys.
We have rented people's places on some of our world travels and our goal is always to leave the house just as we found it.

Why they chose this property

This is the first home that we ever purchased. We fell in love with downtown Mountain View and can't see ourselves living anywhere else.

What makes this property unique

We love the historic charm of this home. It's neat to see people standing outside looking at our home with the 'Historic Homes of Mountain View Walking Tour' booklet in hand.

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