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Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

6 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Washer
Dryer

Explore the area

San Jose, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital
‪10 min drive‬
Almaden Plaza
‪12 min drive‬
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
‪17 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Animal Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Corner Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths

Watch fireworks in Silicon Valley at this unique 7 acre property in the quiet neighborhood of Almaden Valley. Enjoy exclusive use of 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Swim, tennis, pickleball, putting, hot tubbing, sauna and more all are at your disposal. Hiking trails are nearby and Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Francisco are an hour away. San Jose Airport is 20 minutes.away.
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Property manager

Kris Anne Gustavson

Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Take off your shoes when going upstairs. Keep the outside doors closed.

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

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

San Jose

Located in South San Jose, a neighbourhood in San Jose, this holiday home is in a rural area. Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Raging Waters. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

San Jose, CA

What's nearby

Kaiser Permanente San Jose Hospital - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Almaden Plaza - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
SAP Center at San Jose - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
CSU San Jose State University - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Ohlone-Chynoweth Station - 12 min drive
San Jose College Park Station - 20 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive
‪Lee's House Chinese Takeout - ‬16 min drive
‪MoonBean's Coffee - ‬15 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
‪Angelo's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Hillside Retreat 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths located?

This family-friendly San Jose holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Almaden Quicksilver County Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Almaden Plaza and Martial Cottle Park. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Logitech Ice Rink are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ARTIMMIS G.

8 Jun, 2025

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

Legendary Experience

Breathtaking views, gorgeous and clean property, amazing pool and outdoor activities. The host was incredibly responsive. We are definitely returning in the future. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

24 Jan, 2025

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

Great place

The house is very spacious.Tremendous view with patio/pool/hot tub to enjoy! Pickle ball court was fun.Bedrooms have mostly in-suite bathrooms. Kris Anne was responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Great Local Retreat

We stayed here as part of a retreat for 13 team members. There was enough space for everybody and we enjoyed balancing work with fun. The house has lots of space and the recreational facilities were great!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Fabulous!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

11 Aug, 2021

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

It was a Great Stay !!

We enjoyed our stay very much at this property !! The view is beautiful ! and it will be a memory that I will never forget , due to my boyfriend proposing to me in the backyard in front of the very beautiful scenic view !! Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Great football trip

We did our annual college football trip and this house was perfect for our group. Pool and hot tub were fantastic! Tons to do outside with the property. Plenty of dishes/glasses for a big group. Movie room was great for watching games. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nishtha B.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Excellent property for a family staycation

Five out of five stars! Our stay at this property was nothing short of exceptional. The property was even more beautiful than the pictures, and it was immaculately clean and well-maintained. The location was ideal with an amazing view, and hot water infinity pool. The owner, Kris Anne, was incredibly responsive and helpful. She was quick to answer any questions we had and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a large vacation rental in the Bay Area. We can't wait to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Anu S., Lakeland, Florida

18 Feb, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

such high hopes....dashed

The property exterior is stunning with long-range views of the San Jose and the SF Bay. However, the interior is 180 degrees the opposite. We experienced roof leaks in the kitchen, toilets that do not work, no hot water in 3 bathrooms, fallen or broken tile in the master shower, and just a litany of other issues. This home needs a major investment on the interior to match the glorious exterior. We had some much hope and expectation from the photos, but no hot water is a dealbreaker for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hau T.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Location

Everything we needed is there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex R.

14 Nov, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good - depends of what you need

Amazing views, huge place, great activities on the property. Furniture and fixtures are very old, kitchen appliances wonky, beds and pillows pretty uncomfortable. House manager amazing and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linde H.

31 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful Property

Stunning views. Just like the photos. Ample parking up a private and quiet street.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

17 Jul, 2022

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

Great !!

Good property, well furnished. great pool. Beautiful vista !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

geoff s.

21 Apr, 2022

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

Great Stay... out dated bedding was a little unexpected..

Great property, super fun for a large family if you are down in the South Bay. Clean and easy. Pool and TV room were excellent and the grounds were awesome. The house desperately needs new beds and linens. All the bedding had extraordinarily dated heating blankets and sheets. It gave the impression I was sleeping in someone else's bed vs just a bed, which is pretty odd. All in all, really great stay and I would do it again- hopefully with new bedding!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

12 Dec, 2021

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

Stunning Views, beautiful Property!

This house is stunning. The views are spectacular, the property is unbelievable, the amenities are wonderful. It is the biggest/nicest house I have ever stayed in and we were all dumbfounded. SO fun for the kids!! The tennis/pickle ball court, built into the ground trampoline, hot tub/pool and swing set were favorites of the weekend. Even played a huge family soccer game on their field! Some frustrations - the front door wouldn't open so we were stuck outside for hours on check-in until Sommer came to help. The hot tub was faulty and often we could not get it to heat up for long periods of time. The gardeners and tree pruners came during the stay and continually set off the front door alarm every 3 minutes which was moderately annoying and we couldn't figure out how to silence it. Due to the enormous price of the house, I would expect these little frustrations to be ironed out. That being said, Sommer was very helpful and kind, the house was gorgeous, and we had a WONDERFUL weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

27 Nov, 2021

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

Family Gathering

This is a great place to get 10+ folks together all under the same roof without feeling crowded. The tennis court (and pickleball) was really fun and the big grass area is perfect for touch football. The pool is beautiful and so are the views and the overall setting. We will definitely plan another reunion again soon here!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg E., California, USA

24 Oct, 2021

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

Perfect Gathering Place

Our families gathered to celebrate our mom’s 75th. The home is beautiful, exactly as represented online. Every room has its own bathroom, the kitchen is large and there are lots of comfortable places for groups to hang out. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex T., Mountain View

14 Oct, 2021

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

Amazing view and lovely house

Kris Anne was communicative and her house was beautiful. It would have taken us a week to really take advantage of everything and I already miss the amazing view. Would certainly stay again. Don’t hesitate to stay here! It’s the best!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac Z.

13 Sept, 2021

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

Great place and as advertised

We enjoyed our stay and the views/property are amazing. The house is very clean and as advertised. It is very private with no noise from neighbors. If you are coffee drinkers, I recommend bringing a coffee maker (the one in the house is small).

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

12 Jul, 2021

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

Hidden Gem

This house was fabulous for groups! It was literally built with large gatherings in mind! It has a large kitchen with plenty of fridge and freezer space. Every bedroom has its own bathroom - amazing! And there are so many fun activities to do on property - swim, trampoline, basketball, tennis, putting - that you never have to leave. We had so much fun staying here and would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W., Danville CA

26 May, 2021

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

A wonderful location to celebrate

We had a lovely time with our family and friends celebrating our birthdays at this lovely home. Kris was extremely helpful as well as her property manager to make sure we had everythjng we needed. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kris Anne Gustavson

We built our home in 1996 and raised our 4 children here. We are all gone now, but still like to come here to relax and enjoy the property.

What makes this property unique

There is nothing like the view anywhere. It is an awesome location for a memorable experience and the perfect property for a corporate retreat, BFF weekend, or adult siblings outing.