Title: Downtown SJ The Hensley House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Downtown SJ The Hensley House Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Silicon Valley ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798300/75798273/bb55be26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798300/75798273/e10b099b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798300/75798273/beb7620b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798300/75798273/9bbb52ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798300/75798273/a4cbc11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the old-world charm of Hensley House of San Jose, a historic landmark since 1990. Retaining its original character with antique wood furnishings, wool carpet, and marble sculptures, this home offers modern comforts like Tempur-pedic mattresses and high-count cotton sheets in all seven units. Enjoy your own bathroom in each unit as well as access to a large common living area and outdoor garden. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.344597,-121.89013&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yv%7DbFht%7DfV%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40SBS%40QBS%40SBQBSBQBSDQBQDQDSBQDQFQDQDQFOFSDOFQFQFOFOHOFOHQFMHOHOHMHOHOJKHOJMHMJMJMHKLKHMLKJKJKJILKJKLILILILIJGLILGLINGLELGLGNELGNELELCNENELCNCNELANCNALCN%3FNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBLBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLFLDNFLFLDLFNHJFLHLFLHLHJJLFLJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJJJLJLHLJLHNJJFNJNHLHNFNHLFPHNFNFNHNFPFPDNFRDNFPDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBPDR%40PBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPAR%3FRAPCRARAPCRCRCPCRAPERCREPCPEREPEPEPEPGPENGPEPGPGNIPGNGNINGPILGNILINKNGLKLINKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJKLKJMHKHMJMHKHMJMFMHMFKHOHMDMFMFOFMDMFODMDOBMDOBODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOEMCMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOEMIMIMGKIMGMKMGMKKKMIKIKKKMMKIKMMIKKMKKIMKMIOKMIMIOIOIMIOGMIQGOIOGOGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQGQEQCQESEQCQESCSCQCSCQASCSAQCSASAQAS%3FSAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5lHIY0YlNdfR0IPiJlZr4Y7qri4=) San Jose, CA #### What's nearby - San Jose City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - 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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - San Jose College Park Station - 5 min drive - Japantown - Ayer Station - 6 min walk - Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cardenas Markets - ‬8 min walk - ‪tōno coffee project - ‬7 min walk - ‪IHOP - ‬9 min walk - ‪Hobee's Breakfast and Beer Garden - ‬8 min walk - ‪La Victoria Taqueria - ‬6 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 Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown SJ The Hensley House on Dec 14, 2025 start from CA $153.75, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-SJ-DowntownThe-Hensley-House-With-Gated-Parking.h75798273.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Downtown SJ The Hensley House located? > Located in Hensley, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley and CSU San Jose State University. SAP Center at San Jose is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. Japantown - Ayer Station is 6 minutes by foot and St James Station is 11 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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