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Sunlit private patio at a Sweet Pea stay in San Jose

Owner-operated stays in San Jose

Charming Spanish bungalows & modern retreats in San Jose

Thoughtfully hosted short-term stays near downtown, SJSU, and Silicon Valley.

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Chris, your host

Hi, I’m Chris. I look after these homes myself and usually reply within a couple of hours.

4.9 average

400+ guest reviews

7 unique stays

“Loved our stay. There was everything we needed and so much space in an excellent location. I can't say enough. Thank you!”
Golden evening light over a tree-lined California street

The South Bay

Easy days, golden evenings

Stay like a local

A softer place to land in San Jose.

Settle into a home with its own character, then step out for downtown food, campus days, arena nights, and the wider Bay Area. Chris is close by when you need a local answer.

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The homes

Three homes, seven stays

Historic bungalows, garden courtyard units, and bright downtown retreats, all cared for by the same local host.

Spacious 2BR + Gigabit Wi-Fi + 2 Parking Spots

Home 1

SAP Center & Diridon Station home

SAP Center & Diridon Station

A converted 1906 home near downtown San Jose with a shared garden courtyard of fruit trees, a hammock, and gigabit fiber throughout.

Spacious 2BR + Gigabit Wi-Fi + 2 Parking Spots

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

$189

Modern King Suite in the Heart of San Jose

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

$99

Silicon Valley Room I with Office & Gigabit Wi-Fi

2 guests · 1 bedroom · shared bath

$55

Silicon Valley Suite with Office & Gigabit Wi-Fi

2 guests · 1 bedroom · shared bath

$59
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Where you’ll be

Central San Jose, shown approximately.

For guest privacy, we show approximate areas instead of exact addresses. Choose between SAP Center and Diridon Station access or the Downtown / SJSU area. You will receive arrival details after your stay is confirmed.

SAP Center & Diridon Station

Convenient for arena events, transit, business travel, and the west side of downtown.

Downtown / SJSU

Close to campus, dining, convention travel, and the city core.

Approximate areas
No exact pins. No street addresses. Circles show about a 600m area.

SAP Center & Diridon

  • Spacious 2BR
  • Modern King Suite
  • Silicon Valley Room
  • Silicon Valley Suite

Downtown / SJSU

  • Historic Bungalow
  • Iconic Bungalow
  • Bungalow Suite

Book direct

A better stay starts before check-in

Direct host care

Your request goes to the person who looks after the home and can answer the practical details.

A real host, not a call center

Questions about parking, timing, or the neighborhood go straight to Chris.

Secure and private

Your details stay protected, and booking stays personal from first question to confirmed stay.

Guest voices

What guests remember

“Loved our stay. There was everything we needed and so much space in an excellent location. I can't say enough. Thank you!”

Iconic 2BR Bungalow + Parking, Steps to Downtown

July 2026

“Chris was a great host. He is super communicative. The place was very clean, good location, and worked well for our family.”

Spacious 2BR + Gigabit Wi-Fi + 2 Parking Spots

July 2026

“Cute, comfortable and tidy spot! Private and perfect little stopping place on our travels. Will definitely revisit when in town!”

Spanish Bungalow Suite + Parking, Walk to SJSU

June 2026

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Chris, your Sweet Pea host

Meet your host

I live here, own these homes, and answer myself.

I am Chris, and Sweet Pea is my small collection of San Jose homes, not a management company inventory. I know the parking, the quirks, the best nearby food, and the details that make each stay easier because I care for these places myself. Typically replies within a couple of hours, so questions get a real answer from the person responsible for the home.

“Hospitality feels better when the owner is actually paying attention.”

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Downtown 2BR Historic Spanish Bungalow + Parking

San Jose home base

Close to campus, downtown, transit, and the airport.

SJSU nearby walk SAP Center short drive Diridon Station easy ride SJC Airport quick drive
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