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Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in San Jose

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71365 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Jose, CA
  • Place, Lake Cunningham Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Raging Waters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, SAP Center at San Jose
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Jose

East San Jose stay.With a stay at this East San Jose vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Cunningham Park. Also, Raging Waters is within 2 miles (3 km) and Kelley Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Cunningham Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Raging Waters - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 16 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alum Rock Station - 6 min drive
  • Tamien Station (Caltrain) - 12 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tisane - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views

Retreat above the city in this one-of-a-kind home and gaze at the sweeping view of Silicon Valley. Rancho Ruby is a revived 1950s ranch designed with a modern California style. Every amenity and detail has been thoughtfully considered for the tech-savvy travelers. The home is open, peaceful, and cool. It sits on a hilltop, situated on a secluded & gated third acre lot to allow tranquility for guests but is only a 15 minutes drive to the city center.

For other inquiries, please reach out to us on @ranchorubysj on social or gmail

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,365 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Flush only toilet paper down the drain since the property runs on a septic tank. Avoid food waste down the sink since it also goes to the septic tank.
Take off your shoes in the home. There are indoor slippers to wear in the cabinet near the entrance.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino M8trix (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views to downtown San Jose?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi away from San Jose.

Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The manager always answered me quickly. We did have issues with the front gate, but were resolved. We loved the hot tub, and open concept.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Haley B.

Good property

The property is newly renovated so that was nice. Love the front outside area. Was a nice fenced in place for the kids to play and adults to hang out and talk. The house is very small, especially bathrooms, but did the job. The only thing I didn’t like was the cleaning fee but house wasn’t as clean as I’d like for the money. If you look under beds and behind furniture / crib I had to clean really well. Lots of dust / dog hair. Cleaners need to do a nice deep clean for the amount of a cleaning fee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoeb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kien's Rancho Ruby is a memorable experience !

The home itself was immaculately clean. Our check in experience was very welcoming. Kien's instructions and brief messages all over the home were super helpful. Within an hour of entering we felt like we knew the home and the neighborhood. Even though I was occupied with the wedding my family were able to enjoy the hot tub, beautiful sunsets and the outdoor patio for family dinners. We stayed here for 10 days (originally planned for 7 but the host graciously let us extend our stay) and my family enjoyed staying at Rancho Ruby way more than my own home. I would highly recommend Rancho Ruby for any visitors or local who are looking to host events or just enjoy the best the bay has to offer <3 best of luck to Kien and I hope everyone's experience here is as amazing as ours was.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern Comfort w Spectacular View

This hilltop home was a perfect fit for our work crew of five adults for two weeks. Kien has done an amazing job renovating his home to maximize the beautiful view and large outdoor spaces. Everything has been updated very tastefully and they didn’t skimp on comfort. From the plush couch and chairs, large beds, new windows and direct heat and air units to the little touches like robes and house shoes it is a winner. The kitchen is large and open and the bathrooms are clean and modern. They even provided a couple of dog beds, toys and treats. There was ample parking for our trucks and great patio furniture, games and a spa for lounging after work. The succulent garden in back was a surprising treat. Kien was quick with communication and easy to work with. Even though we were near tons of shopping and restaurants, the location of this home made it feel peaceful and removed from the hustle of the city. I recommend this home for work or a family get away. We would definitely re-book!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024