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

Family-friendly vacation home in San Jose with a hot tub

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At Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in East San Jose, a neighborhood in San Jose, this vacation home is in the mountains. Children's Discovery Museum and J. Lohr Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California's Great America and Raging Waters. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Levi's Stadium or SAP Center at San Jose. Visit our San Jose travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Raging Waters showing a waterpark
    Raging Waters
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • View of Silicon Valley at Dusk, San Jose, California, USA
    San Jose McEnery Convention Center
    12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • This is a great place across from the mall where you could eat at a diverse set of restaurants!
    Santana Row Shopping Center
    15 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Lake Cunningham Park
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose
    12 min drive - 14.3 km

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
  • Red Robin
    4 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Retreat: Hot Tub, BBQ/fire pit, City Views located?

This family-friendly San Jose vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Silicon Valley, Raging Waters, and Lake Cunningham Park. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Logitech Ice Rink are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Haley B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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