Modern Victorian bungalow. | Photo via Airbnb

Whether you’re looking to visit San Jose in style for the weekend or are a local in need of an unforgettable staycation, we’ve compiled a list featuring 15 extraordinary rentals in and around the great 408 that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, the bestie, or the whole squad this year.

Just a heads up: Prices may vary depending on dates selected, taxes, and booking and cleaning fees (sorry, Airbnb and Vrbo make the rules, we just follow them).

🏙️ Downtown

Victorian bungalow
Built in 1906, this newly-remodeled home keeps its history with vintage-inspired artwork — while also staying trendy.

~$200 a night
2 BD | 1.5 BA
Large kitchen with island, in-unit washer and dryer, private patio

Private Abodu guesthouse
This airy guesthouse is suited for a solo traveler or couple looking for a serene getaway.

~$160 a night
1 BD | 1 BA
Long-term stays allowed, shared backyard with outdoor furniture, in-unit washer and dryer

👀 Out-of-the-ordinary

A backyard with lush greenery and a pool. — Private cabana. | Photo via Airbnb

Private cabana
Located in downtown Willow Glen, this stay will transport you to a zen Bali rainforest.

~$170 a night
1 BD | 1 BA
In-room sauna, fully-fenced and private backyard with a pool, hot tub, outdoor furniture

Retro arcade escape
Bring a group of up to 16 back to the 1980s and 1990s with a retreat full of retro video games, VHS movies, arcade machines, and more.

~$514 a night
8 BD | 4 BA
Video game den, spacious backyard with outdoor furniture, a grill, and cornhole

✨ Luxury

A black and yellow living room with swinging chairs. — Modern smart home. | Photo via Vrbo

Modern smart home
This West San Jose stay is the ultimate Silicon Valley-esque home with the latest technology, newest appliances, and smart switches.

~$440 a night
3 BD | 2 BA
Swinging living room chairs, projector screen and Bose sound bar, hydro-massage bathtub, small in-home gym

10 MORE EXTRAORDINARY RENTALS

QUESTION

Let’s settle this once and for all — what’s the coolest rental home feature?

A. Hot tub
B. Outdoor games like putt-putt
C. An incredible view
D. I don’t care as long as it’s sparkling clean

LET US KNOW

EVENTS

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Monday, March 13

Trivia Night | Monday, March 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six at this weekly multimedia trivia event.
Intro to Digital Art with Procreate | Monday, March 13 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Jiaren Cafe, 1171 Homestead Rd., Ste. 140B, San Jose | $30 | This beginner-friendly class will teach you basic color theory, palette design, and more.

Tuesday, March 14

Taste of Tequila | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Distrito Federal, 379 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $92.55+ | Taste top-shelf tequila brands paired with a four-course dinner.
“The Office” Trivia Night | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $10.38+ | Show your Scranton pride.

Wednesday, March 15

San Jose Barracuda vs. Henderson Silver Knights | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 10:30 a.m. | Tech CU Arena, 1500 S. 10th St., San Jose | $13+ | Cheer on your local AHL team.
Sunset Sounds | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Free | Bathe in the sound and lights of Sonic Runway.
St. Patty’s Gnome Paint Party | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Wheelhouse of Willow Glen, 1173 Lincoln Ave., San Jose | $39.19 | Follow along to an instructor as you paint St. Patrick’s Day-inspired art.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Morning showers | 34% chance of rain

Transit

In President Joe Biden‘s recent federal budget proposal, $500 million was allocated to fund the BART extension project through San Jose. The now-$9.3 billion extension is supposed to be completed by 2034, but the VTA still needs to close a nearly multi-billion dollar gap for the project. 🚈 (The Mercury News)

Biz

As it builds up its downtown campus, Adobe has committed itself to revitalizing San Jose’s downtown scene by donating a combined $2 million across eight local nonprofits. These organizations include SJDA, HomeFirst, The Kelsey, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, The Tech Interactive, Cinequest, Local Color SJ, and the SJMA. 💰 (The Mercury News)

Sports

Another successful season for the Spartans. The San Jose State Men’s Basketball team ended their regular season last week with an 81-77 win over Nevada. This brought the team to finish with 19 wins overall — the most victories since 1981. Unfortunately, the Spartans fell to the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday night. 🏀 (Mountain West/The Mercury News)

Trending

The California Lottery announced that two winning scratcher tickets worth $2 million each were sold in San Jose and Oakland. The local winning ticket was purchased at The Wine Fountaine on Pearl Avenue in South San Jose. Congratulations to these very lucky locals. 💰 (NBC Bay Area)

Plan Ahead

O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub will host South Bay’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration this Friday, March 17 starting at 10 a.m. Enjoy bagpipers, Irish dancing, Guinness and green beer, and live bands all day. 🍀

Today Is

National Napping Day. Yup, the best day ever. Shop our favorite sleepytime picks for a cool and comfy snooze like this kooky but effective eye mask and this cutting edge mattress topper with a water cooling system. 💤*

DYK

Fun local fact: San Jose ospita la più grande popolazione vietnamita al di fuori del Vietnam. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

Seasonal

Getting adjusted to daylight saving time? Take a sip from one of our coffee partners. Try Midnight Oil from Blanchard’s Coffee or Organic Matcha from Matcha Nude. We’re already feeling refreshed. ☕

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SPORTS

Give it a hurl

A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.

The ball is called a sliotar, pronounced “slit-er.” | Photo by Adrian via Pexels

There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but have you heard about hurling? No, not that kind of hurling. We’re talking about the Irish sport.

What is hurling?

This ancient Gaelic game is the national sport of Ireland and looks a bit like field hockey played with a baseball.

Players use a wooden stick to pass and score points by shooting through the opponent’s goalpost. Players use the stick (called a hurl or hurley) to hit and balance the ball (called a sliotar).

Want to learn all the official rules? Check out the US Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA).

Get involved

Unfortunately, it looks like we don’t have an official USGAA hurling club… yet. That means the sliotar is in our court (so to speak) and the best way to get your hands on a hurley is by starting your own club. Scope out the future competition, as well as other Gaelic sports, with the USGAA’s interactive map.

THE WRAP

DYK, translated: San Jose is home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam itself. Brush up on your Italian skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 60% off exclusively for SJtoday readers now through Sunday, March 19).*

Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: I was so relieved that the rain let up and gave us one day of sunshine on Saturday, which I bet was a huge relief to the Holi Festival-goers too. I got to explore the Littlest Little Italy a bit more that day, and shared some of the highlights from my visit — check it out.

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