This hillside event venue in San Jose, California pairs a 2,250 square foot home with a wraparound patio, a skyline lawn and a small overlook. It suits birthdays, milestone celebrations, holiday parties, engagements and weddings of up to 65 guests who want views of the downtown San Jose skyline and a property they have to themselves.
Spaces on the Property
The grounds are planted with decades-old pink peppercorn, almond and apricot trees, and each area works for a different part of the day. Hosts can serve dinner on the patio, gather for toasts or a ceremony on the lawn and finish indoors once outdoor quiet hours begin, all without leaving this private event space.
- Main indoor living space of about 2,250
This hillside event venue in San Jose, California pairs a 2,250 square foot home with a wraparound patio, a skyline lawn and a small overlook. It suits birthdays, milestone celebrations, holiday parties, engagements and weddings of up to 65 guests who want views of the downtown San Jose skyline and a property they have to themselves.
Spaces on the Property
The grounds are planted with decades-old pink peppercorn, almond and apricot trees, and each area works for a different part of the day. Hosts can serve dinner on the patio, gather for toasts or a ceremony on the lawn and finish indoors once outdoor quiet hours begin, all without leaving this private event space.
- Main indoor living space of about 2,250 square feet
- Wraparound patio of about 2,250 square feet with panoramic views
- Lawn bluff of about 2,280 square feet framed by pomegranate trees
- A 300 square foot overlook for a first look or quiet vows
- Primary suite with a private bathroom and direct patio access
What's Included
- Exclusive use of the indoor and outdoor spaces for your booked hours
- Residential kitchen with refrigerator, stove and oven for food prep
- Indoor air conditioning and heating, plus WiFi throughout the property
- Television and two restrooms inside the home
- Free on-site parking for about 8 to 12 cars
- Basic post-event cleaning, with a cleaning fee shown at checkout
Pricing and Booking Hours
Rates are hourly with a four hour minimum and depend on guest count, with three bands: up to 29 guests, 30 to 44 guests, and 45 to 65 guests. Friday, Saturday and Sunday carry a higher rate than weekdays, and bookings can run up to 12 hours.
A security officer fee applies to bookings that start at 1 PM or later, since those events can run past 8 PM; from Friday to Sunday it is built into the afternoon and evening rate. The venue's 5 percent discount for rentals of eight hours or more is not applied at checkout, so note it in your booking request. All setup and breakdown time must fit inside the booked hours.
Rental Add-Ons
Six 8 foot rectangular tables that each seat 8 to 10 people and up to 52 white folding banquet chairs can be added at checkout. Request add-ons at least 10 days before the event. Any additional furniture or event rentals can be arranged in advance, based on availability.
- Table linens in butter crepe, Italian crepe or polyester
- Ceramic dinner plates and salad or dessert plates
- Gold flatware sets or single utensils
- Wine glasses, tumbler and rocks sets, and shot glasses
- Outdoor string lights, 400 feet with 10 poles
- Patio heaters, propane not included
- A 40 foot pathway set up as a ceremony aisle
Food, Drink and Outside Vendors
Bring your own caterer, bartender, photographer, florist, DJ or band, as long as each vendor is licensed and insured and follows venue guidelines. Alcohol is allowed under applicable law, and depending on event size a licensed, insured bartender may be required. For a birthday party venue or an intimate outdoor wedding venue, this flexibility keeps planning in the host's hands.
Music, Quiet Hours and House Rules
Quiet hours run from 9 PM to 10 AM, so outdoor music ends at 9 PM and guests and music move indoors by 8:45 PM. Audio must stay below 70 decibels, and amplified sound is generally discouraged. Indoor celebrations can continue with doors and windows closed.
- No open flames, confetti, flower petals or sparklers
- No smoking anywhere on the property
- Pets are welcome with prior approval
- Light furniture moves are fine; major layout changes need approval
- Guests remove decor and vendor materials and bin all trash
Getting There and Accessibility
The venue is about 20 minutes from downtown San Jose, up a winding mountain road, so allow extra travel time. A car is needed; schedule rideshares ahead, and larger groups should carpool because street parking is not allowed. The main home is listed as wheelchair accessible, while the lower lawn is reached by a wooden staircase. Deer and condors are sometimes seen nearby.
Planning Notes
Unlike a staffed banquet hall, this event venue for rent runs as a low-touch property with no on-site staff during events, and planning happens by text and email. Hosts can book a 45 minute tour Monday through Thursday between 9 AM and 4 PM, or reserve a rehearsal at the standard hourly rate. There is no formal rain plan, but a rented tent may be placed on the deck with approval. Exterior security cameras monitor the grounds.
Check Your Date
Pick a date, enter your guest count and hours, and an itemized price with any weekend rate, the cleaning fee and selected add-ons appears before you request to book. The venue confirms each request before the booking is final.
