Cozy BUS on Farm Animal Rescue with CITY VIEW

Bus in San Jose, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 4 beds
  3. Half-bath
Hosted by Matt
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Stay on a farm animal rescue in a 38’ yellow school bus conversion.

If you are interested we also host an Airbnb Experience called
Life With Farm Animals At Rancho Roben Rescues

where you get a 90-120 minute up close encounter with all of the animals - taking time to learn about each of the unique creatures that lives here and the opportunity to interact with them directly. Pet a chicken, groom a pony, feed a goat, take a walk patrolling the fields with our livestock guardian dogs.

The space
You are staying in an amazing setting in a part of the Bay Area that few realize exists! While you are only 20 minutes from the San Jose airport you will feel like you are in the middle of the countryside.

The bus itself is rustic and cozy and at almost 320 sq ft of space you will have plenty of room to stretch out and includes beautiful black walnut flooring, insulated ceiling & walls, AC & heat, a stainless steel farmhouse sink, teak counter top, propane oven/stove, composting toilet & Starlink wireless internet. A king size bed for two, as well as a queen futon make this perfect for solo, fun couples or family stays!

Please understand that this is glamping at its best, but it is still more like camping than a luxury hotel. Sometimes the AC cannot keep up with the heat, sometimes the heater cannot keep up with the cold. We strive to make you as comfortable as possible but we just want to set expectations.

If you need to shower we have an outdoor one right next to the pool (currently not heated). There is a Natures Head composting toilet on board the bus which is simple to use, sanitary and does not smell! Feel free to watch a video online about it. With a full kitchen on the bus you will be able to make the most of your stay, and anything you may have forgotten we will happily provide if it is available.

We love this little ball called EARTH and we are always looking for ways to recycle, reuse and reduce our impact on this beautiful planet!

Guest access
This is a 12 acre farm animal rescue with a garden and small orchard that is continually expanding.

We are currently the forever home to over 100 farm animals and other critters- four goats, three sheep, five pigs, two miniature horses, a full size horse, 80+ chickens, 25 ducks with their very own pond, four geese, one turtle, two livestock guardian dogs, three house dogs, MANY barn cats and one house cat! Everyone gets along quite well and they all love their life at Rancho Roben Rescues!

While we welcome you to explore the farm, for safety reasons we ask that you not enter the animal areas unless you are accompanied by one of us. The one exception is the field below the bus with a swing in the oak tree. You can go in there, even if the horses are inside, just make sure you keep the gate firmly chained so they cannot get out. For the safety of the horses and your family, please use quiet voices and calm slow movements as to not spook the animals. Never approach a horse from behind and always be aware of their feet and heads.

There is a beautiful swimming pool but PLEASE NOTE the water is heated via air temperature and will only be warm from the end of April / beginning of May through October. Also be aware that at times we rent our pool out through another app so there will be periods during your stay the pool is unavailable for use. We will do our best to communicate any blocked times with you as we get them and many times we get booked the week or even the day of so we cannot guarantee particular available times before your arrival.

Should you want to invite additional friends to come over and enjoy the farm during your stay we request that you book our farm tour or rent the swimming pool - Airbnb insurance program only covers those guests who are listed on the reservation. Thank you in advance for understanding, with over 160 animals to care for we have to ensure their safety and security above all else.

Other things to note
Just to repeat the pool is ONLY heated from the end of April/beginning of May through October. The summer time is when it is at its most comfortable and can get as high as 90F. Winter time is a VERY cold time in the water, like 50F cold.

There is no bathtub or shower on the bus- if you would like to take a shower while you are here there is an outdoor shower next to the pool. Currently it is unheated.

Please understand that this is glamping at its best, but it is still more like camping than a luxury hotel. Sometimes the AC cannot keep up with the heat, sometimes the heater cannot keep up with the cold. We strive to make you as comfortable as possible but we just want to set expectations.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Shared outdoor pool - available seasonally, open specific hours, lap pool, pool cover, pool toys, saltwater
Window AC unit
Shared patio or balcony
Exterior security cameras on property

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 150 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

San Jose, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located only eight minutes from nearby restaurants and supermarkets, we are in the foothills of San Jose with rolling green winter pastures and dry brown summers. A mile and a half up the road from us is the Grandview Restaurant, it is over 100 years old and a wonderful place for a special occasion, with an incredible vista of the Bay Area. We are also a short drive to Joseph D Grant Ranch County Park which allows you to enjoy hours of hiking and mountain biking.

Meet your host

Superhost
587 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Where I went to school: National Circus School, Montreal, Canada
My work: CircusFarmerAuctions
Professional fundraising auctioneer and farmer, formerly a circus performer, married to a pediatrician who is an award winning yarny (crochet). We lived in Chicago for 17 years where we were Airbnb Superhosts for 10 years but have since moved back home to San Jose, CA where we now share our homestead/farm animal rescue with travelers. We love to see the world. I'm a proud Rotarian, on the Santa Clara County Sheriff Search and Rescue team, home brewer, SCUBA diver, hang glider pilot and sourdough bread baker. We always enjoy sharing our animals and hobbies with our guests!

Matt is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Octavia
  • Aj

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Climbing or play structure

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