Madison Street Inn

Having never stayed at a bed and breakfast before I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity while on a travel nurse assignment in Santa Clara! Between fresh baked cookies and port, amazing dinners once a week and wonderful innkeepers, it was very hard to leave. I stayed in the Fremont room-lots of sun and fresh air with two windows. I especially enjoyed the outdoor space-relaxing in the swing with a good book, a pool and the sound of the fountain equals a great sunny California afternoon. Enjoying a dinner around the fire pit (built and decorated by Ralph and Theresa) or around the fireplace in the parlor was another favorite part of my stay. There are so many personal touches here and I'm looking for an excuse to have a girls weekend here. I'm definitely sold on bed and breakfasts now. :-)

Nice old place. In operation as a B & B for 26 years, some aspects of the place need updating. Our bed was good for one was a bit "rolls to the center" old. Breakfast was fine but it would have been really nice if some breakfast bread came after the good eggs bendict, coffee and juice. Being from Minnesota I noticed the windows were not well weatherstripped letting in air and sound. We enjoyed meeting Ralph and Theresa. They know the business.

[Resource Id: innkeeperresponse, Set: reviews]
This guest's input was very useful to me, as I had been considering replacing the mattress but procrastinated when the previous guest said "the bed was comfy". Maybe for one? This kind of feedback is great and the mattress in the Fremont room has now been replaced to match the standards of our other mattresses. Serving breakfast breads after the Eggs Benedict is also a good tip.

- Theresa (innkeeper)

There are not many lodging options around Santa Clara University except corporate suites (more expensive than I prefer) or strip mall motels. Madison Street Inn served my purposes in that it is a locally-owned, family run business a short and lovely walk from campus. I was left alone to do my work (versus places with chatty innkeepers) but knew that Theresa was there if I had any questions or needed anything. My room, the least expensive in the inn, was perfect. The bed was comfy, the sink nice, and it was right next to a bathroom with a clawfoot tub. (The room also had a small refrigerator.) The wireless worked well. The decor is homey Victorian, cozy and inviting. When I arrived on a rainy day, there was a warming fire and I was offered a glass of port (too bad I had to work ...). I will stay there again when I have the opportunity.

Visited January 2012. Room was great, Theresa and Ralph are super friendy and helpful. Second visit and I look forward to coming back.

Theresa did a great job and her breakfasts were outstanding. The room was comfortable and the location was very good for my business.

This restored and beautifully decorated Victorian home serves its guests well. We had a room with a bath, comfortable bed, and a window looking out on the yard with oranges on a tree which we could have picked from our window. Theresa worked hard to accommodate my food allergies, and was a big help in steering us toward interesting outings each day. It was a pleasure to have this getaway in Santa Clara.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Madison Street Inn. This was our first time staying at a Bed & Breakfast. We experienced comfortable, relaxing accommodations, including varied, delicious breakfast entrees, and enlightening conversations with the owners and guests. While there, it became our home away from home. We are looking forward to our next trip to California so we can, again, visit with Theresa and Ralph at Madison Street Inn. – J. & B.

I stay here whenever I can when I'm visiting Silicon Valley. It's an old house, so you have to take that into account with the creaky boards and such, but the innkeepers are great, it's well kept, and they other people staying there have always been nice. I hate staying in hotels and I'm glad Madison Street Inn is available.

What a delightful surprise to find this gem tucked away in Santa Clara, yet just a few minutes from the San Jose airport. All I needed was a place to overnight before catching a next-day flight, and boy, were those expectations exceeded! Theresa is the consummate hostess. Madison Street Inn is a huge incentive to book my future Northern California flights through SJC (rather than SFO). Well done!

We chose Madison Street Inn because of its proximity to the San Jose airport. Howard and Theresa were warm hosts and made us feel entirely welcome.

Delightful bed and breakfast, owners and help were very friendly and welcoming. Rooms slightly small but very comfortable and clean. We stayed two nights and had a different breakfast each morning, both were delicious, compliments to the chef. Quiet area within easy reach of town/airports/freeways. Thank you

Great house, very clean rooms, breakfast is superior, and grounds perfect for relaxing. Much nicer than an impersonal hotel.

We were very pleased to stay in this confortable B and B. We had a very kind wellcoming and the breakfast in the garden was great. The place is very quiet. Thanks a lot to the orner. Bernard

Delighted with the hospitality and caring innkeeper of this cozy property. Anytime we go to the San Jose, Santa Clara area we will consider this pleasant B&B first and foremost.

Although I've stayed in nicer B & B's, this was not a bad choice. The location to SJC airport was perfect & the breakfast was great. The pool & hot tub were a bonus...overall, I give it 3 out of 5 stars.

I was not expecting such a nice enjoyable stay. I usually prefer the motel, hotel accommodations but this Inn was delightful. I can't say enough about the good food and wine.

I had a great time staying at the Madison Inn! Location, amenities, cleanliness and food quality were top notch. Teresa is a great host. Highly recommended--I stayed there three times!

Really enjoyed our stay at the Inn. Our rooms were lovely, the inn was delightful, and it was perfect for our needs.

We had a very nice stay at the Madison Inn. The breakfast and cookies and sherry were very welcomed and delicious.Service was very friendly but allowed for privacy. Rooms were small but comfortable. Suggestion a TV should be in every room.

We spent 5 nights here whilst looking for a permanent home and schools - made to feel very welcome. Rooms very comfortable. Great, varied breakfasts and lots of local knowledge. Would stay here again and recommend to couples, families and anyone needing to relocate.

We've been here so many times I cannot begin to count. Been in most every room. Monroe last fall and totally forgot to write a review. (Perhaps I want to always keep this place my secret.) As always, Theresa and Ralph were such wonderful hosts and it really does feel like home. I now eat breakfast on my patio and think fondly of the Inn where that refreshing start outside was so natural. Who knew? I have Theresa's recipe book but it isn't the same as being there with her chatting and laughing and putting the love in it. This is truly our home up North,.

Took my wife & daughters to San Jose for a few days & stayed at the Madison Street Inn (Madison & Jefferson rooms I believe). Theresa was a fantastic host & the house was very comfortable. Access to downtown San Jose was relatively painless, & the nearby shopping at Santana Row was great for the wife & kids. The complimentary wine & warm cookies were stellar & the nightly port was a sweet way to end the day. I definitely recommend the Madison Street Inn to those looking for an alternative to a hotel.

I spent my birthday at the Madison Inn and would return in a heart beat. We were only able to stay one night but Ralph and Theresa were just awesome. The Madison Street Inn has a very warm and welcome feel. In the morning be prepared for an amazing breakfast and fresh ground coffee. If your looking for a romantic relaxing stay, look no further. There is also great places to eat in just walking distance from the Madison Inn.

I went to Santa Clara for a conference and decided to avoid the recommended list of mainstream hotel chains around the conference center. The Madison St. Inn is definitely a better choice and made my friends who were staying at the Hilton jealous. Theresa and Ralph are the best hosts ever and made me feel as being home. Thank you!

We were in town to vist with our daughter and family for Christmas. It was a great place to stay!! A couple blocks away. The home is very inviting and warm. Our room was gorgeous and comfortable. The food was great! Theresa and Ralph are very accomadating. We stayed there when our daughter got married back in 2001 and we had the rehersal dinner there and the Maid of Honor had the bridal shower there. As I said the Wiggintons were so accomadating and gracious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the place to stay! Quiet location. Nice clean rooms (ours with a private bath with claw tub). Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the evening. Wonderful breakfast served each morning poolside. Great coffee and orange juice too. Thank you Theresa for making our stay so relaxing. Highly recommended by us. A & B

Theresa is a first class hostess. Evening in the arbor with a glass of wine is tranquil and the ambience is supreme. Her Eggs Benedict were fit for royalty. Clean, neat, interesting antique furnishings. We need more like this one.

I make it a point to stay at the Madison Street Inn whenever I travel to the Silicon Valley area (which is rather frequent). I'm always warmly welcomed by the owners, Ralph and Theresa. When I come home from my busy day, there are always Theresa's famous chocolate chip cookies on a cakeplate in the hallway. Yummy. I work hard, and this is a great way to treat myself well without breaking the bank. I highly recommend the Madison Street Inn.

Madison Street Inn represents a step back in time with all the modern conveniences (including wireless internet access) of today. The Innkeepers, Theresa and Ralph create a welcoming atmosphere with wine in the evening and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies in the afternoon. If you are looking for a peaceful, serene experience minutes from the center of San Jose Madison Inn is perfect. Breakfast prepared by Theresa is superb! Every time I visit the area Madison Inn is my first preference for lodging.

We were very pleased with everything, especially the breakfast. Loved the chocolate chip cookies. Theresa and Ralph made us feel at home. A beautiful setting with the old pepper trees in front.

Staying in this inn was a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Theresa, the innkeeper, made this an A+ property.

A more than delightful stay. Don't miss staying here in your South Bay travels. Excellent TLC in a charming Victorian home.

Teresa bends over backwards to accommodating our late arrival and other needs with a pleasant manner that shows she liked to be an innkeeper. We were convenient to HP Pavillion where we had come 7 hours from Eureka to see Springton. If Silicon Valley is your destination, this is the place to stay!

Two weekends ago, I took my mother to this Bed & Breakfast for Mother's Day. Theresa, the hostess, was amazingly friendly and accommodating through the entire reservation process. My mother and I are actually from and live in Santa Clara, but we took advantage of this magical place to have a girls "getaway" weekend. Even though we were practically in our own backyard, we felt like we were a million miles away. I scheduled a private massage in one of the parlor rooms and we both were able to relax in their soothing Jacuzzi, both of which my mother absolutely loved. We brought Italian take-out into the B&B for dinner, and we were able to eat it the dining area. At night, we watched a movie in the Parlor room on their very comfortable couch, while enjoying freshly baked, gooey and warm chocolate chip cookies and ice cold milk. Also, there is free WiFi, just in case you need to access the internet! The entire experience was simply wonderful. In the morning, we had the opportunity to socialize with the other lovely and friendly guests of the Inn, having many pleasant and interesting conversations during and after the delicious restaurant quality breakfast. I definitely give this place 10 stars, and you just can't beat the serenity, peacefulness, and nostalgia you will feel during your stay in this gorgeous Victorian home. Also, you will enjoy the friendly staff and beautiful scenery of the property. My mother and I can't wait to go back!!!!

We had a quick trip and so did not get to enjoy any time in the backyard pool / firepit area, but the house and the yards were beautiful. Our room was nicely furnished, small but certainly adequate, with private bath. Theresa was very friendly and helpful with information about the local area. Morning breakfast was yummy, with poached eggs, sausages, croissant & jam, and fresh strawberries. More than we could eat. Plenty of coffee, newspapers, and wi-fi internet to get the morning started. Just a few minutes from the San Jose airport, but you'd never know it. On my next trip north, I'd pick this place instead of a chain hotel any day.

More amenities than a hotel! Beautiful pool/hot tub area that begs a picnic lunch. Enjoy a popcorn or oatmeal snack anytime by the parlor room fireplace. exquisite breakfast will not leave you hungry. Quiet tree-lined neighborhood is peaceful.

Accommodation is an older character home that is nicely furnished. We arrived in the area late afternoon (March 2009) to go to a Sharks hockey game. We stayed in the Harrison Room which is on the small side but has everything we needed. Theresa is an excellent hostess and had the hot tub ready for us after the game. The breakfast was very good and included lots of fresh berries. We would definately stay here again. Doyle and Pam

I do frequent business travel and stay here whenever I get the chance. There are different B&B experiences, some more like a snooty boutique hotel, others more like joining the life of a family. Madison Street Inn is definitely the latter. The house is spacious and the rooms well-furnished. The breakfasts are wonderful. The owners are very welcoming and down-to-earth. It's a place where you feel at home.

we love it so much! we don't want to go home! beautiful house and great hosts! :)

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and teh friendly personal service.

People are so nice here and the service is absolutely outstanding. The breakfasts delicious. I will definitely stay here the next time I am in the area.

Stayed here for 3months in Summer 08. The property is beautifl and the rooms excellent. But it is the owners Therrsa and Ralph and the interacted with theother guest that sets it apart. If your in the Valley, give it a try.

Very Nice people

Great breakfast Awesome cookies Very, very nice owners & fun

Highly recommend, will certainly return when in area again.

The best and coziest inn around, gorgeous layout and outdoors, wonderful service. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff, quiet, peaceful location, close to venue we attended. Breakfast that couldn't be beat!

Great location, fabulous innkeepers. The best place to stay in Santa Clara. The chocolate chip cookies every night are fabulous.

Over the top customer service! Home away from home.

We are from this town and we feel like we are 100 miles and 100 years away in this beautiful house. Service, attitude, scenery were all top notch.

We were pleasantly surprised with the gracious hospitality of this inn. Having a glass of wine with our innkeepers, the hot chocolate cookies in the evenings, superb varied breakfasts, a wonderful panoply of guests from all over. Very cheerful We would come back.

Very pleasant. Thank you LOTS!

Whenever I stay in the Bay Area I try to stay at Madison Street Inn. The innkeepers are great, the location is convenient, and the breakfasts are fantastic. It's a classic Victorian house, so it's old and you have to expect some rough edges, but nothing big. Well worth the stay.

A lovely Inn at a great price. We had an enjoyable stay.

What a gem this was to find. I do a lot of travel for business and this was such a nice change from the usual stale cookie cutter hotels. Conviently located to the airport and wonderful Santana Row for shopping and dining. The Innkeepers were delightful and very accommodating. Wonderful breakfast and the homemade chocolate chip cookies were delicious. I definitely would stay here again and reccommend to colleagues, family and friends.

Will be leaving Friday but I will definitely return. Great environment for a business traveler to the area for a home away from home, complete with a delightful dog, welcoming innkeepers and the unique habir of a homecooked meal around the fire in the parlor one night per week with great conversation. Highly recommended.

We stayed there this past weekend and had a bad experience. The Harrison room that we stayed in looked like a kids room and wasn't very clean. The TV was dirty, the floor hadn't been vacuumed and the closet was dirty. The bed is well past it's prime as it slopes in the middle. So we didn't get much sleep. We were hoping the stay could be salvaged with one of the great breakfasts we had read about. Our breakfast was just an average omelet with toast and some fruit. The owners were out of town and there was someone watching the place. But she seemed a bit overwhelmed.

We had a very pleasant stay. Theresa and her staff made us feel very welcome.

Great place to stay for business.

The hosts were so accommodating – we arrived late from a slight delay, we felt very welcomed. A last minute pedicure appointment was made for us. Our breakfast were delicious, especially the House Specialty. The grounds are lovely & hot tub was great!

We had a wonderful, relaxing time here. The innkeepers were very accommodating and hospitable. The food was great.

Great rooms, great food and great people. I really enjoyed my stay.

PERFECT!

My husband and I stayed here this past weekend. Our room was very comfortable and the food quality at breakfast was outstanding!