For travelers looking for extended-stay lodging, this beautifully landscaped garden community provides an apartment-like place to settle in Silicon Valley. Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, its parent company has apartments throughout the US, Asia and Europe. Rates are based on a minimum 31-day contract, and weekly maid service is provided at an extra cost. There are diverse floor plans for studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. Each unit, whether an apartment or townhouse, comes fully furnished and outfitted and has a private balcony or patio.