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Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!

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Castro Valley Vacation Rental | Studio | 1BA | 430 Sq Ft | 2 Steps to Enter
Main House Exterior | Studio Entrance in Back | Quiet Neighborhood
Studio Interior | Queen Bed
Stovetop | Mini Fridge & Sink
Interior

Reviews

2.0 out of 10
1 bathroomSleeps 239.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Castro Valley, CA
  • Place, Hayward Japanese Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Medical Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward City Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!

3 Mi to BART Station | 15 Mi to Oakland | 26 Mi to SF

Nature lovers and urban explorers — this Castro Valley vacation rental has you covered! Spend days by the water at Lake Chabot or among towering redwoods at nearby parks, then return to your efficiently equipped 1-bath studio in a quiet neighborhood with a private entrance. Designed for easy living, it accommodates leisure, business, and adventure. Relax in nature, see the sights in Oaktown and SF, and unwind in comfort in between!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Studio: 1 queen bed

STUDIO FEATURES
- TV
- Stovetop, mini-fridge
- Drip coffee maker
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating
- Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- No A/C
- Homeowner on-site, backyard not available
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Quiet hours (11:00 PM-8:00 AM)
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story studio, 2 steps to enter

PARKING
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet location nestled in nature just outside major Bay Area destinations
- 3 miles to Lake Chabot Regional Park
- 13 miles to Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- 7 miles to Oakland Zoo
- 6 miles to Hayward Japanese Gardens
- 8 miles to Oakland International Airport & 24 miles to San Francisco International Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, cats only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story studio unit requires 2 steps to enter; there is 1 step down from the driveway path and 1 step up into the unit
- This property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay. The backyard is not available for guest use
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front door facing the front entrance area, and 1 camera is located at the back door facing the back entrance area. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and sound when activated by motion

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Castro Valley

Castro Valley is home to this apartment. Oakland Aviation Museum and Dublin Heritage Park & Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Chabot Spa and Cinemark Century Union Landing 25. Hayward Flight and Sky Ride are also worth visiting.
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Castro Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Golden Tee Golfland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hayward Japanese Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eden Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Chabot Spa - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hayward City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Castro Valley Station - 3 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 15 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 4 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! located?

Situated in Castro Valley, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hayward Japanese Gardens and Eden Medical Center. Lake Chabot Spa and Hayward City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hayward BART Station is 28 minutes by foot and Castro Valley Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

2.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hayward Hellhole! Filthy, disgusting unit. Took 2 hours after our arrival to be let in. No on-site host. No listed amenities (no towels, no sheets, not even toilet paper!!). No sheets on old and badly stained mattress. Located in partially abandoned house with no exterior lighting and overgrown yard with broken pavement path. Bugs. Filth. So bad that we left wthin 20 minutes of being let in and the corporate property manager has promised a full refund. (Vrbo is stalling on refunding its fee because our pictures do not show absolute proof of bedbugs).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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