Unique Castro Valley House 30 Mi to San Fran!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Castro Valley, CA

Stoneridge Shopping Center11 min drive
California State University East Bay11 min drive
Oakland Zoo15 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Venture to the Bay Area and enjoy a trip to this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental house in Castro Valley! Ideally situated in the East Bay, this home allows you to explore the area and return home to a peaceful retreat. Nearby, start your day with your blood pumping as you walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy your dinner waterfront at Pier 39. Cheer on the Golden Bears or the Golden State Warriors. When you book this home base, you’ll be able to explore the highlights of the Bay!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,800 Sq Ft | Large Deck | Extended Stays | 5G WiFi Network

Unplug from it all and enjoy a family getaway to this Castro Valley home built into shipping containers!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play, Crib

INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, expansive windows, natural lighting
OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious fenced deck, gas grill, private yard, patio furniture, ramp access
GENERAL: Laundry machine, essentials, grab rails in shower, hairdryer, hangers, iron/board, long term renters, air conditioning, heating (each room has its own heating system)
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, blender, coffee maker, cooking basics, instant pot, spices
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), EV charging available

-- THE LOCATION --

NEARBY: Don Castro Reservoir (2.9 miles), Central Castro Valley (3.2 miles), Central Hayward (4.5 miles)
SAN FRANCISCO (27.8 miles): Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Ghirardelli, Giant’s Stadium, Twin Peaks, MoMA, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard St
OAKLAND (17.0 miles): Oracle Arena, Oakland Zoo, Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, Redwood Regional Park
BERKELEY (21.1 miles): University of California Berkeley, Grizzly Peak, Berkeley Rose Garden, Tilden Regional Parks
AIRPORT: Oakland International Airport (12.5 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Absolutely no events, parties or large gatherings
- No additional or unauthorized guests permitted on the property at any time
- Must be at least 35 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please note, this property has strict quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
- NOTE: Your safety matters. An exterior security camera is located at the front door, facing out towards the entrance. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: Due to the high fire zone area any smoking is prohibited and burning of wood is absolutely prohibited by the county ordinance. The patio pit on the deck is to be used for charcoal barbecuing only
- NOTE: Breaking the house rules or exceeding the maximum occupancy is grounds for a fine

Property manager

Evolve

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Castro Valley. Dublin Heritage Park & Museums and Dunsmuir House and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golden Tee Golfland and Lake Chabot Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at RingCentral Coliseum or Oracle Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Castro Valley, CA

What's nearby

Stoneridge Shopping Center - 11 min drive
California State University East Bay - 11 min drive
RingCentral Coliseum - 14 min drive
Oracle Arena - 14 min drive
Oakland Zoo - 15 min drive

Getting around

Castro Valley Station - 4 min drive
Pleasanton Station - 16 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
i-Tea - 4 min drive
Panda Express - 16 min walk
Peet's Coffee and Tea - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Castro Valley House 30 Mi to San Fran! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Castro Valley House 30 Mi to San Fran!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Castro Valley House 30 Mi to San Fran!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Castro Valley House 30 Mi to San Fran! located?

Situated in Castro Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hayward Japanese Gardens, Golden Tee Golfland and Lone Tree Cemetery. Eden Medical Center and Lake Chabot Spa are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Carol H.

25 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

For the cost it was good

Quirky but good. Bathrooms great but lighting needs help. Bedrooms need upgrading. Kitchen clean but a bit disorganized. Overall a good family value.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traveling for work

We were in town for 25 days doing a project , so most of our time there was spent relaxing after a long day of work. It fit our needs.

Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany I.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Charming Rural Container Home

I stayed here for 11 days with my three children, and visiting family, and had a lovely time overall. This property is rural, but also right by town. And that deck! The deck is amazing - huge, open, and beautiful. We were visiting a family member with a compromised immune system, and found the deck perfect for social distanced visiting. We had space and even a fire table. We could have spaced adults, and room for kids to play. It was obvious that the property manager is going above and beyond to correct any known problems. Previous tenants commented on the temperature so there is now a heater and AC in every room. Someone commented about washcloths and we had dozens. We had questions and, once we reached her, she came promptly, in person, with gifts and help. The house is rural and a bit rustic, but fully stocked with anything we could need. We had plenty of kitchen tools, some we don't even have at home. We had space, and comfort, and a giant TV with cable. We didn't realize in advance we wouldn't have WiFi, but that was our own fault. It was probably good for us to unplug a bit. We will consider this place again if we return to the area. Responding to previous reviews: - The house is made out of shipping containers, and cleverly wrapped through available spaces - but our family found this really cool! - We never had so much as a dip in water temperature or pressure even with back-to-back showers for a whole family. - Yes, there is an exterior door in one of the bedrooms, but no one in our party or the location staff treated that as a front door - more an emergency exit. The deck door is the front door. - The deck is outside, and is as clean as an open, outside space can be expected to be. We spent hours out there most days of our stay and it was LOVELY. - We saw maybe two daddy long leg spiders in the house, but outside we got to see tiny lizards and squirrels. Well within normal for a property that backs up on trees and open spaces. - People complained about the temperature, and they need to know how to live in the Bay Area to be comfortable in this home: during the warm hours close and cover the windows and doors, and as soon as it cools in the evening open anything with a screen. The house will largely even itself out if you take care of it, and you can touch up with the AC if you need to.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

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2/10 Terrible

Joslin M.

24 May 2022

No outside pictures were taken because most of the place is built from shipping containers and the pictures are not updated, looks great of when you get there and no tv.

I was not aware that it is mostly made out of shipping containers, there was no hot water for my entire group of 5 people, it only worked for 30 min and it cut off right in the middle of my shower and I had to finish taking a cold one. There was only two washcloths even though I booked for a total of 6 people, that was the only thing that was fixed. When I called asking why the hot water doesn’t work she said to unplug everything then had me flipping switches on the breaker box and she didn’t even know which one it was until she got here. Took her over 10 minutes to get there. It felt very uncomfortable to not have any hot water for my guests and very ridiculous, to not make sure your hot water is working. One of the rooms has the front door on it and I was not going to walk through their room to get every time to get in and out so we figured out a way to go through the back screen door. Patio tables were filled with dirt and grime so we couldn’t even enjoy the deck. I will never stay here again and I would not recommend. I will be calling evolve for a refund. This was absolutely horrible!

2/10 Terrible

Brook N.

24 June 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not livable

First off, I have NEVER felt the need to complain about a property, even if not perfect. When my staff arrived at the property, first it was hard to find, but they did answer the phone and gave then directions. However, when they entered it smelled overwhelmingly like pot. That combined with the heat would have made sleeping a challenge (it was in the evening already). They were willing to tough it out, until they encountered the spiders. Evidently there were cobwebs in the bathroom as well as spiders in the shower. However, the last straw was when one found one in the bed. They reported the house in good shape, but NOT livable or clean... Its unfortunate because in cooler times and with a decent cleaning, it can be charming. I did not come into town until the following day when they informed me they got a hotel and when I sent the third one over she concurred that she did not feel comfortable there. I have send messages several times to the owner/manager several times and have received no response and there does not appear to be any other way to get through to VRBO. We absolutely should be given a refund. I tried to give the owner an opportunity to respond before writing a review, but they have chosen to ignore me.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021