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2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castro Valley, CA
  • California State University East Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oakland Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Primary Full Bath

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Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location

I know it says directly above this that you will not be sharing the property with anyone else - you will have private bedroom(s) and a private bath - but the rest of the ground floor (kitchen and dining area) is shared with the owner (me). Please make sure that this property will meet your needs before booking. Full description below. Everything is exactly as described.

My daughter and I have our bedrooms upstairs so we are renting out the ground floor of the house (2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, plus the kitchen and dining areas) to our guest. So you will have exclusive use of 2 rooms and one bathroom. Understand that is is SHARED housing, you may not see us much but we will be using the same kitchen and dining area. You may use the laundry facilities as well (all laundry supplies provided for you).

Very child-friendly, fun back yard with play set and LARGE enclosed trampoline. 35 minutes from San Francisco, 1 mile from downtown Castro Valley and public transit (BART).

My house is your house during your stay, you can have as little or as much contact with us as you want. Street parking directly in front of the house is always available. This is not a busy / crowded neighborhood.

We have 5 indoor/outdoor cats, so if you are allergic to cats this is not the place for you! Katya (the official greeting committee) is pictured above on the front steps.

Please note in the pictures - what you see is what you get. The queen bed will comfortably accommodate 2 adults, the sofa / corner unit will work for 2 kids/teens. My house will NOT accommodate a party of three or four adults. The sleeping accommodations are not sufficient. While the sofa / corner unit is great for the younger crowd, it does not provide the actual back support a "real" bed would and is NOT recommended for older folks like me! (50+). I've tried it, trust me on this. My kid and her friends think it's great, but that's her age group.

Property manager

Stacy Spink

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Outside ONLY

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castro Valley

Located in Castro Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Chabot Spa and Golden Tee Golfland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eden Landing Ecological Reserve and Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.
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Castro Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Hayward Japanese Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • California State University East Bay - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Oakland Arena - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Oakland Zoo - 14 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Castro Valley Station - 3 min drive
  • Pleasanton Station - 16 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪i-Tea - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedrooms, Peaceful Neighborhood, Great Bay Area Location located?

This family-friendly Castro Valley holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Chabot Spa and Golden Tee Golfland. Hayward Japanese Gardens and Eden Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Castro Valley Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Castro Valley

Thank you! Everything was great again. Patte
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

thank you Stacy

Thank you for sharing your home. Patte
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy D.

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

Valley Getaway

Everything about my stay was convenient and cozy. Stacy checked in regularly and was a superb host. He goes out of his way to make you feel at home!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond l.

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

Great

Will stay there again. Location, comfort, hospitality all great. Absolute wonderful stay and highly recommend it to visitors!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcello R.

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

Really Cool 😎

The host was very receptive and amazing! Even did a load of laundry for us! Thank you sooo much for EVERYTHING
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

It was quiet and felt safe. I was given my privacy. It was a fine place to sleep while tending to family issues nearby. Must enjoy cats. Which I do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lucille R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Rental process went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey J.

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

Quiet neighborhoods, chill family home

I enjoyed the quiet family home here in Castro Valley with Stacy, the area has a lot of access to parks, highway access, outdoor activities and shopping nearby. The home is older, modest and functional. The room I stayed in was very comfortable and is well suited to travelers looking for a place to relax in a suburban California vista. Thank you for letting me stay in your home Stacy!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Nice and friendly

Last minute booking and was a great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yana A., Hollywood, Florida, USA

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

We were looking for 2 rooms for our stay and do glad we found ut.

Stacy is very nice person. We are glad we found 2 rooms for our stay. There is TV, fridge and microwave in each room. Full coffee station. House is quiet and neighborhood is nice. We extended our stay for another 10 days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

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

Peaceful Stay

Thank you Stacy for the peaceful stay and warm welcom
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crispin R.

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

Best Deal Ever

I picked this place based on cost and convenience. I’d go back based on cost, convenience, the facilities and most of all the host. Stacy is a star. You share the house with Stacy, a lodger, his daughter and four cats. They make you welcome. If you don’t like or are allergic to cats then don’t pick this place. They make themselves welcome. I would recommend this place to anyone who doesn’t expect perfection. This is a home, not a hotel. That said, when my stay was cut short by work issues, Stacy was awesome. No hotel would have helped me as Stacy did. The full kitchen, washer/dryer and comfortable bed were great. I will return. Thank you for making my stay a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Shreekumar P.

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

Cozy room

The host is very responsive and the room was exactly as described. We enjoyed the sunny deck, and the coffee station was amazing. The cats were really cute! Excellent value for money!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kirsten J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

Thank you, Stacy for being so accommodating and helpful! We really enjoyed our stay. The outdoor play set and trampoline were GREAT for our active two year old, and the cats coming in and out provided great entertainment for her, too. The coffee machine, mugs, fridge, and so much more provided for guests in the bedroom was so thoughtful. My only wish was that we could be in town longer. It was a great place for a family getaway and we would be happy to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael t.

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

Great family home to stay in.

This is a great place to stay as it is very quiet, good location to San Francisco, Monterey, or any where else you want to go. You have your own fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, and bathroom in the hall way. We were very pleased!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Family Friendly home

We stayed here with our family of 5. Stacy was very kind, friendly and helpful during our stay and made sure we were comfortable and felt at home. Everything in the house was labelled and easy to find. We like to cook as a family and we had our own fridge in the main bedroom and easy access to the kitchen which was fully stocked with all the cookware we needed to make all of our meals. The children truly enjoyed the sweet kitties roaming around the house, and the playground and trampoline in the backyard were fantastic. Stacy was a wonderful host and we gladly be back if we come back to the area:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Gary L.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quite, ok

ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

John S.

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

The place was not for us , I would no recommend it to no one

The guy had cats in counter where you eat or fix your food, I had to go fine a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Quaint house excellent host

Very friendly and helpful host and great location.

8/10 Good

Iesha T.

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

Place like home

Great stay, Stacy had everything you could ever need if you forgot something. The back yard is a kids hidden adventure land, but my son's favorite feature of all was the huge trampolin and mini tire swing. Stacy was an amazing host I enjoyed my stay and would recommend this property and host to anyone looking for a home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G., Spokane

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

Very quiet and clean.

It was my first experience staying in the bay area and in a shared space. The owner was respectful and personable. It was close to BART and easy to navigate from. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liangjie D.

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

It is a nice place.

it is convenient place and nice owner
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Stacy is amazing

Really enjoyed connecting with the host Stacy. Castro Valley is lovely and this place is biking distance to many events and happenings in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Check-in, location

Gute Unterkunft mit Familienanschluss

Die Ferienwohnung in einem Vorort eignet sich bestens dafür, San Francisco zu erkunden. Vier Katzen sorgen für eine tierische Komponente. Der Vermieter ist freundlich.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Nice and quiet!

We were looking for a place that was quiet and centrally located to visit all the places we wanted to. Stacy provided us with a lot of information we needed while visiting the Bay area and if you have a love of cats this is the place for you. Very friendly felines who love attention!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stacy Spink

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Grew up in Rhode Island, spent four years in the military (Navy) and decided to stay in California when I was discharged. I've been a stay-at-home work-at-home parent since my daughter was born. I do 1400 income tax returns a year, plus accounting and payrolls. I ride a bicycle whenever possible and avoid driving. I've been coaching my daughter's soccer team for 10 years and wow do we have FUN! She's also ridden 9 double centuries with me on our tandem bike, starting when she was 10 (her idea, not mine!).

Why they chose this property

A quiet, uncongested location with convenient access to San Francisco and the entire Bay Area. Lake Chabot Regional Park less than 3 miles away. Please be advised that certain local county ordinances regulate the length of tenants' stays.

What makes this property unique

Great backyard for kids. Large real-wood play set and Full-size rectangular trampoline (14' x 18') with safety-net enclosure is always popular!

Languages:

English