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The heart of the Bay Area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The heart of the Bay Area

Welcome to "The Heart of The Bay Area", a cozy home centrally located between the tech capital of Silicon Valley (San Jose) and the popular multi cultural Golden City of San Francisco. Our home is in a safe and quiet uphill neighborhood of Hayward, and easily accessible to highway 580, 238, 880 and only 3 min. to the nearest shopping center for groceries, gas, etc. The Castro valley Bart station is a mile away, less than 20 min. to the Oakland International Airport & 35 min. to the SFO airport.

You'll be greeted with a long porch with beautiful brand new and comfortable cushioned swivel chairs and a hammock to relax on outdoor. An inviting modern boho style living room with an open concept to the formal dining room area awaits you and your guests. A small kitchen with high quality stainless steel appliances is ready use and fully equipped with dinnerware for a great meal, and if you're on the go please enjoy what's available on the complimentary coffee bar.

Property manager

SiVa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: $300 fine for WEED SMELL inside home!

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: NO AMPLIFY GATHERINGS, YOU’LL BE KICKED OUT.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Hayward, CA

What's nearby

  • Chabot College - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • California State University East Bay - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Oakland Arena - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Oakland Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Castro Valley Station - 5 min drive
  • Pleasanton Station - 17 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪i-Tea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The heart of the Bay Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The heart of the Bay Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The heart of the Bay Area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The heart of the Bay Area located?

Located in Upper B Street, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lone Tree Cemetery, Hayward Japanese Gardens, and Alex Giualini Plaza Park. Hayward City Hall and Golden Tee Golfland are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The heart of the Bay Area Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible Stay
The house was not clean it had a urine smell, funiture old and very nasty, towels mixed with rugs were left in the washer with a soiled smell. The beds were very cheap and hard like sleeping on springs. The TV did not work to make matters worse there was only 1 tv! We came in for a memorial no time to look for another place .The experience was not what one is use too ..The house needs a deep professional cleaning top to bottom corner to corner! This place gets a 0 we will never go back that way not even for FREE
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Choral Team Builder
Stay was great. Clean place is a nice neighborhood, great proximity to coffee shops and grocery stores. Sleeps 10 people if people are willing to share a queen mattress, and living room sits 8. Super easy check in process and communicative host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The neighborhood was safe and quite. The amenities was a surprise to us when entered the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and communication
We had a party of 10 for our cousin's graduation in May. We felt so welcomed by the host who provided various snacks and drinks (incld. Folgers Coffee). The host provided great, timely communication and did their best to address any matters during our stay. For example, we ran out of trash/compost bags and the host immediately restocked them that same day. Also, the bbq grill seemed to be having an issue and the host notified us that a new one had been ordered. They kindly accommodated early check-in and late check-out depending on their cleaners' schedule. They were also so kind and gracious towards us when we accidentally broke an object which they had the right to charge us for. All to say, they were amazing hosts! The place was clean, cozy, and true to the Vrbo pictures. The livingroom was too small to fit all of us, but we were able to combine it with the dining room for our group meetings. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. We enjoyed an afternoon walk to Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, as well as a beautiful hike at Garin Regional Park (about 15 min. away by car). Fyi: • Parking: driveway fits 2 cars (there's also street parking) • Beds: 2 queen beds, 4 twin beds (part of bunk beds), 2 queen air mattresses • Garin Regional Park: We took the High Ridge Loop Trail which had amazing views of green hills throughout, as well as glimpses of the city and the bay at the peak. We hiked ~5 miles. Highly recommended! Beautiful scenery even in the first mile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023