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The heart of the Bay Area

Vacation home in Hayward with kitchen and fireplace

3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Nestled in the quiet uphill neighborhood of Hayward, The Heart of The Bay Area offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy the long porch with swivel chairs and hammock or unwind in the modern boho style living room with an open concept to the formal dining area.

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Washer
Dryer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available

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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 amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

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

Iron/ironing board
Safe

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina

Things to do

Gym
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours 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

Rules

Marajuana / Weed is never allowed anywhere on the property! Smoking is absolutely prohibited INSIDE the home! $300 fine

Respect our long term tenant in the backyard unit, quiet hours is 10pm to 9am. Small family gathering ok in the backyard only up to 15 people.

THERE IS A $20 FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL GUESTS AFTER THE 7th guest. Charged separately. Maximum 10 overnight guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

NO AMPLIFY GATHERINGS, YOU’LL BE KICKED OUT.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

$300 fine for WEED SMELL inside home!

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

CA, Hayward

What's nearby

California State University East Bay - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Chabot College - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Oakland Zoo - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
Oakland Arena - 11 min drive - 19.5 km
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 12 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

Hayward Station - 7 min drive
Pleasanton Station - 17 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪i-Tea - ‬4 min drive
‪JP's Family Restaurant & Sports Lounge - ‬4 min drive
‪El Rancho Taqueria - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 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 Hayward City Hall. Golden Tee Golfland is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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The heart of the Bay Area Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

Jan 30, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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.

Oct 22, 2023

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

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.

Aug 19, 2023

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

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.

May 31, 2023

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

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