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The heart of the Bay Area

Holiday home in Hayward with kitchen and fireplace

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 centre
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 area

Located in Upper B Street, a neighbourhood in Hayward, this holiday home is near theme parks. Dunsmuir House and Gardens and Dublin Heritage Park & Museums are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Golden Tee Golfland and Hayward Flight. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oakland Arena or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Hayward travel guide
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Hayward, CA

What's nearby

  • Japanese Garden Hayward
    Hayward Japanese Gardens
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 0_170096217
    Stanford University
    45 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Sulphur Creek Nature Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lone Tree Cemetery
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tesla Motors
    34 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Hayward Station
    7 min drive
  • Pleasanton Station
    17 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • i-Tea
    4 min drive
  • HL Peninsula Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Peet's Coffee & Tea
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The heart of the Bay Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The heart of the Bay Area?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The heart of the Bay Area located?

Located in Upper B Street, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hayward Japanese Gardens, Alex Giualini Plaza Park 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

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto R.

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

Ismael A.

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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

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

Robyn K.

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