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Slice of Heaven with Gated Parking and Sunset Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Castro Valley, CA
    Lake Chabot Spa
    3 min drive
    Eden Medical Center
    4 min drive
    Dunsmuir House and Gardens
    11 min drive
    Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Sleeping Area

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Slice of Heaven with Gated Parking and Sunset Views

Perched on a sunny ridge with expansive views to the south, east, and west, this tranquil, quiet haven is close to nature, the city, shopping/dining, and all the Bay Area has to offer.

Surrounded by redwood and fruit trees on our 1/2 acre property, your private, detached guesthouse and doorside parking are located behind a secure, automated gate. 24-hour access via a driveway that leads to parking right by your door.

In alignment with sustainability values, the guesthouse is solar powered, offers EV charging, recycling/composting, and environmentally-friendly cleaning and personal care products.

THE GUESTHOUSE

Located 100' behind our family home, the guesthouse is thoughtfully laid out, with an open, bright, and inviting feel.

The newly-constructed space has a well-equipped kitchen tucked away from the sleeping area. The bathroom has a locking door, shower, and bidet. The living area offers a dedicated workspace with fast Wi-Fi and plenty of comfortable spots to spread out.

Sip coffee and listen to the birds on your private deck with garden view in the morning. Take in the spectacular sunsets from the new redwood pergola at the top of the orchard in the evening.

Cozy up in front of the mood-setting electric fireplace, Netflix and chill in front of the flatscreen TV, which can be pivoted to watch from either of the couches or the bed.

Close the blinds and room darkening curtains and sleep a beautiful night's sleep on high-quality 100% cotton linens.

OUTDOOR SPACE

Step outside to listen to the birds' serenade and enjoy local coffee on your private deck with garden view in the morning.

Wind up the granite cobblestone path through the fruit tree orchard to take in spectacular sunset views over the valley from the pergola at the top of the orchard in the evening.

Note: The orchard and pergola are located behind the guesthouse. While we may sometimes be in this space tending our fruit trees or visiting the pergola, it is often available for your private use since we spend most of our outdoor family time in our own private backyard - which separates and gives space between our house and the guesthouse.

Property manager

Allison Amato

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Off-street parking is for one car only. Additional cars may be parked on the street.
No visitors unless previously arranged with the host.
No tobacco smoking on site. Cannabis may be smoked on your private deck or in the pergola.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Castro Valley

Located in Castro Valley, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a lake. Fox Theater and Dunsmuir House and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Oakland Zoo and Golden Tee Golfland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Castro Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Chabot Spa - 3 min drive
  • California State University East Bay - 10 min drive
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Zoo - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Arena - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Castro Valley Station - 5 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven Hills Baking Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Castro Village Bowl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nation's - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big View Big Comfort
Most delightful, clean, well equipped, bright & cheerful studio apartment on friendly & quiet private property. Adjacent, behind -a -gate parking is an added bonus. The outdoor private patio is perfectly situated to enjoy a sunset cocktail. I lacked for nothing, including a peaceful good nights sleep. 5-Star hosts of a 5-star property.
Stayed 95 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Visit
This is a very well equipped apartment, separated from the main house, with all of the amenities and in a great location for us when visiting relatives.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and convenient!
My fiancé and I booked about a week ahead (basically last minute for us) for a 7-night stay while we toured apartments in the area. We’re moving from Ohio and have never been, so we toured 5-7 different apartments a day. We were exhausted each day, but coming back to this booking was always refreshing! The bed was comfortable, kitchen was useful, shower was amazing, and the hosts’ communication and welcoming gifts were perfect. We had a rental car and using the gated driveway was easy! Just minutes away from a starbucks and chipotle. Good enough for us :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devida C., Westlake, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & Comfy
Just what I needed after my long days of work. It was like home away from home. The zen and decor of the space was perfect! I would have stayed longer but it was booked. Allison was absolutely such a pleasant soul with great accommodations and recommendations for the area. Safe, peaceful, beautiful mornings, evenings and nighttime views! I would definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ASTRID G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We enjoyed our visit at this Castro Valley VRBO. It was a great place to stay and so clean too. The host was wonderful in helping us figure out the area and fun things to do. We hope to come back in the future. We recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
We really enjoyed our stay, the place is beautifully decorated with very thoughtful touches. They went an extra mile to provide snacks, coffee, milk, quality bath products and everything you may need. The host was very responsive whenever we needed anything and was able to accommodate small requests. It’s located well, close to shops, hiking trails and restaurants and just far enough from San Francisco. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allison Amato

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My husband and I are both Bay Area natives. Jameson is a fire captain for the Santa Clara Fire Department, and I am a stay-at-home-mom, gardener, event planner, and short-term-rental host. We enjoy camping in our 14' fiberglass trailer, practicing yoga, hiking, biking, working on home projects, and spending time with our two children ages 11 and 7.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this 1/2 acre property in 2018 after having lived all over other parts of the Bay Area our entire lives. We felt Castro Valley was the perfect balance of rural and urban, close to everything, yet removed from the fray. It has a special rough-around-the-edges quality that makes it feel relaxed, comfortable, and 100% unpretentious. We looked at many homes, but when we walked into this one, we knew it would be our forever home. Expansive views to the south, east, and west, six redwood trees in our backyard, a huge container garden, and all the possibilities we saw for caring for this land and sharing it with others was impossible to pass up. The newly-constructed guesthouse had never been used, and we have found great satisfaction in sharing this paradise with dozens of guests since we began renting it on the STR market in 2019. Since we moved here, we've made many improvements to the property and the guesthouse, including landscaping the front yard, planting fruit trees, building a 68-foot cobblestone path, and a 12' x 12' pergola to take advantage of the sunset views. We're always looking to make things better for ourselves and our guests. Come see what's new!

What makes this property unique

We know you will enjoy the special feeling of calm, safety and privacy at The Little Farm with a Big View! Located on a sunny ridge with dynamic views of the surrounding hills and bay, our property offers a unique environment for travelers looking to retreat. Whether it's to do focused work, have a romantic getaway, visit with local family, or take advantage of our convenient proximity to many area attractions (San Francisco, Napa, Santa Cruz, Yosemite, Muir Woods), this peaceful refuge will soothe and restore you.

Languages:

English