[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # By The Bay Retreat Villa in Castro Valley with private pool and kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94655600/94655563/05ea2236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94655600/94655563/47f8fc6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94655600/94655563/6b6586b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94655600/94655563/1bfa2dd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94655600/94655563/1c383232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Castro Valley, this charming home is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Revel in the tranquility of a quiet neighborhood while enjoying proximity to top Bay Area attractions. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### By The Bay Retreat Welcome to our charming Airbnb nestled in the heart of Castro Valley. Our cozy home is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway. With a prime location just a short drive from the Bay Area's top attractions, our Airbnb offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the city while reveling in the tranquility of a quiet neighborhood. Come experience the magic of Castro Valley for yourself! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 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 - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116550000/116545000/116544982/577f6cc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luna's Hosted Retreat - Private Family & Pet Friendly 2BR Suite Castro Valley - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $189 CA $491 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=116544982&PinnedHotelID=116544982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95001700/95001655/8b0a15fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Happy Hideaway - Swimming pool inside - 3BR - 2BA- Look at me! 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Castro Valley - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=111538181&PinnedHotelID=111538181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34407700/34407660/a2047bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Francisco Bay Area, Catro Valley Castro Valley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=34407660&PinnedHotelID=34407660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.70104,-122.0717&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qjceFbcahV%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBSBQBSBQBSDQBSDQDSBQDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFQHMFQHOFOHMHQHMHOHMHOJKHOJMJMJKHMJKJMLKJKJIJKLKJKLILILIJILILILELILGNGLELGLGNELENELENCLGNCNALENANCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40P%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NDL%40NBNFLBNDLDNDLDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFLJJJLJJHJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJNHJHNHLJNHLHPFLHNFNHPFLFPFNHPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDPDRBPDRBPBRBPBRBPBRBR%40R%40R%40PBR%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FPCRARAPARCRCRCPCRCPCRCREPCREPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPENGPIPGNGPGLIPGNINGLIPINKLILINIJKNILKLKJKLKJKLKJKJKHMJKJMJMFKJMHMHMFMHMFMHMFMFODMFMFMDODMDODMDODOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%40Q%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCO%3FOEOAMEOAOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEOGMGMIMEMIMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKKKIKKMKKMKKIMKKKMKMIOKKIOIMIMIOIQIMGOIOGQIMGQGOGQGQGOEQGQEQGQEQEQCQEQESCQESCSCQCSCQCSASASCQASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nG6d92msRKNupBy-7t030FbCRwI=) Castro Valley, CA #### What's nearby - Lake Chabot Spa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - California State University East Bay - 9 min drive - 7.5 km - Oakland Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.5 km - Oakland Arena - 13 min drive - 19.2 km - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 14 min drive - 19.5 km #### Getting around - Castro Valley Station - 7 min drive - Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 17 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪i-Tea - ‬15 min walk - ‪Philz Coffee - ‬17 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Cafe Rumi - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does By The Bay Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is By The Bay Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at By The Bay Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at By The Bay Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is By The Bay Retreat located? > Situated in Castro Valley, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Chabot Spa, Eden Medical Center, and Golden Tee Golfland. Hayward Japanese Gardens and Hayward City Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Castro Valley Station is 21 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## By The Bay Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth T. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome home and great host! Wonderful private space. Loved the hot tub and outdoor area. Comfortable living room and bedrooms. Very easy to communicate with the host. They were really great. Enjoyed our time! ##### Elizabeth T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yael L. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A home away from home We enjoyed a long stay here while our own home was undergoing water damage restoration, and it was comfortable and quiet. We especially enjoyed the pool on hot summer days, and the location is fantastic. If you're willing to walk 20-30 minutes, you can access much of what Castro Valley has to offer, from boba and barbecue to the movies and more. A special shout out to Alex for being a communicative and helpful host! ##### Yael L. Stayed 52 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene B. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Wonderful 2 beds/ 2 baths . Onsite shower small. High end kitchen,dining and living room.large deck with hot tub . Built in pool nice . Owner is getting new patio furniture. ##### Charlene B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C., 415 N. Walnut Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool (!) & Calm in Castro Valley, CA Really cool little house in Castro Valley, CA with a terrific open floor plan, and nice ecclectic touches. Marilyn Monroe on the wall 1and Mona Lisa on the fridge. ##### Christine C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy R. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place for Oakland/Hayward/Castro Valley Excellent space - living room, dining room, gorgeous kitchen, comfortable beds, and a pool! And hot tub! Extremely quiet neighborhood at end of dead end street. Felt safe, nice neighbors. Had good access to freeway system and a nice Safeway, coffee shop, light dining very close. Would stay here over and over if going into this area!! ##### Nancy R. 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