Title: Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! Apartment in Castro Valley with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! ![Exterior detail - Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120349400/120349313/949629eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120349400/120349313/c6294290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120349400/120349313/860e1708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120349400/120349313/52f66e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120349400/120349313/c693c364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! provides everything you need. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bathroom430 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! 3 Mi to BART Station | 15 Mi to Oakland | 26 Mi to SF Nature lovers and urban explorers — this Castro Valley vacation rental has you covered! Spend days by the water at Lake Chabot or among towering redwoods at nearby parks, then return to your efficiently equipped 1-bath studio in a quiet neighborhood with a private entrance. Designed for easy living, it accommodates leisure, business, and adventure. Relax in nature, see the sights in Oaktown and SF, and unwind in comfort in between! \-- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS \- Studio: 1 queen bed STUDIO FEATURES \- TV \- Stovetop, mini-fridge \- Drip coffee maker \- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware GENERAL \- Free WiFi \- Central heating \- Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries \- Keyless entry FAQ \- No A/C \- Homeowner on-site, backyard not available \- Pet fee (paid pre-trip) \- Quiet hours (11:00 PM-8:00 AM) \- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY \- Single-story studio, 2 steps to enter PARKING \- Free street parking (first-come, first-served) \-- THE LOCATION -- \- Quiet location nestled in nature just outside major Bay Area destinations \- 3 miles to Lake Chabot Regional Park \- 13 miles to Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park \- 7 miles to Oakland Zoo \- 6 miles to Hayward Japanese Gardens \- 8 miles to Oakland International Airport & 24 miles to San Francisco International Airport \-- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7\. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, cats only) \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Must be at least 18 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \- This single-story studio unit requires 2 steps to enter; there is 1 step down from the driveway path and 1 step up into the unit \- This property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning \- The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay. The backyard is not available for guest use \- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front door facing the front entrance area, and 1 camera is located at the back door facing the back entrance area. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and sound when activated by motion ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 430 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82610000/82605400/82605375/8b34ce2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy &Quiet/Safe Pvt Studio/Projector/free parking Fairview - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 7.0 Good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=82605375&PinnedHotelID=82605375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71677500/71677442/9fbeb58b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Lovely Modern Retreat for Your Perfect Stay Cherryland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=71677442&PinnedHotelID=71677442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69740100/69740041/ad89337f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Modern Vacation Home 2 bd/ 2 bath Near SF Cherryland - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=69740041&PinnedHotelID=69740041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56540000/56531900/56531807/f2be0622.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax and Enjoy the Million Dollar Views of the East Bay Area; Entire Guesthouse Castro Valley - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=56531807&PinnedHotelID=56531807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105490500/105490466/w2299h1725x3y0-324c23b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly 2 bdrm condo with waterviews, near shops & transp., w/pool & gym Emeryville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=105490466&PinnedHotelID=105490466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37760000/37751000/37750917/9729c468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discovery Bay Deep water home near launch and marina. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 502207 ## About the area Castro Valley is home to this apartment. Oakland Aviation Museum and Dublin Heritage Park & Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Chabot Spa and Cinemark Century Union Landing 25\. Hayward Flight and Sky Ride are also worth visiting. [Visit our Castro Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castro-Valley.dx7297) [View more Apartments in Oakland](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Apartments.d601762-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.68655%2C-122.08796&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N7z-6_R5d_QATyjnOc6QZdQp014=) Castro Valley, CA ### What's nearby - Golden Tee Golfland \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Hayward Japanese Gardens \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Eden Medical Center \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Lake Chabot Spa \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Hayward City Hall \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Castro Valley Station - 4 min drive - Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 15 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cafe 4 - ‬18 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!? ### What time is check-out at Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly!? ### Where is Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene Studio in SF Suburbs: Quiet + Cat Friendly! Reviews ## Reviews 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 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### l q. Nov 10, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Hayward Hellhole! Filthy, disgusting unit. Took 2 hours after our arrival to be let in. No on-site host. No listed amenities (no towels, no sheets, not even toilet paper!!). No sheets on old and badly stained mattress. Located in partially abandoned house with no exterior lighting and overgrown yard with broken pavement path. Bugs. Filth. So bad that we left wthin 20 minutes of being let in and the corporate property manager has promised a full refund. (Vrbo is stalling on refunding its fee because our pictures do not show absolute proof of bedbugs). ##### l q. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025