[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The heart of the Bay Area Vacation home in Hayward with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92313200/92313103/347e302f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92313200/92313103/28fbbf4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92313200/92313103/a02b31d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92313200/92313103/60df02b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92313200/92313103/bb697910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95400000/95398600/95398543/0174a508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Humble Abode near Oak Intl. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.68607,-122.06032&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_m%60eF%7E%7B%7EgV%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBSBQDQDSBQDQDQDQFSDOFQDQFQFOFOFSFOFOHOHOFOHOHOHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHMLKHMJKJMLKJKJKJKLIJILKLIJILILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELENELGNCLCNCNELCNANCNCLANANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NBLDNBLBNBNFLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJJHLHJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJJHLJLHLHNHLJLHNFNHNHNFNHNFPFLFRHNDNFPFPDPFNDRDPDPDPBPDRDPBPBRBRBPBRBP%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARARARARAPARCRARCPCRCRCPCRCPEPERCPEREPEPEPGNERGPGNEPINGPGNGNIPGNINILGPILKLINILILKLINKJKLKLKJKJKLKJMHKJMHKJMHKJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFMDOFMFMFMDODMDODOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOEMGMIMGMIMIMGKIMKMIKKMIKKKIKKMMKKKKIMMKIMKOIMKMIMIOIMIMIQIMGOIOIQGMGQGQGOGQGOEQGSEOGQEQEQESCQESEQCQCSCQCSCSCQASASCSAQASASASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pt17sPLSUu-kXPWraVDKrnhw1Sc=) Hayward, CA #### What's nearby - California State University East Bay - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Chabot College - 8 min drive - 7.6 km - Oakland Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.8 km - Oakland Arena - 13 min drive - 19.5 km - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 14 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The heart of the Bay Area Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 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. ##### Ernesto R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 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. ##### Ismael A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 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 ##### Lisa M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 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. ##### Robyn K. 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