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