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Chabot Lookout is the one with the redwood deck over the hills, a dining table that extends for a full house and a little library of books and games. The Sunset Ridge Cottage is a single-level home for up to eight, with two queens, two singles and a convertible office sofa. The Canyon Respite is a cottage for up to four; its photos and details are on their way.
Check-in is self check-in with a smart lock, so you can let yourselves in on your own schedule.
Yes. Chabot Lookout and The Sunset Ridge Cottage are both pet friendly, with dog bowls, a basket of pet supplies and washable dog blankets to protect the furniture.
Yes. Chabot Lookout and The Sunset Ridge Cottage each have a dedicated desk and fast Wi-Fi, and the bedrooms have blackout curtains for an early night or a late start.
They're set up for them: full kitchens with an oven, microwave, toaster and blender, place settings for a full house, closets with hangers and storage, and extra blankets and pillows.
No smoking and no parties or events. The Sunset Ridge Cottage also keeps quiet hours and does not allow commercial photography. Each home's own page lists its full rules.
Castro Valley requires three-way sorting, so please use the bins provided. Recycling takes glass, cans, paper and sturdy plastics; compost takes food scraps; trash takes everything else. Trash day is Thursday: the large bins go out to the curb on Wednesday afternoon, so if your stay includes a Wednesday night, please empty the indoor bins before then.
The Lake Chabot Regional Park trails are a short walk from the homes. The park has the paved East Shore Trail, fishing and boat rentals at the marina.
Castro Valley BART station is a few minutes away by car; trains reach downtown San Francisco in about 40 minutes. By car it's usually 35 to 45 minutes outside rush hour.
Oakland International is about 20 minutes by car. SFO is about 40 minutes and San Jose about 45, traffic allowing.