Relax and Enjoy the Million Dollar Views of the East Bay Area; Entire Guesthouse

Castro Valley, California
$170 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Overlook Guesthouse is a gated 815 square foot studio plus 276 square foot porch with 1,110 square foot deck (2,201 total sq ft of outdoor/indoor living) with a private driveway completed in 2023. Large marble island, kitchenette with marble countertops, queen size bed plus comfortable full size futon bed, desk, and table. Nestled behind a gate, this Casita has views from the Bay Bridge to the San Mateo Bridge, mountain views, and a view of San Francisco. Quiet, secure, and very private including your own private yard. Your closest neighbor will be approximately 200 feet away. This is a very quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors including law enforcement officials who are often seen outside washing their vehicles or BBQing with their families. We are 10 mins from BART and 10 mins from Cal State East Bay. We live in the main home approximately 200 feet away. The lot has 24/7 video recording on premises which is monitored to detect unwanted parties/events, and we are available anytime for any issues that may arise.

Maximum four guest allowed. Additional guest require a charge of $25 per person per night. No smoking/no parties/events. $1,500 fee for violating smoking rule or having a party/event.

The studio Casita sits on top of 1.4 acres. The lot is divided by a deer fence. The main house sits on 20,000+ square feet while the guesthouse sits on a separate 30,000+ square foot lot.

-Enjoy 50 HDTV with free YouTube, Roko, or Xfinity.
-Enjoy free coffee/Toaster
-Eletric hot water kettle
-Iron/Ironing board
-Hairdryer
-Wifi (which is spotty)
-Plenty of free parking
-Work/study area
-Views of San Francisco, Oakland, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward, the Bay, and more.
-Body wash/Shampoo/Conditioner

Parking is available inside the gate or, for vehicles with a low clearance, right outside the gate; upon entry there is a steep stair case. This unit is not suitable for people with disabilities, young children, or elderly persons.

*Unauthorized guest/visitors will be required to vacate.
*No refunds for being evicted for violating house rules.
*24/7 security camera.
*No parties/events = no dinner parties, no baby showers, no gender reveal parties, no repast, no birthday parties, etc, no exceptions.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Composting Double-glazed Windows Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 815 Sq Ft (76 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Front Entrance Ramp Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: $500 Fee For Violating The Smoking Rules. Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Gita P.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    This very spacious, beautiful, stand-alone, private guest house is a calm oasis at the top of a hill. Overlooking the main house, one does not feel any issues of privacy. The owners have gone through great lengths to provide everything a guest would need. Every detail is thoughtful and one feels very well taken care of upon arrival. Some notable & beautiful elements: a wrap around deck, the lovely artwork, giant marble countertops, a big portable speaker, every kitchen gadget you can think of, plus the super, fun ambient lighting on the inside and out, the indoor fireplace, heater and the outdoor fire pit. Last but not least the most epic and stunning views of the bay, SF and the surrounding cities with colorful & vibrant sunsets that change every 10 minutes, every night!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

  • Jae G.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Great views

  • Ingeborg M.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 18, 2025

    We felt welcomed. Very beautiful view. Everything was very clean. The silverware was only fir two to three guests and the futon bed was for two people quite uncomfortable. We would come back at another time.

  • Amy W.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Phenomenal stay, thank you for thoughtful setup for your visitors. The home was maximized to enjoy the views & the beautiful weather. Will definitely book again next time I’m in town!!

  • Kasey F.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    The most perfect stay with my family while visiting family in the Bay Area. The property is extremely convenient to anything and everything. Private. The views were incredible from the awesome deck. We would definitely love to stay again! Thank you Z!— the Harris Fam.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Convenient location for east bay activities - beautiful view and super easy communication with the host.

  • Della P.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    The area and view was breathtaking. The most important things such as, bedding and toiletries could use lots of improvement. Bedding was horrible, old blankets and pillows. Pillows were horrible.. Bed was pretty hard. Futon was very hard also. Towels and wash cloths were the worst I’ve ever used in a rental. The smell on the towels were horrible. The wash cloths were dark in color with bleach stains. I could not believe this beautiful rental lacked so much in blankets, and towels. The towels did not even wrap around my body, they were so little and OLD!!!

  • Tonja G.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    The view from this property is absolutely beautiful!! Waking up to that view every day was a true blessing!! Also, everything was just as described and very clean and well maintained. The hosts were wonderful and very quick to respond to our questions. Would definitely stay here again!!

  • Kristen K.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We stay here every time we come down to visit our daughter, the house is always clean and the view is amazing. The owner is so nice and communicative, we love this place!

  • Suzi S.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    This is the 2nd time I have stayed on this property. The owners are wonderful to work with. The property is quiet, clean, organized and the pictures do not do it justice! Very large welcoming space inside and the outdoor wrap around deck is heaven. The views are picturesque. I will definitely stay here again.

  • Kristen K.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    This place is so amazing! The view is incredible, it’s nicely furnished, the hosts are responsive and welcoming. We love this place!!!

  • Cynthia T.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    This property is clean and located in a peaceful setting with million dollar views, as advertised. Although remote, it still has easy access to all freeways, only 30 min. to SFO Airport. Well equipped for the in- and outdoor living spaces.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$170+
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