Walk your dog to the beach from this salt box house in the sleepy end-of-the road village of Dillon Beach. Enjoy the spectacular views of Tomales Bay, Pt. Reyes National Seashore and the Pacific Ocean. Wine country and San Francisco are just an hour away. Lots of great food is close by, including the Tomales Bay shellfish restaurants in Marshall and Pt. Reyes Station, and the many fine eateries of Bodega Bay, including the Dillon Beach Cafe. This two story house is fully furnished, has a fireplace and a large deck. Both bedrooms and bath are located on the main floor, living room, dining room and Kitchen are located on the top floor. If you're looking for water sports, shopping, sightseeing or just plain relaxing, you can't beat the village of Dillon Beach, Marin County's hidden gem.
**STR licens number: P5165 **Parking spaces: 2 spaces in front of house **We do not allow boats, trailers, RV'S, campers to park here ** Please note that the living room photo showing the ocean view has been digitally edited. Telephone poles and lines that are present in the village have been removed from this image for aesthetic purposes.
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Smoking is not permitted
IF the house rules are not followed traveler agrees to forfeit their damage / security deposit
NO RV'S or CAMPERS, boats, trailers are allowed to park in this location
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Property # 1586803vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dillon Beach
Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park, while Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 45 min drive - 49.4 km
Point Reyes National Seashore - 45 min drive - 44.8 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - 14 min drive
Blue Water Bistro - 24 min drive
Nick's Cove - 14 min drive
Dinuccis Italian Dinners - 14 min drive
Drakes Sonoma Coast - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Your Vacation Starts Here! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Your Vacation Starts Here!?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Vacation Starts Here! on 4 June 2026 start from AU$802, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Your Vacation Starts Here!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your Vacation Starts Here!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Your Vacation Starts Here! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dillon Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Tomales Regional History Center and Pelican North Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
2 time staying here and won’t be our last. Everything about this property and Dillon Beaxh is perfect for any family or couple to get away from it all!
Lukas K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review—we truly appreciate it. It’s always an honor to welcome you and your family back, and we’re so grateful for your continued trust in us. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you again for staying with us!
We had a wonderful stay at Dillon Beach. The beach house was clean, the ocean view was great, and it was an easy walk to the beach. Our host, Linda, was welcoming.
Rose-Lin G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review—we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and the short - easy walk to the beach. We also truly appreciate your kind comments about Linda.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope we have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Wonderful property in a fabulous location with all the necessities. Beds were very comfy with the softest sheets ever! Communication was also very helpful up to and during our stay. 10/10 recommend.
Nice neighborhood. Great ocean view from the rear balcony, especially at sunset. Lots of wildlife (deer, owls, raccoons). House was simple, clean, all the essentials.
The house was very clean and easy to get to. The location worked great for us because we had family camping at Dillon's beach, but we did not want to camp. This allowed us to be close enough for all the fun but had all the convenience of a home.
Matt T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review!
We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you once again for choosing our property for your getaway!
The rental was clean, well-equipped and a short walk to the beach. Also, it has an ocean view out the dining room window. Having said that, the view was somewhat compromised by a telephone pole and lines. This was erased in the photo in the available photos of the property.
Lee W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Regarding your comment about the beach photo, we’d like to note for full transparency that the photographer edited out the telephone lines in that particular image. This information is also included in our property description for disclosure.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us — we hope to welcome you back soon!
Everything was as expect. Nice, clean, close to beach awesome view. Bring some duraflames. The fireplace was a great for the evenings. We will definitely stay again!
Eric A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear everything met your expectations and that you enjoyed the view, the cleanliness, and especially those cozy evenings by the fireplace. We'd love to welcome you back anytime.
This place was clean, close to the beach and a nice place for our family to getaway for the weekend.
Tony B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
Tony
thank you for your review. We are thrilled to find out that you and your family enjoyed your stay in this cottage and it's location to the beach. Thank you again for your booking.
John Arguelles
Just a short walk down to the beach - perfect for traveling with kids and dogs. Spacious kitchen and living room.
Sarah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Sarah
Thank you for your review for Seven Shells. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay in the home and it's location to the beach. Thank you again for your booking.
John Arguelles
Property Manager
It’s a great property inside and out. Been here a few times and they make it better each time. Fantastic deck and a great place to relax.
Bob J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2024
Bob,
Thank you for your kind review of Seven Shells we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again.
John
We had a wonderful stay in Dillon Beach at this lovely house. Property was clean, check in was easy, the views lovely and the overall experience was wonderful. Easy walk to the store and to the beach. A very peaceful place that we enjoyed thoroughly.
Jodell S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Joel
Thank you for taking the time to review this vacation rental. We appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage to be peaceful. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you again for your booking!
John
The location was perfect with a short walk to the beach and fun neighborhood setting. The beds are comfy and the host responded quickly to our needs. The view of the ocean is stupendous!
Juliana C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by LINDA
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