Dillon Beach House with Ocean Views 1 Min Walk to Beach Path

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Dillon Beach, CA

Dillon Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Doran Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Tomales Bay
‪65 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Located in a private community at Dillon Beach with beach access, water views, and a private backyard, Whale Tail Bahay is the perfect vacation home. Located in Marin County, Northern California, just 1:30 minutes from San Francisco international airport and 1:15 minutes from Oakland, easily accessible from the Bay Area or around the world.

Amenities include: Hot tub; private fenced in backyard; gas grill; fire pit; beach access; surfing; pet friendly; tv/ internet; washer/ dryer; equipt kitchen; foosball, poker table, board games.

Our house at Dillon Beach serves as a great jumping-off point for day trips and adventures of the California coast, Wine Country, and Marin.

Property manager

Jenn Fay

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Walkable to beach/sand dunes/town. Private.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

NEVER leave pets inside the house unattended.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Leave house in the same condition as check-in. No street parking. 4 cars max on property. NEVER leave pets unattended inside house. No shoes inside.

No pets on furniture. Fees may apply for extra cleaning or damage. Firepit, bbq grill, fireplace, and hot tub must be attended to at all times.

Shut off propane on grill after each use. Shut off fireplace and heater before leaving the house. No sand in hot tub.

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and Cayman Practice Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

Dillon Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Bodega Harbour - 25 min drive - 23.9 km
Doran Beach - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
Bodega Head - 35 min drive - 30.8 km
Tomales Bay - 65 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬15 min drive
‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬25 min drive
‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
‪Rocker Oysterfeller's - ‬15 min drive
‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dillon Beach House with Ocean Views 1 Min Walk to Beach Path pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dillon Beach House with Ocean Views 1 Min Walk to Beach Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dillon Beach House with Ocean Views 1 Min Walk to Beach Path?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dillon Beach House with Ocean Views 1 Min Walk to Beach Path located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach holiday home is located by the ocean, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dillon Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Pelican North Beach and Tomales Regional History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view says it all

If you are familiar with Dillon Beach you will love this house. I was surprised how easy the access to the beach was give the location of this property. A short walk down the road leads to a trail that lands you on the beach in less than 5 minutes from the door. And if you didn’t get enough of the ocean the view from the living room includes plenty of the pacific and Bodega Head. Plenty of sleeping space for our party of 6 adults, two kids, and a baby.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

18 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Another great vacation making memories in this lovely home. Perfect location close to the beach. Plenty of room for the whole family including the fur baby! Great back yard with bbq fire pit and my favorite, a spa. The kitchen well stocked. Hope to be next year for more fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating my birthday and family

Great location for walking to the beach, my favorite!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Perfect location. Property was exactly as presented. Messages promptly returned. Loved it. Hope to go with family at least once a year. You should add the wildlife to description. We had a deer family, turkeys, and a neighborhood cat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa W.

23 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous View

Really enjoyed this eclectic home that has a lot of character. Large front windows to give a gorgeous view of the ocean. Beautiful back yard with hot tub, fireplace and grill. House is well equipped with everything you need and is a comfortable place to be. Everything was clean when we arrived. Checkin instructions nice and easy even in needing to access the lock box. It was a perfect home for our girls trip. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Getaway

My family loved our time there. Great house and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get away

Darling inside and out! Perfect location, short walk to trail that leads to the beach or you can just enjoy the view from the dining room table. Love that it is mainly single story except a few bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Well equipped, comfy beds, plenty of towels. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Time

This home is casual and comfortable and is ideal for a multi-generational family. Our group consisted of me, my sons and their families which included my adult and teen-aged grandchildren and two dogs. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the fire pit in the evening. Everyone agreed that we should make this a yearly event!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Quick walk to the beach. Clean and comfortable with everything you need in the kitchen. Nice fenced back yard with a grill. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. It was well stocked throughout and the location is unbeatable. In the backyard, The hot tub was lovely, and the outdoor shower was a bonus to rinse off after walking in the sand at the beach, and made rinsing off the dog super easy, too. The gate was easy to open and close, and the fully fenced and tidy back yard was a safe place for the dog to wander around in. The kitchen had all pots and pans needed for several different meals. The microwave worked just fine. I think the oven ran a little cool, so just note that when you are cooking and maybe crank up the heat a bit. The dining area was comfortable for all six of us. The beds and bedrooms were comfortable. One thing I do want to note here is they provided some difficulty for my older relative, as the stairs are very steep, and she was unable to go up and down the stairs. The bedroom on the ground floor has a VERY tall bed (like 4 feet tall), so she needed help getting in and out. We had a great time and would definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald N.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat

Being the first gathering of our family together since before the pandemic we wanted a special place for this reunion. Two of our sons live in Santa Rosa, so Dillion Beach seemed like a good place for us to converge, with one son's family in Kentucky, and our daughter and son in law, and my wife and I in Washington state. The beach was wonderful and kept our two grandsons occupied during the daytime. There was plenty of room in the house for the 10 of us. Furnishings were tastefully done, plenty of cooking utensils and gadgets supplied, and the backyard was set up for cozy evenings outside by the fire, although during our stay it got pretty chilly outside once the sun set, and we didn't actually use the fire pit or hot tub (next time!). Picturesque view out to the bay from the picture windows in the dining room, (but shades would have been useful once the evening sun sank to eye level.) I think the owner has a winner here. I hope to rent it again in the future!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P., NAPA, California

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Dillon Beach House

Pictures on the site make it look small but it is very spacious. The house is steps from the beach trail. I had a great 50th birthday there! It was very relaxing and wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet Y.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We had a wonderful time at Dillon Beach the house was very functional and suited us well. We enjoyed every moment and made great memories

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place To Stay

Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful time. The house is stocked with most everything you need. The view of the ocean is great and the beach was amazing, and so dog friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway for the long weekend

My family had a great time on this house in Dillon Beach. The house has a interesting 70’s decoration but we all liked it and found it very functional and fun. It is located just a short walking distance from the beach and the front large windows on the dining room proportionate to the great view from the ocean. The owner allowed us to bring with us our small dogs and they also had a blast going to the dog friendly beach of Dillon Beach. The fence in the backyard has collapsed but the owner is on the way of constructing it back and they told us about it before we went to the house. You still have relative privacy when using the hot tub or hanging out around the fire pit. The kitchen is well furnished with all you need to cook a meal for the family. We found the house clean and check in was with no problems. Thanks for letting us enjoy your place. We will recommend it to friends in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was fantastic amenities were more that sufficient.

We had no complaints and will more than likely be a guest in the future

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sally H.

5 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Winter beach get away

Fun time with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Lynn B., San Francisco, CA

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved our thanksgiving beach weekend!

The location is amazing and the main living area is cozy with a perfect large farm-like table to enjoy board games and a nice morning cup of coffee with a spectacular view! The hot tub was lovely too. We hope to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

This was a magical place to spend our family Christmas. Nothing compares to the gathering around that table with the view. From the days at the beach to the evenings in the hot tub and around the campfire, all was provided for our stay. So many towels and enough blankets to keep us dry and warm, the host provided even to the detail of brand names of soaps and shampoos. The upstairs space was perfect for all the cousins (6 of them under 10) and even our dog was a welcomed guest.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dillon Beach Sibling Trip

We had a wonderful time at this property. The view was amazing, the fire pit in the backyard was so much fun and getting to the beach was easy! The house had everything you could need, even tools for our crab dinner! We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl trip!

Perfect place for us ladies, lots of laughs, plenty of places to sleep, well stocked kitchen, beautiful view!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimala D.

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not was expected

While the location of this property is what drew us to it, the photos here on VRBO are NOT what this place actually looks like. If fact, I was horrified to see what they did to the place. There is a very large flamboyant Elton John painting in the dining area and extra large prints of faces staring at you in one of the bedrooms, Amazon jungle tribal warriors in the living room, extra large lips and other odd photos that all have nothing to do with a Beach Motif which clearly is not what the photos posted online offer any potential guest going to the coast. The worst part of it was the psychodelic curtains of large mushrooms with eyes staring at you in both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. We felt uncomfortable most of the time. The BBQ did not work well at all and caused quite a delay for our cooking schedule. The living room furniture went from what was previously comfortable big leather couches, to small industrial style uncomfortable couches and orange retro hard small chairs. Some of the beds were very lumpy and need updating. I put a lot of planning into our stay as we were having a lovely older women's retreat and was really not happy about what has transpired here. There are cameras set up as well, so along with all the eyes staring at us, there seems to be security watching. It was all we could do to make the best of it. If you are looking for a good peaceful stay with beach motif and privacy, it's just not here. I only wish I could show you the photos I took so you could really get a better understanding of why I felt compelled to write this poor review. (sad)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura G.

14 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location Location Location!

A wonderful home in the best location! We had a great family gathering. The owner needs to update the photos as the interior looks NOTHING like the photos listed. Home has been redecorated to a very contemporary vibe (which some may not like) with lots of original pop art (which I loved!) Kitchen well equipped and functional. The beds are super comfy with nice linens. Extra points for the hot tub…what a treat after a nice long walk on the beach. Sadly the backyard fence was down and the BBQ was not working properly. But we made the best of it and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila E., Sacramento, CA

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

We had a family getaway to escape the heat. Our group was three families - 7 adults and 5 kids. Seemed like there was one sleeping space missing - wonder if the upstairs large play room had a trundle for one of the twin beds? Location of this gem was perfect. 3 min walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood, low traffic. Older kids enjoyed being able to skateboard / ripstick to end of block to take in the ocean. The house was equipped with all you could need. We had an issue with the dishwasher door not closing, therefore we could not use it. Hand washing all our dishes was a hassle but the owners were accommodating. Front porch area was a perfect added space. We hope to be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenn Fay

Jenn grew up in San Francisco and Ryan grew up in Pittsburgh, PA moved to SF in his early 20s. We currently reside in Marin County with our son and two English Bulldogs. Ryan grew up watching surf and skate videos from California and always dreamed of having a CA beach house. Jenn, a born and raised city girl fell in love with the natural beauty and serenity of Dillon Beach.

Why they chose this property

It is a quintessential California Beach House built in 1968 by the developer of the community. We love that the home has history and character. The developer picked the location for the views, the stability of the land, and the 100+-year-old cypress tree that shades the property. The backyard is large and private which we love and additionally, the front porches are great for morning coffee, afternoon wine, and gorgeous sunsets.

The floorplan is efficient and open yet provides plenty of room for sleep and allowing everyone to have their own space. This makes the property great for groups.

This is the best location in Dillon Beach because you are a 1-minute walk to the beach path. Unlike the crowded town with no parking or the properties on the hill that get caught in the fog and are not walkable to the beach or town. Whale Tail Bahay is accessible to town and the beach on foot, plus it has parking for 4 cars. Once you arrive you don't have to get back in your car until you leave.

And the unobstructed views are spectacular!

What makes this property unique

4 car parking
Hot Tub
Large private back yard
1 min walk to the beach path
Ocean Views
Foosball table
Games

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