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BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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These seats are reserved just for you!
That ocean view could be your vacay sanctuary!
You'll have a front row seat during the whale migration.
180 degrees of the Pacific ocean
With this open concept there isn't a bad view in any room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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dillon beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi

Nov, Dec, Jan & Holidays are Booking Fast!

Relax — we’ve got you covered! With over 10 years as Airbnb Superhosts and the most 5-star ratings on VRBO/Homeaway across Sonoma and Marin Counties (Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay & the Russian River Wine Country), we’re here to make your stay seamless and memorable. Need ideas for a perfect day trip, local wineries, restaurants, beaches, or hidden gems? Just ask — we love to share our favorites!

We promise a well-lit, clean, comfortable, and safe home, complete with music and treats to welcome you. Enjoy time with your favorite people, knowing we’re available 24/7 if you need anything during your stay.
- Your Wine Country to Coast Hosts



Breaking Waves – Idyllic Coastal Cottage with Panoramic Ocean Views

Perched on a bluff with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Breaking Waves is a cozy and inviting cottage that captures the essence of coastal living. Enjoy fresh sea breezes, spot whales and dolphins from the deck, or unwind in comfort while taking in the endless ocean vistas. The wrap-around deck, complete with comfortable seating and a gas BBQ, is perfect for al fresco dining, sunset cocktails, or simply soaking in the serene scenery.

Whether you’re planning a romantic escape or a fun-filled family adventure, this charming coastal retreat offers the perfect balance of relaxation and seaside exploration. Thoughtful amenities, a peaceful setting, and panoramic ocean views make Breaking Waves a Dillon Beach favorite, ensuring that every stay is filled with memorable moments by the water.

Ideal for couples, families, or small groups, Breaking Waves invites you to slow down, reconnect, and experience the magic of the Northern California coast.



HOUSE ESSENTIALS:
2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath / Sleeps 4
No stairs into home - single story
Open Concept
Sprawling Ocean Views
Fast & reliable Wifi
No Pets


ENTRY LEVEL:
Kitchen - Well appointed w/everything you need to make great meals! Sliding doors to deck w/epic views! We have coffee
brewing options for every taste: a traditional drip coffee maker, a French press & Nespresso machine

Dining Area - Large table w/ huge ocean views, perfect for great meals & fun game nights

Living Room - Spacious w/ a very comfy couches, large screen Smart TV w/DirecTV service, Blu-Ray player & streaming capable. Epic ocean views from the wall of windows facing the west!

Bedroom 1 - Comfy Queen bed w/Ocean Views & sliding doors to deck. Let the sound of the ocean lull you to sleep

Bedroom 2 - Comfy Queen bed. Ocean View -open the windows & listen to the ocean below

Bathroom - w/shower/tub combo

Washer/dryer


OUTDOOR SPACES:
Gas BBQ
Spacious back deck overlooking the ocean w/outdoor seating & glass wind block
5 Min walk to the trail leading down to the north end of the beach
1 Min drive or 7 min walk down to the Beach.
You can hear the Ocean from the house!


THINGS TO KNOW:
- 4 Person Max Occupancy - Day or Night
- NO PARTIES / NO Large Gatherings - We are in a Private Community w/an HOA/Security
- 2 Car Max in Driveway / 1 Car Max Gravel parking area - No On Street Parking
- Driveway is slightly inclined - good for 2 cars
- NO Pets
- NO Smoking of ANY substances in the home, outdoor smoking is restricted to paved or concrete surfaces only
- Please be conscientious of your water usage
- Our Neighbors are Year-round residents - Please turn off ALL outside lights at night - HOA Ordinance.
- Exterior facing camera monitoring ocean conditions mounted in living room corner - camera does not observe any renter areas


Some local, fun ideas!
Play on the soft sandy beach. Search tide pools, surfing/boogie & skimboard, watch sunsets from sand dunes in Dillon Beach
Kayak in Tomales Bay & Jenner
Bodega Bay Links & Northwood at the Golf course in Monte Rio
Fishing in the ocean
Enjoy Fine & Casual Dining
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching out of Bodega Bay
Explore beautiful coastal towns w/ fun bars, cute shops, art galleries.
Golfing in Bodega Bay
Horseback riding in Bodega Bay
Point Reyes Lighthouse


Our Choices for Local Tasty Food/Treats/Drinks!
Occidental - Howards Station
Bodega Bay – Fishetarian, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Spud Point, Terrapin, Tides Wharf
Dillon Beach – Coastal Kitchen
Tomales Oyster Company, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Tomales Deli, Tomales Bakery
Jenner - Cafe Aquatica, River's End
Cape Fear & Blue Heron in Duncan's Mill


Discounted Monthly Rates!
Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee.

TOT# 077744
License# 029370

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees. Thanks! Hope it was a great stay! Stace
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 029370

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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dillon beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 34 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum - 42 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Sonoma Raceway - 55 min drive - 76.2 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 58 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BreakingWaves~ COZY Oceanfront Retreat, Listen to Waves! Walk to Beach/WiFi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with amazing nature around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so peaceful. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was the perfect peace and quiet that I had been needing. Everything was as described online and the process was seamless from start to finish. The added optional amenities were the perfect addition to my weekend of retreat. The sound of the waves and the view from the wrap around back porch were amazing. Increased by the deer that visited often. Would absolutely stay here again!!My only suggestion would be to have a slider on the back door so that guests can leave the door open to hear the waves from the kitchen and living room area without letting flies in.Also bedroom slider screen could use an adjustment to fix the gap that I believe let some of those flies in as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Breaking Waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You will not beat this property's location. Clean and well stocked, they provide everything you may need. It's our second time staying here, and we will be back. We use it as a base for sightseeing from Bodega Bay to Point Reyes. Just wish we had a longer vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith E.

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

Great Anniversary Getaway

Was the perfect spot for our long weekend anniversary getaway. Very clean and kitchen was well appointed. Amazing views and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As shown in photos this cottage has spectacular Bodega Bay views - rock cliffs to the north; beach to the south. The kitchen is excellently outfitted with every device and spices, oils, condiments etc. Made making meals very easy and pleasant. Inside furniture is very comfy with afghans for cozying up. You are asked to tend to outdoor cushions on a daily basis, hauling in and out. The west facing windows give great sunset views but also heat up the house incredibly (west windows are not thermal and do not open) -- we often had to have the shades down at times when we would have preferred looking out at the ocean. We kept doors open a lot to keep fresh air circulating in the house. Beds & pillows are very comfortable. We saw deer outside nearly every morning grazing on the succulents that line the cliff and spied a bobcat out the front door one day, not to mention a large variety of birds flying by. The walk to the beach covers very steep incines, up and down, but the nearby public beach is a lovely place to hang out. This is a really pleasant place to spend time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

best time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: fabulous time with family

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

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

Dillon Beach and wine country

Breaking Waves was a cozy open floor plan with huge windows to enjoy the beautiful Tomales Bay, Point Reyes area, and Bodega Bay. Convenient to a lot of activities and Napa / Sonoma wine country. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect it’s very quiet and the views are beautiful. We really enjoyed the sunsets. Our host was very responsive and willing to accommodate. I highly recommend this property .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

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

Beautiful views

Loved the cozy home. Beautiful views and beach. Would love to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Hope to be back!

Great location. Would like king size vs. double beds but other than that, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Oasis Retreat

Truly and idyllic getaway, perfect for relaxing with views and a short walk to the beach and local cafe and market. Would recommend this to family and friends, and would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Beautiful setting

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful weekend with an absolutely beautiful view. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Loved it!

Property is awesome and area is beautiful. Surrounding community was amazing. Would definitely go back! Highly recommend for relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia P.

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

Perfect weekend

We loved staying at Breaking Waves. The house is clean, well equipped and the view just stunning. Perfect for a family with two kids in young age.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great weekend escape

Great weekend escape to the coast! Beautiful location and area. House was simple and well equipped. We all loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jossel S.

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

Relaxation

Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Breaking Waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house in Dillon Beach was just as it was described in the listing. NO surprises and just spectacular views as advertised.

10/10 Excellent

Jerod H.

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

Palo alto

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Unbeatable views

We had a wonderful time staying in this Dillon Beach property. The deck and views are amazing, and the living space is so cozy — perfect for meals together and looking out at the ocean. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donna W.

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

Great location, beautiful views

Beautiful views and well furnished, comfortable home. Clear instructions. Wish ocean-facing windows were clean or that a squeegee was available to clean them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D., Kensington, CA

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

Second Time Back...We'll Be Back Again!

We love bringing our family to Breaking Waves and have stayed here multiple times. The views and coziness are perfect for recharging with the kids. Board games, TV, cooking and walks on the beach make for a perfect coastal getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Calm & Cozy

While smaller than our usual vacation rentals, we found Breaking Waves to be most accommodating. This home is clean and very well cared for. Beds and pillows were comfortable for our preference. The kitchen exceeded my expectations with needed items and workspace. The oceanfront splendor - what can I say!!! We hope to return soon and often.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

judianne w.

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

Amazing

We had an absolutely amazing time. The house is perfect. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen L.

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

A great place to hang out

The beach is beautiful. We honestly love hanging out in the house. making meals, and watching the ocean. That's all we need,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Stace Jardine

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