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Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a microwave.
A white car parked on a residential street with houses on both sides, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a checkered bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with sheer curtains.
A coastal building with a stone chimney, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious room with wooden floors, a pool table, and a bar area with a refrigerator and bottles.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Overlooking the ocean, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and offers a porch, deck, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Engage in nearby hiking, biking, or motorboating while exploring attractions like Dillon Beach and Tomales City Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dillon Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa pool on site

Explore the area

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach

OCEAN VIEWS - Spectacular, contemporary, beach house retreat. Hardwood floors, fieldstone eco-friendly fireplace, skylights, slate patio, landscaped with roses, calla lily's, jade, beach grass, and river rock - 100 yards to the beach. Known as the 'Oyster Shell House,' this is the 'Jewel' of the Village in Dillon Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area. Holidays may require minimum stays- such as Thanks Giving, Christmas, New Years , Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day ect.

COMFORTS OF HOME - Completely remodeled, this beach house provides modern conveniences with a refined yet casual ambiance. A perfect fit for those who want to get away from it all without 'roughing' it - great for friends, small groups, retreats, and families to create wonderful memories.

WAKE TO THE SOUNDS OF THE SURF AND VIEWS OF THE OCEAN - Spend your days exploring the beach and tide pools or relaxing in the lounge chairs on the patio - reading, napping, or enjoying the ocean view. Have some fun boogie boarding, playing a game of pool; enjoy a soothing hot tub as the sun sets. Gather everyone for food and conversation in the great dining room. Retreat to the fireplace for quiet reflection or a good movie, and end the day with a stroll under the stars. Holiday weekends is a three night minimum (ex. Memorial Day, Labor Day).

This Beach House Retreat is Truly Spectacular.

Keywords: Beach, Vacation Rental, Beach House, Ocean Views

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please reach out to owner of the age of kids.
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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
Contract must be signed and mailed back to 55 Oak Grove Dr, Novato,CA 94949- or emailed to ----@--------.---
No child under the age of 5 is allowed in the hot tub. State of California
Parking in designated driveway. One car (van) fits Do not block street access.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 90346vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 40 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 44 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Russian River - 45 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum - 48 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,995, 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.

How much is parking at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dillon Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Tomales Bay State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful with great views and location. The host’s were very nice and the accommodations couldn’t have been better. Great family set-up!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thanks Blair!! We enjoyed hosting you. Hurry back!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed at the VRBO during the Fourth of July weekend with my family and elderly parents.We enjoyed the proximity to the beach (walking distance), views from the upstairs bedroom and backyard, hot tub, and garage game room (foosball, pool table and TV). We appreciate the cleanliness of the property and the quick response from the property owners.Please note that this property has a lot of stairs with split levels. I should have inquired due to my parents limited mobility going up and down stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Daniel- thank you for your nice review. We enjoyed having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately the hot tub was off and cold when we arrived, but heated up nice for our 2nd day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host have gone above and beyond to accommodate us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Jennifer! Any time. We loved working with you. Happy New Year. Come back soon!!😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this Dillon Beach home. Great location and the owners were super accommodating! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thanks John! We enjoyed having your family stay at our home. Please hurry back. The BEACH is waiting for your girls!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super communicative and kind hosts! Helped us out when our other accommodations were canceled last minute. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thanks for the review. You are welcome ANYTIME!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to the beach

Close to the beach. Hot tub was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Leia. Thank you for your 5 star rating. We also rated you 5 star. Please come back!!!!! Dave & Penny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect location, plenty of space, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Great house, walk to beach, all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you. Please come Bach SOON!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to beach

Hoasts were great to work with and check in and out was easy! Easy walk to the beach. Great sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thanks Bill!! Hurry back. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO website was having issues before we checked in and Dave and Penny made sure we had all the info we needed. The location was great and the house felt like a home. After a day at the beach catching crabs, returning to the hot tub was perfect for our family of four. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Sara! Thank you for your 5 star review. See you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely weekend getaway for the family

A great location and plenty of space for the family. The game room was a bonus! We are looking forward to the next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for renting our home. Thanks for the 5 star review!! We work very hard to keep the home in the best shape we can. Looking forward to your return visit!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place. Great Owners

Great Location. Great house with Very Comfortable beds. Great view Hot tub was great. Never had a chance to play billiards or Foos Ball HIGHLY RECOMEND
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Thank you Martin! Your family is always welcome. Our home is very special to our family. Thank you for taking great care of it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Enjoyed our time with family and friends. The house is very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thanks Cara. It was great to host you and your family. Look forward to Your return and holiday tradition.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house and wonderful location

We enjoyed our stay very much. Easy walk to the beach and enjoyed the game room. Only issues were kitchen sink not draining and poor quality linens and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking such good care of our retirement home. Sinks on septic systems can drain slowly if not flushed properly. We were there prior to you stay and all seemed well. Thanks again and we hope you appreciated us for allowing you to change your reservation and increase amount of people. Three heat registers were left on PGE emailed us to expect a high electric bill 😩
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ahhh....mazing!

Had a great stay! House is immaculate, views from every window, all the comforts of home, easy parking, close to beach...truly the most beautiful home in the village, yet comfy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great being so close to the beach.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house had lots of room and the heater and all other equipment worked wonderfully. Home owner replied quickly to all questions which we appreciated :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Shari and family were GREAT tenants. Hurry back!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

We loved the house. We would be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Jennifer and family were excellent guests! Hope to have you return soon!!!!!!!!! Please look at our reservation calendar to plan your next trip :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway

Our family had a wonderful reunion at this house. With the beach only a few blocks away, we were able to easily access the beach and ocean. The house was roomy and comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and we especially enjoyed the reading nook with spectacular views. Penny was accommodating, helpful and easily accessible. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. You are always welcome to return! Penny & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and size

We had a great stay. House isn’t newly remodeled or anything but it’s a great house. Has some quirks - ie could use some touch up paint here and there, shower handle is finicky, nothing major. Overall it’s clean and well kept with a cool nautical theme and some nice old antiques. Beautiful views from upstairs and you can’t beat the location - just half block to beach trail. It’s a great spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thanks Justin!!! Prior renters chipped the house trim :(. It’s being repaired next week! Last remodel was 2010. Hope you come back REAL soon. I think you left some clothing in the master bed room!!!!!!:):)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We rented this home for Mother’s Day weekend. It fit us all perfectly and we were very comfortable. The kitchen was great to cook in after our day of clamming. We all were able to work together to make a wonderful homemade meal. We played pool and used the hot tub. It was lovely. There is only parking for one car.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure to have your family. Please keep us in mind for your next gathering!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for what we needed for sure.

Mainly used for sleep and shower since we gathered at a nearby home for our stay of a week. Some of the onsite use notes should be included in the description to avoid any concerns that may lead you to contact the owners. However, they usually responded in a pretty timely manner.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
The renters were fantastic!! We reached out to renter for clarification on his comment as we are not sure what he is referring to. A framed note that says “ reminder we are on septic system”?? There are many people that are not used to how the septic systems work in shore line properties.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location. Less than modern infrastructure

We had a great time. Because of issues not really caused by the owners the local infrastructure (water and sewer) were dated and limited. As far as location, fantastic access to beach. House was a really fun house with jacuzzi and pool table. We would recommend this house but would caution renters about the limited water and sewer systems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thanks Dr Don. We really appreciated it when you called and told us how clean the house was for your stay!! We try!!! Yes the coastal homes are ALL on septic systems. The village was established in the early 1950’s. So the systems are sensitive. As you know, all of CA is in a drought. The water at DB is ranked in and held in 2 tanks to supply water for all of the homes. Hurry back
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Would Not Recommend

When we pulled up we were so excited but once we entered our opinion changed. The cleanliness of the house was very poor, they do not allow pets but the floors were full of dog hair and dirt. We had to look for everything as nothing was easily accessible and the bathrooms were poorly stocked. I tried to reach out privately to the owners as I sent pictures of the floors and my concerns but their response did not seem like they cared and offered no apologies only responses to my concerns that really didn't make a difference. I have never written a bad review but felt that their lack of concern for the price you pay to rent this home was less then stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Niki- you reached out to us to ask if there was wifi, and a coffee maker. You did that while driving to the beach. You did not look at the website and review what was offered at the house, Your lake of communication caused your disappointment. The VRBO contract was for 4 people. You had 6.. Was this what caused "poorly stocked bathrooms". As I recall- you did not use the bathroom in the game room. The door was never opened??? I hope that your mom enjoyed the fresh flowers from our garden.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed.

We struggled quite a bit with parking our larger SUV. So parking is definitely an issue here. Also many times throughout the day, there was a sewer smell in the house. We couldn’t tell if it was actually coming from the house or the outside neighborhood. Linens were very scarce and not a good quality. Lots and lots of do not do rules posted all over the house which was a bit stressful. It’s almost as if the owners maybe shouldn’t use this as a rental because it seems like it overwhelms them as well. We received several text messages and emails just reminding us of all these rules. Overall the view from the backyard was the best part of the stay. We will NOT be staying here again however. And NOT a good place for kids. And also to note, is they had some kind of custom-made bedspread in this rental house that they accused us of leaving two stains on. They automatically charged are credit card a couple of hundred dollars. And we never received pictures or an opportunity to explain it or anything. So we are obviously contesting that charge. We use Vrbo many times around the world and our ranking as renters is five stars. I hope the owners take this input from us and implement some changes so there are better experiences for future renters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Dan- the water is trucked into Dillon Beach and stored in tanks up on the ridge. That is what you smelt. You were sent a text of the black stains on the beige and white bedspread. We asked you what they were so that we could try to remove them. You did not respond, we could not remove the stains. When we contacted VRBO about how to resolve it- they said to charge you for the replacement. The bedspread matches the window covering and we had to source the fabric and have it remade. We believe in communicating with our guests. Our feedback is that they appreciate it.

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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We purchased our home with the intention to retire in the Dillon Beach Village. It is a home with all amenities that are needed for a casual or formal stay. We entertain often at Dillon Beach.

Why they chose this property

Dillon Beach is less windy than Bodega Bay and much less foggy than Stinson Beach or Bodega Bay combined! The traffic is minimal. Our property is 100 yards from the beach with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Point Reyes Peninsula and Tomales Bay.

What makes this property unique

The house is uniquely positioned to provide backyard sun and privacy, surrounded by a beautiful, tranquil garden. Two outdoor showers to ease the transition from a day at the beach to relaxing in the hot tub - the hot tub is not sand friendly :). Enjoy a book or meditation in upstairs nook with panoramic views...great for watching the sun set.

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