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Living room.
Dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dillon Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

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
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Your Vacation Starts Here!


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
****Due to safety and fire concerns, this rental does not offer a BBQ- nor do we allow any type of BBQ and or fire pit to brought onto the premises.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
NOT ALLOWED: Pitbulls Dobermans Rotweilers
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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
Place all garbage in the gray bin and the recycles in the blue bin
Place all used towels inside the shower area
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Doran Beach - 29 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 40 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Russian River - 44 min drive - 48.4 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
  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro - ‬24 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 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Vacation Starts Here! on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$1,013, 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 Your Vacation Starts Here!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever. I got more sleep than I’ve had in a long time
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
It was very difficult to get the key out of the lockbox & put it back in. The house was clean but the table was sticky, even the placemats were stuck to it. It's a beautiful view from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
We were surprised by your review, as you did not mention any concerns during your one-night stay at the rental. The lockbox is a standard model: after entering the code, you simply pull the front of the lockbox toward you to open it. We’re sorry you found the table sticky. The sunlight coming through the windows and shades can sometimes cause the placemats to stick slightly to the table surface. We hope you otherwise enjoyed your stay at the property and appreciate your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Lin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy this wonderful home by the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review. It is always our pleasure to host you and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, kozy cabin in quaint neighborhood.Everything in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view… easy access to beach, 2 bedrooms, one beautiful king, one queen, private enclosed yard for dogs…. Easy checkin/out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Great Stay and Location

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.
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very responsive owner/agent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merdi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
Merdi THANK YOU for your 5 star review, we sincerely appreciate it. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great place

This place was clean, close to the beach and a nice place for our family to getaway for the weekend.
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caity P.

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

Great spot in Dillon Beach village

Nice spot with view of Tomales Bay, easy walk to the beach. Super clean place and comfy beds. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lecia J.

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

Lovely place for a long weekend.

Our family enjoyed our long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Lovely beach home

Very nice place to stay! Very clean and a wonderful view of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Relaxing getaway

Very clean and close to beach. Can get easily to nearby towns too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Great location!

Great place for a weekend getaway away from the heat. View of the ocean and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Happy Vacation

This was our third time in this Vrbo home we love the view and neighbourhood !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2024
Susie Thank you for your review we sincerely appreciate it. It is always a delight to host you and we hope you will visit with us soon ! John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great location

Just a short walk down to the beach - perfect for traveling with kids and dogs. Spacious kitchen and living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Roomy home

Good ocean view from a comfortable living room and dining area. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nanci h.

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

We had a wonderful time!

Everything was as expected and with extremely easy check in/out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

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

Perfect

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 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

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