Cottage by the Sea

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A cozy room with a desk, leather chairs, a bookshelf, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a round table and two chairs, a glass of red wine, and a sunset view.
A wooden dining table set with blue bowls, glasses, and a white bowl.
A house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dillon Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪3 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doran Beach - 30 min drive - 31.9 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the Sea?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the Sea on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$2,029, 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 Cottage by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the Sea located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Dillon Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Bay State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Backyard was great! Beautiful view and lots of places to visit and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our weekend trip to Dillon Beach. Easy access to the beach and the home had everything we needed. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great view. Loved the yard. Wish window blinds weren’t in disrepair. Using tv was little confusing with all different remote. Kitchen had everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a good time! A perfectlocation, minutes from the beach and the general store. Linda was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage just up the hill from Dillon Beach. Nothing fancy, but a cozy place with a gas burning fire place to keep warm by. Great for a costal get away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review of this cottage we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you found the cottage a great coastal get away. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy 1920’s cottage among newer homes & close to Dillon Beach Resort. Cottage was very well-located - just a short walk to get to the beach. The cottage was clean with a well-stocked kitchen and all the conveniences you look for. Enjoyed the outdoor deck at sunset. Good nights sleep with comfy bed and enjoyed morning coffee on the outdoor front porch. Overall very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home and the fireplace kept us warm on the windy days. Easy walk to the ocean and beautiful view from the front porch. We also enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the beautiful views from the front porch and the home's convenient location near the beach. It means a lot to us that these features helped make your visit special. We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch stay as usual. We return often to relax at this little slice of heaven. Cozy cabin-like house with good sized back yard and a hot tub to relax in after the beach. Plenty of cooking utensils and pans, spices, to make dinners at home. Coffee pot, toaster, blender, modern stove and microwave, dishwasher, BBQ grill, all good. This is our third year here and it never disappoints. They’ve added chargers in dining room and bedroom; nice touch. Manager of property always responds quickly. Thanks again for making our week at the beach memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Excellent place to stay for a family. Great location and comfy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Corrie Thank you for your review of this cottage, we appreciate it. . We are glad to find out that you found this cottage and excellent place for your family to stay in while visiting the beach. Thank you again for your booking. John Arguelles
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. It’s like a home away from home. It’s quiet, private, very relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place. It is our go to house at Dillon Beach. Cabin is close to the beach, walking distance around town beautiful backyard very quiet in private.
Cute cabin
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we hoped for! The location, front porch and deck view of the sunset and ocean was amazing. The hot tub was very nice and the beds were comfortable. The gas fireplace kept it warm and cozy. I would recommend this place to another family of four with a four legged friend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Thank you for your review—we truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear that the cottage was everything you had hoped for and that you enjoyed the beautiful sunsets from the porch as well as the hot tub. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Dillon

Cottage was fantastic, clean and comfortable. Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Jeff, Thank you for your review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out you enjoyed your stay and its location at the beach. We hope we can host you again.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Wanted a quick little getaway place that was close to the beach and nice and cozy. Everything about this place is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Melissa Thank you so much for taking the time to review of this cottage! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you found the cottage an excellent place to stay, especially with its close proximity to the beach. We would be thrilled to welcome you back in the future and hope we have the opportunity to host you again soon! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you had a fantastic stay. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage, close to beach. Enjoyed all the books, pictures and history of the house. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage's charm and history, and that its location worked well for you. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location. Amazing backyard. House was very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well equipped. Hot tub was clean and ready to be enjoyed! Highly recommend this property for a small family of 4 like ours.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place by the beach

lovely cottage just off the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
Forrest Thank you for your review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out you enjoyed your stay in the cottage. We hope we can host you again! John Arguelles
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin by the beach

Nicely maintained property, walkable to the beach and the little resort with its restaurant and store.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Mitch, Thank you for your 5 star review of this cottage, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay and its location to the beach and the resort store. Thank you again for your booking and we hope we will host you again John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this little house. This is our second stay here and will be back. We have fun just sitting on the front porch watching people, dogs and deer come and go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you once again for staying with us and for leaving a 5-star review! It's always a pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CTC Dillion Beach, Nice near the beach.

Nice near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
Charles Thank you for your 5 star review of this vacation rental, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay and its location to the beach. We look forward to hosting you again next year. John
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