Entire home

Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach .

Cottage in Dillon Beach with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach .

Living area
Room
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Dillon Beach
  • Place, Tomales Bay
  • Place, Doran Beach
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 & @

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach .

A long time favorite, the Sandy Dog, is back as a rental.
Located at the top of Bumblebee path, it's a 3 minute walk to the beach.
The Sandy Dog has a large, open floor plan and great views of the ocean and Pt. Reyes. You can watch the sunset over the ocean while sipping a glass of wine, read a book in the window seat listening to the crashing waves, or soak in the hot tub with a view of the beach.
This home is so lovely and comfortable that you will not want to leave.
The main floor includes a large living room, with ample space for a group, a dining room, sunroom, and open kitchen with panoramic views of the ocean. Downstairs are two large bedrooms and a large beautifully updated bath. The owners love dogs and welcome yours to the Sandy Dog.
There is a nice size fenced yard and even a cookie jar with doggie treats.
Kids will enjoy the boogie boards, skim boards, wet suits, sand toys, puzzles and board games.
Your entire group will love the Sandy Dog!

STR Permit Number: P5172
Number of parkings spaces: 2 parking spaces alongside house

**We do not allow boats, RV'S, campers to park alongside this cottage
**Please note that the living room photo showing the ocean view has been digitally edited. Telephone poles and lines that are present in the village have been removed from this image for aesthetic purposes.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
WELL behaved dogs ONLY
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
IF the house rules are not followed traveler agrees to forfeit their damage / security deposit
HOT TUBS: We cannot guarantee the function of a hot tub.
NO RV'S or CAMPERS are allowed to park in this location

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Doran Beach - 22 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Links at Bodega Harbour - 22 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Bodega Head - 30 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove & Cottages - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach . pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach .?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Dog is just a short distance to the beach . located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 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 Pelican North Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying in this house and it’s absolutely wonderful. We look forward to our girls trip every year and I’ve already booked it for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

judianne w.

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

Quick vacation

We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

Nice home with a short walk to Dillon Beach

We had a short stay with our family of 5 home was nice with great views of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

Perfect for family!

We had a few families staying at various homes in the same neighborhood. This house was perfect for us. The views of the ocean were amazing, and the remodeling that has been done is beautiful. The property manager was quick to respond to questions we had before our reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Perfect location! House was quaint and cozy! Couches and beds super comfortable! House has everything we needed to cook. Found some playing cards and sat in the sun room which was really nice ! General store walking distance which was nice ! Beach walk was short and sweet !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Family time

We enjoyed the house and would rent it again. Great views of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwan E.

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

Cousins

It was clean and very comfortable loved the sun room for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Great home & location!

Great home - comfortable and big enough for our family of 5. Also, great location - very close to the beach (under 5 min walk to the sand). Linda was very responsive and helpful. We'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Celebrating Mothers 90th and family reunion

House was great. With provided beach toys and outdoor show it was great for the kids. Hot tub was great following cold water at beach. Sun room and house were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice and Close To Beach

The kitchen was well stocked, and it was a short distance to the beach. There were chairs and boards for beach play, and the hot tub was nice. While the host and listing said the house was dog-friendly, there was nowhere for the dog to use the bathroom in the backyard. All of the backyard was pavers or plants. I wish that we could have used the washer and dryer, but it was behind a locked door. Also the dishwasher was not easy to figure out how to use, some instructions taped to the front would have been awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

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

Great location!

Had a nice, relaxing long weekend at the Sandy Dog. Perfect location with easy access to the beach. Listing very accurate. Only drawbacks are would be really nice for downstairs access to backyard. The BBQ was so old and rusty that it was unuseable! The backyard was not well kept and overgrown with weeds but could be very nice with a little attention. not we
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew C.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Musty smell; property manager unresponsive

The property is overall very nice. Our stay, however, was significantly impacted by the property manager's unresponsiveness and due to the smell of a body odor type stench that was so strong and pervasive in one of the bedrooms that we had to take turns sleeping in that room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Sandy Dog

This is a very clean and comfortable home. Beautiful view of the ocean! We took our 3 grandchildren on this trip while their parents were traveling in HI and enjoyed the easy walk to the beach. For us grandparents walking up and down stairs, Bumble Bee path with a loaded cart and beach exhausted us! The hot tub produced heavy bubbles, not sure why. Parking is directly in front of the home, not the side. Met neighbors who were pleasant! We had a wonderful time! Dillon Beach was very clean and dog friendly. People were respectful there. There were 4 wet suits in the shed which fit out 10 year old and 8 year old who learned skim boarding! One skim board was broken on the bottom, so only one to use. Very comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson W.

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

Just what we needed!

As soon as we pulled up to the adorable corner home, we were in awe of the breathtaking views that were even better able to see when you enter to upper level of this property. The open concept with wrap around windows and natural bright light, made this space so welcoming and relaxing. We had everything we needed to cook from home and yet so close to the store to send the kids off to have self-serve ice cream for dessert. The beach is walking distance down a steep, yet distractingly beautiful path- “Bumblebee Path” that you forget the hike. We were able to bring our 4-legged friend and roam the beach freely with other friendly dogs. I enjoyed reading from my kindle on the front porch, back porch, living space, in bed, and the sun room- 2 books worth- it was so relaxing here! Perfect location and just enough space for our family of 5! Can’t wait to come back. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice location, pretty place, horrible beds

Beds were bad for all 3 of us. Queen was a rock, king was broken down soft, twin major lumpy. Best bed was futon upstairs but small for 2. Did it any way. Dishwasher doesn’t clean anything. Even dishes in the cabinets were dirty. Don’t think others noticed when unloading just put them away. Even checked internet on how to use since no instructions were provided. Dishes were still dirty. Left it running for 3rd time when we left. Too bad cause very nice place otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawnette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Picked this house for the location. All the extra amenities were a huge bonus. Extremely family friendly, baby gate, beach toys and wagon made this trip so much easier. Thanks again.The Lear family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER J T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Easy walk to the beach with wonderful views. Hot tub and sheltered outdoor dining was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darcey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twas lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. The wide open plan on the upper floor provides a great view of the beach and ocean, the close walk to the beach eliminates the need to drive and amenities are superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Perfect

The Sandy dog was perfect for our needs. Well stocked, awesome location, and beautiful views from the house. We will choose it again as we come to Dillon Beach annually. This was our first year having a service dog with us and it was a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee F.

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

Sandy Dog

Sandy Dog was a wonderful get away for our family. It’s not only a wonderful location, it’s close to the beach, very comfortable, super clean, and had everything needed to make our stay absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Perfect Weekend

Sandy Dog is an amazing property. Especially if you just want to sit and enjoy the view from any room or backyard.We took many walks to the beach with our dog and the 3 minute walking time is accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher l.

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

brief getaway

wife and I enjoyed the weekend and the functionality of the property was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Can’t wait to return

Perfect location for a family to reach everything. Great access to the beach. Toddlers learned to navigate the stairs. Baby gate a game changer. Plenty of space for individual private time Kitchen had everything we needed to prep great meals. Would definitely recommend Sandy Dog
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

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

Family Vacation

This location is perfect. Walk to the beach in minutes and beat the crowd in the busy parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by LINDA

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests