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Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea

Cottage in Dillon Beach with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomales Bay
  • Place, Doran Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea


Welcome to Seaside Serenity at Dillon Beach!

Escape to our charming two-bedroom, one-bath home nestled within the heart of the Village at Dillon Beach. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family vacation, this pet-friendly vacation rental offers a cozy retreat just moments away from the sun, surf, and local amenities.

Key Features:
** Two Bedrooms: Relax in comfort in our thoughtfully appointed bedrooms, ensuring a restful night's sleep for all guests.
** One Bath: Refresh and rejuvenate in our bathroom, designed to meet all your vacation rental needs.
** Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friend along for the adventure – pets are warmly welcomed at Seaside Serenity!
** Proximity to Beach & Amenities: Just a short walk from the beach, store, and cafe, you're never far from the action and convenience.
** Ocean Views: Marvel at partial views of the ocean from the living, dining, and kitchen areas, which seamlessly flow onto the deck – perfect for firing up the propane BBQ and savoring outdoor dining.
** Wi-Fi & TV: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and unwind with basic TV provided for your entertainment.
** Single-Level Living: Enjoy the convenience of single-level living once you ascend the exterior staircase, ensuring easy access.

Experience the tranquility of coastal living at Dragon's Rest. Book your stay today and create cherished memories by the sea!

**STR permit number: P5169
**One parking space in driveway for medium size vehicle
**Security camera is located on the exterior of the house facing driveway
**We do not allow boats, campers, RV's to park in this area

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
NOT ALLOWED: Pitbulls Dobermans Rottweilers
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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
Please place all recycling in the blue bin and all garbage in the gray bin
Please turn off all heaters throughout the cottage
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

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this cottage 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 activities can be experienced at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and Cayman Practice Range. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Doran Beach - 22 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Links at Bodega Harbour - 22 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 24 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Bodega Head - 29 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to 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 Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea on 3 December 2025 start from NZ$896.22, 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.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Excellent Get-a-way

Relaxing days on the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect cottage if you want close to the beach and have a cozy stay! It was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies and the owner/property manager was incredibly responsive and helpful. Very pleased with my interactions. This cottage is small, perfect for maybe 3 people. Best part is it isn’t right on the beach and away from the cars coming in on a busy weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Dragons Rest

Great place to stay! Get communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Dillon Beach House

We enjoyed our Dillon Beach House Visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Carmichael

Great Place

This is the second time we've stayed here and both times it was fabulous and relaxing! Looking forward to our next trip to Dillon Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Weekend Getaway

For those who enjoy the feeling of being in a house when you're on vacation, you will enjoy this location. Decent kitchen amenities, a living room TV, games/puzzles, plenty to do in and around the place. Walkable to the beach and lots of great restaurants, wineries, creameries are all within a reasonable drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

A cute little place.

The cottage had a nice view and was a short walk to the beach. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Layne C.

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

Beautiful welcoming home-

Beach coastal town quiet peaceful charming, a perfect place to get away from it all -
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

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

Everything we needed!

We stayed here to attend a wedding in Tomales, this house had everything our family of 5 needed for a fun beach weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn D., San Francisco

Great location

My friend and I had a blast with our two little dogs here. The place is clean, had board games and perfect for a girls trip weekend! Short walk to the beach, cute little restaurant, and amall store with basic amenities.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Amazing

This is a great house in a great location. It's really hard to beat a weeks stay in a place like this.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meg S., Woodland, CA

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay in Dillon Beach! The beach is an easy walk, and the weather was terrific. The home had everything we needed - we were very comfortable. We'll keep it in mind for a future stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lia R.

Paradise.

Love this property and Dillon Beach. We will be back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing Welcoming Family Space

We have stayed at this cottage multiple times, and. have enjoyed the beauty of Dillon Beach as well as the comfort and location of this cottage. We have made many wonderful memories here and our vacations here are always a highlight of our year .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda N.

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

Very comfortable home

Everything you could possibly need is there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Petaluma

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

Exactly What We Needed

I travel a lot and love to stay in little cottages. This place is exactly what I expected and wanted in a cottage. Cozy, comfy, a short walk to the beach, a nice view, and a place to call home while on vacation. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layne C.

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

Family gathering

Beautiful quaint home close to beach and store view of ocean from deck. It was a very quiet location beach is at the entrance of Tomales bay and the Pacific Ocean. Incredible sundowns off of bluffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Shillong Beach

Great stay at Dillon Beach! Perfect for us, and our pet. Cozy house. Great bedding. Responsive host when questions asked. Houses close together, but it only adds to the charm of the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sweet little cottage for a relaxing family getaway.

We have stayed here before and are always amazed at how well stocked the place is. The kitchen has all you need - plus the spices and foil we forgot to bring. There are tons of family board games and videos for the kids as well as Netflix, cable, and great internet reception for the big kids. It's located just the right distance from the beach. This visit we had a few technical difficulties with the TV and got an immediate response and resolution from the property manager. Thank you for another great beach holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Charming comfort on California's north coast

We are departing from our four night stay this morning from this lovely home. The owners have thought of everything -- super comfortable beds and pillows, well-stocked kitchen, throws and shawls for sitting on the deck when the air is chilly, art and orchids -- everything. Access to the house is easy and the owners are attentive to every need. We stayed in the house while exploring for sale properties in anticipation of returning to the Bay Area this summer, after a three year absence. If circumstances permit, we might return to Dillon Beach again during our relocation transition period.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

minerva d., Petaluma, California

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

Dillon time

Cottage is in a great location. We loved the deck to chill out in the sun and watch the surfers ride the waves. Very comfortable beds and furniture. The door in the large bedroom is really squeaky and woke everyone up at night. Screens on some windows were missing. No wash clothes to wash dishes. Other than that our family really liked it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Erin S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not what expected and could use a clean

We love Dillon Beach and have stayed at a variety of homes; it’s a casual beach town and we aren’t picky…wouldn’t stay here again. We stayed over thanksgiving and were planning to watch some football, fox sports, nothing premium- even though this showed cable and basic tv there wasn’t any, no help from host or property management. Place could also use a good cleaning: dust on footrests, mold on shower curtain and fan was gross. Luckily the beach is always beautiful. Pick somewhere else in DB there are lots of options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

jodi r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good view/location, very small and squished.

We had a nice time at this property because the view of the ocean is pretty, and it is a easy walk down to lovely Dillon Beach where our dog could be off leash. The cottage itself is very small, which is not necessarily a problem, but basically all surfaces, shelves, closets, and kitchen cupboards are packed full of stuff - including random knick-knacks, plants and owners items. So we had a difficult time finding a place to put our stuff, like dry goods, bread, and games we brought - so that we could actually have counter space to cook in the kitchen. There was an ant invasion in the kitchen when we first arrived, probably because of all the rain, but that was a bummer. I would say that the place could use a big cleaning (walls, surfaces) and updating as it would be much nicer just open and airy. Also, note that if you visit in the winter, there is no heat in the bedrooms and the shower pressure is very low so cold to be in there. Love the area, but not sure we would return to this place. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Allison H.

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

Cozy place!

Very cute/comfy place to stay. Went here for my moms birthday weekend. There were only a few things that were a tiny snag in our stay and I think people should know about before they book the place: 1. There is no dishwasher, so we had to wash everything by hand. Luckily it was only two of us but I can't imagine with a big family. 2. you have to bring your own wood for the wood burning stove. There is an electric heater but it either got too hot or not hot enough. Luckily there are plenty of blankets and the beds are super comfy. 3. The water pressure in the shower was not great. They probably do this on purpose to save water. Not a huge issue, the temperature still was fine. 4. There is only one small water spicket (downstairs) to wash your sandy feet off with. It was hard for us to wash our dog off in a small space. 5. The driveway is very small and steep. Its best for just one car as there is really no street parking. Other than that.. It was a great place ro stay. Lots of games, puzzles, dvds and even coloring books! They even have a roku for streaming netflix/hulu. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has everything needed for a great get away. It isn't fancy but it is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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John Arguelles is the property manager - owner of Dillon Beach Rentals. John lives and works full time at Dillon Beach. John is only a phone call away to take care of your needs while vacationing at Dillon Beach.

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