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

Family-friendly holiday home in Dillon Beach with a hot tub

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One Parking Spot - Parallel Park in Drive Way
Short Walk to the Beach
Exterior Recently Painted; Windows Updated
Front of House
Backyard View of Surf, Beach, Tomales Bay, and Point Reyes Peninsula

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪47 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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 33 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 35 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Sonoma Raceway - 54 min drive - 75.5 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 57 min drive - 73.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪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 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. Pelican North Beach and Tomales Regional History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

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. 49 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Catie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

8/10 Good

Leia D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

william t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin T G.

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

10/10 Excellent

amy M.

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

Beautiful location

Great house, walk to beach, all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

J R.

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

8/10 Good

Richard K.

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

8/10 Good

kathleen f.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Shari E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danelle R.

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

8/10 Good

Don H.

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

2/10 Terrible

Niki V.

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

4/10 Poor

Dan Q., Folsom ca.

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

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

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

Vacation disappointment

Lots of Hidden information until you arrive There is something wrong with the septic system because they have signs everywhere If it’s yellow let it mellow if it’s brown flush it down.! Had I known this before paying $$$$ a night I would of never chose this house . The Hot Tub says don’t turn up the heat so you’re basically sitting in warm water . We received one towel each for three nights ! There is a washer and dryer that you are not allowed to use there is no trash service so you are expected to haul your trash away in the car with you with dirty toilet paper in the trash! The parking spot is for a little tiny car and I drive a suburban! They ask you to throw your trash away at the beach which is a $10 fee to go into the beach so basically I feel like you’re paying for their trash service! There was other rentals with garbage is that they ask you to throw away on Cliff Street to be creative I think that’s wrong! Their video (library) was only six DVDs and the player did not work and the remotes did not work the batteries were rotted. There is only one bathroom downstairs that is a toilet you have to leave the house to go outside into a garage where there is another shower , but they never shower inside they recommend you shower outside with your family and your children all around ! I got this house as a gift for my parents and I was hugely disappointed I would’ve never rented this house had I known all these things were gonna be wrong with it everything in the kitchen was not clean and it had dried food on some of the plates so we had to wash everything before we used it .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location but not as listed

Oyster shell house is a roomy multi level house hosted by Dave and Penny who reached out after I made the reservation to have me complete the contract and let me know only pod families were able to stay together, due to Corona19. I requested information on fishing charters and Dave kindly gave me a contact. In preparation a few days before leaving I reviewed the contract and noticed a new review that mentioned not flushing toilet paper. I reached out again and was told no toilet paper is septic safe and I could place used TP in the trash and by the way they had stopped trash service so it's my responsibility to find a place to dump our trash. The day we are heading out I get word from Penny the hot tub circulation pump went out last week and a repair man would be out on day two of our stay. The hot tub was a top reason why I picked this rental so this information was upsetting. When I mentioned this to Penny she asked if I would like to reschedule however we already off work and on our way. The response to this was, check in is not until 3pm. We knew this. I was never told the outcome of the spa repair, we had to reach out over our stay to ask if the tub was repaired. At one point Penny said she was at a spa store and to call her! It was 5pm on our last night and we were worn out from the he back and forth confusing communication. There was a smell that came from the septic system our entire stay. If someone flushed (even#1) or was in the shower the unpleasant smell filled the downstairs. With our contract it was clearly stated on the last day check out was at 11am and if we were going to hang around town longer we would have to move our car from the house. The morning we left we received a message at 9am saying to stay as long as we like that day because the cleaners weren't coming until the next day. Would have been nice if Penny would have mentioned that at check in for planning purposes. This was a very disappointing and expensive rental and did not add to our 50th birthday celebration getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jamie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

DONT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE

When we arrived at the property we were so excited a couple days away from life. We couldn't help but notice all the post it notes ALL over stating we can't do this and we can't do that. Or this is broken and that was broken don't use. With Limited shower time. Was little annoying but we obliged. The first night we decided to get into the hot tub couldn't stay in for longer then 15min because there was so much bleach in it we could hardly breath. We didn't let that ruin the trip. They state no pets but the place is covered in dog hair thank god no one is allergic. We stayed the rest of the weekend without any issues. It was very nice of the owner to let us know that the cleaning people weren't coming in at check out and we could stay longer. We didn't we had to get home. The owner sends me a message before they even get to the house asking me if we broke things ( like wine glass) fishing to charge me for something... We didn't we brought all of our own things (paper products so we didn't have to wash anything). But wait the owners get to the house 3 days later and say they are charging me for the hot tub to be drained, cleaned and refilled because it was so dirty. That we didn't take a shower before we got in. How do you know? Not one of us had sunscreen on and we did rinse off before got in. Definitely had to shower when we got out because of all the bleach. Still waiting for the pictures of this so called dirty hot tub. How can this be there was so much bleach in there. There isn't a sign or a post anywhere that states you would charge if we used the hot tub. Maybe you should lock that up also and STATE its broken or add another sticky note. Stating that things are broken.. garage door, which we know works..washer/dryer you just dont want to pay the PG&E bill (you definitely make sure everyone can see the bill since its posted and laminated for everyone to see..) I would not recommend renting from these people as there are other nicer homes and honest hosts around. Its way to stressful to rent this one..We took care of your home and did everything you asked for, and all you could do was look for ways to charge me more money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

NOT A GOOD CHOICE - THE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ONE COULD RUIN YOUR STAY - ENJOY DB - JUST NOT HERE!

Please see the messages below between us and the owners - DON"T RENT FROM THEM - There are so many places to rent and much better quality and experiences - DB is awesome - this property is not. David and Mary (Penny) sent a message "Thank you for your concern about someone trying to get into our home while you stayed there. I checked with our "lower" neighbor. It was a guest at his house that got confused. A first-timer at DB. Replacing private property should not qualify for a bad review. VRBO charged your credit card- not us. Dave" NOT EVEN AN APOLOGY!! Our response- "VRBO did charge my account…as your representative, please don’t try to make it sound like they somehow - through mental telepathy figured that the charge for a few stained towels was $45. You obviously reported it and expected them to charge me. I’m stating that it was a dishonest practice for you to do so without letting me know first. Secondly, the next time you do something like this to one of your “guests”, I suggest you take pictures to back up your claims. I don’t know you. You have a nice home and on the outside seem like you’re probably honest and nice people. However, I don’t know you, therefore I don’t trust you. Judging by the way you handled this, I probably shouldn’t trust you. Had it been my home and I was charging high rental costs and clearly making great retirement revenue, I would’ve at minimum had the manners to show evidence to someone if there was a problem. I would have also let them know that I was seeking reimbursement through the rental company. I will write a bad review and let prospective clients know that you’re home albeit nice is very difficult to stay in. Most of your amenities are “locked out” because of potential problems. We all know your garage door works perfectly fine, you just don’t want someone leaving it open. We also both know that your washer and dryer work just fine, (with the exception of getting stains out of towels) you’re just to cheap to pay the utility bills. Evidenced by the PG&E bill left in your book, an example of the high electrical cost of Dillon Beach. You’re little notes telling us that things are broken and don’t work is just because you don’t want to spend the money for repairing them or the usage cost. I will write a bad review and we will not stay in your property again. “FUTURE RENTERS BEWARE. BREAK-INS AND ROBBERIES ARE PREVALENT AT THIS HOME”. Again, good luck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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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