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Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog

Cottage in Dillon Beach with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Interior
Arrive at Sundog, your home away from home, and unwind in this cozy cottage with a modern retro flair. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the fully fenced backyard with pastoral views or sneak a peekaboo view of the ocean from the front deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 466 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$1,102
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog

Stocked with the best and often forgotten essentials so you can arrive as you would to your own family beach house. We want you to be at home at Sundog the moment you pull into the driveway.

Cozy, clean and great vibe! This updated (Solar battery backup) cottage with a modern retro flair is in a very walkable location near the General Store, Coastal Kitchen, and main beach access. It is a sleepier section of the village with pastoral views from the fully fenced backyard and if you go to the far left corner of the front deck, depending on the growth of the trees down there, you get a peekaboo view of the ocean. There's even a doggy door for your (smaller) furry friend.

We've made the most of this sweet cottage, and it has an open feel and romantic, comfortable decor.

Each bedroom has a Queen bed.

Solar back up keeps the power on out here, and you know that's a big giant PERK.

ABOUT DOGS:

We LOVE DOGS (madly, I tell you) and are determined to be able to host them too, however we do have insurance restrictions on breeds (check if yours is a high profile breed), and limit two 2 dogs (3 if they're leeeetle) and 4 people max.

Backyard is fully fenced and secure with a charcoal BBQ grill, and picnic table. The birds are almost always singing here.

Front deck is huge, with Adirondack chairs and a a pup gate to keep everyone contained. We have the beach chairs, towels, umbrella, blanket, toys and all the things to make you happy down there in the sand.

We are clean and peaceful and serene, and hope that is what draws you in to stay with us!

Other things to note
No smoking (anywhere on the premises).
Please clean up after Fido.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 710 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pre-approval of pet prior to booking. :)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 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 Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$1,101.79, 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 Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog located?

Situated near the beach, 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).

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Sundog Cottage - Clean & Cozy - EV - Walk to Food & Beach - Fenced Yard for Dog Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room | pet friendly | very attentive | excellent host | very friendly | took my 10 year old son and she welcomed him with a gift in his room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Dillon Beach

Our stay was so nice. The cottage was clean and inviting. Hoping to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute & LOVELY! We felt right at home & the host was exceptional. Many thanks for the goodies for the pups & fridge treats for us! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey w.

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

wonderful

Had a great relaxing time - can't wait to stay there again. The house is terrific, perfect for the pups and close to the beach which the dogs loved. The owner is fantastic, easy to reach and full of knowledge. She made some great recommendations for food and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille L.

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

Delightful Retro Cottage

Very cute cottage, clean, well stocked with towels and extremely comfortable bedding. Kitchen is well equipped and comfortable living area to relax. Perfect distance to walk to beach and general store. Lovely place to stay - will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Easy walk to beach

The house is clean and well stocked. The kitchen had everything we might need. Plus there were so many thoughtful extras like fresh flowers in the rooms, extra comfortable mattresses, beach chairs and toys, a doggy gate for the patio. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

sun Dog Cottage get away

all as represented. good value. charming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Beach Cottage Zen

Such a lovely, clean, QUIET, comfortable cottage steps from the best dog-welcoming beach! Valerie is the hostess with the mostest! Your search is over. Rent this place (preferably with your pup) and become rested, inspired and transformed. A very special Beach Cottage. Valerie’s loving touch is all over it. Superb! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne S.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Sun Dog Cottage is a very special spot. Lovely and bright accommodations. I was delighted that the pictures matched the reality (which sadly is often not the case)! The home was well-appointed, cozy, charming, and clean. The host was AMAZING - so communicative and easy to work with. Her welcome basket of local items was a beautiful touch. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Can a trip to the beach be a transformational experience?

Yes—it can at Sundog!! This little place is magical. Deer walk right by you in the field behind the house. Owls hoot at night. The ocean is a block away. Dillon beach is like a well held secret and Sundog is the place to stay. Thank you a thousand times for sharing your home and me and my dog BeBe give you 100000000 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Perfect cottage with a delightfully equipped kitchen.

Sundog cottage was perfect for our intention of getting away from hectic schedules and get in tune w/ nature and have fun, family bonding time as we prepare to become empty nesters in September. The cottage was the perfect distance from the beach and balanced beach time and cottage time on the deck or preparing delicious healthy meals in the fully equipped kitchen. We became reacquainted with the game clue and were reminded that the simple things can bring great joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

EXCELLENT COTTAGE IN DILLON BEACH

We have stayed in Dillon Beach several times, sometimes renting a big house with family and friends, and sometimes a small house with family. This one was absolutely perfect for a weekend there with one teenager and two dogs. We loved being a short walk to the beach, and the cottage was remodeled and perfectly appointed. It was darling! We loved it! (Truly 4 person max; we had 3 this time.). It was great to be able to let the dogs out to do their business in the small fenced in yard, and to sunbathe on the deck. And we ALL enjoyed the beach, of course. It is the best dog friendly beach around, and the remoteness makes it feel like you really got away from the Bay Area. Valerie was amazing, great communication and always responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

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

Wonderful dog friendly cottage

We had a great time at Sundog Cottage. Our four legged friends gave it a gold star, they loved the dog friendly beach so much, no leash required. The beach is huge and we spent two hours walking it with our pups every morning. The cottage is equipped with everything you could possible need and Valerie is an amazing host. You do need to be fairly fit and able as the cottage is up a hill from the beach although it’s only a 5mins walk. You can drive down and pay the $10 weekdays and $15 weekend parking rate. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the evenings after exploring the surrounding area and eating lots of yummy seafood. We are Scottish and the area reminded us so much of home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Sundog stay

Enjoyed our stay. Great communication. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci B.

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

Great vibe!

We loved our stay at Sundog Cottage and plan to visit again soon! This beach house community is really peaceful and our place was cute, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, great location. Lovely host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sundog was easy to find and very close to the beach and the coastal kitchen diner restaurant and store. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Everything at the property was clean, comfortable and cozy. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful dog-friendly cottage

Sundog Cottage was the perfect escape from the heat for 2 humans and 2 dogs. The Cottage is adorable and so many things about it made us smile. The dogs loved the backyard and the fluffy blankets, and we loved the wonderful kitchen, comfy beds, linens etc. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Beautiful and so comfortable!

My mom, 7 yo daughter, dog, and I stayed at Sunday for a ‘girls weekend’. Valerie was by far the most welcoming and kindest host I’ve worked with for a vacation rental (and I do this at least 4 times a year, through various platforms.) The house is beautifully decorated and totally clean, the beds are SO comfortable, the kitchen is fully stocked, and the attention to detail is impeccable. Also, the fenced yard with a dog door is a great bonus for dog owners, and I don’t think I’ve seen it at other Dillon Beach rentals!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Trip down memory lane

Fabulous time including the many nice gestures like fresh flowers and fresh eggs. Host lives close by and very responsive. We definitely will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey H.

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

Spring break getaway

Cute little place and the hospitality from the host made our trip extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Short Escape to Ocean

My stay at Sundog was wonderful. The accommodation was great and very clean. Communication with the host was easy and Valerie was very responsive. It was very dog friendly. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful Host & Stay

We rented this place for our babymoon and it met all of our expectations! The host is very friendly and prompt. The place was clean and had all necessities. It’s a short walk to the beach which was perfect for our pup! Hopefully we have the chance to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette C.

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

Dillon Beach getaway

Great place to stay. Loved having my morning coffee on the front deck. Will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Beautifully appointed cozy retreat

Special touches and a thoughtful host made my stay feel personal. The decor is quality and beautiful all while welcoming and cozy. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025