Welcome to The Lookout, a beautifully renovated 1941 beach bungalow with all the modern comforts and cozy charm. Enjoy the open kitchen as a hub for delicious meals and shared memories with family and friends, then unwind by the gas/log fireplace after a day of beach fun. Take in ocean views from the back deck or head down to Dillon Beach just 5 minutes away.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 890 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi
🌊 Dillon Beach Ocean View Bungalow | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views | Sleeps 8
About This Completely Charming Dillon Beach Home! Escape to this bright and beautifully remodeled Dillon Beach bungalow just minutes from the sand. Perfect for families, groups, and laid-back coastal getaways, this dog-friendly retreat features sweeping ocean views, multiple outdoor decks, and cozy fireplaces designed for relaxing by the sea.
Sleeping up to 8 guests, the 2-bedroom home with bonus sleeping space offers a flexible layout ideal for beach vacations and group stays. Spend your days walking to Dillon Beach, exploring scenic coastal trails, or driving Highway 1 before returning for sunset dinners and cozy evenings overlooking the Pacific.
Ideally located near Bodega Bay and Sonoma Wine Country, this welcoming coastal retreat blends beach access, comfort, and classic Northern California charm for the perfect ocean escape.
✨ Why This Home Stands Out 🌊 Ocean views from decks and living spaces 🚶 Approximately 5-minute walk to Dillon Beach 🔥 Two fireplaces for cozy coastal evenings 🏡 Bright, remodeled coastal bungalow with modern updates 🎮 Multiple living areas ideal for families and groups 🍽 Outdoor decks with BBQ and dining space 🐾 Dog-friendly beach getaway 📶 Fast WiFi (100+ Mbps) great for remote work or streaming stays
🏡 Key Facts 2 Bedrooms + Bonus Sleeping Space 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 8 Remodeled coastal bungalow Ocean-view decks Multiple living areas Two fireplaces Outdoor dining deck Gas BBQ grill Fast WiFi Smart TV Washer & dryer Dog-friendly Breakfast bar On-site parking available Approximately 5-minute walk to Dillon Beach
📍 Perfect Coastal Location Perfectly positioned near Dillon Beach and scenic Highway 1, this home offers easy access to some of Northern California’s most loved coastal destinations.
Nearby attractions include: Dillon Beach Bodega Bay Tomales Bay Jenner Point Reyes National Seashore Sonoma Coast scenic drives 🌊
Popular nearby destinations: Bodega Bay Petaluma Guerneville Russian River area San Francisco is approximately 1 hour away, making this an easy coastal escape from the Bay Area.
🛋 Main Living Spaces Entry Level Living Area Designed to embrace the surrounding ocean scenery, the bright upper-level living space creates the perfect atmosphere for gathering and relaxing together.
Features include: Comfortable seating area Cozy fireplace Large windows with ocean views Direct access to the outdoor deck Bright open-concept layout Comfortable setup for movie nights, games & sunset evenings Perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Dillon Beach and the Sonoma Coast.
🍳 Kitchen & Dining The fully equipped kitchen offers everything needed for easy vacation living and group meals by the coast. Enjoy: Functional kitchen layout with breakfast bar Dining area with deck access Outdoor BBQ access for grilling Comfortable setup for seafood dinners, brunches & sunset wine nights
🛏 Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements Entry Level Bedroom 1 Peaceful bedroom featuring a comfortable Queen bed and relaxing coastal ambiance.
Entry Level Bathroom Remodeled full bathroom with walk-in shower
Lower Level — Extra Space & Flexibility Family Room Additional gathering space featuring: Large sectional seating Cozy fireplace Smart TV Perfect for movie nights, kids, and separate hangout space for groups.
Bonus Sleeping Area — Bunk Room - Fun guest bedroom featuring two Twin beds ideal for kids, teens, or flexible sleeping arrangements. Harry-Potter style
Bedroom 3 Additional sleeping space featuring a comfortable Full bed for extra guest flexibility.
Lower Level Bathroom Full bathroom with tub Washer & dryer available for guest use
🌿 Outdoor Features The outdoor spaces are designed to fully embrace the relaxed Dillon Beach lifestyle and surrounding coastal scenery. Enjoy: Ocean-view upper deck for coffee & sunsets Outdoor dining area with BBQ Lower patio for relaxing and quiet evenings Multiple outdoor gathering spaces Easy walkable access to Dillon Beach Perfect for outdoor meals, sunset drinks, and peaceful coastal mornings.
🐾 Dog-Friendly Getaway Bring your pup along for the beach adventure. Pet policy: Dogs allowed ($125 fee per dog) Dogs must be quietly crated if left unattended
🌊 Ideal For Family beach vacations Walk-to-beach coastal getaways Dog-friendly Sonoma Coast escapes Multi-generational group trips Friends planning beach weekends Guests wanting flexible sleeping arrangements Girls’ trips & mom getaways
❓ Frequently Asked Questions How close is the home to Dillon Beach? Beach access is approximately a 5-minute walk from the property.
Does the home have ocean views? Yes — ocean views are visible from the decks and living spaces.
Is the home good for groups? Yes — the home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests with multiple gathering spaces.
Is the home dog-friendly? Yes — dogs are welcome with a fee and guidelines.
⭐Guest Favorite Features Guests consistently love the walk-to-beach location, ocean views, multiple gathering spaces, and cozy coastal atmosphere that make this home a favorite for Dillon Beach getaways.
💆 Enhance Your Stay Available add-ons may include: Private chef experiences In-home massage therapy Concierge services Fresh baked goods delivery Early check-in / late check-out when available (for a fee)
📅 Book Your Stay Book your Dillon Beach ocean-view getaway now or save it to your wishlist. Coastal weekends, holidays, and peak summer dates fill quickly.
🛎 GUEST GUIDELINES • Max occupancy: 8 • Parking: 4 vehicles (3 driveway + 1 street) • No parties or drop-ins (HOA rules) • Quiet hours: 9 PM – 9 AM • Dog-friendly (fee applies) • Water conservation required • No smoking/vaping
⏱ CHECK-IN DETAILS • Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM • Instructions sent 2–3 days before arrival (do not arrive without them) • Guest support available daily 9AM to 10PM + emergency after-hours
ABOUT US - Wine Country to Coast Vacation Rentals ✨ Hospitality Is Our Happy Place We’ve been proud Superhosts for 8 years, earning consistent 5-star reviews from VRBO/Homeway and Google across our Sonoma and Marin County vacation homes, including Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay to the Russian River areas. Each home is thoughtfully prepared with cozy touches, treats, music, and little extras to make your stay special. Our goal is simple: make your getaway easy, relaxing, and full of happy moments. We look forward to hosting you!
TOT# 079899 License# 079893
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees.
Thanks! Hope it was a great stay!
Stace
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 079893
About the area
Located in Dillon Beach, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower are local landmarks, 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 windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. Visit our Dillon Beach travel guide
Is The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi located?
Situated by the sea, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 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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The Lookout – Dillon Beach Retreat • Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • WiFi Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It was clean and comfortable. The photos were very accurate and the location was great! We had many lovely walks on the beach and the cooler weather was welcome after the summer heat back home.
We loved our stay. The house’s location was perfect—easy walk to beach & great view from deck. The newly remodeled home was very nice & comfortable. Great kitchen and lay out. The property management team was responsive & helpful. We will rent again!
Linda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the view. The double sliding doors to let the ocean air in feom balcony was a nice touch
Beautiful view with ample parking. Extremely well appointed and very welcoming for both humans and dogs. The beach is a short easy walk. Our favorite place to stay in Dillon's Beach.
We really loved our stay at the Lookout. The house was inviting, comfortable and very well appointed. My only suggestions for improvement are screen door needed on the sliders to the deck to keep bugs and most importantly yellow jackets out of the house. Additionally, one or two yellow jacket traps on/near the deck would help as well. Otherwise we loved it and would totally stay here again.
We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at Dillon Beach.. The house was beyond perfect for us and the location was amazing!
The property rental company even provided a little Thanksgiving welcome present which saved me since I forgot the sparkling cider! Thank you for the stay we will be back.
So close to store and beach! They provided all the incidentals you may need. The layout of the home, great option for privacy with kids. Had a wonderful time and look forward to staying again. Thank you!
Lovely spotless clean house,stunning ocean views, gorgeous sunsets. Very responsive management and owner. The neighborhood is very hilly and the teens walked up and back to the beach. Those of us with older knees and too much beach paraphernalia had to drive and pay the $10 to park. The house was the perfect place for a awesome CA beach family vacation.
knees and to much beach paraf
Amalia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David R.
14 Aug 2024
Nice vacation rental with great view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was very clean and well maintained. Great view from the deck. It had everything we needed. The only thing I would change is installing a larger television. Overall we were quite satisfied.
David R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna M.
3 Jan 2024
Ahhhhhh
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What a great place! Clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We walked in and were drawn to the amazing view. Spent most of the weekend watching the waves...that was when we were not eating, playing games, or walking on the beach. We wish we could have stayed longer!
This is a great property. The kitchen is very well equipped and supplied. Having the separate area downstairs would be great for families or extended families with kids. The only glitch was the check in process. We could not get the lockbox open, so spent 45 minutes waiting outside in the fog and wind, and talking with the property manager. Eventually they called back and said that they had changed the lockboxes recently and had not updated their check in procedure with the new code. Once that was resolved, our stay was wonderful. The manager was pretty prompt in responding to our issue.
Bruce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Loyola L.
3 Aug 2024
The Lookout is the perfect beachhouse----
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
--gorgeous views, within walking distance to the beach and beautifully appointed. My criticism: "Check Out Procedures" which sounded like rules posted in a dorm kitchen,requiring guests who have already paid a cleaning fee to dump garbage, sweep up and wash and put away dishes are excessive. As annoying as this was, none of it could take away from the great time we had.
We loved staying at The Lookout. The cottage is adorable and clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook and stay-in. Really enjoyed walking down to the store, restaurant and beach, hiking, playing card games, and just gazing at the water from the deck! It was the first time our English Lab, Chuck, had been on a beach. So fun!
We spent almost two weeks enjoying this as our home away from home. Cozy, well-appointed, and that view! The perfect place to rest and unwind in that classic Dillon Beach way - long walks on the beach, a few short drives to vineyards or a hike in the redwoods, and hours on the back deck watching the waves. Perfect.