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Your Vacation Starts Here!

Holiday home in Dillon Beach with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Your Vacation Starts Here! provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

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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.

Your Vacation Starts Here!


Walk your dog to the beach from this salt box house in the sleepy end-of-the road village of Dillon Beach.
Enjoy the spectacular views of Tomales Bay, Pt. Reyes National Seashore and the Pacific Ocean. Wine country and San Francisco are just an hour away.
Lots of great food is close by, including the Tomales Bay shellfish restaurants in Marshall and Pt. Reyes Station, and the many fine eateries of Bodega Bay, including the Dillon Beach Cafe.
This two story house is fully furnished, has a fireplace and a large deck. Both bedrooms and bath are located on the main floor, living room, dining room and Kitchen are located on the top floor. If you're looking for water sports, shopping, sightseeing or just plain relaxing, you can't beat the village of Dillon Beach, Marin County's hidden gem.


**STR licens number: P5165
**Parking spaces: 2 spaces in front of house
**We do not allow boats, trailers, RV'S, campers to park here
** 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: NOT ALLOWED: Pitbulls Dobermans Rotweilers

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Vacation Starts Here
Your Vacation Starts Here! Dillon Beach
Your Vacation Starts Here! Private vacation home
Your Vacation Starts Here! Private vacation home Dillon Beach

About the area

Map
Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 24 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 32 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Sonoma Raceway - 53 min drive - 75.2 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 56 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Vacation Starts Here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Your Vacation Starts Here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Vacation Starts Here!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Vacation Starts Here! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home 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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Your Vacation Starts Here! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very responsive owner/agent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Happy Vacation

This was our third time in this Vrbo home we love the view and neighbourhood !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Sacramento

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

Great location

Just a short walk down to the beach - perfect for traveling with kids and dogs. Spacious kitchen and living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juliana C.

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

A comfortable beach retreat

The location was perfect with a short walk to the beach and fun neighborhood setting. The beds are comfy and the host responded quickly to our needs. The view of the ocean is stupendous!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Love Dillon Beach.

Clean property with great view. Enjoyed my coffee on the back deck every morning and my wine in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A., Oakland, CA, USA

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

Amazing view, super comfortable and clean

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend and really enjoyed it. The home has a panoramic view of the ocean, an open kitchen/living room layout, and super clean rooms. A comfy bed, large bath/shower, nice terrace, and enclosed back yard for our dog were all plusses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Enjoyable

It was fine!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R., Tracy, CA

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

Awesome

We spent our days at Lawson’s Landing with my son-in-law and family who was camping and this location was super close beautiful view overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tammi H.

Dillon Beach home

We loved our rental at Dillon Beach. So handy just to walk down to the beach. We did so every day. Beautiful view from the deck! The house was cozy and comfortable and Linda was very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

SOnya M.

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

Close to beach

The house was lovely, beds excellent. Location perfect. We would have liked more bath towels and a few more items in the kitchen such as a water kettle, large measuring cups, salad servers, storage containers for the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S., Newcastle, ca

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

Our stay near the beach

A few suggestions, tables on both sides of the bed, grab bars in the shower, bigger tv's and more tables in the living room. The location was great with nice views. The house had everything we needed. The beds were great. we would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

dave g.

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

Simply simple

We had everything needed and then some. The views are outstanding, beds are comfortable and bathroom is clean and bright. It’s just a short walk to the beach and we took advantage 2x a day. Our visit followed a huge week of wind and rain yet we were always warm and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S., New York City, NY USA

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

Convenient and well laid out.

Pleasant and clear communications with the property manager & owner. Lovely walk to beach; enjoyed clear days and foggy ones as well. Comfortable bedrooms & bright tiled bath downstairs. Upstairs has open plan with window views of the hills and water. So comfortable, we ask to stay an additional night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Seven Shells

This is the 8 th visit to Seven Slhells. We found the cottage clean and ready for us. The bed room was updated with a queen bed and beautiful with beautiful bedding The added amenities in the bathroom were a nice touch. As always communication with Linda was excellent. We look forward to our next visit in the near futiure. This is the only place we will go to becausse we know it well and are comforting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

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

Nice Cottage With View in Dillon Beach

Nice view of the ocean and beach from the back porch.Property was clean and tidy.Check in was a little challenging only because the lockbox is very difficult to open-similar for checkout.Furniture is old and a little worn but functional.Beds comfortabe.Would be helpful to have night stands on both sides of the master bed.Kitchen was good, but some of the pans are not in good repair.We would definitely stay again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Check-in

Unfortunately the quality of the home was a disappointment for such a high price point.

So disappointing. I miss my old Dillon Beach before it was overrun by greed. The market and beach are still as glorious as ever, but the rentals are highway robbery. woof.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sara W.

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

Great option in a quiet, beautiful area

I really enjoyed staying here. The view from the deck is beautiful, the open living room space is comfy, and the home was spotlessly clean and serviceable. It was nice to have an ocean view home at this price point, and we really liked having two couches in the living area so we could spread out and relax. The property manager communicated well before the stay, and we didn't need to chat during the stay. I didn't give it 5 stars because the twin beds in the second bedroom were quite uncomfortable. We hope they remove the plastic mattress coverings, which are loud when you shift in bed, are quite thick (so you feel the plastic), and make the bed very hot quickly. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable however. We recommend the home if you don't need the second bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Robyn M.

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

Adequate but not well-equipped

The GOOD: Home adequate. Beds comfy, loved fireplace. The BAD: Have rented several homes at Dillon Beach over the past 10 yrs and am a bit persnickety because I owned a company that did rentals and did it very well. The back yard had several inches of straw that our dog had to almost swim in to use and did not like that at all. Also ended up with itchy paws, that transferred to me with a weird rash. Who knew I was allergic to straw or was it something else? Similar to poison oak, which I was nowhere near during stay. Never had any kind of dermatitis reaction to anything except poison oak, so that was weird. Thankfully, it was minor and is clearing up. Second, the highly scented laundry soap permeated the whole home. Especially the bedrooms, where we had to sleep with windows open. Apparently, nobody got the memo that most rentals are using unscented laundry detergent because many people are sensitive to that. This is the first I have encountered in years. Last, we had to drive to Petaluma for kitchen supplies because there were no baking sheets, no storage containers with lids or anything that could be used to store food. Not one sharp knife. We purchased these items and left them behind (you’re welcome) because that really sucks—this was the most sparsely equipped kitchen we have ever encountered in a rental and don’t appreciate having to take half a day out of our vacation to purchase standard kitchen items.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, kozy cabin in quaint neighborhood.Everything in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expect. Nice, clean, close to beach awesome view. Bring some duraflames. The fireplace was a great for the evenings. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merdi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Great Stay and Location

The house was very clean and easy to get to. The location worked great for us because we had family camping at Dillon's beach, but we did not want to camp. This allowed us to be close enough for all the fun but had all the convenience of a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Discomfort

We did not know the house was two story. I'm 82 years old and my wife is 78. We brought a box of firewood that was difficult to get up the stairs. I find it difficult to believe that there were no bars to hold on to in the shower. With people our age it is an accident waiting to happen. For the owners the liability issue is serious. The t.v. screen was smaller than the screen on my computer, but the service was the worst I've ever seen. Spend a buck and get something decent. We ended up not taking our dog and I informed Linda of this about two weeks prior to our departure. She said we would be reimbursed after the trip. It was a bit difficult having the bathroom downstairs. The weather was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

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

Perfect

It’s a great property inside and out. Been here a few times and they make it better each time. Fantastic deck and a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard G.

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

Just OK

The location is great - the home is dated- ok-but out of all the locations we have stayed at, this one was minimal. No extras- no coffee - no shampoo, etc. the sheets were cheap micro fiber. Wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024