Stunning, serene Ocean retreat on the Northern California Coast
About this house rental
Nestled in Dillon Beach, this attractive house for £354 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Just over an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this West Marin County location provides easy access to beaches, redwoods, wineries, parks and an abundance of quaint towns and natural beauty. The sights of Sonoma and Napa Counties are just a short distance away, as is the Russian River Valley. Dillon Beach, one of California’s most scenic, is just down the hill, and spectacular views are everywhere: unobstructed vistas extending from Tomales Bay to Bodega Head and across to Point Reyes. This is a unique multi-story home filled with charm and character, built on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by open space, nature, and wildlife. Large windows and decks throughout the house provide a constant connection to the natural beauty around you. Features of this gracious and comfortable home include *Spectacular loft-like master bedroom with private bath *Spacious living and dining rooms with stunning vistas visible throughout *Downstairs suite of 3 bedrooms, all with ocean views *Downstairs bath with sunken copper tub, and half bath on entrance level *Fully-equipped kitchen *Front and side decks with views *Hot tub and gas grill on deck *Wifi *Two flat screen tvs *Wireless audio system *DVD player, DVDs *Books, games, binoculars, telescopes ****Please note: Owner visits property on a monthly basis for a few days when she comes to visit she brings a cat with her to stay in the house ****We strongly advise our guests to purchase trip insurance for their reservation **We do not allow boats, campers, RV'S, trailers to park in the driveway at this vacation rental
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Dillon Beach, CA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(66 Reviews)
5.0
We stayed in this home for our Thanksgiving holiday. The house has so much character and my family had a great time. We loved the views of the ocean and rolling hills with plenty of cows and deer to watch. Awesome hiking trail just a few steps away.
3.0
The home was fun and quirky. However there is evidence of a serious mouse infestation that needs attention. Mouse droppings on beds, pillows, dressers, and floors in all downstairs bedrooms as well as kitchen and dining area. To her credit the host got a cleaning crew in right away and offered a one night refund. There were no other available options nearby so we stayed the 2nd night with all lights on to discourage the critters from coming out of hiding. We made the best of it and got some stunning pictures. Even with the partial refund (would have been nice to see some of the extra fees reduced since they make up nearly 50% of total cost) it was an expensive lesson.
5.0
Such a magical place! The house is incredibly charming, the views were incredible, owners were very responsive and communicative. Would definitely stay again. A true gem of a house.
4.0
Stunning ocean and sunset views. Watched pilot whales play!
4.0
A venerable, large beach house with spectacular views. Although a bit worn, it’s very comfortable and well appointed. Many art objects and souvenirs of many cultures. A great collection of books and reading materials. Well worth the stay.
5.0
This property was wonderful for our family vacation. Plenty of space, great view, wonderful location. Could’ve had more towels and toilet paper.
5.0
Loved the era of this house, the layout and the space in general. Incredible views and constant sightings of deer, rabbits, condors...an occasional skunk...So peaceful and delightful.
5.0
The property and views are better than described / photographed. Very charming house with great amenities and fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of space and comfort for all guests -- would love to visit again!
5.0
Very interesting house! Awesome views! Great hiking in the cow pasture north of house. I’d return just to hike on that land. Neighbor across the street barked at me the second I parked on the street to pack our van… but… I understand- got to follow the rules!!!
5.0
This is the second time we’ve stayed in this house, and we had a great time. Beautiful sunsets, gorgeous hikes from the house, and a great kitchen. We’ll be back!
5.0
What a wonderful place! Unpretentious but lovely, comfortable home with great art and decor. We braved the last atmospheric river to be at this place, and it was totally worth all the travel angst. We barely left the house to pick up supplies, we didn't need to. Everything as advertised, and Linda was just great in allowing us the possibility to reschedule our trip should the storm prove too much. All four of us were thrilled with our mini chick trip and ready to visit this place again. Pretty much at the end of the development, it was private and as delightful as any place I've stayed at through VRBO. We absolutely loved it! Soooooo glad we found this lovely home! Love the owner's taste in art and decor, but my favorite piece was/were the nesting Russian dolls. Uttterly classic!
5.0
We really enjoyed out family vacation to this charming house perched high on the hill with spectacular vistas overlooking Bodega bay. Great hikes down to the beach (even for teenagers) We played scrabble at night. Even my kids enjoyed it (I think). The house was full of lovely keepsakes from around the world. Fell in love with the place. Thanks for having us
4.0
Quite location, could hear the waves at night.
5.0
We just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at this home.
This home has such beautiful energy with gorgeous views from every window, I loved the variety of seating areas available, both inside and outside. Lots of interesting art from around the globe . Comfortable and spacious!
5.0
This rental was perfect for our two small families. We loved watching the sunset!
5.0
Sophisticated homey
Location, layout, overall property made for an excellent family get away. Easy communication with the owner/host. Posting accurately reflects the property but can’t capture the overall positive feeling of the spaces. Would book again.
5.0
Spectacular views
Amazing views of Bodega Bay
5.0
Loved every minute of our stay. Amazing views. Nice, short hikes along coast, and very relaxing.
5.0
Awesome views
Loved every minute of our stay. Amazing views. Nice, short hikes along coast, and very relaxing.
5.0
This is a fabulous house in a wonderful area. Loved it!
5.0
Beautiful house and area!
This is a fabulous house in a wonderful area. Loved it!
5.0
Our family of five adults, in the area for a wedding, loved staying at this interesting, cool, homey, house. Its filled with great books and personal touches everywhere. The house felt private because of how it is situated and the panoramic views are breathtaking. It’s perfect in every way. I hope we can stay here again!
4.0
This place has got THE view. Great home, good space and comfortable. We'd definitely come back. We ended up using blankets as mattress covers for some of the downstairs rooms. And the amount of fragile tchotchkes everywhere was odd. It makes it hard to put things down places and every horizontal space has things on it. I took things off the window sill to get a photo of the view for example. Otherwise.... Hot tub, great. Living room, great. Location, epic. Check in and out and everything went smoothly. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!
5.0
Serene, stunning view
Our family of five adults, in the area for a wedding, loved staying at this interesting, cool, homey, house. Its filled with great books and personal touches everywhere. The house felt private because of how it is situated and the panoramic views are breathtaking. It’s perfect in every way. I hope we can stay here again!
5.0
Gréât location and cozy house well maintained. We were just disappointed that we couldn’t use the fireplace as evenings were very cheeky. Also the back music at 11am on Sunday to remind us that it us time to leave was kind of weird. Part of that great location.
4.0
The view.....
This place has got THE view. Great home, good space and comfortable. We'd definitely come back. We ended up using blankets as mattress covers for some of the downstairs rooms. And the amount of fragile tchotchkes everywhere was odd. It makes it hard to put things down places and every horizontal space has things on it. I took things off the window sill to get a photo of the view for example. Otherwise.... Hot tub, great. Living room, great. Location, epic. Check in and out and everything went smoothly. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!
5.0
Nice place with a view
Gréât location and cozy house well maintained. We were just disappointed that we couldn’t use the fireplace as evenings were very cheeky. Also the back music at 11am on Sunday to remind us that it us time to leave was kind of weird. Part of that great location.
5.0
Perfect for a girls getaway
5.0
Beautiful views
Perfect for a girls getaway
5.0
This house was a beautiful escape! a few short steps from gorgeous walking/hiking/running along the coast and just up the hill from the beach. Best of both worlds! And the views from the house cannot be beat!
5.0
Perfect getaway
This house was a beautiful escape! a few short steps from gorgeous walking/hiking/running along the coast and just up the hill from the beach. Best of both worlds! And the views from the house cannot be beat!
5.0
My husband and 6 yr old adored this house. We spent a couple of nights here. The views are amazing, the house was lovely and more than accommodated the three of us. We spent most of our time outside and down at the water. The hot tub was a delight to return to after a loooong walk to the beach. Already book marked this property for another stay!
5.0
excellent for families
My husband and 6 yr old adored this house. We spent a couple of nights here. The views are amazing, the house was lovely and more than accommodated the three of us. We spent most of our time outside and down at the water. The hot tub was a delight to return to after a loooong walk to the beach. Already book marked this property for another stay!
4.0
We’re all seniors and I guess I misread the property description. I assumed that “3 downstairs bedrooms and one upstairs” meant three on the main level. No. There are 3 bedrooms down a set of stairs that turn twice. One of our party fell part way down the stairs. Then there are a couple steps to get to the kitchen, a couple to get to the dining room and a couple to get to the living room. So if you have any mobility issues, this house isn’t ideal. Other than that, the house is about as high on the bluff as you can get, and the views are spectacular. I rated the cleanliness 4 stars because the windows weren’t clean and so the view was a little hazy. Also, the owners are obviously world-wide travelers and there are pictures and knick knacks everywhere. I was afraid I would “lose” my things in the midst of all of the owners things, but I’m pretty sure I got everything except for a mirror.
There’s a public beach a little over a mile from the house, downhill. In the other direction is a private ranch with a walk-through gate and trails to spectacular rocks and the bluff. We saw many deer and turkeys. Sebastopol is close for groceries, and Sonoma and Petaluma are also close.
The hot tub was wonderful, but again if you have mobility issues you may not be able to get in. The outside patio was nice in the afternoon when the sun shining inside made the living room too hot.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay and visited many nearby wineries.
4.0
Be aware of stairs/steps throughout
We’re all seniors and I guess I misread the property description. I assumed that “3 downstairs bedrooms and one upstairs” meant three on the main level. No. There are 3 bedrooms down a set of stairs that turn twice. One of our party fell part way down the stairs. Then there are a couple steps to get to the kitchen, a couple to get to the dining room and a couple to get to the living room. So if you have any mobility issues, this house isn’t ideal. Other than that, the house is about as high on the bluff as you can get, and the views are spectacular. I rated the cleanliness 4 stars because the windows weren’t clean and so the view was a little hazy. Also, the owners are obviously world-wide travelers and there are pictures and knick knacks everywhere. I was afraid I would “lose” my things in the midst of all of the owners things, but I’m pretty sure I got everything except for a mirror.
There’s a public beach a little over a mile from the house, downhill. In the other direction is a private ranch with a walk-through gate and trails to spectacular rocks and the bluff. We saw many deer and turkeys. Sebastopol is close for groceries, and Sonoma and Petaluma are also close.
The hot tub was wonderful, but again if you have mobility issues you may not be able to get in. The outside patio was nice in the afternoon when the sun shining inside made the living room too hot.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay and visited many nearby wineries.
5.0
We were surrounded by views that you can only get on the California coast. We are leaving this place with a quiet ,calm spirit.
5.0
Heavenly views
We were surrounded by views that you can only get on the California coast. We are leaving this place with a quiet ,calm spirit.
4.0
The home is beautiful, windows facing the ocean are amazing even in the fog which is what we got during our stay despite it being summer. My only complaint was the lack of access to the space and pool. There is a lot of cabinet space but we couldn’t use it all and the pool was off limits, there was no water in the inside pool. I figured the price one pays is for the accessibility of the entire house. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay
5.0
We loved this house! It had everything we needed for an all-too-short north coast break. The views were stunning, but be warned - there is a LOT of fog on the coast in summer and for the first couple of days we could barely see the ocean. When the fog finally lifted, we were just blown away by the amazing vistas. We had more than enough space for our party of 5, everything was in working order, and there were so many unique personal touches that made it feel like we were staying in someone's home (which I guess we were!) rather than an impersonal hotel. For instance, the unique copper tub in the downstairs bathroom and the interesting books and knick-knacks (which, unlike what a previous review said, did not "cover every surface" but rather were tastefully arranged throughout the house, with plenty of space available for guests' use).The absolute highlight of our stay was the 1 mile path from the top of the road (steps away from the house) leading to a private beach and lagoon. The views along the ocean bluff are jawdropping. (Be aware, though, that the last few hundred feet to the beach are very steep, so actually getting to the beach is only for the intrepid - but the rest of the walk is relatively easy and well worth it.)
In all, we had a wonderful stay and we wish we could have stayed longer.
4.0
Home
The home is beautiful, windows facing the ocean are amazing even in the fog which is what we got during our stay despite it being summer. My only complaint was the lack of access to the space and pool. There is a lot of cabinet space but we couldn’t use it all and the pool was off limits, there was no water in the inside pool. I figured the price one pays is for the accessibility of the entire house. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dillon Beach?
The average price for a rental in Dillon Beach is £335 per night. This rental is £19 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning, serene Ocean retreat on the Northern California Coast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stunning, serene Ocean retreat on the Northern California Coast pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stunning, serene Ocean retreat on the Northern California Coast?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.
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