Abalone Alcove-Family Beach Home! Near Beach\/Hot Tub\/VIEWS\/Game room\/Pup
About this house rental
Nestled in Dillon Beach, this lovely house for $381 per night is a great option for your next break. We have Reduced prices May 1st thru May 22nd! Abalone Alcove is the perfect coastal getaway! With its picturesque views, ample amenities, and dog-friendly policy, it's no wonder guests return year after year. The combination of a hot tub, gas BBQ, pool table, enclosed deck, and large screen TV ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy, rain or shine. Plus, being just a short drive or walk from the beach adds to the appeal. It is the kind of place where memories are made and cherished for a lifetime! ABOUT THE HOUSE: No stairs from Parking lot to Entry level. Main Living Spaces on the Entry level ENTRY LEVEL: - Full kitchen - It is large has everything for the Chef (s) in your group! A door opens onto the deck, BBQ & Hot Tub area. Great window looking out to the ocean below - Living room - Queen size Comfy fold-out sleeper sofa - Huge Ocean Views, Wood burning stove - the Dillon Beach Store sells wood bundles - Dining area - Great for meals and Game Nights! Did we mention the views?! Plus a small eating bar/work station - Bedroom 1 - Large primary bedroom w/ King size bed - off of the living room. - Full bath w/ tub/shower combo LOWER LEVEL: Rec/Family Room - Sliding doors to patio areas & grassy hillside overlooking the ocean! - Comfy Full size fold-down futon couch - Large screen TV w/ Chromecast Add-On for Streaming - POOL TABLE! Sliding door out to patio overlooking the Pacific. - Bedroom 2 - w/Full size bed a& views of the hillside. - Full Bath with shower/tub combo OUTDOOR SPACES: - Enclosed deck w/ Hot tub, Gas BBQ grill, picnic table & gorgeous, newer hot tub! - Small patio downstairs off Game room THINGS TO DO: Some fun ideas! Calming white sandy beaches Searching the Tide Pools Relaxing in the sand dunes Surfing/boogie and skim boarding Kayaking in Tomales bay Fine Dining Oyster restaurants Charter Fishing Crabbing/Clam digging Beautiful Coastal towns w/Cute shops Redwood drives Golf 25 minutes away! Horseback riding 20 minutes away Point Reyes Lighthouse and National park THINGS TO KNOW: HEATING: This lovely home has a unique heating system. A passive heating system using thermal/solar panels heats the home quite well throughout the day and well into the night - in fact, it can get pretty toasty on a sunny day, but opening window vents and doors to let in the ocean breeze cools the house nicely if it gets too warm. There's a wood stove in the living room which is the main heat source in the winter. The upstairs bedroom also has a baseboard heater, and the downstairs uses space heaters. - Wood Stove Directions: Please be sure to bring wood and kindling with you as we do not provide it. We will provide fire starters which you can light with the long lighter. Wood can be purchased close by at the Dillon Beach General Store or the Tomales General Store, but we recommend purchasing on your way to Dillon Beach. - 6 Person Max Occupancy - Day or Night - NO PARTIES - We are in a Private Community w/ an HOA/Security - NO Large Gatherings - 3 Car Maximum in Driveway - No On Street Parking - Dog Friendly! 2 Dog Maximum - $90 Dog Fee per Pup - Dogs must be leashed when outdoors - Dogs may not be left alone in the home unless QUIETLY crated. - One Guest Parking Pass provided for easier beach access - Not to be used for general On Street Parking. Specific use instructions provided in the home. - NO Smoking of ANY substances in the home and due to High Fire Concerns, outdoor smoking is restricted to paved or concrete surfaces only. - Due to the severe water crisis at Dillon Beach, we are kindly requesting all guests be respectful and conscientious of their water usage. Ask about our New Concierge Service! What is Spring like at Northern California Beaches? The weather is usually mild and sunny and generally fog-free through May! Expect temperatures to range from Mid 50’s to Mid 70’s. License #021056
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Dillon Beach, CA
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(155 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful house with amazing views
Full kitchen was awesome, hated to leave.
5.0
Classic house in the style of coastal construction in the 70s/80s. Think classic Sea Ranch aesthetic with interesting history and heating. We had a wonderful and relaxing week. Long walks, hot tub, family meals. Kitchen is well equipped.
4.0
We love this home and this is our second stay. It always stuns us when we walk through the front door and are greeting by the amazing views of the ocean and Tamales Bay.
The only negative comments are:
1) The closet doors in the downstairs bedrooms are loose and swing inward and are difficult to manage.
2) The coffee pot leaked a couple of times.
Otherwise everything was perfect and we can't wait to return!!
4.0
The house is decent, and the view is beautiful. The bed on the top floor is a rock. There was no mention of a washer/dyer being unavailable and in the guest info, it said to use only if absolutely necessary however there was no access. There are a few things that could use repairs. I will bring this up to the property management. I don’t personally love all the rules of Dillon Beach. I think if you want to have a family gathering it should be permitted. I probably would not stay here again for that reason.
5.0
Great property but could have used better lighting to read and play games Kitchen was well setup!
4.0
When we first entered the residence, there was a strong smell of urine that went away after opening the windows, and allowing it to air out. The living room had a cracked window and the bedroom upstairs windows would not open and the house got really warm during the day which brought back the smell of urine. There were a couple screens that had rips in them and a few stains in the carpet the hot tub was 145 days past due for water change, and there is no gas station at Dillon Beach but everything else was better than expected in the end. We enjoyed the house very much and look forward to staying there again.
5.0
Abalone Alcove in Dillon Beach was EVERYTHING and more! We decided to venture out to Dillon Beach to celebrate our 17-year anniversary. We took our Dad and dog with us to celebrate with us. There is nothing like walking into a home and the first thing you see is nothing but the ocean. We were very fortunate to secure a last-minute booking for this home. I tell you this place does not disappoint! We had the BEST weather for the 3 days that we stayed and never once turned on the heater because the sun warms up the entire house with all the windows. The pictures of the home are spot on and having a pool table/game room was a nice touch as we like to play pool and try to make impossible shots! It was a 2 bedroom home with a King and Queen bed which is always a nice touch. The neighborhood is perfect. The homes all had wonderful curb appeal and the general store is convenient for quick things you may run out of. We made a day trip to Bodega Bay (a very short drive) and took our dog down to the beach one day for some playtime. Lots of deer run freely in Dillon Beach and around the property which makes you appreciate where you are. This is the 2nd property we have rented in the Dillon Beach area and so far is the big winner! We will definitely be back to visit this lovely home in the future! Thank you again for sharing this special home with us!
5.0
Loved the view, the hot tub and the comfy beds!!
5.0
Arrived in the rain. Misty, cozy, inviting.
Sunny & glorious next two days. Beach walking, beach running, hot tubbing, wildlife viewing, puzzling, pool playing, dining…enjoyed it all!!
5.0
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:
Thank you for sharing your home. We absolutely loved the house, scenery of wildlife and ocean views. After a walk to the beach the spa was a “ten”!! The only sad part was leaving. So serene and beautiful we weren’t ready to leave. Next time we’ll book longer but I suspect the time will fly by again ❤️. Gladys
5.0
The property was awesome. The views were absolutely beautiful !! Very roomy and comfortable. We had an amazing stay !
5.0
We only had a few days at the Abalone Alcove, and they were lovely. Beautiful views of the ocean and bay. Would love to spend more time here.
The home is a bit dated, but very comfortable & clean. Owner provides a parking pass to reach the beach area. We cooked and grilled and owners provided everything we needed for that. FYI, shop before arriving, as there is very little nearby that would equal a full on grocery.
Easy day trips to vineyards and oceanside. Look forward to returning.
5.0
Loved the views, amazing views from all rooms. The house was clean and stocked with all the amenities.
5.0
We were all amazed at the views upon entering the property. The architecture of the house is fabulous and quirky. We enjoyed the amenities and were happy about the proximity to the beach. Overall a fabulous stay!
5.0
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:
Such a wonderful time!! Loved the great communication...any question was quickly answered! Loved the view!
5.0
This rental fully met our expectations. Super clean & organized w/ spectacular views. The walk too/from the beach kicked out butts due to the large hill. But a small price to pay on the weekend when the line of folks in cars waiting to enter the beach parking lot was HUGE & we were able to walk right in w/o paying. Love that the restaurant in town offers water bowls for the pooches, & the store has a yummy selection of ice cream treats. We did the bioluminescence kayak tour through Blue Waters Kayaking in Tomales Bay which was the highlight of our trip. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
5.0
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:
Abalone Alcove is rustic and lovely. Well equipped and furnished. Spectacular views, comfy furniture. Loved the patio out back, which is a little sheltered from the big wind. The walk to beach and back is down a steep hill and back—so not for the unfit. Easy drive to beach, though. Already planning a return trip—new favorite!
4.0
Location of the home was spectacular. Kitchen fully stocked and great pool table for entertainment. House needs to be updated. House is very outdated.
4.0
You will love the Ocean View from the top main floor.
5.0
This home worked perfectly for our family of five plus our four legged boy! The main bedroom was upstairs and the other was downstairs with a pool table, tv, and plenty of movies and entertainment. Plenty of board games too! We drove down to the public beach and enjoyed the tide pools! I grew up coming here so Dillon Beach has a,ways been a magical place for me!
5.0
The view is extraordinary. Breathtaking really. The house is in great shape, and is quite interesting. Pieces of the history of the home adorn the walls for those interested. This is a perfect place for a romantic getaway, or a small family trip to the coast!
4.0
You can’t beat waking up to the view of Dillon Beach from Abalone Alcove. Every room on the top level has a spectacular vista. The kitchen is well equipped and the pool table provided lots of fun. The house is in need of updating but overall worked well for us. The hot tub was a nice addition as it was a bit cool and rainy. It was a little disappointing not to have a view. The tub is located inside a walled courtyard and when the cover is lifted, the small window with a view is blocked. Towels were not provided, as clearly stated, for outdoor purposes, but for those of us traveling from afar, it sure would have been a nice option.
All said, we would definitely return.
5.0
Gorgeous views! Perfect house for dogs and families.
5.0
Rating Details:
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:
Had the opportunity to stay 3 nights. Stunning views, comfortable beds, well-appointed kitchen, pool table downstairs was fun, very clean.
5.0
The house is a really unique property with breathtaking views and close proximity to ocean.
5.0
Place was fun and very beautiful view !
5.0
We all absolutely loved this home! The view is just incredible, nothing beats it. The home was clean and comfortable. Easy access to town and the beach. Although it's close, it's not really walkable because the road up to the house is very steep. Overall we had a lovely stay and can't wait to come back again!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I rented Abalone Alcove to host friends from out of town who had never been to the ocean before. Our stay was from Thursday night to Sunday morning and we lucked out with some great weather during this normally cloudy, cold October. The house was quite clean, came with a kitchen stocked with necessities like spices, salt/pepper, and a full complement of kitchen supplies, and also included some things that I suspect previous guests left behind, like yeast, tea/coffee, etc. We were also given some welcoming snacks and a bottle of sparkling water, which was a pleasant surprise. Our stay was very relaxing, with an upstairs and a downstairs and several comfortable nooks and crannies where people could find some quiet time to read or get away from the group. We played pool and enjoyed the hot tub (though for some reason the cover of the hot tub comes up so that it blocks the only window off the porch area, thus blocking the only possible view from there). There was also an outdoor grill which we didn't use, but which looked fully serviceable. Internet was fast and reliable. The house was easy to warm and while space heaters were provided for the rooms we used them mostly for enjoyment, not because they seemed necessary. The wildlife viewing from the house was spectacular! We saw deer, fawns, raccoon, quail, red-shouldered and red-tailed hawk, kestrel, and turkey vultures all from the comfort of the sitting room window.This is definitely a house to enjoy the view, and not one for easy (walking) access to the beach. The house is up a steep hill and it's about a 15 minute walk downhill. This is not a walk for people unused to walking and hiking back up to the house should only be attempted if you are healthy with good lungs and walking muscles. The house includes a parking pass for the neighborhood, which is great for parking at the bottom of the hill and avoiding the $10 parking fee at the beach. Overall we had a wonderful weekend!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful stay with views and short drive to beachHouse was clean and well stocked with kitchen needsLoved the hot tubLots of deer and bunny’s ❤️
4.0
The property was very nice.
5.0
Great place to hang out with our adult son and his wife and dog! Close to beach and an easy ride up the coast...Spacious kitchen to prep food and cook in with well supplied pots/pans and dishes. (Wish there was a teapot for we tea drinkers!) Amazing views of the beach from the comfy couch and chair in the upstairs space where we read, ate, and played games at the large table. Game room downstairs for pool and smart TV to watch movies. (very uncomfortable couch to sit on - please replace!) Disappointed that unfortunately the hottub was broken, but hosts were responsive in compensating for this. (And also responded quickly to a question regarding laundry facilities.) We 4 would definitely come back! Thank you!
5.0
Amazing view
Property was as advertised. Amazing view of ocean. Clean, comfortable and management communication was outstanding. Lots of deer and other wildlife.
5.0
Spectacular views and the accommodations were very comfortable.
The views are spectacular! Lots of wildlife, including deer, quail, and other birds. The kitchen had all of the tools we needed and we did a lot of cooking. Perfect for 4 people with private bed and bath arrangements for each of two couples. Dillon Beach Resort was a sweet little restaurant to have a drink and a meal inside or outside by the beach. The surrounding countryside is farm land with cows and sheep. Glad we brought lots of pants and long sleeves to wear as the temperature stayed in the high 60’s during most of the day. Too bad the hot tub was not working.
5.0
Relaxing, Comfortable, and what a View!
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:
Our stat at Abalone Alcove over the fourth of July was amazing. The property is perfectly located on the hill, just a short walk down to the beach. The views are amazing and cannot be beat. You can spend hours sitting in the comfortable living area looking out the picture windows at the ever changing landscape. The house is well appointed, clean, cozy, and well stocked. You will not be disappointed with this rental and I hope to return again.
4.0
Great place!
Everything was organized and tidy. My only suggestion would be to have the hottube serviced. It had been drained and unusable.Beyound that one detail its a great place and I recommend others to stay here.
4.0
Big bowl of O.K.
The Good:
- Amazing View. The best part of renting this house by far.
- Separated Levels. It was nice to have a level downstairs with a bedroom and bathroom for our younger lads to occupy, with a TV and Pool Table.
- Kitchen. Well stocked with all the necessities to cook and clean.
The Not So Good:
-Spa. As mentioned in other reviews the SPA was broke upon arrival. However, the management company did call us while we were driving to the house to inform us and made a nice compensation for the inconvenience. It was a bummer as we really wanted a house with a spa. but that's life.
-The Beds. The master bed felt like sleeping on a box spring. I enjoy a firm mattress but this one is really tough. If you have any sort of back issue I'd bring a sleeping pad to put on top. It felt as if I was sleeping on the floor.
-Mobile connection. If you have anything other than Verizon you will get spotty reception at best. The house wifi works great and that was welcoming.
-The weeds. There are knee high weeds around the entire property. Not such a big deal but the pictures showed a sort of grass area with two chairs looking over the ocean. That entire area is weeds. And if you're bringing your pup and they have longish hair check for burs.
-The Miscellaneous.
The stairs going down to the lower level are steep. Fair Warning. I advise taking pictures of everything you see that is out of place. We noticed a small burn mark in front of the fireplace (we had no fires), there were a couple of white marks on the pool table that we could not identify, and there was a missing blind in the downstairs bedroom leading out to one of the outside areas, along with two more that were rigged to stay up. We found this out when we tried to open the blinds and they just fell off. There are miscellaneous stains here and there, not very noticeable until you've been there a day or so and start to wonder where it came from. All in all the stay was fun, the area around the house is great and worth the trip. The management company was upfront about the spa issue and the view is absolutely spectacular.
5.0
Great house with great ocean view
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:
We had a wonderful time there. The property is exactly has described, no surprises. When we checked in, there was music playing, lights were on, towels nicely folded on the beds, just like an expensive room in a nice hotel. That was a nice touch.
4.0
Great view
House needs the windows to open in bedroom upstairs to hear the ocean
5.0
The view is unbeatable! Wildlife watching was an added bonus, we saw baby deer, baby quails, and baby bunnies. The view of stars from the hot tub is unmatched. Will book this place again!!
5.0
Great memories made here!
The view is unbeatable! Wildlife watching was an added bonus, we saw baby deer, baby quails, and baby bunnies. The view of stars from the hot tub is unmatched. Will book this place again!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dillon Beach?
The average price for a rental in Dillon Beach is $433 per night. This rental is $52 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Abalone Alcove-Family Beach Home! Near Beach\/Hot Tub\/VIEWS\/Game room\/Pup. 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 Abalone Alcove-Family Beach Home! Near Beach\/Hot Tub\/VIEWS\/Game room\/Pup pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Abalone Alcove-Family Beach Home! Near Beach\/Hot Tub\/VIEWS\/Game room\/Pup?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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