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This is a great vacation spot from any angle
Hot tub with Ocean Views!
AAAhhhh sooths all the senses
Never miss a possible whale sighting with these huge windows
Large island can make food prep a shared event

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10179.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dillon Beach, California
  • Dillon Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Doran Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Tomales Bay
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WhaleWatch:Coastal Perfecting! Clean & Inviting!Views/WiFi/HotTub/GmRm/Pup!

Our Promise to You.
Upon your arrival we promise a home that will be well-lit, clean, comfortable and safe; complete with music and treats to welcome you after your long day of travel! Let your everyday life slip away and enjoy time with your very favorite people. We are avail 24/7 if you need anything during your stay. We look forward to hosting you!

5 Star reviews are in Mar 2025!
"Stayed w/ family & friends. This house was so nice and so perfect The hot tub was perfect! Watching the sunset while sitting in the hot tub was the best! Thank you for the amazing time. We would rent this home again!" N.B. Danville, CA

House Vibe...
Welcome to Whale Watch, where comfort meets coastal charm! There are breathtaking ocean views from every corner of Whale Watch. Whether you're lounging in the living room w/ the gaslog fireplace, enjoying family time in the game room, soaking in the hot tub, or hanging out of the decks, the beauty of Dillon Beach surrounds you. Inside, you'll find multiple flat screens for entertainment & newer furnishings for your comfort. The open-concept kitchen, living, & dining area is perfect for gatherings! Outside, the expansive deck invites you to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the ocean. 3 min drive to the parking lot/10 min walk down the hill to the beach path!

ABOUT THE HOUSE:
3 Bedrooms + Bonus Spaces | 2.5 Baths | Sleeps 10
Up a flight of stairs from driveway to Entry Level - (main living areas)
Main living spaces are on Entry Level
Open Concept
Fast & Reliable Wifi
Living room & Family room

ENTRY LEVEL:
- Kitchen - Well appointed - opens to back deck w/ Gas BBQ. Breakfast bar seating
- Living room - Very spacious w/ Comfy couches & chairs- Gas Log Fireplace - Large flat screen (YouTubeTV service & streaming capabilities) - Sliding door to Deck & EPIC Ocean Views!
- Dining area - w/Ocean Views - Large table for serving up your catch of the GAME NIGHTS!
- Bedroom 1 - Primary Bedroom- Comfy King Bed - Sliding door to deck - views of Ocean - Private bathroom/w Tub
- Bedroom 2 - Very Spacious w/ a Comfy Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3 - Two Twin Beds - Sliding doors opening to deck w/ Ocean Views
- Bathroom 2- Full bath 2 on this level in hallway area

LOWER LEVEL
-2 comfy Fold-Out Sofas
-Large Flat screen (YouTube TV service & streaming)
-Game Table & Games
-Desk /Work Space
-Bathroom 3 - 1/2 Bath
-Laundry Washer/Dryer

GAME ROOM/GARAGE
-Ping Pong
-Foosball
-Darts
-Ocean views

OUTDOOR SPACES:
-HOT TUB w/ Epic Views
-2 Upstairs decks spanning the entire front of house
-Small patio off kitchen w/ Gas BBQ
-3 Min drive or15 to min walk down to the Beach. You can Hear the Ocean from the house!

THINGS TO KNOW:
*** The driveway is steep & should only be accessed from one direction to avoid scraping the bottom of your car. Access instructions are provided w/ arrival info. Flat at the top of driveway. ***
-Please be conscientious of water usage at Dillon Beach.
-PET POLICY: Dogs only - $100 Dog Fee per Dog
-10 people max day or night - No Drop-in guests -NO PARTIES or Drop-in guests- Private Community w/ HOA & Security
-4 car max in driveway, day or night, NO street parking

Some fun ideas!
Play on the soft, white sandy beach in Dillon Beach
Search tide pools, surfing/boogie & skimboard, watch sunsets from sand dunes
Kayak in Tomales Bay
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching - Bodega Bay
Beautiful coastal towns -cute shops, art galleries.
Golfing in Bodega Bay
Horseback riding in Bodega Bay
Point Reyes Lighthouse

Staff choices for Local Tasty Food/Treats/Drinks!
Graton- Willowwood Market
Occidental - Howards Station
Bodega Bay – Fishetarian, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Spud Point, Terrapin, Tides Wharf
Dillon Beach – Coastal Kitchen
Tomales Oyster Company, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Tomales Deli, Tomales Bakery
Jenner - Cafe Aquatica, River's End
Cape Fear & Blue Heron in Duncan's Mill

We can offer you an Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee. Let us know if you are interested.
Concierge Service!
License #081619

Property manager

Stace Jardine
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Property Registration Number 081619

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Potter Schoolhouse and Children's Bell Tower. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Dillon Beach, California

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Doran Beach - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Bodega Head - 37 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Tomales Bay - 66 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rocker Oysterfeller's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WhaleWatch:Coastal Perfecting! Clean & Inviting!Views/WiFi/HotTub/GmRm/Pup! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WhaleWatch:Coastal Perfecting! Clean & Inviting!Views/WiFi/HotTub/GmRm/Pup!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WhaleWatch:Coastal Perfecting! Clean & Inviting!Views/WiFi/HotTub/GmRm/Pup!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WhaleWatch:Coastal Perfecting! Clean & Inviting!Views/WiFi/HotTub/GmRm/Pup! located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dillon Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Pelican North Beach and Tomales Regional History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking Views
Plenty of room for a family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene R.

A perfect gateway for some relaxing with the family
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 beautiful home! We love the views of Dillon Beach and Lawson’s landing from the the house, brought some good binoculars hopping to see whales swimming by, but maybe next time! Beautiful drive to point Reyes area! Stopped at south beach (beautiful) our dog Mowgli had a blast! On our way back we stopped to eat at Nicks Cove ( good delicious food). It was hard for us to pack up and leave this house!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Noell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Party
Stayed with family and friendsThis house was so nice and so perfect The hot tub rockedWatching the sunset while sitting in the hot tub w as the best Thank you for the amazing timeWe would rent this place again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Matt’s Celebration
The house is nice. Lots of room. Play room in garage with ping pong, foosball, darts. Fun. Big family room downstairs. Kitchen was good. Living room was roomy. Some things to mention. VERY steep driveway and I mean very steep. Living room screen on sliding door was wonky. Gas fireplace did not work. There were ants in the house and the neighborhood was not very good for walking. Too hilly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan E.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sandra H.

House needs some loving care
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stayed at this lovely home before, the views are amazing!This trip was rather disappointing. The house needs numerous repairs.The back door was broken, so inaccessible. We had a party of 10, the pullout bed was completely broken, was put back together so didn’t know until bed time. Had to go buy a blow up mattress🥹Then woke up to invasion of ants! The refrigerator wouldn’t stay at proper degree, kept going up to 55•We did call and we will get $200. Refund. So needless to say it wasn’t a pleasant stay. This home needs some loving care to restore it to our satisfaction, we paid top dollar due to holiday🥹

10/10 Excellent

angela l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
The house had amazing views, comfortable beds, and everything we needed. The host was very accommodating and quick to respond. We had the best time in Dillon Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

taufa l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place Ever
This place was perfect for our family including grandparents parents siblings and nephew. Views were incredible from every room. Great location to the beach by foot for the adventurous travelers and car. Can’t wait for another opportunity to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Location was beautiful. The home was clean and provided everything we needed. Unfortunately the fireplace wasnt working but the PM did respond and do their best to get it on. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views and dog friendly
Very nice property with amazing views! The home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Paula G.

18 Kameha 10/4-1-/7/24
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Weather was incredible the entire weekend; the house views were great. The location was farther than our original house that had a maintenance issue. Many items in the house broke while they're due to not being attended to. The window in the dining room and the sliding doors, except for one, did not have screens. So, we had yellow jackets entering the house since it was so hot that weekend we needed the windows open without screens. The house is a bit outdated, but with some minor fix-its, it could be a great house.

10/10 Excellent

Mariza L. Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views and well equipped!
The house has the most incredible views and the game room and hot tubs were wonderful, clean, and in good working order. We came up with family and friends and are big on cooking feasts. We pack a lot of our necessities but the kitchen was well equipped. To address previous reviews, there is a coffee maker but no coffee and we didn't see any multipurpose cleaner so thankfully we brought our own. The doors and windows didn't function well but they still locked and opened when we needed it. The host was communicative and gave us info when there was a power outage. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

marci d.

Great everything!
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: This house was clean and very well organized and stocked. The view was unbelievable. The beach is close. We would definitely stay there again. We loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Vacation
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: We had a good time a bit difficult getting to the beach if I had to walk, but I’m handicap anyone younger could probably do it .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family stay
The house is great for groups going to the beach. It could use some minor repairs (blinds in the rooms are missing, one toilet is a little loose, dining chairs need to be fixed).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jenney M.

Stunning Views
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view is stunning. The location is surrounded by wildlife. We loved our stay. However, we found the amenities lacking and the property poorly maintained. There were broken lights, nightstands, dining room chairs, bedroom blinds, and dirty floors. The house is also very loud. There are no area rugs to dampen the sound. The home is missing the usual charm you get in renting a vacation rental. There was no coffee, limited toilet paper, limited towels, and limited cleaning supplies. It wouldn't take much to make this a spectacular home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Comfortable and relaxing
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: The location is beautiful and the house has everything you might need. Such a bonus that we could bring the pup.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Whale Watch Beachhouse. The house was clean, well stocked and comfortable and the view was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen Y.

Viewed
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Views from living room,bring binoculars. Careful on driveway, stay to far left. Skip the 1st step, it's loose. Accommodation spacious & clean, kitchen appliances great, bring kcup coffee machine and oyster shucker,upstairs warm with gas fire, downstairs chilly. Technology convenient set up. Beach parking extra fee. Wildlife and landscaping lupines beautiful. Lights out policy allows for starry nites.Bring extra outdoor beach shoes that stay outdoors, hose access to rinse was cramped area under stairwell.

8/10 Good

Ilana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
It was a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Whale Watch Beach house
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: Awesome views! Great for a family getaway!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Absolutely wonderful
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: The home is just as described and was very clean when we arrived. It’s well stocked with appliances for cooking and eating and we cooked several yummy meals in the kitchen. We rented whale watch for my mother’s 75th birthday and my siblings and I couldn’t have been happier. The views seriously can’t be beat. We’ve gone to Dillon beach my whole life and this cabin has better, more expansive views than any place we’ve ever stayed. The ping pong table was a huge hit! The only “issue” that did arise has nothing to do with the home or the owner or the property managers - as they were all amazing - but it has to do with the neighborhoods HOA. My brother and his wife were going to go camping after our weekend and so he had his truck camper (the kind that sits on the bed of the truck) on. At about 9pm my mom noticed someone peering into our cars and when she went out the guy took off. Instead of telling us that the HOA doesn’t allow any form of camper in the neighborhood he ran away and called the owner and property managers and probably woke them up. They both called to let us know about the rule and both were very nice about it and told us where he could park it near the neighborhood, which we did immediately. Anyhow - just a warning that the HOA is pretty intense. They also have a very strict “no more than 4 cars” policy per driveway which was fine for us but just know that ahead of renting! Again, on a whole the cabin was incredible and we would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Things we wish we knew
Would have liked a bottle of purpose cleaner to speed up cleaning in kitchen, knowing we needed to bring dishwasher soap. Knowing we needed to bring detergent for the washing machine. We were provided two units for each machine which was not enough. We left dirty dishes in the machine and we do not do that. Heating each room was a thing. The main room wasn’t an issue but we froze our butts off in the bedroom. Didn’t know we had to turn on the heater by hand. The post they provided inside when we arrived didn’t mention this. Saturday was very stormy and caused interior leaking in the dinning room under the heater unit - something to check Didn’t see a scraper for the grill. So we grilled on a dirty grill Master bed needs to be updated, this bed is noisy and uncomfortable please please update this Couch was amazing View is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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Hosted by Stace Jardine

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English, Spanish

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