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Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK!

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Balcony Bliss - can you just stay here all day? Yes!
Hot tub with Ocean Views!
The ocean view even when your throwing some darts
Never miss a possible whale sighting with these huge windows
Now this is living! Welcome to your vacation living room!
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10179 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Dillon Beach, California
  • Popular LocationDillon Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationDoran Beach27 min drive
  • Popular LocationTomales Bay66 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)118 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

Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK!

Beat the Summer heat! Cool off at the Coast! Daytime temperatures usually range from the low 60's to high 80's. Reduced weekday rates thru July 15th! We look forward to hosting you!

"Welcome to Whale Watch, where comfort meets coastal charm! This fabulous beach house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and additional sleeping areas for your convenience & it's dog-friendly!
Prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking ocean views from every corner of Whale Watch. Whether you're lounging in the living room, enjoying family time in the game room, or soaking in the hot tub, the beauty of Dillon Beach surrounds you.
Inside, you'll find modern amenities galore, including multiple flat screens for entertainment and brand new furnishings for your comfort. The open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area is perfect for gatherings, with great water views.
Outside, the expansive deck invites you to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the ocean. And when you're ready to hit the beach, it's just a quick 3-minute drive to the parking lot or a 15-minute walk down the hill.
Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Whale Watch is the ideal retreat for up to 10 guests. Coastal living at its finest!"

ABOUT THE HOUSE:
Up a 1/2 flight of stairs from driveway to main living areas.
Main living spaces are on Entry level.
Open Concept
Fast & Reliable Wifi
Living room & Family room

ENTRY LEVEL: A View from every room!
- Kitchen - Well appointed - opens to back deck and Gas/BBQ- Newer everything! Your group's chef is going to love it! Breakfast bar seating
- Living room - Very spacious w/ Comfy couches & chairs- Gas Log Fireplace - Large flat screen (YouTubeTV service and streaming capabilities) - Sliding door to Deck and EPIC Ocean Views! Never miss a surfer or fishing boat!
- Dining area w/Ocean Views - Large table for serving up your catch of the GAME NIGHTS!
- Bedroom 1 - Primary Bedroom- Comfy King Bed with - Sliding door to deck views of Ocean - Private bathroom/w Tub
- Bedroom 2 - Very Spacious w/ a Comfy Queen Bed. Views of back hill & deer!
- 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: Large, comfortable family room
- 2 comfy Fold-Out Sleeper Sofas
- Large Flat screen (YouTube TV service and streaming capabilities)
- Game Table & Games
- Desk - Dedicated Work Space
- Bathroom 3- 1/2 Bath
- Laundry area

GAME ROOM/GARAGE
- Ping Pong table
- Foosball
- Dart Board
- Ocean views from the game room!

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

THINGS TO DO:
Playing on the soft sandy beaches in Dillon Beach
Searching the Tide Pools
Relaxing in the sand dunes
Surfing/boogie & skim boarding
Kayaking in Tomales Bay
Enjoy Fine/Casual Dining in Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay, Guerneville, Occidental
Fresh Oyster restaurants in Tomales Bay
Charter Fishing in Bodega Bay
Crabbing/Clam digging at Dillon Beach
Exploring beautiful Coastal towns w/Cute shops
Redwood drives & Armstrong Woods in Guerneville
Golf 25 minutes away!
Horseback riding 25 minutes away
Exploring Point Reyes National Park

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 with arrival info. Flat at the top of driveway. ***

- Due to California coastal water shortages, please be respectful & conscientious of their water usage at Dillon Beach.
- PET POLICY: Dogs only - 2 Dog Maximum. $90 Dog Fee per Dog . No other pets.
- 10 people max day or night - No Drop-in guests
- NO PARTIES We are in a Private Community w/ HOA & Security
- NO Large Gatherings
- 4 car maximum in driveway, day or night, with NO on-street parking.

Ask about our Concierge Service
License #081619

Property manager

Stace Jardine
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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
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. 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.
Map
Dillon Beach, California

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 15 min walk
  • Bodega Harbour Golf Links - 26 min drive
  • Bodega Harbour - 26 min drive
  • Doran Beach - 27 min drive
  • Tomales Bay - 66 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Estero Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tomales Deli & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rocker Oysterfeller's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Watch: Unique beach house! Huge Views! WiFi! HOT TUB! GameRoom! Pup OK! 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

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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!
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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

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our annual family gathering.
When we walked into the Whale Watch the 1st thing we noticed was the gorgeous view. The living room, dining room & kitchen open concept was our favorite part of this house. We had a great time celebrating the New Year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene retreat
Clean, equipped with all we needed, fabulous views. Will consuder cominfmd again for a friends, family retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Ocean Views
We decided to gather for an early Thanksgiving. It was a perfect 3 days! Whale Watch is a comfortable, lovely home. 3 minutes to Dillion Beach, which was fantastic! This house had everything needed for a relaxing, enjoyable escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Grass Valley, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Beautiful views! Awesome house! Worked perfectly for us ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained and stocked property
One of the best vacation rentals we have stayed in. The house came with everything we could have possibly needed to be comfortable and was very clean which is super important to our family. The views were stunning. No complaints here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Beautiful property with an amazing view! Posting was very accurate and we thought the beds were quite comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and made cooking a breeze. Highly recommend for family and friends who want to getaway to the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean place with lovely view
Send list of broken/damage we noticed upon arrival to Wine Country reps that reached out to us. Also, compost can was filled with both compost and recyclables when we arrived. Trash people didn’t put it out on Tuesday either. We only filled garbage and recycle can since didn’t want to add to issue. Otherwise enjoyed our stay. Nothing broken impinged on our stay just noticed. House was really nice with well stocked kitchen with very nice pots and pans. Really enjoyed ourselves. Sue Neves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
Great property and amazing views. Only drawbacks are the beds and the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Christina C.

Spectacular 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: The location of Whale Watch has a beautiful view of Tomales Bay to the mouth of the Pacific. My family and I also loved the spa and enjoyed playing many of the games downstairs - there was something to appeal to every age group. The one disappointment was that the kitchen was missing some basic cooking equipment(measuring spoons and cups, mixing bowls, etc.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
The property was nice. We enjoyed our stay. The only one thing that was an issue is the back door, it was hard to lock and the hydraulic is in the middle of the door and my husband hit his head a few times. We hung a towel on it to remind us to duck as it is pretty low for anyone 6”or higher. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for renting to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea b., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Whale watch has beautiful views of the beach and ocean. A deck for enjoying the ocean air and views and watching for deer and rabbits. Nice updated and comfortable furniture throughout the house. Well-stocked kitchen for cooks - we like to cook and usually bring a few of our must have kitchen tools but other than our favorite knife we would have been fine with what was available. Plenty of board games and game room with ping pong for entertainment. We enjoyed a walk down to the beach - 15-20 downhill then a great uphill exercise walk on the return. Hosts were great communicators. The power in town went out while we were there and the hosts reached out quickly to offer support. We had already found the flashlights and were good to go. Definitely bring beach towels for beach and hottub.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Great spot!
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: Very clean and well kept with beautiful views. Can’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering home
We came to town to see our son graduate from his Coast Guard training in Petaluma. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely View and Comfortable House
We had a wonderful family vacation at this lovely home over the 4th of July holiday. The house itself is very comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds were all comfortable. The view is awesome and the description of the listing was completely accurate. It had a great bbq grill as well as a nice hot tub. When we arrived, we noticed ants in part of the kitchen. By the next day, they were all over the central island. But mysteriously, they pretty much disappeared by that evening, and did not return. The only downsides of our stay were that while we had 10 people, we only had bathroom linens for 8 and there were no extras. Also, we could not get the fireplace to work despite many tries. Otherwise, the vacation was wonderful and we would definitely consider a repeat performance at the Whale Watch house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
This trip was amazing, beautiful property and an amazing weekend with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and clean!
Fantastic location and property! Staff are quick to respond with questions. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Great space with aweseome views!
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 was pleasantly set up for our arrival with the fire going, it was a cozy welcome on a chilly day. The views were incredible even on foggy days. The house had lots of space for a big group. There were many amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Get away
Overall a good stay the house was clean but needs some upkeep upstairs toilet needs to be tightened up basement bathroom window wouldn’t close completely screen doors are hard to open and close downstairs one especially screens have holes and some are missing. House was well stock with cook ware and dishes. Maybe nice to have a washer and dryer installed. All in all we had a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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