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A 3 minute drive or maybe 15 if you walk and you are there
Let the hustle and bustle of life melt away
No one has to tell you this is amazing you can see for yourself!
This sundrenched spot is a favorite
Just a great space to be together
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Dillon Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationDillon Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationDoran Beach27 min drive
  • Popular LocationTomales Bay66 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Abalone Alcove: Fun Beach Home!WiFi! Hot Tub/VIEWS/ Game room/PupOK/PoolTable

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!

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!
License #021056

Property manager

Stace Jardine
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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 021056

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and Bodega Harbour Golf Links. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 16 min walk
  • Bodega Harbour Golf Links - 26 min drive
  • Bodega Harbour - 27 min drive
  • Doran Beach - 27 min drive
  • Tomales Bay - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dog House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Estero Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tomales Deli & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Abalone Alcove: Fun Beach Home!WiFi! Hot Tub/VIEWS/ Game room/PupOK/PoolTable pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Abalone Alcove: Fun Beach Home!WiFi! Hot Tub/VIEWS/ Game room/PupOK/PoolTable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abalone Alcove: Fun Beach Home!WiFi! Hot Tub/VIEWS/ Game room/PupOK/PoolTable?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abalone Alcove: Fun Beach Home!WiFi! Hot Tub/VIEWS/ Game room/PupOK/PoolTable located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Mary R.

Abalone Alcove
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I rented this property at the end of May. A week and a half before my rental was to start, my husband was admitted to the hospital for a serious condition. I appealed to the host for a merciful refund or partial refund. No response. After two days I told host I assumed she said no. A day after that she replied that unfortunately my request came with in the 60 days needed to make a refund. I didn't even make the rental before 60 days. I needed help entering the property. Called the number. the people at the desk of the management company running this rental had no clue how to help me and it took about half an hour to get the info to enter.No parking passes, when informed they said they would get on it. Never heard from them. I have been a frequent star guest of Vrbo's. This place is not worth the lack of empathy and disregard I experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
We had a wonderful stay at his property. No surprises. Beautiful views, wild life, and just very quiet. House was very clean and beds were comfortable. Easy to contact the property manager with issues and questions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

A guest from Santa Rosa, CA

What a view!
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 mini vacation! Loved the wildlife, enjoyed the hot tub and pool table and the view was amazing! Thanks for sharing your home!

10/10 Excellent

brock r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great house, great view. Kids enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy
Beautiful, cozy fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Great Stay at Abalone Alcove
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: My family had an amazing time at Abalone Alcove! Gorgeous views from every room, clean and comfortable with a funky mid century vibe. The pool table and hot tub were hits and we loved playing in the tidepools on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Juliana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
We walked into the house and we were so surprised by the beautiful views and the cleanliness. We spent four nights in this beautiful home with beautiful views celebrating our anniversary. We relax and enjoyed ourselves immensely! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing view
Great view, nostalgic setting, but could have used more blankets. Overall, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Beautiful house with amazing views Full kitchen was awesome, hated to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Christmas week with spectacular views
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Views!
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dillon Beach Abalone Alcove
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
Great property but could have used better lighting to read and play games Kitchen was well setup!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bud Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
“Sleepy little fishing town without the fishing”
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Views From Every Window!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view!!!
Loved the view, the hot tub and the comfy beds!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne T., Sparks, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a birthday!
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

Woohoo serenity is here!
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

10/10 Excellent

sandy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
The property was awesome. The views were absolutely beautiful !! Very roomy and comfortable. We had an amazing stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazing views
Loved the views, amazing views from all rooms. The house was clean and stocked with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jalene L., Alturas

Beautiful family get away.
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!

10/10 Excellent

Kris B., Roseville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Stunning 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: I have rented this house multiple times and every time has been a wonderful experience. The views are breathtaking. The kitchen has everything you need to make that perfect meal. The pool table downstairs makes for family fun. The hot tub in the evening is perfect for stargazing. Will be back again.

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