Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach - Dillon Beach

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Entire home

One Parking Spot - Parallel Park in Drive Way

Exterior Recently Painted; Windows Updated

Backyard View of Surf, Beach, Tomales Bay, and Point Reyes Peninsula

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Dillon Beach, CA

Dillon Beach
4 min walk
Tomales Town Hall
8 min drive
Tomales Bay State Park
17 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach

OCEAN VIEWS - Spectacular, contemporary, beach house retreat. Hardwood floors, fieldstone eco-friendly fireplace, skylights, slate patio, landscaped with roses, calla lily's, jade, beach grass, and river rock - 100 yards to the beach. Known as the 'Oyster Shell House,' this is the 'Jewel' of the Village in Dillon Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area.

COMFORTS OF HOME - Completely remodeled, this beach house provides modern conveniences with a refined yet casual ambiance. A perfect fit for those who want to get away from it all without 'roughing' it - great for friends, small groups, retreats, and families to create wonderful memories.

WAKE TO THE SOUNDS OF THE SURF AND VIEWS OF THE OCEAN - Spend your days exploring the beach and tide pools or relaxing in the lounge chairs on the patio - reading, napping, or enjoying the ocean view. Have some fun boogie boarding, playing a game of pool; enjoy a soothing hot tub as the sun sets. Gather everyone for food and conversation in the great dining room. Retreat to the fireplace for quiet reflection or a good movie, and end the day with a stroll under the stars. Holiday weekends is a three night minimum (ex. Memorial Day, Labor Day).

This Beach House Retreat is Truly Spectacular.

Keywords: Beach, Vacation Rental, Beach House, Ocean Views

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please reach out to owner of the age of kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Contract must be signed and mailed back to 55 Oak Grove Dr, Novato,CA 94949- or emailed to ----@--------.---

No child under the age of 5 is allowed in the hot tub. State of California

Parking in designated driveway. One car (van) fits Do not block street access.

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park and Dillon Beach, while Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

Dillon Beach - 4 min walk
Bodega Harbour Golf Links - 24 min drive
Bodega Harbour - 25 min drive
Doran Beach - 25 min drive
Tomales Bay - 64 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬14 min drive
‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬24 min drive
‪Rocker Oysterfeller's - ‬14 min drive
‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬23 min drive
‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spectacular Beach House Retreat - Renovated 2023 - 100 yards to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 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).

8.2

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect location, plenty of space, no complaints

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william t.

30 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to beach

Hoasts were great to work with and check in and out was easy! Easy walk to the beach. Great sunsets!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J R.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely weekend getaway for the family

A great location and plenty of space for the family. The game room was a bonus! We are looking forward to the next stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jamie M.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

DONT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE

When we arrived at the property we were so excited a couple days away from life. We couldn't help but notice all the post it notes ALL over stating we can't do this and we can't do that. Or this is broken and that was broken don't use. With Limited shower time. Was little annoying but we obliged. The first night we decided to get into the hot tub couldn't stay in for longer then 15min because there was so much bleach in it we could hardly breath. We didn't let that ruin the trip. They state no pets but the place is covered in dog hair thank god no one is allergic. We stayed the rest of the weekend without any issues. It was very nice of the owner to let us know that the cleaning people weren't coming in at check out and we could stay longer. We didn't we had to get home. The owner sends me a message before they even get to the house asking me if we broke things ( like wine glass) fishing to charge me for something... We didn't we brought all of our own things (paper products so we didn't have to wash anything). But wait the owners get to the house 3 days later and say they are charging me for the hot tub to be drained, cleaned and refilled because it was so dirty. That we didn't take a shower before we got in. How do you know? Not one of us had sunscreen on and we did rinse off before got in. Definitely had to shower when we got out because of all the bleach. Still waiting for the pictures of this so called dirty hot tub. How can this be there was so much bleach in there. There isn't a sign or a post anywhere that states you would charge if we used the hot tub. Maybe you should lock that up also and STATE its broken or add another sticky note. Stating that things are broken.. garage door, which we know works..washer/dryer you just dont want to pay the PG&E bill (you definitely make sure everyone can see the bill since its posted and laminated for everyone to see..) I would not recommend renting from these people as there are other nicer homes and honest hosts around. Its way to stressful to rent this one..We took care of your home and did everything you asked for, and all you could do was look for ways to charge me more money.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Scott M.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

NOT A GOOD CHOICE - THE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ONE COULD RUIN YOUR STAY - ENJOY DB - JUST NOT HERE!

Please see the messages below between us and the owners - DON"T RENT FROM THEM - There are so many places to rent and much better quality and experiences - DB is awesome - this property is not. David and Mary (Penny) sent a message "Thank you for your concern about someone trying to get into our home while you stayed there. I checked with our "lower" neighbor. It was a guest at his house that got confused. A first-timer at DB. Replacing private property should not qualify for a bad review. VRBO charged your credit card- not us. Dave" NOT EVEN AN APOLOGY!! Our response- "VRBO did charge my account…as your representative, please don’t try to make it sound like they somehow - through mental telepathy figured that the charge for a few stained towels was $45. You obviously reported it and expected them to charge me. I’m stating that it was a dishonest practice for you to do so without letting me know first. Secondly, the next time you do something like this to one of your “guests”, I suggest you take pictures to back up your claims. I don’t know you. You have a nice home and on the outside seem like you’re probably honest and nice people. However, I don’t know you, therefore I don’t trust you. Judging by the way you handled this, I probably shouldn’t trust you. Had it been my home and I was charging high rental costs and clearly making great retirement revenue, I would’ve at minimum had the manners to show evidence to someone if there was a problem. I would have also let them know that I was seeking reimbursement through the rental company. I will write a bad review and let prospective clients know that you’re home albeit nice is very difficult to stay in. Most of your amenities are “locked out” because of potential problems. We all know your garage door works perfectly fine, you just don’t want someone leaving it open. We also both know that your washer and dryer work just fine, (with the exception of getting stains out of towels) you’re just to cheap to pay the utility bills. Evidenced by the PG&E bill left in your book, an example of the high electrical cost of Dillon Beach. You’re little notes telling us that things are broken and don’t work is just because you don’t want to spend the money for repairing them or the usage cost. I will write a bad review and we will not stay in your property again. “FUTURE RENTERS BEWARE. BREAK-INS AND ROBBERIES ARE PREVALENT AT THIS HOME”. Again, good luck

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Don H., Sacramento, CA USA

4 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location. Less than modern infrastructure

We had a great time. Because of issues not really caused by the owners the local infrastructure (water and sewer) were dated and limited. As far as location, fantastic access to beach. House was a really fun house with jacuzzi and pool table. We would recommend this house but would caution renters about the limited water and sewer systems.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danelle R.

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We rented this home for Mother’s Day weekend. It fit us all perfectly and we were very comfortable. The kitchen was great to cook in after our day of clamming. We all were able to work together to make a wonderful homemade meal. We played pool and used the hot tub. It was lovely. There is only parking for one car.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V., Novato, USA

5 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect beach get-away!

This property has it all and just steps to the beach and local general store. From the hot-tub with an ocean view, to the pool table lounge area, the property exceeded my expectations. The beds and bedding are very comfortable, and one of the beds has an amazing ocean view! The kitchen and dinning area are good sized to accommodate meal prep for a family, with dishes, cookware and a full sized fridge- even an outdoor BBQ. The home is super clean and has a nice open flow. The owners are very responsive, and made us feel like we were staying at a friend or family members beach home, rather than a rental. We look forward to staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

kathleen f.

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and wonderful location

We enjoyed our stay very much. Easy walk to the beach and enjoyed the game room. Only issues were kitchen sink not draining and poor quality linens and towels.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick k.

22 Feb 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Presidents Windy Weekend

The address on Ocean View was very telling. Just steps from the beautiful Dillon Beach. The house was well featured and my granddaughter and I had some giggling games of pool. We enjoyed the hot tub and BBQ. The warnings of water shortages led to a shower less weekend, but hey, we're at the beach. If it's yellow, let it mellow....Our only concern was a very finicky sink, that even though we were careful to not let put any food or grease down the drain was still a slow drain. Can we spend a weekend anywhere without an accident. No. One wine glass bit the dust. It was a wonderful stay watching the massive kites and kite surfers and enjoying the great feeling of a California beach getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Jerry d.

6 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Tense environment

Dillon Beach is a cute, small, pretty town. Like many local communities it seems to be suffering from septic and drought issues. The home is in an ideal location with great views. Parking, as the listing implies, is a challenge. We had my toddler grandson with us and the hosts graciously provided gates throughout the house which we appreciated. The vibe in the home itself was tense as there were signs posted throughout the home on what not to do. There was a constant feel amongst my family on whether we were behaving properly so that the hosts would not keep our deposit. Unlike the photos, even the dining table and living room table were covered in thick solid green vinyl blankets. I imagine they’ve had awful experiences with previous guests that have driven them to expect awful behavior from all future guests. That is unfortunate. All the signs took comfort out of the stay. They mistakenly kept some of our deposit for what likely turned out to be vandalism on the side gate. They graciously returned a check to me later. I would return to Dillon Beach in a heartbeat, but not to this rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house close to the beach. Owners were great!!! Highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Denise L.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good not Great

This was a girls getaway weekend with 6 women; Overall our stay at the Oyster Shell House was good. However, as with everything there are pros and cons. PROS- Great location Great views The kitchen is well stocked The owners are very responsive CONS- The house has a hot tub but you are not allowed to turn the heat over 100*, that is warm, not hot, so we didn't even use it. We were told we couldn't use the fireplace due to "fires being on hold" we saw several homes using their fireplaces. The "futon" in the bedroom is actually a futon pad on the floor, so we had to double up as no one wanted to sleep on the floor. One of the full bathrooms is actually in the garage, they call it the Gameroom but it is the garage. These were all things that we would like to have known before we rented so that we could make a more informed decision to rent and avoid being disappointed when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mathew S.

29 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was in a perfect location. Easy walk to the beach. Very clean and nice house. The yard is very nice and is good to let the kids run around. The pool table was a nice bonus as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

20 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Dillon Beach

House is spacious and very clean! Easy walk to beach and general store. Loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

12 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oyster Shell House stay

A great getaway place for a small family or group, walking distance to the beach. I have no complaints and definitely will use again, time and availability permitting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Dan Q., Folsom ca.

2 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Disappointed.

We struggled quite a bit with parking our larger SUV. So parking is definitely an issue here. Also many times throughout the day, there was a sewer smell in the house. We couldn’t tell if it was actually coming from the house or the outside neighborhood. Linens were very scarce and not a good quality. Lots and lots of do not do rules posted all over the house which was a bit stressful. It’s almost as if the owners maybe shouldn’t use this as a rental because it seems like it overwhelms them as well. We received several text messages and emails just reminding us of all these rules. Overall the view from the backyard was the best part of the stay. We will NOT be staying here again however. And NOT a good place for kids. And also to note, is they had some kind of custom-made bedspread in this rental house that they accused us of leaving two stains on. They automatically charged are credit card a couple of hundred dollars. And we never received pictures or an opportunity to explain it or anything. So we are obviously contesting that charge. We use Vrbo many times around the world and our ranking as renters is five stars. I hope the owners take this input from us and implement some changes so there are better experiences for future renters.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

21 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

My family enjoyed a quick weekend getaway and enjoyed our stay. Owners were communicative, polite and helpful! We hope to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Niki V.

9 June 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Would Not Recommend

When we pulled up we were so excited but once we entered our opinion changed. The cleanliness of the house was very poor, they do not allow pets but the floors were full of dog hair and dirt. We had to look for everything as nothing was easily accessible and the bathrooms were poorly stocked. I tried to reach out privately to the owners as I sent pictures of the floors and my concerns but their response did not seem like they cared and offered no apologies only responses to my concerns that really didn't make a difference. I have never written a bad review but felt that their lack of concern for the price you pay to rent this home was less then stellar.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pete R.

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

Communication was great, the house was clean, 50 yards from the ocean, loved the new kitchen, and we used the outdoor showers every time we came back from the beach. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L., Sonoma

1 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Dillon Beach getaway

Fantastic location in the heart of the small town of Dillon Beach - perfect setup for our family with two young boys, where we could walk right on down to the beach. Home was clean and spacious. It is on a delicate septic system so you have to be conscientious, but we didn't find this to be an issue. We had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Heidi P.

16 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Overall nice not great

The property was decent, loved the pool table. Bring your own spices and extra toilet paper. You have to take your trash with you... that was annoying, but we were aware of it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kerri T.

6 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little family home

This is a lovely place with some views of the ocean, tucked among several other houses on a small cozy street. It's a nice place to relax either in sunny weather or fog and rain. We really enjoyed introducing our kids to the game of pool, and the hot tub was really a treat. Everyone in our group was happy to be mindful of water use and avoid stressing the septic system, and we found most of what we needed to cook the meals we planned. We brought our own towels for using the hot tub which was helpful, we only wished there had been a place to hang them to dry. There are measures in place to take care to keep the sand out of the house, we still did find it tricky to get into the house from the hot tub without tracking in dirt from the back yard. We ended up vacuuming the entire house, washing dishes and drying them, and walking the trash to the beach parking lot which resulted in a stink eye from the attendant at the pay station, so the cleaning requirements on top of paying a cleaning fee does feel a little unbalanced. The one thing we yearned for was a welcome binder, that provided information about the area, and gave us clear instructions on house rules. We found what we needed eventually, but there was a fair amount of poking around before we were able to find things like how to use the various showers, and where to find parking for a second vehicle, and the task list upon departure. I would definitely recommend this place, and would have been completely content if I had understood everything in the beginning from a welcome packet of some sort. Dillon beach is a great spot for true respite!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

aaron g.

26 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slow Marin

The Beach House was exactly as I pictured it. View of the Ocean from the Hot Tub and beach access right out the front door!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christine S.

19 Apr 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation disappointment

Lots of Hidden information until you arrive There is something wrong with the septic system because they have signs everywhere If it’s yellow let it mellow if it’s brown flush it down.! Had I known this before paying $$$$ a night I would of never chose this house . The Hot Tub says don’t turn up the heat so you’re basically sitting in warm water . We received one towel each for three nights ! There is a washer and dryer that you are not allowed to use there is no trash service so you are expected to haul your trash away in the car with you with dirty toilet paper in the trash! The parking spot is for a little tiny car and I drive a suburban! They ask you to throw your trash away at the beach which is a $10 fee to go into the beach so basically I feel like you’re paying for their trash service! There was other rentals with garbage is that they ask you to throw away on Cliff Street to be creative I think that’s wrong! Their video (library) was only six DVDs and the player did not work and the remotes did not work the batteries were rotted. There is only one bathroom downstairs that is a toilet you have to leave the house to go outside into a garage where there is another shower , but they never shower inside they recommend you shower outside with your family and your children all around ! I got this house as a gift for my parents and I was hugely disappointed I would’ve never rented this house had I known all these things were gonna be wrong with it everything in the kitchen was not clean and it had dried food on some of the plates so we had to wash everything before we used it .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Penny

We purchased our home with the intention to retire in the Dillon Beach Village. It is a home with all amenities that are needed for a casual or formal stay. We entertain often at Dillon Beach.

Why they chose this property

Dillon Beach is less windy than Bodega Bay and much less foggy than Stinson Beach or Bodega Bay combined! The traffic is minimal. Our property is 100 yards from the beach with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Point Reyes Peninsula and Tomales Bay.

What makes this property unique

The house is uniquely positioned to provide backyard sun and privacy, surrounded by a beautiful, tranquil garden. Two outdoor showers to ease the transition from a day at the beach to relaxing in the hot tub - the hot tub is not sand friendly :). Enjoy a book or meditation in upstairs nook with panoramic views...great for watching the sun set.