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Whale Watch: Unique beach house!3 Min Drive to Beach! HOT TUB/GameRoom/Pup OK

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101932 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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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

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale Watch: Unique beach house!3 Min Drive to Beach! HOT TUB/GameRoom/Pup OK

We have Reduced prices thru May 22nd!

"Welcome to Whale Watch, where comfort meets coastal charm! This delightful beach house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and additional sleeping areas for your convenience. Plus, it's a haven for your furry friends with its dog-friendly policy and easy beach access!

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 water views enhancing every moment.

Outside, the expansive deck invites you to savor 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 with 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 and deer!
- Bedroom 3 - Two Twin Beds - Sliding doors opening to deck with 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 (YouTubeTV service and streaming capabilities)
- Game Table and 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 too!

OUTDOOR SPACES:
- HOT TUB with 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. You can hear the Ocean from the house!

THINGS TO DO:
Playing on the white, 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
Fresh Seafood Restaurants 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,932 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 081619

Property is also known as

1301-231825

About the neighborhood

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this vacation 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.

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 15 min walk
  • Bodega Harbour - 26 min drive
  • Doran Beach - 27 min drive
  • Bodega Dunes - 43 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!3 Min Drive to Beach! 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!3 Min Drive to Beach! HOT TUB/GameRoom/Pup OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Watch: Unique beach house!3 Min Drive to Beach! HOT TUB/GameRoom/Pup OK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Watch: Unique beach house!3 Min Drive to Beach! HOT TUB/GameRoom/Pup OK located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach vacation 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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Ilana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
Spectacular
Beautiful views! Awesome house! Worked perfectly for us ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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