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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101932 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Dillon Beach, California
  • Dillon Beach
    15 min walk
  • Coastal Kitchen
    13 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Station
    43 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    49 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Dillon Beach and Tomales City Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Tomales Town Hall and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Tomales Regional History Center.
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What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 15 min walk
  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 23 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

  • ‪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

About this property

Entire place

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

Whale Watch: Fun, Stylish Beach Home!Views! 3for2! WiFi!HOTTUB!GameRoom!PupOK

Grab your favorite Dillon Beach home for your friends & family!
3 nights for the price of 2 thru Jan 29th! (Holidays excluded) Reduced Winter Rates
We look forward to hosting you!

5 Star reviews are in!
"The vacation rental was spotless. The location is beautiful and the house has everything you might need. Furniture was super comfortable and the hot tub was great at night! Such a bonus that we could bring the pup. We just booked our next stay!" CH, Seattle

House Vibe...
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! Perfect for10 people!
Prepare to be mesmerized by the 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 great amenities, including multiple flat screens for entertainment and 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.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:
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: A View from every room!
- Kitchen - Well appointed - opens to back deck w/ 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 & 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: Large, comfortable family room
-2 comfy Fold-Out Sleeper Sofas
-Large Flat screen (YouTube TV service & streaming)
-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 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 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. ***
-Due to water shortages, please be conscientious of water usage at Dillon Beach.
-PET POLICY: Dogs only - $90 Dog Fee per Dog
-10 people max day or night - No Drop-in guests
-NO PARTIES - We are in a Private Community w/ HOA & Security - No Gatherings
-4 car max in driveway, day or night, NO street parking

Some Fun Ideas:
Search the tide pools
Relax in the sand dunes
Surfing/boogie & skim boarding
Kayak in Tomales Bay
Fresh Oyster restaurants in Tomales Bay
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching in Bodega Bay
Crabbing/Clam digging at Dillon Beach
Explore beautiful Coastal towns
Redwood drives & Armstrong Woods
Golf
Horseback riding

Winter is a gorgeous time to visit Northern California! Day-time temperatures can hover between 50 to high 60's and the landscape is green & lush. The ocean may offer sightings of migrating whales!
Ask about our Concierge Service!

License #081619
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. Additional features at this vacation home include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,932 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Whale Watch: Fun, Stylish Beach Home!Views! 3for2! WiFi!HOTTUB!GameRoom!PupOK Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angela l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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., West Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mariza L. Z., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
Great property and amazing views. Only drawbacks are the beds and the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Celia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Fantastic and clean!
Fantastic location and property! Staff are quick to respond with questions. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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