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Wind Song, Dillon Beach

Wind Song, Dillon Beach Living Room Dining area with expandable table Private Back Yard Entertainment Center

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Last updated: 05/22/2013
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  • Internet:No
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Dillon Beach is one of the last accessible bastions of peace and tranquility that you'll find anywhere on the California Coast. This remote, albeit centrally located community, is situated about one hour north of San Francisco. It is just a few miles off Highway 1 at the "end of the road," nestled in the rolling coastal foothills of Marin County. You will pass through the historic town of Tomales (named for the 'Tomal' Indians).

Be sure to visit the Tomales History center and the William Tell House Restaurant. Sample early morning treats from the Tomales Bakery and Deli, all seen in the 2001 motion picture "Bandits."

Our home is located four miles west of Tomales in the original little village area of Dillon Beach, and just two easy-walking blocks from the long, sandy beach. The house is very comfortable, accommodating a maximum of eight people.

We welcome families with children but request that the party securing the rental be at least 25 years old. Built in 1940, our family home has been remodeled and upgraded to fulfill everyone's comfort zone. Because "Wind Song" has been in the family for over 60 years, you will enjoy the many personal touches and photos of the past - creating a hospitable atmosphere and a feeling of being at home.

From the bright and sunny living/dining room with ocean views, to the privacy of our beautiful little back yard where you can enjoy morning coffee while watching the birds feed and bathe, Wind Song will provide you with all the ingredients for solitude, relaxation, reflection and just plain fun. Visit the many antique shops in nearby Petaluma and Sebastopol. Play golf one-half hour away at Bodega Bay, or visit their quaint shops. On Friday's, you can visit the University of California Marine Biology Center and learn everything you have every wanted to know about lobsters and other marine life in the area.

Have dinner in one of the many wonderful restaurants frequented by the locals. Visit the Dillon Beach Cafe for a taste of local cuisine and the regulars. Take a drive to the surrounding wineries and do a little tasting.

Drive down the bay and purchase fresh oysters; eat them on site at the Tomales Bay Oyster Company or the Hog Island Oyster Company, both at the water's edge, or bring them back to Wind Song and barbeque them out on the deck (recipe posted on our bulletin board). Spend the day walking the beach to the fishing pier, or head up to the tide pools at the opposite end of the beach.

Top off your day with a late (and very safe) evening walk through the village enjoying the fragrances of the sea and sand, and look back at the warm glow of the lighted homes up on the hillsides. We invite you to visit us and share the experience. You will be amazed how easy it is to step back in time at Dillon Beach.

WE ENJOY KNOWING THAT PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR HOME SHARE OUR LOVE OF THE COAST. WE ALWAYS ALLOW EARLY CHECK-IN/ - LATE CHECK-OUT TIMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.

Keywords: Cozy and roomy cottage

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            Long sandy beach great for kids. Crib, high chair and games....morecollapse

          • Non Smoking Only:

            Smoking allowed outside or in the back yard....morecollapse

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Minimum age 25 years old....morecollapse

          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Bedroom 4
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (4), Baby Cribs (1) Full size porta-crib...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.5 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave
          • Dishwasher
          • Ice Maker

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                LINENS ARE NOT PROVIDED, YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN SHEETS, BATH AND KITCHEN TOWELS, The beds are well equipped with blankets and pillows...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Video Library:

                Many children's videos and classics....morecollapse

              • CD Player
              • Satellite / Cable
              • Stereo
              • Music Library
              • DVD Player
              • VCR

              Communications

              • Telephone:

                Cell phones rarely work. Bring telephone credit card if making calls. ....morecollapse

              • Mobile Phone:

                Cell phone coverage for most companies, particularly Verizon....morecollapse

              Outdoor Features

              • Outdoor Grill
              • Deck / Patio

              Location & View

              • Ocean View:

                Two blocks easy walk to beach. Ocean view of Bodega Bay, Tamales Bay and Peninsula....morecollapse

              Activities

              • Restaurants
              • Hiking
              • Fishing
              • Swimming
              • Wind-Surfing
              • Cycling
              • Surfing
              • Sailing
              • Golf
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Shopping
              • Shelling
              • Boating
              • Sight Seeing
              • Museums
              • Antiquing
              • Kayaking

              Other Activities

                  • Details:

                    Whale watching at Pt. Reyes, 17 miles to the south, and Bodega, about 17 miles to the north. University of California at Davis Marine Biology Laboratory in Bodega Bay has Friday tours. Drive Highway 1 north to Jenner-by-the-Sea and historic Fort Ross. ...morecollapse

                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Family

                    Family

                    • Guest Rubytoyota
                    • Date of stay 04/26/13
                    • Review Submitted 05/02/13
                    We had such a fabulous family time - your place has so much charm, with all the kitchen essentials needed for a comfort and enjoyment! It's set up well with the private bedroom locations, yet a roomy central family room for us to visit. Your parklike landscaped yard is beautiful, and we can see you have put so much ambiance into your whole place. We got there late Friday as we work and the traffic was horrendous, but what a sweet home that awaited for us to just unravel! It was so nice of you to allow us some extra time so we didn't have to rush out on Sunday. We will certainly rent from you again - thank you so much, Marilyn!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you so much for your glowing review! We love hearing from our family of tenants that they have truly enjoyed Wind Song. We look forward to your future stays.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                  • Merry

                    Merry

                    • Guest Mlev
                    • Date of stay 10/22/12
                    • Review Submitted 12/18/12
                    My friends and I have been staying at Windsong twice a year for many years. Every time it gets better. The owners are constantly updating and improving the property. It is always clean and "move in" ready. I love the quiet mornings and peaceful days at Dillon Beach. Windsong is a comfortable home with plenty of sleeping accommodations for 8 people. There is always plenty of room for activities. The kitchen is well stocked. Bodega Bay is a short drive up the coast. There are so many little places to visit and explore. Duncans Mill is another great little place to sight see that is a beautiful drive. There are great little resturants in the area. The Dillon Beach store has a good variety of items you may have forgotten. There is something for everyone.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you so much for your great review! We have accumulated a wonderful family of tenants over the last 14 years and it makes the work we put into "Wind Song" so worthwhile. We really appreciate the support! - Marilyn & Don

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                  • Cute home, close to beach

                    Cute home, close to beach

                    • Guest Karen
                    • Date of stay 11/21/12
                    • Review Submitted 11/25/12
                    We had a great Thanksgiving holiday at the Windsong! Cute, comfortable home, well-stocked kitchen, lots of blankets, books, games, etc. Very close to the beach, short walk through the Village. Weather was PERFECT, and the beach was beautiful! We've been staying at Dillon Beach for many, many years and have stayed in quite a few homes in the Village. What really set this one apart for all of us (grandparents, parents, and kids) was how kind and friendly Marilyn (owner) was. She was so sweet and easy to deal with...but the very best part was when we asked if we could arrive a little earlier than the check-in time and she simply said "yes, have a great time!" Same for the check out time. It was just nice not to have to worry about check-in and check-out times, it made the whole trip more relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay and we are thankful we found a great little house with a very sweet owner! Thank you Marilyn!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you, Karen and family, for the great review! You have been added to our "family" and we are very happy that you enjoyed Wind Song! Please come again. Marilyn & Don

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                  • Great place

                    Great place

                    • Guest JB
                    • Date of stay 08/14/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/28/12
                    Dillon was little chilly and overcast but the house was warm and cozy. We had a great time. Loved the variety of succulents in the neighborhood. The owner was very prompt with all correspondence. I would definitely recommend this property when visiting the coast.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you for the very nice review. The Beach is the "Beach", always changing and never predictable! Glad you enjoyed the change of pace. Marilyn

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                  • Wonderful Home, Close to Everything!

                    Wonderful Home, Close to Everything!

                    • Guest Phyllis, Brad, Susan, Steven, Zach
                    • Date of stay 07/22/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/01/12
                    Thanks for a great stay at the beach! Loved staying in your home and especially loved the back yard! Beautiful and relaxing with the ocean sounds and fire pit! Couldn't ask for a better location, just a quick walk to the beach, store, restaurant and just a 5 min drive to the landing for some crabbing! We'll be back soon!

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                  • Comfortable and close to the beach!

                    Comfortable and close to the beach!

                    • Guest CtinaT
                    • Date of stay 07/05/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/12/12
                    We enjoyed our stay at this wonderfully 'homey' home at Dillon Beach. It's nice to find a rental that has it all! The home had everything we needed incluing a fun movie and cd collection (my 5 year olds favorite was a Christmas cd, and we were there in July!) Great location in the Village, just a short walk to the beach. We also enjoyed sitting in the sunshine in the back yard! Thank you Marilyn and Don!

                    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

                    Owner response: Thank you for the great review of Wind Song. It is exactly what we aim to provide to our family of valued tenants. We are so glad you enjoyed our home, and we sincerely hope you will come again.

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                  • Thank you.

                    Thank you.

                    • Guest Nikki
                    • Date of stay 02/18/12
                    • Review Submitted 02/21/12
                    Thank you Marilyn for another great weekend at Windsong. It was nice weather and everyone had a great time. As always, there is everything you need at the cabin and wish it were ours! Thanks again.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                    Owner response: Thanks, as always, for returning to Wind Song. We value our "family" of clients such as your family. Every time you rent from us, you are helping us keep our home IN the family, yours and ours! Come again!

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                  • Windsong Weekend

                    Windsong Weekend

                    • Guest Cindy
                    • Date of stay 01/07/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/20/12
                    I have stayed at Windsong many times over the years, and recently I took my boyfriend on his inaugural visit. He instantly fell in love with the place - the village, the view, and the house itself. We had beautiful weather and spent much of one day down on the beach. The house is very comfortable and feels like home. When I want to be outside, I like the option of privacy in the tranquil back yard or sitting in the front and visiting with people as they walk by. My most recent visit was with my crafting group; we are all now retired and have upgraded our annual Windsong weekends to semiannual 3-night stays. The main living area is spacious enough that knitters, quilters, and scrapbookers can all spread out and work on projects. And the fully-appointed kitchen allows us to cook (aka eat) well while we craft!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you Cindy, et al! We love our "family" of tenants.

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                  • Happy New Year!

                    Happy New Year!

                    • Guest Ken and Gail Miller
                    • Date of stay 12/31/11
                    • Review Submitted 01/11/12
                    We spent 3 lovely days in Dillon Beach at Windsong over the New Years holiday. What a great house! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen nicely appointed and the proximity to the beach is fabulous. Great views and sunsets for two nights, nice fire pit in the backyard and all in all a most relaxing vacation. Fresh oysters just down the road, a nice little cafe in Dillon Beach and clean, warm house to come back to after long walks on the beach. We enjoyed everything! Thanks for sharing with us.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thanks for the wonderful review. We hope you will return to Dillon once again.

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                  • The Logans

                    The Logans

                    • Guest Nana
                    • Date of stay 11/23/11
                    • Review Submitted 12/19/11
                    We had the pleasure of staying at Windsong over the Thanksgiving holiday. Our family enjoys coming to Windsong and Dillon's Beach. The home is well-equipped and has roomy bedrooms for the kids to enjoy. The backyard is a added treat - haveyour morning coffee or evening wine, especially nice sitting by the firepit and stargazing. This charming home is well cared for and has everything you need to enjoy your stay at Dillon's Beach.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thank you for the great review! The doors are always open for you and your family.

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                  $450 - Two night minimum (weekend and/or weekdays)
                  $600 - three nights
                  $750 - four nights
                  $900 - five nights
                  $1050 - six nights
                  $1200 - seven nights
                  More than seven night stay $150/night.
                  Rates DO NOT include local bed tax.  Rates include house cleaning upon departure.
                  

                  Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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                  Last updated: 05/22/2013
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 1945

                  About the owner: This is our family home owned since it was built by our elders in 1945. We have updated and personalized the home over the years. We love the beach!

                  Why the Owner Chose Dillon Beach:
                  We were raised at Dillon Beach and have raised our children and now our grandchildren at Dillon Beach. Couldn't find a safer and healthier place to spend time with children and family.

                  The Unique Benefits at this House:
                  Peace and quiet! That is the hottest commodity at Dillon Beach.


                  Contact us

                  • Primary: (916) 961-0477
                  • Secondary: (916) 276-4908 (California, USA)

                   

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                  • Wind Song, Dillon Beach

                    Wind Song, Dillon Beach

                  • Dining area with expandable table

                    Dining area with expandable table

                  • Entertainment Center

                    Entertainment Center

                  • Living Room

                    Living Room

                  • Private Back Yard

                    Private Back Yard

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #98764

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                  4 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom
                  Sleeps 8


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