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Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Cottage Just a short walk to the sea


Welcome to Dragon's Rest at Dillon Beach! This cozy pet-friendly 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the Village at Dillon Beach is perfect for couples or small families. Enjoy partial ocean views from the living, dining, and kitchen areas, plus a deck to relax outdoors. Just a short walk to the beach, café, and store, with Wi-Fi, TV, and convenient single-level living after the exterior staircase entry.


**STR permit number: P5169
**One parking space in driveway for medium size vehicle
**Security camera is located on the exterior of the house facing driveway
**We do not allow boats, campers, RV's to park in this area
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

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Located in Dillon Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Doran Beach - 29 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 40 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Russian River - 44 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 45 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dinuccis Italian Dinners - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬23 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review of this vacation rental we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and our ocean view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Excellent Get-a-way

Relaxing days on the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and charming. An extremely well-equipped kitchen. A beautiful ocean view.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Dragons Rest

Great place to stay! Get communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Tommy Thank you for your 5 star review for this cottage we sincerely appreciate it. We hope we will have the opportunity to host you again. Thank you again for staying with us. Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect little getaway

The location is perfect and only like a 5-10 minute walk to the beach. The porch is nice to relax on and you get to see the ocean in the distance. The kitchen is well stocked and the king bed is probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you once again for choosing our property for your getaway!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caroline M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was comfortable to sleep, but the ants were terrible and prevented us from using the kitchen fully. They were in the microwave, coffee pot and the refrigerator. We were told the ants were bad in other properties too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you experienced an issue with ants during your stay. During periods of rain, ants can occasionally seek shelter indoors. We did check our records and did not find any calls or messages regarding this concern while you were at the property. Had we been notified, we would have been more than happy to come by promptly to address the issue, clean the affected area, and place ant traps as needed. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced and appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can continue to improve the guest experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Great location and house!

Great place for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Dragon’s Rest, we appreciate it. WE are glad to hear that you had a relaxing weekend at the house and hope you will come and visit us again! John Arguelles Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

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

Great place to stay

We always love it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2022
Ronda Thank you for your review we appreciate it. We are absolutely delighted to find out that you found this vacation rental "a great place to stay" Thank you again for your booking! JOHN ARGUELLES
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has everything needed for a great get away. It isn't fancy but it is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review of this vacation rental we sincerely appreciate it. We are pleased to find out that you found the house clean and comfortable. Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere!

Had a great stay. Plenty of kitchen supplies. Dishes, pots, pans and the like. Nice views and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Great stay for the family

The kids loved how close we were to the beach. Weather was amazing. Loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Cody thank you for your review of this cottage, we really appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay in the house and it's location to the beach. Thank you for your booking John Arguelles
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Perfect beach house!!!

My husband, two boys and I stayed here and absolutley loved it! Perfect location and accommodations for a wonderful beach vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Brooke Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Dragon's Rest we appreciate it. WE are delighted to find out that you and your family enjoyed your stay in the home and we hope you will visit us again! John Arguelles Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quincy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect cottage if you want close to the beach and have a cozy stay! It was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies and the owner/property manager was incredibly responsive and helpful. Very pleased with my interactions. This cottage is small, perfect for maybe 3 people. Best part is it isn’t right on the beach and away from the cars coming in on a busy weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Great Place

This is the second time we've stayed here and both times it was fabulous and relaxing! Looking forward to our next trip to Dillon Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Kelly Thank you for staying with us again, we appreciate it. AND thank you for writing a review for Dragon's Rest!! John Arguelles Property Manager
Verified

4/10 Poor

kara h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was not clean. There was left over garbage in the bathroom trash receptacle. There was a bag of medications found under the dresser in the primary bedroom, along with a couple of chargers. The water filter pitcher had mold inside the area where the water enters in to the filter. It was quite disgusting. It was obvious that this house is not cleaned after guests leave. There is not a dishwasher, so you have to depend on other guests to clean the dishes, they were not as clean as they should be. There is a sticker asking to conserve water yet your guests spend their night wasting water and washing dishes. The screens on the windows and slider door are worn and have large holes, allowing insects to enter the house. It had an ocean view and a ten minute walk to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
We strongly disagree with this review. No concerns were brought to our attention at any point during your stay, which did not give us the opportunity to address anything in real time. We are unclear why you were inspecting areas such as beneath a bedroom dresser, as this is not a typical or reasonable use of the space. Additionally, the listing clearly states that this rental does not include a dishwasher, which you were aware of prior to booking. The home was professionally cleaned and properly prepared before your arrival. Notably, the property was left in poor condition upon your departure; however, we chose not to charge any additional cleaning fees. Based on these facts, we do not find this review to be an accurate reflection of the property or the experience provided.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Dillon Beach House

We enjoyed our Dillon Beach House Visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Roger Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay for this vacation rental. We sincerely appreciate it. We thrilled to find out that you enjoyed your stay in the house and Dillon Beach both . We hope we will have the opportunity to host you again. John
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard K.

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

Dillon beach weekend

All good except took too long to get hot water in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that "all was good" for your stay. We will look into why it took too long for hot water in the shower , thank you again for your booking
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Comfortable and Affordable

Cute location, great beach, and clean home. Had a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Robyn Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at this vacation rental. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the house and look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

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

Dillon Beach

Cozy house in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

A cute little place.

The cottage had a nice view and was a short walk to the beach. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Tricia Thank you for your review of this cottage, we sincerely appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay and its location to the beach. Thank you for your booking. John Arguelles
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Quaint and cozy

Perfect location for Dillon Beach and surrounding area. Cozy two bedroom for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Amanda Thank you for your kind review of the vacation rental! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and its prime beach location. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your booking. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future! John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen D.

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

Friends Birthday weekend

Lovely location. View of the ocean. Short walk from the beach. Incredibly well stocked kitchen for all our cooking needs. Short drive to Dinucci's for lovely Italian dinner (make reservations). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danilo T.

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

Perfect Pit Stop

An excellent place for our family to pit stop when we weren't at Dillon Beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Layne C.

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

Beautiful welcoming home-

Beach coastal town quiet peaceful charming, a perfect place to get away from it all -
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
Layne Thank you for your review of this beach cottage we appreciate it. We are delighted to find out that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and Dillon Beach both. Thank you for your booking John Arguelles
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