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BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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That ocean view could be your vacay sanctuary!
You'll have a front row seat during the whale migration.
These seats are reserved just for you!
With this open concept there isn't a bad view in any room
180 degrees of the Pacific ocean

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4882 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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dillon beach, CA
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomales Bay
  • Place, Doran Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI

Oct & Nov Booking Fast! Holidays are Booking now!

Our Promise to You.
Upon your arrival we promise a home that will be well-lit, clean, comfortable and safe; complete with music and treats to welcome you after your long day of travel! Let your everyday life slip away and enjoy time with your very favorite people. We are avail 24/7 if you need anything during your stay. We look forward to hosting you!


Idyllic Coastal Cottage with Panoramic Ocean Views - Welcome to Breaking Waves!
Breaking Waves is a cozy and charming beachside retreat, perched on a bluff with stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Perfectly blending relaxation and adventure, this clean and comfy cottage offers the ultimate escape for families or romantic getaways.
Enjoy sea breezes, the sounds of crashing waves, and the chance to spot whales, dolphins, or surfers from the comfort of your home. The wrap-around deck features ample seating, a gas BBQ, and a glass wind break, making it ideal for outdoor dining or simply soaking in the breathtaking views.
With its serene atmosphere and spectacular coastal scenery, Breaking Waves promises a memorable seaside retreat that invites you to relax, unwind, and savor every moment.


HOUSE ESSENTIALS:
2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | Sleeps 4
One level
Open Concept
Sprawling Ocean Views
No stairs into home - single story
Fast & reliable Wifi
No Pets

ENTRY LEVEL:
- Kitchen - Well appointed w/everything you need to make great meals! Sliding doors to deck w/epic views! We have coffee
brewing options for every taste: a traditional drip coffee maker, a French press & Nespresso machine
- Dining Area - Large table w/ huge ocean views, perfect for great meals & fun game nights
- Living Room - Spacious w/ a very comfy couches, large screen Smart TV w/DirecTV service, Blu-Ray player & streaming capable. Epic ocean views from the wall of windows facing the west!
- Bedroom 1 - Comfy Queen bed w/Ocean Views & sliding doors to deck. Let the sound of the ocean lull you to sleep
- Bedroom 2 - Comfy Queen bed. Ocean View -open the windows & listen to the ocean below
- Bathroom - w/shower/tub combo
- Washer/dryer

OUTDOOR SPACES:
- Gas BBQ
- Spacious back deck overlooking the ocean w/outdoor seating & glass wind block
- 5 Min walk to the trail leading down to the north end of the beach
- 1 Min drive or 7 min walk down to the Beach. You can hear the Ocean from the house!

THINGS TO KNOW:
- 4 Person Max Occupancy - Day or Night
- NO PARTIES / NO Large Gatherings - We are in a Private Community w/an HOA/Security
- 2 Car Max in Driveway / 1 Car Max Gravel parking area - No On Street Parking
- Driveway is slightly inclined - good for 2 cars
- NO Pets
- NO Smoking of ANY substances in the home, outdoor smoking is restricted to paved or concrete surfaces only
- Please be conscientious of your water usage
- Our Neighbors are Year-round residents - Please turn off ALL outside lights at night - HOA Ordinance.
- Exterior facing camera monitoring ocean conditions mounted in living room corner - camera does not observe any renter areas

Some local, fun ideas!
Play on the soft sandy beach. Search tide pools, surfing/boogie & skimboard, watch sunsets from sand dunes in Dillon Beach
Kayak in Tomales Bay & Jenner
Bodega Bay Links & Northwood at the Golf course in Monte Rio
Fishing in the ocean
Enjoy Fine & Casual Dining
Charter Fishing & Whale Watching out of Bodega Bay
Explore beautiful coastal towns w/ fun bars, cute shops, art galleries.
Golfing in Bodega Bay
Horseback riding in Bodega Bay
Point Reyes Lighthouse

Our Choices for Local Tasty Food/Treats/Drinks!
Occidental - Howards Station
Bodega Bay – Fishetarian, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Spud Point, Terrapin, Tides Wharf
Dillon Beach – Coastal Kitchen
Tomales Oyster Company, Rocker Oyster Fellas, Tomales Deli, Tomales Bakery
Jenner - Cafe Aquatica, River's End
Cape Fear & Blue Heron in Duncan's Mill

Discounted Monthly Rates!
Early Check-in or Late Check out (If available) for a fee.

TOT# 077744
License# 029370

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock any doors and/or windows you may have opened. Please put the keys back into the lock box before leaving.
Turn off the heat and unplug any heaters and/or fans you may have used.
Please treat our house as if it were your own. The check out procedures are in the house. Please follow the instructions to avoid fees. Thanks! Hope it was a great stay! Stace
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number 029370

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday 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. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. 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 horse riding nearby.
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dillon beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Doran Beach - 30 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Links at Bodega Harbour - 30 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Bodega Head - 39 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Cove & Cottages - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Captains Daveys Ice Cream & Espresso - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BreakingWaves~The Ocean is your Backyard w/ Ocean Lullabys, WIFI located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Dillon Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Tomales Regional History Center and Pelican North Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with amazing nature around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so peaceful. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Breaking Waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You will not beat this property's location. Clean and well stocked, they provide everything you may need. It's our second time staying here, and we will be back. We use it as a base for sightseeing from Bodega Bay to Point Reyes. Just wish we had a longer vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

best time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: fabulous time with family

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

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

Dillon Beach and wine country

Breaking Waves was a cozy open floor plan with huge windows to enjoy the beautiful Tomales Bay, Point Reyes area, and Bodega Bay. Convenient to a lot of activities and Napa / Sonoma wine country. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect it’s very quiet and the views are beautiful. We really enjoyed the sunsets. Our host was very responsive and willing to accommodate. I highly recommend this property .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Hope to be back!

Great location. Would like king size vs. double beds but other than that, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Oasis Retreat

Truly and idyllic getaway, perfect for relaxing with views and a short walk to the beach and local cafe and market. Would recommend this to family and friends, and would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Loved it!

Property is awesome and area is beautiful. Surrounding community was amazing. Would definitely go back! Highly recommend for relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As shown in photos this cottage has spectacular Bodega Bay views - rock cliffs to the north; beach to the south. The kitchen is excellently outfitted with every device and spices, oils, condiments etc. Made making meals very easy and pleasant. Inside furniture is very comfy with afghans for cozying up. You are asked to tend to outdoor cushions on a daily basis, hauling in and out. The west facing windows give great sunset views but also heat up the house incredibly (west windows are not thermal and do not open) -- we often had to have the shades down at times when we would have preferred looking out at the ocean. We kept doors open a lot to keep fresh air circulating in the house. Beds & pillows are very comfortable. We saw deer outside nearly every morning grazing on the succulents that line the cliff and spied a bobcat out the front door one day, not to mention a large variety of birds flying by. The walk to the beach covers very steep incines, up and down, but the nearby public beach is a lovely place to hang out. This is a really pleasant place to spend time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia P.

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

Perfect weekend

We loved staying at Breaking Waves. The house is clean, well equipped and the view just stunning. Perfect for a family with two kids in young age.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great weekend escape

Great weekend escape to the coast! Beautiful location and area. House was simple and well equipped. We all loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Beautiful setting

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful weekend with an absolutely beautiful view. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jossel S.

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

Relaxation

Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Unbeatable views

We had a wonderful time staying in this Dillon Beach property. The deck and views are amazing, and the living space is so cozy — perfect for meals together and looking out at the ocean. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerod H.

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

Palo alto

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D., Kensington, CA

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

Second Time Back...We'll Be Back Again!

We love bringing our family to Breaking Waves and have stayed here multiple times. The views and coziness are perfect for recharging with the kids. Board games, TV, cooking and walks on the beach make for a perfect coastal getaway!

10/10 Excellent

judianne w.

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

Amazing

We had an absolutely amazing time. The house is perfect. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Breaking Waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house in Dillon Beach was just as it was described in the listing. NO surprises and just spectacular views as advertised.

8/10 Good

Donna W.

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

Great location, beautiful views

Beautiful views and well furnished, comfortable home. Clear instructions. Wish ocean-facing windows were clean or that a squeegee was available to clean them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Fantastic View

Great place to stay with a million dollar view. Ocean weathered home with nitty pine interior was great. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

The view!

The view definitely made up for not having a fireplace or hot tub. Great place to hang out for a few days. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great experience

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Perfect getaway

The place was perfect for the 2 of us. Cozy but not cramped feeling because of the high ceilings. We had warm days this past week but such good ventilation that opening a few windows and doors cooled the place down instantly. This is definitely a comeback place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James W.

Breaking Waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time there and we're so glad to have found it. Wonderful place in a great location. Sitting right on the ocean but the sound of the waves is not intrusive. We look forward to coming back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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