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    Dillon Beach Resort

    3.9 (37 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Pamela S.

    We had a 3 day stay here and a fantastic time with our lovable lab! The location was perfect for beach access anytime, day or night. We stayed in a Sandpiper cottage which had a kitchen, with a full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, stove, toaster, and anything else you might need to cook. Our cottage had a bedroom with a queen bed and plenty of space for our Lab's bed. The bathroom was roomy with a big shower. There was also a dining table with bench seating and a sofa in front of the fireplace. Outdoors we had a table with 2 chairs on the front deck and a large private patio with seating on the side of our cottage. They also provided a hose so you could wash sand off before we went inside. The staff were very attentive to anything we needed even if it was after office hours. The restaurant was closed when we went but the store provided us with snacks, coffee, and sweet treats. Wonderful restaurants were nearby so it worked out for us. Looking forward to a return trip.

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    Kristine D.

    Love this place. Nice to go if you enjoy the food here. And it's close by to everything. The view and the beach access is worth it. Def not wheelchair accessible if you can't climb stairs. And the shower is really bad. Like hot water for 2 min. But other than that. Food is amazing. Location is great. Everything is clean and everyone is nice.

    Angelin R.

    The most relaxing vacation. My 100sqft of heaven was well worth the price. I had the tacos feom the Costal Kitchen (Monday Bbq) and they outstanding. Everything about this place is well thought out and the customer service was top notch.

    Michael V.

    Loved our stay at the Dillon Beach Resort (Cottage 6). Loved the decor of the tiny house and convenient beach access. Will definitely be back for another beach get away. Make sure to pack some meal options because eating venues are limited.

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    Scott M.

    I love Dillon Beach, somewhat my go to spot the last few years... But enough of the beach, lets talk about the resort and there little houses.. We stayed on the end, so our veiw was amazing, wake up and enjoy a big window of the beach... It was also a little more roomy then some of the other small houses, since this was a 2 wide, or double... we had 4 people and felt just right. Anysmaller and I think we would have driven each other crazy, since we were there for several days... It was really a blast staying at Dillon Beach Resort. we even ate at the little dinner they have in junction of the store, totally worth trying if you have not...

    Carrie L.

    Had a great time here! Tiny homes and so cute and love being a quick walk from the ocean. My hubby and I came for my birthday and enjoyed our relaxing stay. A couple of things we noticed: - if you turn on the heater, the fridge stops working - window by our bed did not close - we ended up putting pillow over it - the internet was VERY spotty - there's no reception in the area

    Stacy B.

    Been camping at Lawson's since the early 90's but a spontaneous overnight trip meant we needed to find another option. We were lucky to snag a cottage here. Staff super friendly. Bright and open floor plan with beachy decor. Opened the door to a clean, open and bright rental. Nice welcoming touches noted included soft background music, a personalized welcome note and flowers. Our add-ons were also awaiting us in our room. The views are amazing. They have thought of everything. Chairs, blankets, picnic tables, fireplace, kitchenette. The General Store is a bit pricey but has a great selection and so convenient. Can't wait to come back and stay a little longer.

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    Marshal R.

    So relaxing and rejuvenating! We'll definitely be coming back over the years! THE GOOD ° Nearly every cottage has a great view. ° Cottages were clean and provided a lot of cooking pots/boards/pans. ° Comfortable beds. - but the couch pullout not so comfy. ° Each cottage has a hose to clean off all the sand. ° There's a big general store with fresh coffee and ice cream. Items were priced decently. ° Their restaurant, The Coastal Kitchen, had really good clam chowder and fish n chips (pictures on my review of CK). THE BAD ° The fireplace almost seemed like it was more for looks than actual heat. - but you can turn on the thermostat and it will heat the cottage THE UGLY ° The sliding interior doors were god awful! - It didn't have a bottom guide rail and the "lock" was moreso to stop it from sliding. - Which btw, the doors would slide open by themselves (not leveled correctly?) if they could fix the door issue, I'd likely give 5 stars.

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    Jazz U.

    Nice location with nice view, but for the price I expect more luxury. Convenient that there is a store and restaurant on site but I have some cons. Convenience store is extremely overpriced tiny bubbles that could be from the Dollar Store are $8 there. Restaurant is open Friday-Sunday so wasn't even able to make it to dine there. There isn't someone at the office 24/7 so if you need something in the house they aren't working it sucks. Our batteries died in our controller for the tv so we had to wait the next day until 10am to get some. The pots and pans are Nonstick pans full of scratches. They provide salt and pepper, but no oil. The dishware is metal & plastic so you can't use the microwave for that. I had to microwave in the glass cups then transfer to the plate. Outside of the Coho cottage is the walk way view which is kinda on a cliff.. there is a 2 panel fence but there should be 3 panels - if you have toddlers or small kids they can easily fall under if walking too close. You must watch your children closely here because of that. In the Coho cottage the steps to the upper floor are very steep, I'd only recommend adults sleep up there. Children could get hurt badly with a fall. There's no AC. Just to keep all these things in mind.

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    Derek N.

    WOW, is this the first ever review?! Right to the point! Awesome! We rented the Coho tiny house option! Two adults and two teenagers, 16 & 15yo, guy and girl! Can't forget about my third, my bike. The space was great, the kids stayed upstairs and adults down. Bathroom is perfect, kitchen is a one person space, we were average sized & healthy adults for reference. The kitchen is well stocked, we wish we had cleaning supplies to make the sink and counter smell fresh. Coffee pour over was a new and a fun experience. The living room area is great too. The TV is a bit small, but the view to the left far makes up for it and who is there for TV anyways? Staff, Casie, was excellent, if we needed something and we did, she was on it with a smile. The General store is fun and stocked with all the fun items, priced a bit higher and that sure makes sense considering. We brought our own food and planned well, the teenagers enjoyed getting something new and fun at the store. Walk to the beach is easy and great for walks. Dogs all over the place and fun to watch them run wild. Are the tiny homes pricey, yup, they are. We took the trip as the experience as a whole; staying in a tiny home, the store, the beach, the weather and the view. Consider some of the smaller homes, which my wife and I will in the future! We will be back!

    Liv A.

    Fun, family- friendly place to stay at small beach town Dillon Beach. If you enjoy unique experiences such as tiny home living, this is ideal especially for kids. What kids don't like being by the beach? Mind you, there isn't a whole lot to do besides spend time at the beach so a weekend trip would suffice as there's not much else in the area. I booked a two night stay (a little over $1000) in a Coho Cottage, which is the second to largest of their tiny home models. It also faces the beach so you have a nice view. It sleeps 7 as there are 2 queens, a sofa bed and a twin. It was just my husband, son and I so my husband took the room with the queen. Of course my son wanted to sleep in the loft where there was another queen and a twin. It's fun for kids. However, you have to hunch down/crawl when you're in the loft or you'll bump your head on the ceiling (even my 4 year old had to hunch down). The bathroom was clean but the shower floor tiles smooth and can be slippery. The coastal cabin decor was super cute and newish. Beds were comfortable. They have an electric fireplace which was nice. Hulu and another streaming service (I forgot) was available on the TV. A full kitchen is available with everything you could possibly need. The pots, pans, tableware, glassware were high quality and in new condition. There was also a full size fridge, gas stove, microwave and toaster. Equator coffee was included in the kitchen and it was so nice to have drip coffee each morning looking out at the beach. I highly recommend bringing your own food to cook some of the meals, since there's only one restaurant at the resort called the Coastal Kitchen. They had a good menu but very limited. We ordered food at the CK once during our stay and brought it back to our tiny home to eat. The clam chowder and shrimp tacos were my fav. Just outside of our cabin, there were 2 patio chair and a picnic table. There were also water bowls for dogs if you brought one or two. A hose is also available which proved to be useful after the beach for housing down sandy Beach toys and sandals. There was also an area with grills for those who wanted to bbq. You are required to take out your own garbage to the designated trash and recycling bins. The Dillon Beach Resort General Store is where you check in. There, they'll give you a free soft serve ice cream for staying at the resort. It's a cute little shop with souvenirs/gifts, limited grocery items, beverages, snacks, apparel and toys. Everything there was expensive, so BYO food/drinks if you can. Since we came prepared, we didn't have to purchase any food items but my husband bought a DBR hoodie and my son got a hackey sack. The young ladies that worked there were pleasant and helpful. Overall, fun stay. The beach can be cold and foggy so check the weather before booking. The location is close to Petaluma so it can be like a staycation for people from the Bay. You don't have to drive too far but it's far enough to get away.

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    Ask the Community - Dillon Beach Resort

    Does the resort allows pet?

    Hello Gordon! yes, you can have a pet in the cabins, but they are not allowed in the store. And the beach is VERY dog friendly... our doodle beatrice LOVES Dillon Beach.

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    The view was great, kind staff and the General store really helped with food, coffee, pastries and alcohol.

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