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    Dillon Beach Resort

    3.9 (40 reviews)
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    Very disappointing, misleading "Ocean View" cottage, and absolutely not worth the price. We booked an Osprey Cottage for a two-night weekend and paid around $400+ per night. These cottages are advertised as "Ocean View" with a "partially obstructed" view. In reality, our cottage was about third in the row, behind two other cottages. Most of what we saw was the cottages directly in front of us. Only a small part of the ocean was visible off to the side. I am attaching photos so people can judge for themselves. In my opinion, calling this a "partially obstructed ocean view" is extremely misleading. The cottages were the main view. The ocean was the partially visible part. The cottage was also only about 150 sq ft and felt incredibly small, cramped, and claustrophobic for two adults. For $400+ per night, the combination of the tiny space and terrible view was shocking. We complained and asked to be moved to a larger room with a better view. They did not provide another accommodation. After one night, we decided we could not stay there anymore. We checked out early and went home, cutting our planned weekend trip in half. We asked for a refund for the second night that we did not use, and they refused. So we paid for two expensive nights, stayed only one, were extremely unhappy with even that night, and received no refund. If you are considering an Osprey Cottage, do not rely on the words "Ocean View". Ask for the exact cottage number and ask to see the actual view from that specific cottage before paying. I wish I had seen photos like the ones I am posting before booking. Based on our experience, I would absolutely not stay here again and would not recommend Dillon Beach Resort.

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    Margaret W.

    We had fun here. Been coming here for 50 years. The campsites are rather close together so you have to be quiet for your neighbors. We had a guy from Sacramento camping next to us and he didn't care for the fact that my husband listened to Fox News all night long. He was our friend the 1st night but was a pissed off individual in the morning. It made it rather uncomfortable.

    Spacious patio
    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.

    Printed menus. https://www.oh-honestly.com/

    We had our wedding at Dillon Beach Resort about a month ago and it was an absolute dream! We were looking for a coastal venue where we could have a wedding that was both relaxed and classy, and DBR is the definition of that vibe! The ceremony was held at the cypress grove and bluff down at the beach and the reception was on the oceanfront patio up at the resort. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful setting! We made it a family weekend, family rented cabins at the resort so that we could hang out all weekend, play at the beach, bbq and have s'mores bonfires. The team was incredibly professional and friendly. The food served at the reception was delicious! Everyone at the event commented on what a find this place was and wanted to know how I even came across it. It truly is a best kept secret.

    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

    Oso is ready for vacation!
    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.

    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.

    2 panel fence - children can fall under easily
    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!

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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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