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KH: Life is a Beach

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Living room with ocean views!
Interior
tv room next to living room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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Dillon Beach, CA
  • Dillon Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Doran Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Tomales Bay
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

KH: Life is a Beach

Magnificent ocean views from every room! Exquisite, high end remodeled beach house located in the quaint town of Dillon Beach, near Tomales Bay. Luxurious feel, with a cozy and charming atmosphere. Enjoy the beach, and then relax in the oversized hot tub, sauna, or a nice steam shower.

The space
"Beautiful upstairs with an amazing view, very well located with a nice walk to the beautiful beach. Wonderful for family time together in the big living/dinning/kitchen large room upstairs." - Emi, August 2018, *****

"We loved our stay. The views of the ocean are even more spectacular in person. We used the kitchen every day, and the hot tub every evening. The house was a great addition to a special trip!" - Rachael, July 2018, *****

"Scenic, quiet and comfortable home and location to enjoy a lovely getaway. ... Very remote location which is great for a quiet getaway, family reunion, etc." - Jennifer, July 2018, *****

"Amazing panoramic ocean views from enormous upstairs windows! " - Emily, July 2018, *****

"Coming from San Francisco we really appreciated the quiet and serenity of the beach house. There was so much room for all of our family to move around the space and felt right at home. The upstairs was so light and airy and the downstairs felt private. The jacuzzi was spectacular both during the daytime and evening." - Alisa, June 2018, *****

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BEDS
Room 1: 1 King
Room 2: 1 Queen, 1 Twin
Room 3: Bunk Bed (Full/Twin)
Room 4: Queen
Room 5: Queen

Distance, in miles, to:
nearest park (Miller Park) 4.5
nearest grocery store (Diekmann’s General Store) 3.3
nearest cafe (Dillon Beach Cafe) 0.4
Sonoma 35.0
San Francisco 61.6
San Jose 106

1 to 2 night reservations may be available, but please message to arrange.

All holidays are excluded from discount offers.

Up to 2 small dogs or 1 large dog allowed with $150 pet fee. Please tell us about your pet/s when making the reservation. The pet fee does not cover damages by the pet, it does cover cost of deep cleaning and slight extra wear and tear expected. Renter is responsible to pay for any and all damage to the home during your stay. Pets are not allowed on the furniture.

Hot tub: No food, glass, sand, or anything that can cause the tub to need to be drained and refilled is allowed in the hot tub ever. If violated, $500 will be deducted from your deposit to refill the tub. Please rinse off in the shower before entering the hot tub.

Parking: Oceana Marin HOA allows a maximum of 4 cars to be parked in the driveway. No parking is allowed on the street or in other driveways. This is closely monitored by security and violators will be towed at guest's expense.

Grill: Guests are welcome to use the grill, but are responsible for providing propane refills and cleaning the grill after each use.

NO PARTIES OR EVENTS!

Maximum of 12 people can be in the home at a time per Oceana Marin HOA rules. Again, this is closely monitored and if violated, guest will lose their deposit and be asked to vacate immediately.

Guest access
There is a spa/hot tub at this property. While we do our best to maintain the spa in operational condition, occasionally it may not be functioning while awaiting a repair or maintenance. As such, we are not able to guarantee the spa will be working during your stay. We are not able to offer any compensation if the spa is not operational during your stay.

* Up to 2 small dogs or 1 large dog allowed with $150 pet fee. Please tell us about your pet/s when making the reservation. The pet fee does not cover damages by the pet, it does cover cost of deep cleaning and slight extra wear and tear expected. Renter is responsible to pay for any and all damage to the home during your stay. Pets are not allowed on the furniture.

* Absolutely no more than 4 cars can be parked on the premises. Cars parked on the street, or in other neighbors driveways will be promptly towed.

* Due to strict HOA regulations in this community, no more than 12 people may be at the property at any time, day or night. This includes registered overnight guests plus any local friends who may stop by. The homeowner is at risk of losing the vacation rental permit as a result of violations to the HOA regulations. As such, the following notice is required: "Be advised, Dale Holmes is our authorized agent to inspect and enforce compliance with HOA and house rules at 15 Kameha Dr, Dillon Beach, CA. Mr. Holmes is authorized to enter the home at any time to verify compliance with HOA and/or house rules. Mr. Holmes is authorized to evict guests on the spot if violations are confirmed upon inspection."

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The following serves as an addendum to the reservation and rental agreement entered into between the parties via VRBO and its affiliate sites.

House Rules & Booking Policies - For complete rules and details, see Renter's Guide, which is emailed upon booking completion, as well as 4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Guests are responsible for thoroughly reading our emails and the Renter's Guide prior to their stay, and adhering to policies outlined therein during their stay. If you would like to review the guide prior to completing your reservation, please let us know.

* Guests making last-minute reservations may be required to share a photo ID with the host via messaging.

* Host collects a $750 security deposit for all direct reservations, as well as on bookings made via certain booking sites, which is refunded 14 days after check-out, less any damages or policy violations.

* Stays of 3 weeks or more require professional cleanings every 2 weeks. There is an additional $250 charge per cleaning, which be collected after the reservation is confirmed as booked. After guests have been checked in for 1 week, one of our staff members may stop by and enter to check on the home. We will give you at least 12 hours notice before we arrive to check on the home. Guests do not need to be present, but may be if they prefer.

* No smoking. No parties/events. No pets. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am (noise complaints from neighbors, especially during quiet hours, result in extra charges). Please remove your shoes inside the home.

* Guests are responsible for following garbage protocol outlined in Renter's Guide and for taking out their own trash, as well as rolling bins out to the curb on the home's "trash night" for collection by the city.

* We expect the home to be maintained during your stay (i.e. spills wiped up, garbage and recycling taken out and put in the proper bins).

*Reservation Cancellations: As per booking website. We do not offer refunds beyond those outlined in the cancellation policy on the booking website.

* Reservation Changes: For moves of the same duration, there is no change fee if we receive your request more than 30 days prior to arrival. Within 30 days, a $200 change fee applies. Guests are responsible for any price increase for the new nights. Cancellation fees may apply for moves more than 30 days from original arrival date. Only one change will be accepted without cancellation fees.

* Reservation may not be resold or sublet. Only the persons/group identified at the time of booking are allowed to stay at the property.

* Renter may be required to sign a separate rental agreement with the property manager upon booking.

Property manager

Sheila Hagen
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Up to 1 large dog or 2 small dogs allowed with fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dillon Beach

Located in Dillon Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm.
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Dillon Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dillon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Doran Beach - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Bodega Head - 36 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Tomales Bay - 66 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rocker Oysterfeller's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Sonoma Coast - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KH: Life is a Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at KH: Life is a Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KH: Life is a Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KH: Life is a Beach located?

This family-friendly Dillon Beach holiday home is located near the beach, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Dillon Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tomales City Park and Tomales Town Hall. Pelican North Beach and Tomales Regional History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim t.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had the best time at this gorgeous home in a lovely neighborhood. The house was clean and well stocked. The views were gorgeous and the hot tub was the perfect end to everyday. It was the perfect home for our group of 6 on a girls getaway weekend. We hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen g.

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

Family Vacation

Had a wonderful stay with three generations of family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverlee R.

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

Beautiful location

Was used for a company retreat. Beautiful location and great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huong L.

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

Great house

Great location and view, space, decor, and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay M.

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

An incredible property with magnificent views!

This property was PERFECT for our group. We traveled with 8 adults and two small boys (aged 7 and 8) and the main floor (kitchen,living space and master) was beautifully decorated and upscale, while the game room and hot tub room were a little dated (early 90s theme) which was amazing because we didn’t have to worry about the kids playing in the game room. It was the best of both worlds! We were able to walk to the beach (even the kids) and the view was INCREDIBLE. The only suggestion would be to have a closet with some old boogie boards, beach chairs/towels/toys, plastic cups. The home came with so many things but we felt it was odd that it didn’t contain any beach-related items for use being so close to the water. Minor detail though, it was not a con for the property at all just a suggestion. Would go back here 10/10 times!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Host is great. Great views. Spacious

The house has great views from every room. Perfect for a family getaway. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Family Gathering

A lovely spot for a mini-family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Beach house weekend

Thank you for a wonderful weekend! We loved every thing except the hot tub which was lukewarm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanelle R.

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

Great house! Beautiful views and awesome kitchen (which is important to me)

This is our second time staying at this house. The layout works well for our family and we love the kitchen and living room area. The view is spectacular and it’s easy to drive to the beach. The giant hot tub is our kids favorite thing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LD H.

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

Great Ocean Views and Beautifully Decorated.

The pics didn’t do it justice, great views from all rooms. The place could benefit from some deep cleaning as there were spider webs in some places and just some spaces that needed some extra care. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Girls trip

Beautiful property, perfect for our needs! Thank you Sheila for helping us at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin W.

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

Wonderful location and property

Great location, beautiful house and fun set up for larger groups of people. Lots to do in the house if the weather is cold or not nice for beach time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Memories made!

Absolutely loved this house with amazing views. Our family made lots of memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

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

Great house for a group

This house is amazing for a group, we were there with my parents and grand mother and it was giant for the 7 of us. My kids loved the game room and the GIANT hot tub. The view from the main room is spectacular. Only real thing I would change is adding a curtain in the downstairs bathroom since the neighbors use their yard and can see in from some angles
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ara T., Stockton, CA

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

Nice quiet getaway

Great family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

sharon H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

issuses

disappointed, description and picture were more positive, than actual House. Picture window needed covering, sun extreme in afternoon. BBque, rusty and filthy. odds and end of motors or some sort of equipment. work out equipment did not work. doors to decks did not have working locks. house need a lot of TLC . make it work, thankful to have family under one roof.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

nick c.

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

Awesome Place

House was perfect for our guests. Beautiful views. We love everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Grass Valley, Ca

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

Great relaxing getaway!!!

LOVED staying here- way better than we were expecting! Huge, beautiful home near the beach with ocean views. We really didn’t want to write a good review because we wanted to keep this gem a secret😉👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

House on the hill

We had such an amazing time in this house. Great views and everything you need. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brett F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house on the hill in Dillon Beach

Nice location, great views. “Vintage beach house” - although kitchen is new definitely older touches to rest of house, would benefit from updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Beautiful home with added surprises

Perhaps I didn't read the description of the property thoroughly, but the family was pleasantly surprised with the garage/game room (foosball, ping pong table, and pool table). There were also three bathrooms, not two, but one was in direct view of neighbors and there were no window coverings for that bathroom. There is a loft area, with a spiral staircase, leading down to the hot tub from one of the bedrooms. We didn't use either of these, nor did we leave the sliding door open from that same bedroom. If you've stayed in Dillon Beach homes, there's a familiar "dank" smell in older parts of homes. So we kept it closed and didn't use the decks either. However, the rest of the house was impressive, modern, and clean. The furnishing were comfortable and the views were awesome. The open floor plan on the main level was perfect for us. There was an outdoor shower at the front entrance, but was not working at the time we were there. We've gone to Dillon Beach 2x/yr for the last five years. This has been one of the best places we stayed at. One last thing, I had concerns about wifi because it can be unreliable at Dillon Beach. We needed to take a few important Zoom meetings. For those of you interested, the specs were about 180 MBPS (download) and 100 MBPS (upload). My family was very impressed with that alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Family Beach Vacation

This home was the perfect location and size for our family vacation. The home and ocean views were beautiful! There was more than enough space for each family member to rest and relax. The living area was roomy and had plenty of gathering space. We will absolutely book again for our next family vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Janice Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Beach Stay

Dramatic and well designed home with sweeping views; very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne E.

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

Beautiful stay

Gorgeous views all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach House!

We booked this beautiful home with incredibly short notice and we were not disappointed. The views of the ocean were breathtaking and the home itself was beautiful. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

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