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Riverfront with boat dock, sleeps 8, walking distance to beach. 14 NIGHTS FREE !

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ormond Beach, FL
  • Briggs Drive Fishing Dock
    4 min walk
  • Ormond Beach Beach
    9 min walk
  • Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
    13 min walk
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    39 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverfront with boat dock, sleeps 8, walking distance to beach. 14 NIGHTS FREE !

** 14 NIGHTS FREE WHEN YOU PAY FOR 14 NIGHTS AT THE STANDARD RATE OF $375.00 !! ** dose not include special events or holidays.
Our Riverhouse on John Anderson Drive is recently renovated as a casual fishing and boating retreat on the Halifax River (Intracoastal Waterway). The Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway is the inside passage for boats of all sizes traveling along the east coast of America. Located in the beachside town of Ormond By the Sea and convenient to the hustle and bustle of Daytona Beach a short drive to the south. The house accommodates 8 people comfortably. Almost all rooms overlook the river and offer an unobstructed view of the passing watercraft of every size. Barges, yachts, sailboats, motorboats, canoes, and kayaks pass within feet of the seawall. Manatee and dolphin pass under the dock and if bird watching is your interest you will enjoy watching the waterfowl, terns, owls and osprey flying overhead and nesting on the nearby islands.

The house is located on John Anderson Drive - named for one of the original settlers of the area. Most weekends you will find many bicyclists passing in front of the house riding "the loop", the picturesque John Anderson Drive, through Cobb's Corner, then circling around the west side of the river and back across the Ormond Bridge, where many weekend activities take place at Rockefeller Gardens and the Fortunato Park.

The house is ideal for a family or 3-4 couples. When you walk in the front door you will immediately see the outstanding view of the water. The great room is comfortable and spacious and includes a fireplace and TV. The kitchen is modern and clean with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove, and oven. There are a washer and dryer in the attached garage. There is an eat-in kitchen set overlooking the river and the second-best place to enjoy breakfast, the first being on the outside patio and dock!! The kitchen is stocked with some staple items and PUBLIX supermarket is within 2 miles. All our guests comment on the fun of waving to the boats as they enjoy their morning coffee.

The spacious master bedroom on the second floor has a breathtaking view of the river. The room boasts 140 sq. ft of window overlooking the riverfront. The second-floor location gives you a great view of the islands and the entrance to Tomoka State Park. The bathroom is modern and includes a large tub and separate shower with a private toilet. The room has a separate thermostat for your comfort and is well appointed with tasteful furnishings, TV and seating area. You will awake to boats passing so close you may forget you are on land and not in a boat yourself!

The second upstairs bedroom is also spacious and nicely appointed and has a King bed and private bath. The bedroom overlooks the river and is private from the master bedroom location.
The third bedroom is located downstairs also with a river view and contains a King bed and semi-private bathroom. There is an additional bedroom downstairs and has a Queen bed and a semi-private bath
The house is equipped with beach chairs, coolers, and beach umbrellas. 2 Bicycles and rentals are also available. If spending a day at the beach is in your plans, we suggest packing a cooler and making the short walk or ride to the beach. The beach in Ormond By The Sea is quieter then the beaches to the south and we think prettier!! The dunes are natural and the beach less crowded. You can walk for miles in either direction, search for shells, frolic in the waves, watch the sandpipers, seagulls, and pelicans, build a sandcastle, cast a surf rod and maybe even catch your dinner. Fresh fish on the dock will certainly be tasty, (propane grill provided)! The beach changes daily and early morning walks will bring many discoveries, you never know the treasure you may find.

The house has a two-car garage for car or motorcycle storage out of the weather. For the motorcycle enthusiast, there are many great rides close by including the Ormond Loop, Cobb's Corner, Matanzas Inlet to Ponce Inlet, Main Street, and the legendary Boothill Saloon, to name a few. The Daytona International Speedway and Museum is within 10 miles from the house and close to some of the off-site parking areas for Nascar events.

Orlando area attractions are approximately one hour drive as well as Kennedy Space Center. Ponce Inlet is on the south end and offers many deep-sea fishing boats for daily charter. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a fun visit and great seafood restaurants are nearby. A visit to St. Augustine is only 45 minutes to the north and getting there is half the fun as you drive along the beachside on A1A. You will pass Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, Matanzas Inlet, and Marineland, again with lots of choices in restaurants and local shops.


No vacation is complete without a deep-sea fishing trip or a visit to Cape Canaveral about an hour away by car.

YOUR PIECE OF PARADISE IS WAITING FOR YOU.

For pricing and availability see VRBO
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Briggs Drive Fishing Dock. Enjoy features like a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Briggs Drive Fishing Dock and 9 minutes on foot from Ormond Beach Beach
Riverfront with boat dock, sleeps 8, walking distance to beach. 14 NIGHTS FREE ! offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Christa Rainey / John Rainey

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Riverfront with boat dock, sleeps 8, walking distance to beach. 14 NIGHTS FREE ! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical stay!
We all agreed that 23 Riverhouse is the nicest VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. John is a wonderful host, warm and welcoming. The house is lovely, but not stuffy or formal. The kitchen was well-stocked, and there were bicycles and a kayak in the garage (which we were too lazy to use). The setting could not be more beautiful and peaceful. We spent most of our time sitting on the dock, enjoying the views, the wildlife and the perfect weather. We saw bottleneck dolphins! Would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT HOST
WE HAVE STAYED IN A LOT OF VRBO HOMES. THIS WAS OUR BEST EXPERIENCE WE HAVE HAD SO FAR. THANK YOU JOHN.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V., GOLDSBORO

Liked: Cleanliness
The dock is the best!!
The best place for relaxing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy T., Atlantic, Iowa. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Daytona 500
Property was exactly as listed. John (Owner) was a pleasure to work with. If I am back in the area I would rebook again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & relaxing
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at 23 Riverhouse. The home is comfortable & clean. The host was so very hospitable too! Enjoyed watching the boats pass by & dolphins as well. Could use a dining table in main area for group dinners & game playing. Would recommend it for adults only as not kid proof - Not an issue for us but may be for others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V., GOLDSBORO

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was very comfortable and the owner was very hospitable. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
The dock was the most fun. Every morning and then every evening, we enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the boats and the wildlife. Couldn’t have had a better time at this house. John was the best host, and the most accommodating. Can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house in a gorgeous setting..boats going by on intracoastal waterway about 100 feet away!
Lovely, relaxing getaway. Great place for kayakers..or just for atmosphere.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyler P.

Liked: Cleanliness
An all around winner for a vacation rental
Easily the best hosts you will ever come into contact with. They are very understanding and make the entire process easy. Not only that, they even bought us breakfast to cook for the house so we didn’t have to go out the next morning to get it after our long trip there the night prior. The house is beautiful and couldn’t be a better location. Recommend this spot entirely.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location!
Property was great … location was great…most relaxing …one of the best experiences we have had. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanest place we have ever stayed.
John the property manager meant us at arrival and showed us around. Such a nice guy. By far the best equipped home and very clean. Hope to go back soon and have a glass of wine with John and his wife. A lot I would like to talk about with this 94 year old gentleman.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family vacation
First let me say being a guest of John’s is like being part of the family. He met us there to walk us through and answer any questions. He left a bunch of little things to make it feel like home. Milk, juice, beer and wine. Also snacks, baked goods and 1 day’s breakfast If you are lucky enough to get a loaf of the cranberry bread eat it up! My family loved it. We had 3 different “families” come together for our family vacation. Everyone had their own room and their own bathroom. The living space was perfect. The deck outback provided hours of enjoyment as we are a family of fishers and we had a blast. We were able to use the poles provided which was an added bonus. We caught several catfish, a puffer fish, a crab and a couple of sting rays. The walk to the beach wasn’t bad as we brought our portable wagon. The household binder was very detailed and had great restaurant recommendations. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This house has everything!! The owner, John is absolutely the best host. It's like staying at a fancy resort. The house is lacking nothing!! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The house was great in just about every way. John and Christa were wonderful to meet and the house included just about anything you could need. If I did nothing but spend time at the house all week, i would have been happy. The deck was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation Property
This house looks even better than the pictures. Host was incredible. Met us at the property to make sure we knew our way around and we aware of all the amenities. Absolutely beautiful house right on the inter-coastal waterway. Beach was a bit further away than we though, but there was free parking and needed the car to tote all our stuff anyway. You can't ask for a better place than this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Stay
Overall, we had a great stay. The house was beautiful and we all enjoyed the dock area. It was only a 4 min drive to my grandfather's house which was great. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the Halifax River/ Intercoastal Waterway. Stunningly peaceful view.
Constant breeze in June. The owner revitalized the house with a second story, a massive master bedroom, detailed woodwork--especially notable on the staircase banister. A short walk to ocean. The most detailed notebook with everything to know about the home, places to eat and visit, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a party of 8 for the long holiday weekend and John could not have been more accommodating! We checked in the kitchen was completely stocked, including the pantry and welcome wine & snacks. Everything we needed was already there. The location was wonderful. A short walk to the beach and the river side was glorious. We did sit and watch boats all morning and afternoon. We played with the kayaks and fishing poles as well. We will be back to this house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great as always
3rd time visiting. Looking forward to returning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valli R., Longmont, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Serenity
We came here to clean my husband’s mom’s condo. She passed in October. First chance we had. She was a hoarder! After working there hours a day we looked forward to getting back to 23 River place. It was our sanity! Loved everything about the home.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular River View House
My husband and I needed a change of scenery after dealing with covid for the past year and the Riverhouse fit the bill! Being able to walk out of the doorwall, take 3 steps to the covered dock/deck was incredible. Although the house was awesome, we spent most of our time sitting on the dock/deck watching the boat traffic, fishing and just enjoying the view. My husband caught several small sharks and a few other species. He was thrilled. John was such a great host and we loved the fact that he was very close, just down the street, in the event we had a problem but otherwise he allowed us complete privacy. Although we only used the first floor, it is a large home and could accommodate multiple couples. We highly recommend for a restful getaway. Thanks to John and Christa for sharing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great times on the water
The house was wonderful right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Excellent views from the excellent deck over the water. John and Christa were wonderful hosts and take great pride in their customer service. A+++ property and owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Will stay again...
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family Thanksgiving
John is the consummate host. A very hands on and accommodating owner. The home is fantastic. Right on the water with all the amenities and accessories for a great trip. We boated, biked, hiked, fished and spent time at the beach. The bedrooms are all good size and the master is huge. Overall great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We had a absolute blast doing nothing but sitting on the dock. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and more than fully stocked. The host could not have been more accommodating. We hope we can visit again. Thank you for sharing your home.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020