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Riverfront with boat dock, sleeps 8, walking distance to beach. 14 NIGHTS FREE !
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
bedroom #4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
Master suite
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2#
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom #1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
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
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
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Ormond Beach
Located in Oakview Heights, a neighbourhood in Ormond Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Daytona Beach Bandshell are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Briggs Drive Fishing Dock and San Jose Fishing Dock. Roberta Drive Fishing Dock and Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ormond Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Briggs Drive Fishing Dock - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Ormond Beach Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- San Jose Fishing Dock - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Roberta Drive Fishing Dock - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Iron Horse Saloon - 15 min drive
- RiverGrille on the Tomoka - 15 min drive
- Oceanside Beach Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 5 min drive
- Shell - 5 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon V.
10 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dock is the best!!
Sharon V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Richard G.
2 Mar, 2017
No details are missed, clean, warm and inviting
Richard G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
10/10 Excellent
linda d.
5 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house in a gorgeous setting..boats going by on intracoastal waterway about 100 feet away!
linda d.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hal R.
9 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location!
Hal R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah R.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Deborah R.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lord B.
19 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House in the river
Lord B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anne D.
1 Jul, 2017
Best home ever!
Anne D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Elinor M.
17 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Elinor M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eddie M.
30 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT HOST
Eddie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon V., GOLDSBORO
11 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very comfortable and the owner was very hospitable. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Sharon V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy T.
21 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daytona 500
Randy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann D.
4 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & relaxing
Mary Ann D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patty C.
7 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay!
Patty C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Audra C., Winter Park
6 Sept, 2016
Beautiful, Peaceful River House
Audra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat L.
8 Jan, 2017
Amazing Home & Host for Vacation!
Pat L.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nevena I.
2 Jan, 2018
Merry Christmas memories!
Nevena I.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
20 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
17 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
6 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Julie F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cyler P.
18 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An all around winner for a vacation rental
Cyler P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dwayne C.
24 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest place we have ever stayed.
Dwayne C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacey D.
13 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation
Stacey D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
20 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Kim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Terrie G.
26 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Terrie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Christa Rainey / John Rainey
We recently renovated our Riverhouse and often spend weekends getting away from it all, although we don't live too far away. Our many guests and family have also enjoyed Riverhouse and always comment on the location and ambiance of the house. We've spent many evenings watching the sunset, drinking a glass of wine, grilling a delicious dinner and watching nature at its finest. We thought it would be fun to share the property with others during the times we are not using it.
Why they chose this property
The convenient location and the casual feel of this fishing and boating retreat makes the property unique. You will feel like you are a millions miles away yet really very convenient to the hustle and bustle of Daytona Beach and Orlando. We've lived in the Ormond By The Sea Area for over 50 years and never get tired of sitting on the riverbank watching the sunset. We feel privileged to own this property on the river and enjoy sharing it with others.
What makes this property unique
The most unique part of this house is the feeling I get each time I walk in the front door. I see the water, kick off my shoes and feel instantly relaxed. I think you will too!!
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