We were searching for a beach over spring break where we could have a nice relaxing vacation with our family (including our 10 year old daughter, pooch, and guinea pigs). We were lucky to come across this property! It's in a great location at Ormand By The Sea, and is less than a block away from the beach. Laurie Drive is a really nice street with very friendly folks who live there. The house is about a block (or less) away from the beach (which has a lifeguard on duty), and the other side of the street gets you to the public access dock/ramp to the bay where you can go kayaking or paddle boarding.
The house is super cozy with two queen size beds, and a nice size kitchen and eating area. The living room and patio area are really nice to stretch out and relax with family. The backyard is fenced and perfect for a pet, and the hot tub in the backyard is a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day at the beach. There are no TV's in the house, although there is wifi if you want to connect to TV/streaming through your devices. But I have to say (even though we had a 10 year old) it was quite liberating to not be attached to a TV. It allowed for the family to spend more quality time together and really detach from the day to day routine.
Within walking distance is a Dollar General for your basic supplies, and the Publix, Dollar Tree, and several restaurants and other shops are a 3 minute drive away. Ormond Beach and all of the retail/restaurants are less than a 10 minute drive away. And if you want to go to Daytona it's about a 20 minute drive south.
Phyllis is a terrific host. We touched based with her almost daily as she's always around and making sure her properties are all top notch. She was super accessible and helpful (if we needed something she was quick to guide us in the right direction or help supply us with what we needed). There was one day where I had a bit of a snafu, and she even helped me figure out how to get to an urgent care to get myself squared away. She was great with my family and my daughter; truly enjoyed working with her!
This stay was terrific (and I suspect any stay in a house managed by Phyllis will be terrific). Highly highly recommend!