Van Valzah stay.With a stay at this Van Valzah vacation home, you'll be steps from Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. Beach at Daytona Beach and Dahlia Avenue Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dahlia Avenue Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Sunglow Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Daytona Beach Station - 14 min drive
Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Cafe Con Leche - 4 min drive
Iron Axe Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
Aunt Catfish's On the River - 2 min drive
Tiki Docks - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit
Beautifully completely renovated home located steps from everything-the beach, restaurants, mini-golf and more. Walk to eat or play. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath house will make you never want to leave the beach with its comfy beds, adorable living room and gorgeous kitchen. The home has parking for 3-4 cars, pets allowed (dogs with pet fee), all linens provided and kitchen stocked. Early Check in/Late Checkout $25 per hour. Please reach out to the host for availability.
Awesome updates and super cute decor
This is an entire home rental
Beachy quiet neighborhood steps to the beach
You will want to have a car most likely Must be 25 to book Groups under age 25 must get prior approval and pay higher deposit Pets (dogs) allowed with pet fee paid ($50 per pet per week or stay under week, over one week must request pet fee quote). Pet fee must be paid within 2 days of booking. No smoking anything in house, just go outside No events or parties
Provided: 3 rolls toilet paper per bathroom, hand soap, dish soap (small bottle), 1 roll paper towels, 1 trash bag per bin, 3 dish soaps and three laundry pods.
Guests will be required to provide a photo ID and credit card for security deposit ($500). Security deposit is a pre-authorization, not an actual charge, unless there is damage or missing items. Authorization is removed within 48 hours of check-out.
This is a non-smoking unit-we don`t care what you smoke, just do it outside. Any smoke smell in home or evidence of smoking in home will result in complete loss of security deposit. If you smoke in the home, it both is unfair to the owner that is working hard to keep their unit nice and to the next guest that rented a smoke-free home. It`s Florida, this is non-negotiable so please understand.
We have our cleaners thoroughly clean and sanitize the home between each guest. We also ask our guests to please do the following at check-out (note, if this upsets you please simply find another location as there is a massive labor shortage, we frequently have guests ask for early or late check-in/out and this is how we are able to make things smooth for all guests. Please note our check out instructions: 1. Strip all beds used and pillows and put sheets, pillow covers and used towels in a pile in center of room or on beds for beds used. 2. Turn off all lights, fans can be left on. 3. Turn off TVs, coffee makers and other electronics. 4. All dishes should either be cleaned or put into dishwasher and start dishwasher cycle. This is to avoid dishes getting crusty and attracting bugs. 5. Please load one load of towels into washing machine and start. 6. Return any books, games, beach items, etc (beach items should be rinsed outside to get rid of any excess sand). 7. Empty any outdoor ashtrays, clean up any cigarette butts. 8. Empty all food from refrigerator (you can leave never opened beverages and used condiments if you wish) put in outside trash and make sure trash is on curb Sun night or Wed night. 9. Make sure keys are left in lockbox ($50 per key replacement) and garage remote and/or parking pass left on counter ($100 replacement fee). 10. Wipe down countertops and leave home the way you found it. 11. Turn A/C to 78 degrees prior to departure. 12. Drive or fly home safely and come back and see us soon!
Pets (dogs) allowed with pre-approval, max 2. Pet fee is $25 per pup per day with pre-approval. Sorry, no house parties.
We don`t charge a security deposit but instead a small damage waiver which will cover up to $2500 in damage no questions asked. Please note, damage waiver does not cover smoke in house...so please make certain you smoke whatever you smoke outside not near doors/windows. Smoke in unit will result in eviction and a $500 charge to card on file. Please just don`t do it.
Damage Waiver Disclaimer:
I. AGREEMENT On behalf of Salty Dog Vacations, LLC, the party authorized to rent the vacation rental property and the owner of the vacation rental property, Waivo has assumed the responsibility for damages as outlined below and waives Your security deposit up to $2,500, the waiver limit purchased by You, the renter, for your stay at the vacation rental property. Waivo is hereby responsible for theft or direct damage to real or personal property of the vacation rental property as a result of Your acts or omissions. Waivo will pay the lesser of the cost of repairs or the cost to replace the property up to $2,500. This waiver does not negate your responsibilities as a renter for items outside of Waivo’s responsibilities. This is not an agreement to provide insurance. You are buying a waiver of the security deposit otherwise due as part of Your vacation rental property lease agreement. II. EXCLUSIONS This Security Deposit Waiver will not pay for damages or theft resulting from: 1. Acts of God 2. Prior damage, cosmetic damage, or normal wear and tear 3. Theft without a valid police report if over $250 4. Loss of use of the vacation rental property 5. Rodent, termite, infestation, or wild animal 6. Damage to a motorized vehicle 7. Fine art, collectibles, or sets of items This Waiver will not pay for damage or theft of property owned by You. This Waiver will not pay for costs associated with odor, debris removal, backups of sewers and drains, landscaping, marring, maintenance, or mechanical breakdown. III. CONDITIONS Waivo has the sole authority to determine the nature and extent of damages, necessary repairs, and eligibility for the waiver, and shall exercise that authority in a reasonable manner. Waivo reserves the right to determine if damage is eligible for reimbursement at actual cash value. This Waiver will pay for excessive cleaning, as a direct result of damage, over and above the normal cleaning fee. An irreparable stain or spillage is considered damage. This Waiver is only effective for a one-time single continuous stay, of up to 90 days, for which You purchased the Waiver. It takes effect when You occupy the vacation rental property and terminates when You depart the same vacation rental property. This Waiver is only effective if any theft or damage is reported to Waivo by You, the property manager, the online travel agent or the owner of the vacation rental property within 14 days of Your departure from the vacation rental property. Waivo will not respond to damage or theft under $50 US dollars. If there is a dispute related to these terms, mediation is required before any party may file litigation. In the event of litigation, all parties waive the right to a jury trial. IV. DEFINITIONS
Note from host: Smoking of anything allowed outdoors only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Theme park nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 1,701 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Must be 25 to book
Groups under age 25 must get prior approval and pay higher deposit
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Max 2 dogs with $50 per pup pet fee.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking of anything allowed outdoors only.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
The Blue Anchor Steps to Beach Daytona Beach
83078
The Blue Anchor Steps to Beach Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
How close is Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit to the airport?
This vacation home is 9.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Beach at Daytona Beach and 13.9 mi (28-min drive) from New Smyrna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club (15-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit to downtown Daytona Beach?
This vacation home is 5.1 mi away from Daytona Beach.
Blue Anchor |Pool | Walk to Beach|Fenced Yard |Fire Pit Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Damon B.
Sep 2, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall was an awesome vacationDownfall was the cockroaches that were reoccurring during the week Hosts did what they could for us on all the recommendations, in a timely manner Other wise many memories!!!
Damon B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Deb H.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location of the property is within a couple of blocks from the ocean, which was great for those evening strolls. The granite counter tops were gorgeous. They have a nice size table for 8. For the most part, the pictures are just like the house. The back yard didn’t have the nice seating as shown in the pictures, but they have added a nice fire pit. There are signs in the bathrooms stating that if you stain any towels or sheets, you will have to pay for them. We were traveling with children, so I was nervous about this the whole time we were there. All linens were white. There was only one kitchen towel, so I went out and bought more. When you are staying for a week, one is not enough. The bathroom off of the king size bedroom has a step in it that sent most of us flying. We put a suitcase in the middle to help remind us.
Deb H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristine W.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts!
We had a great stay! The hosts are great.. they were super helpful and responsive and extremely nice! The house was clean and had plenty of accommodations available for use. We always have a hard time finding homes on the beach that allow our dogs to come along so I am super appreciative that the hosts allow dogs. definitely recommend and will be coming back!
Kristine W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Torrey W.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Safe Home away from Home!!
We booked this home for attending the Rockville fest 25'. The kitchen was perfect for breakfast, grill for burgers, dogs, brats etc... Nice and quiet at night after being blasted with the speakers. Was nice seeing DBS Police dept patrolling late at night!!
Torrey W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Glyne C.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Location was perfect, close to the beach and within walking distance to restaurants. Backyard was spacious for our two large dogs but would have been perfect if it was fenced in. House was open and quite spacious and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs.
Glyne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara J.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home
This was a wonderful family vacation home. It was tucked back off the main road but walking distance to stores, a beach and restaurants. It was quiet and comfortable. The home had two “wings” one side for w two rooms w a bathroom and the other side w a king bed and another bathroom. Again perfect for families.
Sara J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lorianne M.
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Fling
The place was awesome. Couldn't pick a more perfect location!House was perfect!
Lorianne M.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
david s.
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Salty dog was an awesome place to spend a vacation.
david s.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
George R.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location and Nice Property
The rental was spacious and clean. It is located a few houses down from A1A with a great beach access less than a five minute walk. The backyard fire pit was very cozy. The propane grill was a nice touch for steak night.
George R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
My family came from SC to Port Orange for my daughter’s wedding. The Blue Anchor Steps to the Beach proved to be an excellent choice for us. It was well stocked and beautifully decorated. The beds were so comfortable. The location could not have been better. We were within 5 miles of everywhere we needed to be.. I highly recommend The Blue Anchor …our stay was amazing!
Emma M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Biketoberfest
Great location, very pleasant stay
Beth W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelly L.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Greatest Daytona visit yet!
The property was extremely clean in a nice quiet part by the beach literally 2 blocks from a drive on area!! My family of 6 went and we had lots of space. Everything worked with no issues and communication was excellent. We stayed for Jeep Week and would love to return to this property next year if its available. Perfect vacation and excellent location.
Shelly L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
Mar 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation home
Great home and short walk to the beach. Booking, check-in, and hospitality were excellent. Very thorough, timely with information, and fabulous house.
Emily M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanne V.
Mar 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and ideal location
Blue Anchor was just what we were looking for to spend a few days relaxing. Just steps from the beach, we spent a lot of timing walking and enjoying the weather.
The house was as displayed on the website and was lovely. I was surprised that the backyard was not fenced in, which would have been a lot easier with the dog.
I would recommend staying here but be aware that the backyard is not fenced in.
Joanne V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith H.
Feb 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Daytona Beach
Great property to stay at within walking distance to the beach.
Judith H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue R.
Feb 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!
Location is great and can easily accommodate a family. Nice special touches! Would come back again.
Sue R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher Y.
Feb 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely a great place steps from the beach
Great clean location close to Daytona Speedway. Huge master bathroom and excellent kitchen. Would highly recommend this property. Being able to sit out by the fire pit and watch a spacex launch was amazing. Host had an excellent screen in the unit for in house communication and events.
Christopher Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay, close to beach!
We booked the Blue Anchor for a week beginning the first week of September. The house is on the smaller side, however there is plenty of room for our family and friends with 6 total people. The house was very clean, and located maybe a 5min walk to the beach or a 1min drive. Neighborhood is very quiet and neighbors are friendly, felt safe the entire time. Beds are comfortable and once you give it some time to cool off the house is comfortable. The bedroom with the 2 twins does get a bit warm however the fan is fixed from a prior review someone left. Our only complaint with the house was the back yard is not fully fenced as it appeared in the pictures at booking. The home is newly remodeled and nicely decorated. I think everyone should be clear this is not the Taj Mahal by any means and for the price this is a very nice place. I would gladly stay here again for a quiet get away with my family and would recommend it to anyone. The staff are friendly and are happy to answer any questions and respond quickly, the check in and out process is very simple and the welcome video is a nice touch along with all of the information on local things to do and places to visit. Our stay was event free, very relaxing and everyone left happy and refreshed. We hope to stay again in the future.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Stacey B.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Blue Anchor
My family has been going to Daytona for over 60 years. We always stay at oceanfront hotels. Due to the recent hurricanes, that have left several hotels under construction, we decided to stay at a house.
The blue anchor was a wonderful house for our beach trip. It was clean, had everything we needed, was close to the beach, and was newly redone.
My only complaint is the company in charge of the house did not solve an issue we had that ended up affecting our stay. The ceiling fan in the kids room did not work and that room of the house was hotter than the rest of the house. Our kids had to sleep on the couch in the living room all 4 nights. I reached out immediately to them the first day we arrived letting them know that if it could not be quickly fixed, a box fan would work. We were told that they would figure it out one way or another. We never heard back from again. It was very disappointing and frustrating that the kids could not use their room. It also made the mornings and evenings not as enjoyable for the adults to hang out because the living room was now their room.
The welcome video that we watched said over and over again to contact them with any issues and they would come fix them. This was definitely not the case.
Stacey B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances A.
Jun 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
I didn't want to leave !!
Everything was great the house was super cute and I loved the decor. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook with plus more. I really loved the check in tablet on the wall and video message from the owner. Anytime I had a question I was able to text and get an answer right away. The master bedroom and bathroom were my favorite especially the rainfall shower head. The only thing I would suggest is some sort of lock on the sliding door to the master bedroom. The fire pit was used almost every night until our last night. My family and I will be booking again in the future. It was so close to the beach and super quiet. We didn't want to leave our little paradise but had to come back to reality. Thank you for an amazing vacation can't wait to do it again.
Frances A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Holly, Pembroke Pines
May 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Family Getaway
Great stay with everything we needed to be comfortable and enjoy our weekend. Quick responses to all my questions. Kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to cook. Very clean!
Only downside was most of the beach entrances were closed and under construction due to all storm damage and parts of backyard fence still down so our doggy couldn't just chill in the backyard :). Would book here again if ever in the area. Thank you for sharing your home !
Holly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom P.
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
Nice quiet beach house with an excellent host. Great location and lots of room.
Tom P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward W.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Perfect fun for family beach getaway
Edward W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy Y.
Feb 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding weekend
We were looking for a dog-friendly, family place to stay for a wedding. The location of this house was great because we could take advantage of the beach while we were visiting. I was disappointed that the fence was down in the back yard, but that is understandable due to recent storms. Great beach house!