Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More
Anchors Away is a 5-bedroom home in Harbor Island designed for families and groups, with 1 themed kids' rooms, game room, home theater with a 100-inch television, and arcade.
Highlights include Theater, Arcade, Connect Four, Darts, and Game Room. Home location keeps beach days simple, with Melbourne Beach close by and Orlando attractions reachable for park-day add-ons.
About This Home Anchors Away is a 5-bedroom home in Harbor Island designed for families and groups, with 1 themed kids' rooms, game room, home theater with a 100-inch television, and arcade.
Living & Dining Open and airy with tons of natural light, this home's open-plan living/dining area is the perfect gathering spot for your entire family or group. The lounge area features large-scale custom artwork, a marbled coffee table, a flat-screen television and a plush modern sectional that comfortably seats seven. The stylish dining ensemble includes a large, glass-topped table and 10 comfy arm chairs, accompanied by chic pendant lighting and eye-catching accent walls.
Features include Large dining table w/ 10 seats, set below trendy chandelier, Spacious sectional w/ square rug, coffee table, and two accent chairs, and Mounted TV for playing movies or favorite shows.
Kitchen The immaculate chef's kitchen really is the heart of this dreamy home. A home chef's Signature, the space features high-end stainless steel appliances, cool gray countertops, a subway-tile backsplash, and plentiful storage space. A full complement of kitchen tools and countertop appliances are included for all your cooking needs, as is an exhaustive list of cutlery, crockery, serving platters, glasses, barware, and other kitchen essentials.
Features include 3 Breakfast bar counter stools, French door refrigerator with freezer drawer, Stove with 4 burners and range hood, Dishwasher, Pots & pans, Cutting boards, Baking dishes, Coffee maker, Toaster, Electric kettle, and Electric hand mixer.
Pool & Patio Make the most of the Florida lifestyle as you enjoy this vacation home's private patio, pool, and spa. Reclining lounge chairs and a comfy cocktail area complete the amenities in this tranquil outdoor entertainment area.
Features include Pool (25 ft x 11ft 10in), Spa (5ft 9in x 5ft 9in), Outdoor grill (available to use for a small add-on fee per stay; this fee covers propane refills, cleaning, servicing, and power washing between uses), Poolside furniture for outdoor dining and lounging, and Outdoor pool safety fence.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms With five spacious bedrooms, including an Memorable Under the Sea theme room for kids, Anchors Away is perfect for a large family or group. Each room provides a blissful retreat with super-soft, plush bedding, modern furnishings, spacious closets, and elegant en-suite bathrooms (in most). The Under the Sea theme room boasts incredible custom-built bunk beds that were designed to look like a submarine, as well as vibrant wall decals that transform the space into an underwater wonderland.
Features include 1 Under The Sea-themed kids' room, 3 bedrooms with king-sized beds, 1 double full bedroom, 3 en suite bathrooms, 1 Jack and Jill style shared bathroom, and Dedicated workspaces.
Special Features With a private pool and patio area and a multitude of custom-built amenities and extras, this exceptional vacation home was made for entertaining. Host a movie night in the home theater with stadium-style seating, enjoy Connect 4 and darts in the themed game room, and test your arcade skills on games like Pac-Man in the dedicated loft. Kids will love playing in the themed Under the Sea room while adults relax in the spacious spa. Make it a getaway to remember at the one-of-a-kind Anchors Away Home!
About Harbor Island Harbor Island is a private beachfront community on Florida's Space Coast — and the closest beach destination to Orlando, just over an hour from the theme parks. Every home is steps from the Atlantic Ocean. There are no high-rises, no boardwalk crowds, and no noise. Just premium coastal homes managed to Homes by Villatel standards on one of the most beautiful and undeveloped stretches of Florida coastline.
Community Amenities • Direct beach access • Private community on the barrier island • Oceanfront and ocean-view homes • Coastal design aesthetic • Beach chair and cooler rental packages available
Location & Nearby Harbor Island sits on Florida's Space Coast in Melbourne Beach, with direct beach access and easy reach to natural areas, dining, and the Kennedy Space Center. Orlando's theme parks are roughly an hour and 15 minutes west. • Melbourne Beach — on site, direct access • Sebastian Inlet State Park — ~16 to 20 min drive • Kennedy Space Center — ~45 to 60 min drive • Historic Downtown Melbourne — ~15 min drive • Walt Disney World and Orlando attractions — ~75 to 90 min drive
Good to Know • Pool heat is available throughout your stay for an added fee. • Outdoor grill is available to use for an added grill use fee. • Driveway accommodates up to 2 cars. Overflow parking is available behind the homes on Strand Drive on a first-come, first-served basis (not guaranteed). • Parking passes are provided at check-in and must be displayed on each vehicle for the duration of the stay. • Beach chair and cooler rental packages are available — inquire for pricing and reservations.
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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
About the area
Melbourne Beach
Located in Melbourne Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Sebastian Inlet State Park and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Harbor Lanes, or check out an event or a game at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field. With power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Spessard Holland Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 22 min drive - 20.5 km
Cocoa Beach Pier - 57 min drive - 47.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Wet Spot - 16 min drive
The Shack Seafood Restaurant - 19 min drive
Malabar Mo's - 20 min drive
Palm Pub - 17 min drive
Yellow Dog Cafe - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,042, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Anchors Away | Melbourne Beach Home with Sea Themed BR, Arcade, More located?
This family-friendly Melbourne Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Melbourne Beach and Spessard Holland Park. Spessard Holland Golf Course and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I cannot express how much I love this adorable villa. Its location is absolutely perfect for us, and Villatel team hospitality is always outstanding! We have had the pleasure of staying here multiple times and will definitely return in the future!
This home is perfect for a relaxing vacation with you and your family. The host was extremely accommodating and attentive. I highly recommend this beautiful home and will definitely be back on my next trip to visit this Villatel Villa.
The location of our accommodation couldn't have been more ideal. Whether it was for celebrating New Year's or any other event, we were in the perfect spot. We were treated to a magnificent view of the fireworks, creating unforgettable memories. Plus, the room itself was incredibly spacious, adding an extra touch of comfort to our stay.
Shauna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are certainly delighted to hear that your stay at Villatel was pleasant and that you and your family had a great time. Again, thank you for choosing Villatel for your vacation needs and hope to see you again in the near future!
We were extremely satisfied with our experience. The Villa met all our expectations and fulfilled our needs perfectly. Without a doubt, we have already made up our minds to return next year without hesitation.
We have family that lives in Palm Bay and we went to visit. This is a ideal location for beach, theme parks and nightlife is just a few miles away at Cocoa Beach! The property had everything that we needed and felt like home. Very clean and well maintained!
My only suggestion is to allow two bath towels per person initially because we had to wash towels on the second day if we wanted to be clean and I personally didn't want to do laundry everyday on vacation. :)
Overall an amazing stay!
bernard c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are certainly delighted to hear that your stay with us was pleasant and that you and your family had a great time in spite of the minor issue with the lack of towel set in which we certainly do apologize for. Again, thank you for choosing Villatel for your vacation needs!
This home was absolutely stunning and spacious. Everyone enjoyed watching football on the large TV in the living room and multiple movies were watching in the theatre room. Each bedroom was spacious for all 11 adults and it was a perfect number of bathrooms. We felt a few things would have made this home perfect. While we appreciated many things about the home, it would have been nice to have some more staples in the home. With a large group, having only 1 of each of the cooking utensils (i.e. spatulas) made it difficult and we did a lot of improvising. It would also have been nice to have some seasons available in the home, such as salt/pepper, for cooking. For the cost of the home, having more than a single dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent would have been nice. Again, for the cost of home, we all felt strongly that the pool/hot tub heat and the grill use should have been included. One other item that was missing was a dust pan. We found a broom to clean up the sand brought into the home, but no dust pan to dispose of the dirt/sand. Additional cleaning supplies, trash bags, etc. would have been nice to include. Overall, we were very happy with the style, spaciousness, and condition of the home. A few additional amenities included would have made it perfect.
Juli H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thanks for staying with Villatel. We enjoyed hosting your vacation and hope you and your guests enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Villatel Team
Hi, we’re Villatel. We apply upscale hotel standards to the villa rental experience. Villa + hotel = Villatel, get it?
Like Hyatt, Marriott, or Four Seasons in the hotel industry, we’re on a mission to become the first “flag” hospitality brand for vacation rentals—by offering you the accommodations, guest experience, and consistency you can trust and count on over and over again.
How can we achieve that? As a vertically integrated hospitality brand, we’re the ONLY company that owns the ENTIRE process of creating and managing vacation rentals—from building, custom-designing, and servicing each and every home, to providing elevated customer service to you, our esteemed guests. So we don’t just wait and hope you have an incredible getaway. We pull every lever possible to make it a reality.
Why they chose this property
In addition to offering beautiful villas with incredible in-house entertainment, we want our guests to enjoy easy, convenient access to hotel-style amenities and amazing local attractions. That’s why every Villatel home is located inside of a larger vacation resort with features like resort pools, restaurants, playgrounds, sports courts, walking trails, and water parks. And it’s just a short drive from amazing shopping, dining, and theme park attractions. Here’s a glimpse of some of the nearby destinations you can expect to enjoy, depending on the location of your villa.
Melbourne beach villas:
Entertainment:
Cocoa Beach Pier/ Ron Jon’s Surf Shop: ~30 min
Disney World Resorts: ~90 min
Universal Studios: ~90 min
Sea World: ~90 min
Port Canaveral (major cruise lines hub, including Disney): ~45-50 min
Kennedy Space Center/ Space Coast Rocket Launches: ~60 min
Culture:
King Center for Performing Arts: ~30 min
McLarty Treasure Museum: ~20 min
Cocoa Village Playhouse: ~45 min
Henegar Center for the Arts: ~16 min
Eau Gallie Arts District: ~20 min
Rossetter House Museum: ~20 min
Nature:
Melbourne Beach: On site
Cocoa Beach: ~35 min
Sebastian Inlet State Park: ~16 min
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary: ~9 min
Coconut Point Sanctuary: ~3 min
Dining:
Cafe Coconut Cove
Ocean Ave Melbourne Beach: ~5 min
Djon’s Chop House – fine dining & piano bar
Ocean 302 – casual farm-to-table
Oceanside Pizza – Italian fare
Melbourne Square Mall: ~20 min
Vero Beach Shops & Restaurants: ~35 min
Capt Hiram’s Restaurant & Bar: ~40 min
What makes this property unique
As seasoned travelers with big families, our founders saw firsthand the drawbacks and inconsistencies of the average vacation rental. So, they set out to build and design from scratch a type of vacation property that offers everything they couldn’t find:
Consistently beautiful décor
High bed counts (for up to 34 guests!)
Ultra-spacious living and dining rooms
Epic themed bedrooms for kids
Arcades and movie theaters
Fully stocked kitchens with high-end appliances
The most UNIQUE and MEMORABLE amenities to make your vacay experience unforgettable—from bowling alleys and treehouse rooms to indoor ninja obstacle courses, casinos, karaoke rooms, and huge spa pools.
Gone are the days of bunking with all the kids on squeaky cots, or trekking across land and sea, only to discover that those online pictures you thought you’d be seeing in person…are actually 15 years old! When you book with Villatel, you can rest assured that you and your crew will enjoy a new kind of vacation experience—in a custom-designed home that’s consistently beautiful & reliable, and offers great value.
Languages:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests