Like any great beach house, the best views are either from within or from a lounge chair on the deck. The Prettyman House on Ocean Shore Boulevard in Ormond Beach meets—and exceeds—those expectations. Perched on the stretch of sand famously known as the “birthplace of speed,” the home keeps historic company with John D. Rockefeller’s Casements. Both homes, built in 1918, have been lovingly restored to preserve their original charm.
Recently designated an historic landmark by the City of Ormond Beach, the Prettyman House’s exterior preservation is now protected, while its interiors have been thoughtfully updated to suit modern family life. Formerly the Villa Mar Oceanfront B&B, the estate was purchased in 2025 by Silver Eberly, Esquire (Ret.) and Dr. Alvin Galuten, who have transformed it into the perfect setting for their large, active family.
The eight-bedroom Mediterranean Revival mansion, featured on the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s 2025 Holiday Tour of Homes, is just a short walk from the original “Ormond Garage,” where Henry Flagler built the first gasoline alley in 1904 to accommodate beach race cars. Daytona City Lifestyle visited the Eberly and Galuten family for a tour of their oceanfront estate and a wide-ranging conversation about their passion for law, medicine, and the rescue of both Huskies and blueblood racehorse orphans.
Philanthropy, Fundraisers & Coastal Entertaining
The home’s open-air access to 90 feet of coastline in the “no-drive” zone exemplifies the family’s love of the coastal lifestyle and entertaining. Lively conversation and gracious hospitality fill the space, reflecting the reason the couple is known for hosting successful philanthropic events and fundraisers.
Silver and Alvin, both retired, dotingly care for seven children, seven grandchildren, and six dogs—five Siberian Huskies and a senior French Bulldog. “Huskies are very special to me,” Silver says. “I adopted three as Emotional Support Animals during a difficult time in my life. Although it was said that I saved them, they actually saved me.”
Silver continues to coordinate philanthropic initiatives with a focus on Husky rescue, equine rescue, and Autism awareness. Alvin volunteers at the Williamson County Animal Center, a no-kill shelter in Franklin, Tennessee, and provides free medical services at indigent clinics across Tennessee and Florida, as well as at Department of Defense and Veterans Administration Medical Centers nationwide. Their daughter has founded an equine sanctuary for thoroughbred racehorse orphans and senior horses at Crimson & Clover Pastures in Thompsons Station, Tennessee.
“We like to stay busy,” Silver says, “but we’re enjoying the more relaxed lifestyle of the Ormond Beach community. This home is perfect for kicking back and making memories with friends and family.”
The Details
The foyer welcomes visitors with a wood-burning fireplace anchoring the formal living room. Comfort is paramount, with ample seating arranged for conversation and relaxation. Hand-wrought chandeliers, featuring peony and tulip-shaped lights, extend up the elegant stairway to the second floor, where a parade of similarly beautiful fixtures illuminates the hallways. Even the primary suite’s line of light fixtures are in and of themselves architectural details that please the eye and complete the vision.
Every bedroom suite reflects the family’s passions, illustrating the adage that every picture tells a story. The girls enjoy their Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice Suite, while the boys bunk in the Toads, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tales Suite. Additional design details abound in the Bird Cage Suite, while the Game Changer reflects the family's love of sports, and the Gulliver's Travels Suite contains memories of places they've visited throughout the world.
The View
The Atlantic Ocean is a constant presence, complementing the interiors. On the main floor, the ocean view is omnipresent in two of the four dining areas which open to the grand kitchen, accommodating up to 30 guests across double islands and multiple tables. Upstairs, the master suite and sitting area views invite you to simply stay and relax.
Room Flow Design
The chef’s kitchen is designed for both style and socializing. Commercial-grade stainless steel appliances include Thermador dual gas-top convection ovens. The countertops and multiple island surfaces are natural swirled Portinari marble which provide a high movement and dramatic look. Tile floors perfectly complement the wavy glass mosaic and stone tile backsplash, which was selected by their two-year old granddaughter and sourced locally by the family at ProSource.
While cooking, chatting, or cleaning up, it’s easy to drift toward the ocean view to keep an eye out for the pod of whales recently sighted. French doors lead to an oceanfront patio, connecting seamlessly to multiple entertainment areas, and ultimately back inside to the Garden Party Suite, which overlooks both pool and ocean.
The Paw-si-tively Purr-fect Suite
The second-floor primary suite is a sanctuary with oversized windows, French doors opening to a private balcony, a gym, a sitting room, huge walk-in closets, and an office with floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Four additional bedrooms with ensuites occupy the second floor, while the top floor houses a media room also used as a children’s retreat.
The family’s Huskies often patrol the primary suite's balcony, keeping an eye on beach activities. Their devotion to the breed illustrates the Eberly and Galutens’ broader investment in animal welfare. “We became regular volunteers with Husky rescue,” Alvin says. “We tried to foster several times and failed, but we persisted.” Silver recounts fostering a new Husky after their beloved Husky named Everest passed—a dog who, astonishingly, turned out to be Everest’s brother.
The “Horse is a Horse, Of Course, Of Course” Suite
The home’s equestrian-themed suite pays homage to the family’s passion for horses. “As life would have it, we had so many fortuitous moments moving here,” says Silver. “When we moved in, we found the former owners had left us multiple rocking horses, one of which was made by a local artisan. They were in pristine condition and they are the focal point in several rooms.”
In the Horse is a Horse Suite, table runners depict traditionally attired riders, horses, and beagles at work. A picture of Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm was a sentimental and surprising find on Facebook Marketplace given that Silver herself was in attendance that day at Churchill Downs.
“We’ve found in life, love, education, and careers that while we’ve worked hard, we’ve also been in the right place at the right time over and over again,” Silver reflects. “Our giving back is simply an extension of who we are. We aim to improve lives, protect those in need, and put as much positivity as possible back into the universe.”
The Prettyman House is more than a home; it’s a manifestation of history, coastal elegance, family legacy, and philanthropic spirit. From ocean views and chandelier-lit halls to Huskies on the balcony and equestrian tributes in the suites, the estate tells the story of a family committed to comfort, culture, and compassion—one spectacular room, one memorable gathering, and one rescued animal at a time.
The eight-bedroom Mediterranean Revival mansion, featured on the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s Holiday Tour of Homes, is just a short walk from where Henry Flagler built the original “Ormond Garage."
The chef's commercial-grade kitchen opens to both French Provincial and English Rococo dining rooms with ocean views and easy access to outdoor entertaining spaces.
Silver and Alvin "foster failed" when they took in the family's new Husky, Vandy, after their beloved Husky named Everest passed—a dog who, astonishingly, turned out to be Everest’s brother.