10/10 Excellent
Val O.
18 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
Val O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Entire home
Next available date, March 17, 2022
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Eustis, FL
- Renninger's Antique Center12 min drive
- Donnelly Park12 min drive
- Country Club of Mount Dora12 min drive
- Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
single bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
Next available date, March 17, 2022
Small but mighty! This 450 square foot cottage with its heart pine vaulted ceiling and its 12 by 24 foot porch has a surprisingly spacious feel and is loaded with country charm. Located on the back of our five acre country property, the cottage offers a safe, quiet environment for your stay in Central Florida. The cities of Mount Dora and Eustis are both just five miles away with their quaint shopping areas and lakeside parks. Orlando with its theme parks, ocean beaches and the gulf coast are all easily accessed .
Originally built in 1941 for use as a milk barn, the cottage has recently been completely rebuilt and reinvented as a vacation rental. A great deal of thought and effort has gone into the design and use of the available space. The use of a drop leaf table and folding chairs for interior dining and a queen size Murphy bed for sleeping, gives the central living space and open, uncluttered feel. A comfortable couch, end tables,recliner, and entertainment center with flat screen tv complete the main living area. Bright colorful accessories and decor have been used through the cottage
The kitchen has everything you need for meal preparation. The granite counter tops and tile back splash make clean up easy, The under counter cabinets contain several drawers as well as shelf space. Wall mounted shelves house a microwave, pots and pans and dishes. A stove, refrigerator and double sink complete the kitchen A coffee pot, toaster, can opener and other kitchen essentials are provided.
The bathroom may be compact but it contains all the necessities plus a lot more. Besides the toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet and shower, the bathroom contains a stack washer and dryer, a three drawer cabinet with a granite top for folding clothes, a shelf for laundry supplies, a bar for hanging clothes and a seven foot tall pantry cabinet for linens or food storage.
The porch is what makes this a very special property. The hand crafted rustic railings, the wing and rockers, the antique dining table and the colorful artwork all work together to create an outdoor living space that is both welcoming and comfortable.
Originally built in 1941 for use as a milk barn, the cottage has recently been completely rebuilt and reinvented as a vacation rental. A great deal of thought and effort has gone into the design and use of the available space. The use of a drop leaf table and folding chairs for interior dining and a queen size Murphy bed for sleeping, gives the central living space and open, uncluttered feel. A comfortable couch, end tables,recliner, and entertainment center with flat screen tv complete the main living area. Bright colorful accessories and decor have been used through the cottage
The kitchen has everything you need for meal preparation. The granite counter tops and tile back splash make clean up easy, The under counter cabinets contain several drawers as well as shelf space. Wall mounted shelves house a microwave, pots and pans and dishes. A stove, refrigerator and double sink complete the kitchen A coffee pot, toaster, can opener and other kitchen essentials are provided.
The bathroom may be compact but it contains all the necessities plus a lot more. Besides the toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet and shower, the bathroom contains a stack washer and dryer, a three drawer cabinet with a granite top for folding clothes, a shelf for laundry supplies, a bar for hanging clothes and a seven foot tall pantry cabinet for linens or food storage.
The porch is what makes this a very special property. The hand crafted rustic railings, the wing and rockers, the antique dining table and the colorful artwork all work together to create an outdoor living space that is both welcoming and comfortable.
Property manager
Elizabeth Byrd and daughter, Kathleen Tucker
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Small space, one bed
Events
No events allowed
Dinner guests welcome, advise owner in advance
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only, no cats
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on porch
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Dinner guests welcome, advise owner in advance
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Eustis
Eustis is home to this holiday home. Black Bear Golf Club and Country Club of Mount Dora are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Renninger's Antique Center and Eustis Square. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting.
Eustis, FL
What's nearby
- Renninger's Antique Center - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Donnelly Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
- Country Club of Mount Dora - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
- Mount Dora History Museum - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
- Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice - 9 min drive
- Wendy's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kellie R.
28 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable renovated Milk Barn!!!
Kellie R.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Colleen H.
18 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, comfortable, peaceful setting
Colleen H.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth E.
4 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Quiet
Elizabeth E.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Timothy R.
8 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Super clean. Plenty of trailer parking for a boat!
Timothy R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
11 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country living
Robert W.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Richard O., 327 Beachwood Dr Crossville TN 38558
8 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some milk barn
Richard O.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
bernard C., Lords wood kent
10 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Florida
bernard C.
10/10 Excellent
Donald B.
24 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country living
Donald B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dana G.
2 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable experience
Dana G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Holly W.
19 April 2019
Lovely, quaint, and friendly
Holly W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Byrd and daughter, Kathleen Tucker
Why they chose this property
This property was perfect for us as it had two houses, one for my mother-in-law and one for my husband, 16 year old daughter, and myself. Our house was built in 1924. As I unpacked china in dining room, I felt like the house had been waiting for me all those years. The first changes we made to the property were to add a large woodworking shop to the existing garage and spacious porches on the front of both houses. In 2002 we converted the basement of the back house into a garden style apartment. (VRBO # 437984) and when my mother-in-law passed away in 2007, we began to rent the rest of the house also. It wasn't until 2013 that we switched from long term rentals to vacation rentals.
The Milk Barn was built in 1941 for the original owners cow. We used it for wood storage for many years. In 2017 we started renovating it and turning it into a rental cottage. We finally finished in 2019. It has been rented almost constantly since we started in March of 2019. I asked one guest what made the "Milk Barn" appealing to them...the price, the pet friendliness, the location or its physical charm and style...and they replied, all of the above!
The Milk Barn was built in 1941 for the original owners cow. We used it for wood storage for many years. In 2017 we started renovating it and turning it into a rental cottage. We finally finished in 2019. It has been rented almost constantly since we started in March of 2019. I asked one guest what made the "Milk Barn" appealing to them...the price, the pet friendliness, the location or its physical charm and style...and they replied, all of the above!
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