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Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum)

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Room
We are next to Lake Dora only 1 house from being lakefront.
Miscellaneous
Our property is half an acre of beautiful old Florida nature.
This is one of Guest enjoying a day on Lake Dora that has great Bass fishing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 227.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Renninger's Antique Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

En Suite Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum)

EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD, PEACEFUL AND PRIVATE! (Maximum 3 night stay)

The shores of Lake Dora are steps from our property. Our property was a 1940's Fish Camp that we renovated with love and with comfort in mind. Enjoy the serenity and the glories of lake life while enjoying the festivals and events. The quaint charm of Historic Downtown Mount Dora is a short 1 mile scenic drive or bike ride away. Tavares, the Seaplane Capital of the World is right next door.

Enjoy "OLD FLORIDA" style relaxation!

THE SPACE.....
We renovated our Lakeside Hideaway with comfort and privacy in mind. Our property is one house behind the shores of Lake Dora.

The Guest Suite has a garden view to enjoy watching and listening to the many colorful bird species serenade you every morning while you have your coffee. Take in the show at the bird feeders and the bird bath from your window. Our half acre property has tropical fruit trees, a veg garden, beautiful native florals, butterflies and comedic squirrels. Get away from the big city rat race and relax "Old Florida" style.

Our guests ALWAYS compliment us on how CLEAN our Guest Suite is. We take pride in our home and love to share our high standards with others. Many of our guests also rave about the COMFORT of our heated queen size bed. The thermal blackout curtains will make sure you keep warm in winter and cool in the summer. They also provide for a great nights sleep. We have a great AC with a remote control that has a dehumidifying function as well. It is really great especially during our wet season to keep you extra cool. In addition to that we added a bedside dehumidifier if you prefer to use that instead. We are meticulous about pest control so no worries there.

The Guest Suite is a bedroom, big closet, hallway and a big bathroom with a separate private entrance from the outside. It has a mini fridge, microwave and a Keurig Coffeemaker.

The Guest Suite is separated from the main house by a sealed door with a deadbolt. No one has a bedroom or lives on the other side of the adjoining dead bolted door. It is a formal living room that we rarely use. The only occupants in the main house are my husband, myself and our fur baby Bella a very spoiled 11 year old Chihauhau. Our living quarters are on the opposite side of the main house at least 800 feet away from the adjoining door of the Guest Suite. You can be assured It is very private and quiet. We have all the latest technology; Fast reliable WIFI for those who are traveling remote workers and a ROKU TV.

We also have an outdoor seating area under a shade tree with a partial view of the lake, where you can relax and enjoy the Florida weather. On those chilly winter nights (chilly by Florida standards...lol), we like to occasionally build a bon fire and get to know our guests if they choose to join us. We live in an extremely safe neighborhood. We have safe parking, and security cameras throughout the exterior of the property for your safety.

Come and enjoy the natural beauty of lake life.

GUEST ACCESS...
This is a half acre lot so outside the door there is a lot of green space. There are chairs to sit in and enjoy the sun and nature or just have morning coffee. One of the seating areas at the main entrance has a partial view of the lake across the street on Lakeshore Drive. There is a pool on the property but it is not available for guest use. It requires renovations to be compliant for public use. It is for our private use only.

There are private boat docks all along Lake Dora that belong to our neighbors. We kindly ask our guests not to use them. We are thankful that our neighbors are supportive of us sharing our home with our guests, so we are very mindful of not intruding on their privacy or their private property. Guests are welcome to walk or bike ride along the lake on the public road. There are public spots for lake access that we will happy to share with you when you book.

SEASONAL COMFORTS...
We are diligent with pest control and for those pesky months we have mosquito lanterns and upon request, we can burn mosquito repellent coils for you while you're sitting outside. For winter we add a heated mattress pad with dual controls on the bed and make sure you have extra bedding, in addition to remote control heaters. We have also installed thermal blackout curtains in the bedroom to keep your warm or extra cool during those hot summer nights. The AC's in the Guest Suite also has a Dry setting to combat the Lakeside humidity especially during our wet season.

We have thought of everything for you! As lifetime Floridians we know the drill so you don't need to.

PARKING AND PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN MOUNT DORA...
No worries we provide free parking. Don't want to bother with the hassle of finding downtown parking? Take a 5 minute Uber ride downtown and enjoy seeing Mount Dora on a Segway or maybe a scenic boat tour. Or, how about a Seaplane Tour? It's all within 5 to 10 minutes away. If you're a bike riding enthusiast downtown is a 1 mile bike ride away.

Property manager

Bernardo and Dora
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Cooking, no flammables of any kind, no disposing food toilet washing dishes in the sink, NO 3RD PARTY BKGS, NO SERVICE / EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS.
No smoking or vaping of any kind, no marijuana. No one not included in the booking is allowed on the property. Must agree to Rental Agreement
All Guests must comply with the Rental Agreement. NO COVID QUARANTINES, NO PERSON(S) WITH POSITIVE COVID TEST RESULTS allowed NO REFUNDS.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Mount Dora History Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eustis Square and Renninger's Antique Center. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donnelly Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum) located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Dora, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. Donnelly Park and Mount Dora History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my stay

If your looking for a nice cozy place to stay this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Purposeful

Has everything you need if your looking for a clean, peaceful place to rest your head at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thais D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay in Mt Dora

This location was very close to everything and the property is nicely kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful place!

Everything was lovely! Super clean, super comfortable, and the hosts were really thoughtful and added all the right touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente

Perfect location, super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but sweet

Property is very clean. Accommodations are as were represented. Although there is not direct views to the water unless you walk to the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great little spot for a quick stay super close to town. The room was very clean a comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franck C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Relaxing, clean room, close to downtown. We were satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and great neigboorhood

Awesome experience
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Retreat

Nice & quiet & beautiful serene community!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location

Great location, place was fantastic, clean, organize. Was cool and the owner offered a blanket. Beautiful place to be with the family. Was a wonderful New Year place too be. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Perfectly Perfect

The unit was a great size for two people. We appreciated the mattress heaters as we never ran the heat. The birds chirping and fluttering by was so delightful. We wanted to sit in the yard, but the chairs were dirty from the birds. Sort of bummed, but not the end of the world. I do feel it was hard to walk the lake and enjoy it as everything seems to be private property and we didn’t want to walk in the road. The view of the lake from the parking lot was nice. The day we checked out, we drove to the marina and hung out there to take in the beautiful lake. Overall, I would recommend this unit as it is a great location. Dora and Bernardo were great communicators. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Crown Point

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was perfect for our trip to Mount Dora.

Our rental was very clean and quiet. We knew we were going to be gone during the day, so we just needed a bed and bathroom. The bathroom was a nice size, queen bed, plenty of closet space and the location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Everything about the trip was amazing. The room was cute, clean, and quiet. Very close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time

I stayed at this place for a wedding, and the hosts were absolutely fantastic and the bed was super comfortable. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I've been running the Mt. Dora Half Marathon for five years, and was pleasantly surprised to discover this absolutely beautiful spot to relax and unwind before the race! The Lakeside Hideaway is clean, comfortable, and has every amenity you need to truly feel like you're home while away from home. :) Not to mention the views of Lake Dora are postcard perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mount Dora

There were strict restrictions by area HOA about where visitors could walk. The downtown area is lovely, with many restaurants and art.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host accessibility. Cleanliness of the room and property cozy and impressive. Location close to.the historic Mt Dora is a most
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

Dora and Bernardo are attentive and thoughtful hosts. The room is clean and simple and the views along the lake are outstanding for runners or walkers.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita H., Glenville, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, clean, cute getaway

This place was immaculate, comfortable and a great, quiet neighborhood. Easy to locate and accessible. The air conditioning worked and was quiet. Ceiling fan above bed was a nice addition. Coffee maker and refrigerator was available as well. The shower was very nice. We also enjoyed our time walking around Mt Dora village and visiting all the shops. Owners were very pleasant and easy to work with. Thank you for the nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lewis e

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Very clean and obviously well cared for. The room was adequate, and worth it for the price. It does not have a view. The biggest problem was after booking, we had no address nor any phone number to call the property. It took a long while to eventually find it. That may be a VRBO issue, but something that definitely should change.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a cute, cozy little 1 bdrm/1 bath studio that is very clean & comfortable, at an affordable price to enjoy in Mount Dora! We stayed there MLK weekend & thoroughly enjoyed our time. It was cold that weekend & the hosts very graciously made sure we had extra heating & blankets to be sure we were comfortable, which we were. The space is small, so it is best for a single or a couple, as the description states, & especially if you are planning to be out & about exploring the quaint/beautiful town, you are only in the room morning & evening anyway! And bonus- there is a Keurig with some starter K cups & creamer, a microwave & fridge for any leftovers or snacks! So nice! And the communication with the hosts was great. Dora is awesome! 5 stars for our stay for sure! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bernardo and Dora

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Bernardo and I have been married for over 35 years. We have been Hosts for many years in Miami, Philadelphia and now in Mount Dora. We live alone with our fur baby Bella our spoiled Yorkie/Chihuahua mix puppy. I work from home as a Real Estate Agent, and Bernardo also works from home in his field of Cyber Security. We love nature, the Arts, and living very wholesome lives and cherish our peaceful lifestyle. We enjoy sharing our home with travelers. We love meeting new people and love cooking and working on our home.

Why they chose this property

Our property is on a half acre lot and offers the amazing ability to operate our two vacation listings while preserving our Guests and our total privacy. The Cottage is a totally separate structure completely independent of the main house where we live. The Guest Suite (Hideaway listing), is joined to the main house but is completely sealed off and has it's private entrance. Mount Dora and the surrounding area are spectacular and our location is PRIME only 1 mile to Downtown Mount Dora and from Tavares the Seaplane Capital of Florida. Lake Dora is steps away with excellent Bass fishing. Everything is conveniently located.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, Prime Location, and beautiful surroundings.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests