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Old Florida Charm

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Exterior
Pool and toys are yours alone.
There's a pool robot that patrols, but it is outdoor and some leaves fall in.
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Eustis, FL
  • Eustis Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Renninger's Antique Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Old Florida Charm

This large, 1925 classic old Florida home in lovely Eustis will hold your vacation memories.

It has four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, and several extra rooms. There are two enclosed porches (one with a bed) and a speakeasy, plus a half acre yard with a fenced 8 foot deep pool.

My son and co host Joe lives in the cottage and is a police officer for Umatilla and his patrol car will be parked in the cottage driveway when he's not working.

Property manager

Amy Taylor
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Eustis

Eustis is home to this holiday home. Kelly Park and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing.
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Eustis, FL

What's nearby

  • Eustis Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Donnelly Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Country Club of Mount Dora - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wolf Branch Brewing - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Cabana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gator - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Florida Charm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Old Florida Charm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Old Florida Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Charm located?

Situated in Eustis, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society and Carver Park. Eustis Square and Eustis Mini Mall are also within 3 miles (5 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Janelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location
Our group was in town for a regatta, and this location and house was just perfect! Thank you for making us feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Pleasure
Historic home with fun quirks. The pool was perfect, the beds were comfy, and the baby pack and play with new mattress was greatly appreciated. We highly recommend staying at the Lemon House.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique home
We stayed for our son’s fishing trip. It was a good location. The home is very unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eustis charm
We enjoyed our stay in this historic charmer. It was very clean 4 bedroom 100 year old house. We loved the lounge area with secret door. It was very spacious with updated kitchen and bathrooms. The property owner was very kind and responsive. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaimi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place and the house are spectacular, very quiet and safe for the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay
Wonderful older home with lots of room to spread out Comfortable beds, good size kitchen and a beautiful pool out back Friendly host and easy check in
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
The house was so cute and full of character! Very spacious and comfortable! Great pool. The host was very friendly and easy to work with! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great farmhouse
Great location in Eustis, clean property, plenty of space for our group of sailing families, and great communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eustis Wedding Stay
The house is great and just as described. We got to enjoy some good pool time and family time. My daughter got married in Eustis at The Little Chapel of Love and this is where we stayed. Amy was a great host. She answered any questions I had and stayed in touch with us during our visit. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for somewhere to stay is Eustis.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House
Awesome house for our trip to Florida for a wedding. Miss Amy was very helpful with information on the house and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming House
We had a wonderful stay the house was adorable and had so much room. As an older room that was redone it was charming and fun. The beds were fantastic and we had plenty of room with all the rooms. The yard was large and fenced in which which was great for our dog. The pool was also larger than expected and so nice after a day of fun. It was not far from the downtown are which was also very cute. The host was outstanding left us snacks and wine and answered all our questions quickly. Overall we all enjoyed the stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large pool
Very nice location. In walking distance of a small lake and not far from downtown Eustis or Mount Dora. Owner left snacks and food in the fridge. Beds slept well. Large pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home with versatile spaces for extended family stay
We had a wonderful time staying at this property. My wife and I were welcoming our first child and needed to have extra room for an extended family visit. There were plenty of seating spaces and areas that gave us room to enjoy each other's company and not be directly ontop of one another.As the owner mentioned in the description, the house is a historic property that lends itself to charm and quirks. For example, there may or not be a "hidden passage" that was fun to stumble across. On the other hand, there were also minor items that were in need of small repairs/upkeep. I can only imagine the challenges in maintaining a 100 year old property.The owner was friendly and quickly responded when we had questions.My family has mentioned several times that they missed their time at this property. It was incredibly easy to feel "at home".
Stayed 43 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Lemon Ave Home
We really enjoyed our stay on Lemon Ave. We were in Eustis for a wedding and this place was perfect for us. Nice sized bedrooms, great family areas, and a pool for all to enjoy. Amy, the owner, was excellent to communicate with. She got us all set up with water, snacks, and coffee. This home was charming and well cooled for the Florida weather. The house was extremely clean when we arrived. Beds were comfortable and lots of towels and beach towels too. The location of this house is ideal; an hour from Orlando, 1.5 hours from Daytona beach, etc. It's very central to all kinds of activities. We were very impressed and plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amy Taylor

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I grew up in Florida in the 60's. I worked in the tech side of TV in my career...editor, producer, teacher. I have been hosting short term rental guests for over 20 years and I like it. As a frequent traveler, I think I get what guests want.

Why they chose this property

Except for the school, it's a super peaceful neighborhood. If you hate children laughing across the street during the day, don't stay here.

There are four bedrooms upstairs, and one double vanity sink, plus a shower bathroom. There's a full bed on the back porch, but it's not made up for guests; you have to let us know and there is an extra charge of $35. There are minor level changes in the house due to 100 years of add-ons....two of the upstairs bedroom have a step down to them. I raised the living room floor to install real oak, so there's a sloped threshold to the dining room. However, a person with some disabilities could comfortably stay on the ground floor, with the ramped porch and two spaces to sleep on the ground floor. There is no level change larger than a threshold. There is a tub/shower on that floor, it's not ADA.

The entire 2,300 square foot house, the pool, and the front and side yards are yours to enjoy. Onsite caretaker residence in the far corner of the half acre lot on the Salem Avenue side. The person that lives there is my 25 year old son. He just graduated from the Police Academy, he works at the Ace Hardware in Eustis, and he's interviewing with Law Enforcement locally. He won't be in your way, and he takes care of the pool. He has two dogs, they won't be in your yards when you're there.

What makes this property unique

Small town charm, but so close to everything. Old oaks draped in Spanish moss in an historic neighborhood. You will enjoy exploring the rolling hills around Eustis, Lake County, and getting the flavor of Old Florida. There are amazing public springs with 15 or 20 miles. 60 miles to the Atlantic.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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