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All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Updated Cottage Decor @ end of 2024
The Cottage is located in a separate & private building behind the main home
Designated parking at the end of the driveway
Private entry and outdoor courtyard
Bicycles available for use

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Donnelly Park
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
  • Place, Renninger's Antique Center
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly!

Blue Oak Cottage, renovated in 2017 and updated in design in 2022 and again in late 2024, is charming but with modern amenities. Nestled on a quaint tree-lined street, it is conveniently situated a few blocks from Donnelly Street and downtown Mount Dora.

The cottage is pet-friendly and entirely furnished: 650 sq ft of living space featuring a well-appointed kitchen, dining nook, full-sized washer and dryer, living room, one bedroom, and bath. Outdoor space includes a 200 sq ft screened-in porch with furniture, a separate, paved patio with chairs, and a charcoal grill. Bicycles on the property are for guests’ use. A queen-sized bed and fold-out couch can accommodate up to 4 guests. Owner lives on-site in the main home.

--Cottage Amenities--
Free Wi-Fi and streaming television services, including Netflix, are available. Additional features include mini split AC/Heat units, a tankless water heater, and an air purifier. A full-sized washer and dryer come with complimentary detergent and dryer sheets.

--Kitchen Amenities--
There is a stocked pantry and an assortment of complimentary coffee and tea with associated accouterments. The renovated Kitchen features a tiled floor, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher), a blender, a toaster, and cooking utensils.

--Bathroom Amenities--
The initial complimentary toiletries include toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. A hairdryer is also included. The new Bathroom features a tiled floor and a walk-in shower.

--Living and Bedroom Amenities--
The Living Room features refinished hardwood floors, a fold-out sofa that can accommodate 2 guests, a chair with a pouf ottoman for lounging, and a television. The Bedroom features a queen-sized bed, television, iron and ironing board, robes, and luggage valets.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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)
See Pet Addendum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Max Occupancy - 4; Children welcome; Pets allowed with addendum; Smoking outside only.

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
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 cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club 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. Jet skiing, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Mt Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora Museum Of Speed - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donnelly Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mount Dora Community Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scapy's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Yardery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is All In The Details: Modern Amenities, Close to Downtown. Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Dora Museum Of Speed and First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Mount Dora History Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing property. Comfortable, inviting and no detail missed. Todd and Teresa are wonderful host and we will definitely be back. Don't miss out on this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed in this lovely cottage. The cottage is well equipped, clean & beautifully furnished. It is in a great location & easily walkable to the town centre. The owners ensure all your needs are catered for and we highly recommend staying in this cottage.
Kitchen
Bedroom
Dining area
Living room
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Sweet Cottage

Exceptional VRBO. It had everything you might need for a week stay. Close to virtually everything, one or two miles. Very quiet and clean with super air conditioning. Theresa and Todd are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Excellent Hosts and Cottage

The Cottage was so clean and quiet..We had such an amazing and relaxing visit. We explored the area and lakes... Loved it!! We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Perfect accomodations

This cottage was awesome and even better than the high reviews that it already has. We had a wonderful time and the location is perfect. An easy walk to town for shopping and dining. I highly recommend this cottage and can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Great place

Cottage, well appointed, very clean, charming hosts. It is nice 1/2 mile walk to the village. Best for 2 adults and a pet!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercy B.

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

Blue oak cottage

Fantastic cottage. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Perfection in Every Detail

Absolutely incredible stay! I have pretty high standards when it comes to vacation rentals, and this charming little cottage completely blew me away. It was immaculate, beautifully maintained and thoughtfully stocked with absolutely everything you could need, and then some. The extra touches throughout made it feel especially welcoming and truly above and beyond.The location was fantastic, just a short pleasant walk (under 10 minutes) to downtown with sidewalks almost the entire way. We also loved taking the provided bikes out for a relaxing ride on another day.This was the perfect getaway in every way. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

One of the best!

My wife and I do weekend traveling a lot and this was one of the best ever. Clean neat and close to a great little downtown. We will come back again. Owners are awesome and want to make sure your stay is perfect A+++++
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

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

Perfect cottage

Our stay was great. Cottage had everything we needed and more. A very special thanks to Todd and Teresa for being awesome hosts. We greatly appreciated everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Wonderful.

So cute and comfortable. Had a great time!!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing, peaceful and quiet. Walked everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Highly recommend Blue Oaks Cottage.

Blue Oaks Cottage was a perfect oasis. It supplied everything we needed and more. The bed was very comfortable and the screened in porch was a great addition. The lighting from the lanterns at night gave the porch an inviting feeling. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

Wonderful Cottage

You won't be disappointed with this cottage! I rented the place for my parents and they loved it. All the details really make this place wonderful. I was told the hosts were lovely, so Thank you! The cottage is in a great location, very close to downtown. I hope to one day stay there for the weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Everything was very well done A+

Anything you need is there. Exceptionally clean. Top of the line Re-model. Peaceful yet so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Above and Beyond!

My husband and I stayed a few days for our anniversary. It was not only clean and inviting, but the owners created an atmosphere with so many unexpected details that it made our stay even more pleasant than we expected. We also loved the area and explored it on the bikes that were provided and with walks. Very relaxing, and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

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

Lovely cottage in a great Mt Dora location.

This cottage is lovely, clean and well maintained. The location of the cottage is in a lovely part of Mt Dora & it’s an easy walk or drive into down town. Everything that you need is provided by Teresa & Todd & the cottage is well worth a visit. We highly recommend. Many thanks.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

A Most Special Place

Theresa & Todd Vandre have created a very special atmosphere in the Blue Oak Cottage. They thought of everything imaginable to make their place welcoming and as close to home as possible. Our 3-night stay was the highlight of our road trip. We are grateful for the opportunity to have found Blue Oak Cottage. Thanks a million!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Very comfortable

The cottage was clean and decorated so nicely. We did not need anything but were confident that Teresa and Todd would have taken care of any of our needs. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisette F.

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

Perfect Spot for Mt. Dora

Absolutely the perfect spot to enjoy your stay at Mt. Dora. Everything is minutes away! The cottage was equipped with everything and anything you can possibly need…!!!! Thank you for sharing your cottage with us! Lisette, kids and our furry friends!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Quaint, Clean, Convenient to Town Cottage

The cottage was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. These owners thought of everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay and spared no expense from the plush bath towels to the gourmet tea and snack bars, to the extra phone charger. The location was also fabulous - safe convenient parking just steps from the cottage and a short walk to everything in downtown Mt Dora. The hosts were also exceptionally communicative. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janel D.

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

Wonderful cottage

The cottage was adorable. It is extremely clean and well kept. Having a large shower instead of a tub is a huge plus. The owners have left everything you might need and more in the cottage. They are very easy to communicate with also. It is a perfect location close to downtown Mount Dora and the springs. I would highly recommend staying here. It is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy U.

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

The Shower!

I had a perfect experience and I didn't want to leave! This is a great one-bedroom place with a very cool screened porch that I used daily. The owners have gone to so much trouble to make this place special and have thought of everything. The best part? The shower! It's a roomy walk-in with gallons of hot water and great water pressure. I can't say enough good things about this cottage. Check it out!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G., ohio

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

Very clean and well stocked cottage

What a lovely stay at the cottage. Super clean and everything we needed and more! Tags on cabinets made it very easy to find things. Used the bikes, which were very well maintained, to ride downtown. We also walked as well which was only about half a mile away. Owners went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed and no detail was missed. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C.

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

10 out of 10

Todd and Teresa were awesome. We got into town early and the cottage was ready so they let us do an early check in. Cottage was immaculate. It had everything you could think of, plus a bottle of wine as part of the welcoming. They were available for any questions we had about the area and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Very impressed would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Teresa Vandre

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My husband and I both grew up in Florida; however, life moved us around the United States as we finished school, my husband served in the military, and we followed our careers as a pilot and nurse. Now back in Florida, we fell in love with the small-town charm of Mount Dora, with the amenities of Orlando not too far away.

Why they chose this property

Also known as "The Festival City", Mount Dora is a historic central Florida town located on the shores of Lake Dora -- and is home to antique stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and some of the oldest and largest festivals in Florida every year. From Renningers Antique Center and Flea Market down to the small bakeries and coffee shops of downtown, my husband and I are in love with the Mount Dora!

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