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Lakeside Hideaway! 1 mile from Historic Downtown Mount Dora - (3 night maximum)
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 28 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Dora, FL
- Donnelly Park3 min drive
- Mount Dora History Museum3 min drive
- Renninger's Antique Center6 min drive
- Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)44 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.
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
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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.
Mount Dora, FL
What's nearby
- Lake Dora - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Donnelly Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Mount Dora History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Renninger's Antique Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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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
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
scott f.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Music
scott f.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy D.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute room
Judy D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thais D.
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in Mt Dora
Thais D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa E.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Melissa E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
P
14 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful place!
P
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamee T.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Purposeful
Tamee T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda L.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Yolanda L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Collette K.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but sweet
Collette K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marlene P.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Marlene P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M., Crown Point
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our trip to Mount Dora.
Kimberly M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley A.
29 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Ashley A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connor S.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time
Connor S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane D.
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mount Dora
Diane D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angel
28 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Angel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin B.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Kristin B.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill a.
12 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Jill a.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debora N.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Perfectly Perfect
Debora N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Lewis e
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Lewis e
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danette
20 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Danette
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jack R.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay
Jack R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Franck C.
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Franck C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beatriz S.
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Beatriz S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria L.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location
Maria L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Scott
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bernardo and Dora

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
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