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

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Updated Cottage Decor @ end of 2024
Blue Oak Cottage
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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mt Dora, FL
  • Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Renninger's Antique Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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.



Property manager

Todd and Teresa Vandre
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. Mount Dora Museum Of Speed and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Renninger's Antique Center and Eustis Square. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Mt Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Donnelly Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Copacabana - ‬16 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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

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

Mount Dora weekend

Teresa & Todd have thought of everything!This has been our second time staying here and we absolutely love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great rbnb

Very private and clean with everything any guest needs. Good location. Will return. M&S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Awesome

The Cottage was so cozy. We enjoyed every minute of our stay so much that we will be booking again. This is a hidden treasure for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Mt. Dora Gem

This is my new home away from home when visiting Mt. Dora! The sttention to detail and location to downtown are spot-on. Brought my 2 dogs who enjoyed their walks along the peaceful neighborhood. Highly recommend this listing to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Christmas time in Mount Dora

What a wonderful stay we had at the Blue Oak cottage! This property is everything it showed in the pictures. I was impressed at how clean and tidy it was with everything labeled so we never ran into any issues. The proximity to downtown was perfect for us close enough to bike or a walk. We look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Wonderful, cozy and exceptionally clean cottage. Everything furnished you would need. The owners were extremely nice and went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as it was. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying at this wonderful Cottage which is located 5 minutes to downtown Mount Dora.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Joanne F.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage was well organized, cute, clean and a short walk to several restaurants. It’s walkable to historic downtown, but wear comfortable shoes because it’s a hike. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this cute cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Perfect Getaway

Exceeded our expectations, very clean, well organized and great location near restaurants and within walking distance to downtown! Todd and Teresa were very attentive and perfect hosts! We liked the Blue Oak Cottage so much we are coming back next year!
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

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

Happy stay.

It was wonderfull. Can’t think of staying anywhere else👍😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Cute cottage

This was the perfect place, cute as can be close to downtown & had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Amazing property! It was all you could expect, clean, neat, organized, and the owner was gracious.

Excellent, would definitely return and have already forwarded this property to several friends who go to Mt. Dora for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sydney F.

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

THE BEST!

This place was by far one of the best spots we have ever stayed. Super clean and accommodating. Very well put together. Also, close to down town. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Fantastic Host

A lot of attention to detail. Everything was nicely done and it’s a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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

Jacqueline B.

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

Great place!

We stayed there for a weekend. This is the most beautiful, clean place and with all the amenities that you need. Thank you so much 🌺
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Awesome place

This is a superb place to rent-owners are over-the-top on every little detail of the cottage! Everything that is shown in pictures are exactly what it is....love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

Clay G.

So charming!

We loved our stay at the Blue Cottage. It was a great location close to everything. We loved the decorations and how quaint and comfortable everything was during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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

Yuvonne S.

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

Adorable Little Cottage

The cottage was clean, nicely decorated, well stocked with everything you would need. We have used VRBO for years and this was at the top of our list. It is so adorable and perfect for a couple. It is close to historic Mt. Dora with restaurants, bars and shopping. Teresa and Todd are great hosts. They provided us with so much information prior to our arrival. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith r.

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

Perfect place to experience Mt Dora

Great hosts, lovely cottage, terrific location AND dog friendly. Nothing lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C., Naples, FL

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was cozy, inviting and spotless. The host were thoughtful and stocked the cottage with everything you could possibly need. The location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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!

Languages:

English

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