“Casa de Fior” 1925 Casita in the Historic District, Downtown Mt. Dora, Fla

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Living room with 42 inch television. Local cable and Netflix

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mount Dora, FL

Donnelly Park
‪11 min walk‬
Mount Dora History Museum
‪13 min walk‬
Renninger's Antique Center
‪3 min drive‬
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

I purchased “Casa de Fior” (Fior's Home) in honor and for my mother in hopes she’ll one day retire and want to live closer to me. It’s conveniently located in the historical district of downtown Mount Dora.
In the meantime guests can enjoy the comforts of her home until she’s ready to retire.

CHECK out my other listings: “The Little Blue Bungalow, a 1940’s Vintage School House” sleeps up to 8 guests and the latest "La Maison Musique" a Romantic French Pool Villa sleeps up to 9.

Property manager

Jessica Mendoza

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Pets under 25lbs will be allowed, $50 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre. Renninger's Antique Center and Eustis Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kelly Park and Wekiwa Springs State Park. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting.

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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

Donnelly Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mount Dora History Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Renninger's Antique Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Country Club of Mount Dora - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi - ‬15 min walk
‪Jeremiah's - ‬10 min walk
‪Serendipity Brews - ‬15 min walk
‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Pisces Rising - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “Casa de Fior” 1925 Casita in the Historic District, Downtown Mt. Dora, Fla pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at “Casa de Fior” 1925 Casita in the Historic District, Downtown Mt. Dora, Fla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Casa de Fior” 1925 Casita in the Historic District, Downtown Mt. Dora, Fla?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Casa de Fior” 1925 Casita in the Historic District, Downtown Mt. Dora, Fla located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Dora Community Building, Donnelly Park and Mt Dora Dog Park. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Mount Dora History Museum are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

3 Apr 2025

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

Buddy Trip to Mt. Dora

My friend and I enjoyed the accommodations, very clean and comfortable. Great location for walking to town. Highland Cafe was a great recommendation from the owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

5 Jan 2025

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Quaint and cute, loved the decor, they had everything we needed even things we forgot like a hairdryer. Close to the historic district, you could walk but it’s a bit of a walk, so we drove parked for the day and came home. Close to plenr

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

2 Jan 2025

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

New Years Trip

If you’re looking for a nice getaway in a quaint town, Mt Dora is the place. And the house we stayed at was perfect. It was small, but for two people it was great. The place had everything we needed from coffee and tea to shampoo! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and even used the nice backyard and fire pit as it got cold at night. Downtown Mt Dora had a great New Year’s Eve celebration and we were able to walk from the house. Another plus for the house was it had parking which is not easy to find. Thanks Jessica for sharing your lovely home!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

30 Dec 2024

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

Mt. Dora's Casita

Cute little place. The backyard was great for the dog. It was well stocked with everything we needed. We had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

28 Oct 2024

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

Getaway

The house is just a described.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

9 June 2024

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

Quiet and close to everything

The house was clean and the beds very comfortable. It is an older home but We enjoyed our stay and felt at home. Our 5 year old Cockapoo was very comfortable also.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

23 May 2024

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

Comfy Mt Dora Stay

Very comfortable stay. Great location. Plenty of towels. Nice decor. Easy check-in. Host provided great recommendations for restaurants and activities in Mt. Dora.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Jessica thinks of everything for a great stay. The cottage is so quaint you won’t want to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

4 Apr 2024

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

Mt Dora mini vacation with my dog

Mt Dora is a charming town with a great historic district, and our host house provided an also charming retreat while there. It’s a dog friendly house and Mt Dora is a dog friendly town. There are great trails nearby, and a boardwalk hike, over the water, that is a beautiful place to walk. Do pay attention to the Gator warning signs tho!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

26 Feb 2024

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

Warm and cozy!

Words will not completely capture the feeling of staying in this home. If you love Mount Dora this is the place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

23 Feb 2024

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

Great get-away!

The cottage was in a quiet residential area with beautiful trees. It was clean and appointed with all the things needed in the bath and kitchen. The only drawback was the tv, the local stations were unavailable (for the Super Bowl game. We loved the downtown area and parks.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva P.

22 Jan 2024

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

Thank You

We had the cute cottage to attend a family bereavement. It’s a quaint cute cottage filled with character. Beds were comfy. Kitchen is stocked. Near all around Mt Dora. Easy access to roads and highways. Owner was responsive and attentive. Highly recommend a stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

26 Dec 2023

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

Cute house

Everything was as described. Beds were comfortable. Location of the house was near downtown. Back yard was great for our dogs and fenced in. Only complaint….please fix the door knob to one of the bedrooms. It kept falling off.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

12 Nov 2023

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

Staycation

My daughters and I enjoyed our stay at this nicely appointed, conveniently located cottage in historic Mount Dora. The home is decorated very well and offers everything a small group would need while in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

11 Oct 2023

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

Bday weekend

We loved the house,decor ♥️

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

10 Sept 2023

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

So cute!

Loved this little bungalow! Shabby chic decor and comfortable beds and couch - it was perfect! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

29 Aug 2023

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

An absolute amazing experience form beginning to end!

we loved the house, the location the garden and the trees in the garden. Jessica was kind, helpful and easily available. Had a fantastic time and hope we will come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F P.

14 July 2023

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

Quaint cottage with a excellent access to downtown Historic district.

A great and comfortable place for a small family or 2 couples. The enclosed backyard was a bonus for our little dog, and it has ample space for family members to enjoy too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nance G.

26 June 2023

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

Adorable Cottage

The cottage is very cute and is decorated perfectly for the house and the era. It actually reminded me of my grandparents place in Sarasota, so it brought on warm and comfortable feelings. Everything was provided, above and beyond. We brought food and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen that had everything. The backyard was friendly and had a great sitting area with a fire-pit. You will want to bring mosquito spray. After all, it's summer in Florida. We brought our 6 year old Bichon Frise, Auggie, that totally enjoyed hanging out with us day and night in the yard and we were comfortable because it was a safe place for him and total enclosed. The cottage is located in the historic district and the neighborhood is quaint with neat properties that added to the feeling of old Florida. It is "close" to downtown on E 11th Ave, but I would not enjoy walking to downtown in the summer heat. However, everything is a short drive. If you haven't been to Mt. Dora yet, you should definitely think about going. It was a lovely, relaxing weekend because of everything (unique shopping, delicious restaurants, beautiful views on the lakes, many parks, Farm Market on Sunday downtown. So peaceful and the locals are very friendly. Casa de Fior is the perfect places to stay as you explore and enjoy this charming town and this part of Florida. We will definitely go back again. Thank you Jessica!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

21 June 2023

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

Cottage paradise

Such a great relaxing vacation! Adorable cottage and fully equipped for guests. Loved how close to downtown!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

26 May 2023

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

Great Get A Way

Perfect place to stay in the perfect town for short get-a-away. Felt like I was in a Story Book Cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay O., Fort Myers, FL

21 May 2023

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

Comfortable and cozy

Property was cute, clean and safe. Furnished to maximize the space and had everything we needed. Adorably decorated to keep the cottage appeal. Responsive owner. We will stay here when we come to town again. On a personal note, I would recommend putting blackout curtains in at least the front bedroom. It would help with the two windows to cut down on heat during the day and the street light at night. The AC works great, just a suggestion to conserve energy. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roxann D.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible experience

I really don't know where to begin. Maybe it's the plywood floor as you enter the home. Or the dirty cushions on the front porch rockers. Maybe it's the black stains on the inside of the front door. This home had microfiber cloths with black stains offered as washcloths. The bathroom contained a total of 4 bath towels which at one time were probably white. The bathroom did not have ANY hand towels, so I had to improvise and use paper towels. WE HAD TO GO AND PURCHASE LINENS. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! What's even better is when I contacted the owner she had someone drop off new linens and I had the honor of removing the price tags and laundering them. There were no dishcloths in the kitchen. I had to purchase those also. I was able to use 2 of the 4 kitchen towels to dry dishes, 2 of them were so stained I couldn't use. The kitchen utensil holder had dirt in it! We had a total of 2 teaspoons. Totally inadequate utensils. The back kitchen door would not totally close, thus we had small geckos in the house. The laundry was in a FILTHY garage and the only light was a table lamp that did not have a lampshade. We couldn't use the outdoor patio furniture as the cushions were so stained. I have been in contact with the owner and have forwarded photos of all of the above and she states she will have her cleaning crew look into the matter. The neighbors state she is at this house frequently so she is aware of the condition. It is my opinion this listing needs to be removed.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle M.

15 Apr 2023

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

Adorable cottage

This well appointed cottage had everything we needed for our trip. The owner was SO helpful with local area recommendations and our pups were very welcome. Adotsble cottage and so beautifully decorated!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

1 Apr 2023

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

Sweet & cozy cottage near the center of things

The house is well equipped, cozy & comfortable….with a nice, small, fenced-in backyard for my dog. The location is perfect if you want to be near the city’s center.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Mendoza

Hello travelers from all over,

My name is Jessica and I am a proud Military Veteran. After 10 years of serving my country with the Army (74D) and deploying with the Air Force as a Firefighter, I decided to call Mount Dora, FL, my forever home. I feel like I'm walking in my purpose when I’m traveling or going on a new adventure, so I aim to see at least 3-4 new places each year and make conversations with strangers along the way.

After many years of traveling and calling a "home away from home" my home, I’ve decided to become a host with a few bungalows in the town I call home. Vacation Rentals have given me the opportunity to experience some amazing places like Costa Rica, Iceland, North Carolina, England and Bali, just to name a few. There’s something about occupying or sharing someone’s home while visiting a new country that makes you feel like you never left the comforts of your own home. I hope to give guests the same wonderful and cozy experiences I’ve received each time I booked a trip with VRBO.com

Safe travels to all of my guests,

Your host
Jessica : )

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English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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Master bedroom

1 bathroom

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