"Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mount Dora, FL

Mount Dora Community Building
8 min walk
Donnelly Park
8 min walk
Mount Dora Center for the Arts
10 min walk
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The perfect place to stay while visiting beautiful Mount Dora. Just a short walk or bike ride to historic downtown Mount Dora. Enjoy all the nearby shops, cafes and galleries. Located in an established neighborhood amongst other renovated historical cottages. Walk to the library, parks and to Lake Dora at sunset. Built in 1932, this inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath home has been recently renovated. The kitchen is fully equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and stove.

Property manager

Steve Perez

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rock Springs Run State Reserve and Fern Prairie Preserve. 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.

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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

Donnelly Park - 8 min walk
Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 10 min walk
Mount Dora History Museum - 10 min walk
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min walk
Renninger's Antique Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi - ‬12 min walk
‪Jeremiah's - ‬10 min walk
‪Serendipity Brews - ‬12 min walk
‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪Copacabana - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Dora Community Building, Donnelly Park and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. Mount Dora History Museum and Modernism Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

24 Sept 2024

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

Mount Dora Cottage

Sweet, sweet cottage. Great front porch for morning coffee and meeting neighborhood walkers. Perfect layoutfor two friends or couples. walk to downtown. Charm, charm, charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

23 Aug 2024

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

Great location

Accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

19 Aug 2024

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

UCF Sophomore Student - Move In/Getaway

We were taking our college Sophomore to UCF and get her set up in a new apartment and decided to stay in Mt. Dora to get away for a few days afterwards. It was a perfect place to get some rest and relaxation in before going back home to South Florida.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

23 June 2024

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

Mermaid House

The Mermaid House is clean, quiet, comfortable, good location. Easy walk through a cute neighborhood. We did Uber a few times during the hottest part of the day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

22 June 2024

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

Sweet Little Cottage Close to Downtown Mt. Dora

Clean, quiet and safe. Easy to get around the area. Thank you Steve!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 June 2024

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

Anniversary Get Away

We enjoyed our first trip to Mount Dora. We will definitely be back but in the Spring or Fall when the weather is cooler. The house was clean and convenient to downtown and restaurants. Easy check in. Thanks for allowing us to stay and bring our gut babies.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

23 May 2024

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

Cozy & Convenient

Nice accommodations within close proximity to downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

8 Jan 2024

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

Quiet and Cozy

Close to all of the activities in Mount Dora. Very nice little cottage. We very much enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie C., Englewood, FL

21 Dec 2023

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

Great place to stay in Mount Dora

We loved the Mermaid bungalow. Just as pictured. Location perfect for Mount Dora activities. Our doggies loved the backyard as we did. Nice place to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. We did have a few issues, but the host and staff were very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene G.

11 Dec 2023

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

Cute Bungalow

This cute bungalow is in a great location and a great neighborhood. We were able to easily walk to restaurants and parks. The house has everything you need and is equipped with the basics. We would definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

20 Nov 2023

Absolutely perfect two bedroom home me nestled in the heart of historic Mount Dora. The house is outfitted with all you need in the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor living space. We stayed two nights and I wish we had booked for a week. Home away from home!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

29 Oct 2023

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

What a sweet place

We enjoyed this stay so very much!!! Gorgeous back yard seating area, the house was awesome and fully stocked!!! Will stay here again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

9 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful getaway for our whole family

We had an amazing time. Check in process was a breeze, host was great and was available for communication if at all necessary. House was clean, beds we’re comfortable and everything was provided. The house was walking distance to downtown but far enough away that the sounds of festivals or parades weren’t bothersome. 10/10 recommend and we hope to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

25 June 2023

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

Awesome house and property manager!

Second experience with this property. Tastefully decorated and clean. Owners are very responsive and polite. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

2 May 2023

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

Jarli

Great time

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

13 Apr 2023

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

Perfect get away!

Cute little bungalow away from the hustle n bustle of downtown but within easy walking distance. Bring your bags, settle in and enjoy the peace and quiet. Great neighborhood for walking and sightseeing to!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

2 Apr 2023

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

Very clean!

Cozy, clean and great location. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina S.

19 Mar 2023

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

Whimsical spot to stay at!

I would describe the 'Mermaid House', in today's standards as more like a cottage/bungalow. We were three staying during a 3-day weekend trip. I am not sure if it would be feasible for more than 2 people to stay longer than that. The place was very clean and well supplied with more than the average inventory of items, both in the bathroom and kitchen. Across, it was decorated in good taste, and not crowded at all; with plenty of space available within the common areas. The bedrooms had comfortable beds to sleep on, but the only main inconvenience was that for two people sleeping in one bed, the beds were both situated against a wall. Also, there were no dressers of any size to store your clothes in. The bathroom is nicely tiled and the shower was spacious enough to comfortably move around in. We were amazed that there were more than one place available to hang your large towels on to dry... thank you for that! The kitchen was 'retro' like decorated with all the necessities on hand. We were a bit disappointed with the outside back area; not quite the same image as the pictures online; it needs some immediate TLC. Several plants around need to be replaced and the fire pit was filled with debris. We could not have asked for a better location; just walking distance to the main sites of historical Mt. Dora.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia L.

11 Jan 2023

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

Mermaid Cottage

This charming house is in a perfect location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

11 Nov 2022

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

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

16 Oct 2022

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

The mermaid house

Cute little place to stay, very close to town, nice backyard. Would rent this home again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

1 June 2022

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

Cozy, cute and quaint

Quiet, cozy, quaint, comfortable, clean, charming. The location just on the edge of downtown was perfect. We knew when we walked in that we were going to love it. The beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed. It was the perfect getaway place for us and MT Dora is really cool.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., New York City USA

23 May 2022

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

We loved the home. We had everything we needed.

Excellent in every respect.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

28 Apr 2022

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

Marvelous Mermaid

Very cute. If you like older homes, this is your place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

19 Apr 2022

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

Outstanding property

This was a cozy and peaceful place. Looked exactly like the photographs. Backyard was beautiful. Could not have been much better.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Perez

My wife and I are both in the real estate industry and own a brokerage firm in Orlando, FL named Kona Realty Services. We are both graduates from the University of Central Florida and have three great kids. We work hard and play hard and this cabin/bungalow are the most relaxing places we know. We get to visit several times a year and enjoy snowboarding, fishing and just relaxing.
Steve Perez purchased this Cabin in 2004 and the Mt Dora Cozy Bungalow in 2020 along with The Conch house, Mermaid Cottage, Tiki Hut and Pink House.