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Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Living Room looking in from the front door.
Living Room looking in from the Dining Room.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
    Mount Dora Museum Of Speed
    5 min walk
    First Baptist Church of Mount Dora
    5 min walk
    Mount Dora Center for the Arts
    12 min walk
    Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown!

Welcome to my home! The house was built in 1927 and I spent many years coming down for Thanksgiving. I purchased the home in2020 from my friend when she decided to sell it. I love spending time here and think others will as well!

When you walk into the house, the living room will greet you. There is seating for four people with two love seats across from each other. The room includes a Smart TV with a Blu-Ray DVD player. Feel free to log in to your favorite streaming service and enjoy your shows! Please note that I do not have any TV service. There is a fireplace but it does not work and cannot be used.

Just off the living room is the Sun Room. I've set this room up with a small table and chairs for paying cards or board games. You will find these games in the cabinet when you walk in.

The dining room is just off the other side of the living room with seating for 6 people. Between the dining room and the kitchen is a small desk for you to use if you need. I also have a wireless HP printer that you can use to print if needed.

I've recently updated half of the kitchen with new cabinets, sink, countertop and added a dishwasher. There is a new gas stove and newer French door fridge. If you continue past the fridge, you will find the washer and dryer for your use as well. Just past that, you will find the back door leading out to the rear porch. I've screened in the rear porch and it has a small bistro table with two seats. PLEASE NOTE - the back porch no longer has a screen door on it. I am in the process of having that replaced so for time being it's not fully sealed off. It's a great place to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather Off of the rear porch is the backyard that is fenced in.

Each bedroom will hold two people - the master bedroom has one double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. I've installed blackout curtains in both of the rooms ensuring a great night’s sleep! Each bedroom has a TV and Blu Ray player that connects to the internet for streaming using your favorite streaming service. Please note I do not have any tv service in the house.

The house has Heating / A/C with ceiling fans in most all the rooms.

At the end of the bedroom hallway is the bathroom. It includes a sink, toilet and a claw foot tub with a shower. Please use the step stool and/or cane to get in and out of the tub.

One thing you will notice is that I am into commercial airlines. On most of the walls you will find retro airline ads as well as various airplane models. I have been collecting these items since I was just a child and follow the industry very closely.

Historic Mt Dora is a wonderful place to walk through the streets, see the quaint shops and have an amazing meal! It's about a 15 to 20 mins walk from the house and is basically straight down the road. Downtown is located next to the lake and has a great parks and trails that you can enjoy during the day.

Don't want to walk that far? Right around the corner from the house are a few restaurants as well. Jeremiah's is a personal favorite and the fried chicken dinner is awesome!. 15 mins by car will get you to a Walmart and Target. 5 mins by car is large Publix Grocery Store with a Liquor Store attached.

I do allow pets but please note that while the backyard is fenced in, most dogs and cats can easily get under or over the fence. I just ask that you also pick up after your pet. Any damages to the furniture will be charged to have it repaired or replaced.

I also allow smoking on the back porch and the backyard. Please close the back door first. If there is any smoking inside the house, there will be a $250 fee added.

Please feel free to message me with any questions or comments and I will get back to you right away.

I do hope you'll enjoy the area and have a very relaxing vacation while you're here!

Thanks!
Scott

Property manager

Scott Borchert
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact me for exceptions to the rule.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please close back door before smoking.

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 holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mount Dora Museum Of Speed and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. Travelling with kids? Consider TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing. 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

  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora - 5 min walk
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 12 min walk
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 12 min walk
  • Donnelly Park - 16 min walk
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Copacabana - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown! pet-friendly?

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

Where is Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown! located?

This family-friendly Mount Dora holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Mount Dora Museum Of Speed and First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. Gilbert Park and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Rental
This was a wonderful, well-stocked rental very conveniently located for our purposes of visiting a local friend. The property owner checked in number times to assure that we had everything we needed. The home was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna M., spring hill, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Mt. Dora
Very adorable home. Looks just like the pictures. Scott is a great host and provides your instructions well in advance. Everything you could need (and more) was provided. Home is very comfortable to stay at. Even an umbrella which was great for us since it was a rainy weekend. Looking forward to staying again the next time we are in the area. Thanks again Scott for being such a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt. Dora adventure
Very nice home away from home great experience. Walking distance to shopping and eating out. Plan on coming back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cute property and so close to downtown Mt Dora. The host was very responsive. Parking was great as it was off-street and had plenty of room for our two Jeeps. We go to an event in the area a few times a year and will definitely keep this property on our go-to list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mount Adorable
Perfect place for a midweek weekend getaway! The airplane house was centrally located and downtown was so close. Comfortable and well stocked with anything you might need. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, great location
Mt Dora is a great little town. The house is in a nice area, felt safe. We had a family get together and we had everything we needed for dishes, hygiene, paper products and linens. 4 of us stayed, with our two dogs - 11 of us for the day of the get together. Scott was available whenever we needed him. Definitely 4 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
new years
great time ,nice place, had a good new years at MT Dora
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
nice place. walking distance to downtown! great if you have a dog with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic charming home in Mt. Dora
Scott's historic home was completely charming. The home was equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay immensely and it was very convenient to everything in Mt. Dora. We would highly recommend and would love to stay again in the future. Thanks so much Scott!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

janiece L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was wonderful and so was the host, he was ok with me extending my time to leave. Everything I needed was there, plus the house is super cute. The beds were comfortable, the AC was great, plenty of ice (which I needed for the cooler). Best kept little secret in Mount Dora. Thank you Scott for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

phyllis k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day weekend getaway
4 adults over 40 years old staying over for the antique show at Renninger’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justina G., West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and clean!
Such a cute little house, so comfortable. It had everything we needed. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great place. Everything was so clean and nicely decorated. I can't say enough about how clean. Thanks for sharing your home with us. The communication was great with the host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Scott was so quick to respond each time! Very helpful! The place is awesome. So comfortable and decorated great! I am a bathroom towel rack/towel bar snob and I was happy to have so many places to hang my towels and clothes! Location is perfect for everything you want to do in Mount Dora! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property snd Location
The property has windows galore which floods the interior with light. It is well appointed, including amenities we haven't found at other properties we've viewed. Our host, Scott, could not have been more gracious and accommodating! Location was spot-on beginning w/ Jeremiah's Restaurant/ Bar a block and a half away and downtown (chock full of wonderful restaurants and shops) was maybe 3-4 minutes drive. We can definitely recommend this lovely house! Thanks Scott!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt. Dora kayak trip and Blueberry Festival
I recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house
This is a sweet and comfortable home. You have everything you need and owner is very easy to communicate with. I am saying this property to stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
The place was maintained. Found no problems with anything in the house. Was the perfect spot to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house in a nice area
Overall this was a nice stay. Close to the downtown area and other attractions. House was well equipped with all the necessary stuff (cleaning/laundry/cooking/basic supplies). Fenced yard worked great for my dogs, it was very secure. Owner was great to communicate with. Had no issues. Only suggestion would be more comfortable outdoor lounge chairs.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Exactly as anticipated. Scott was beyond cordial & professional. Thank You Ryan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and comfy
Super quiet neighborhood. Cottage cozy feel. Great location! Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our visit
The house was just what we needed. It was comfortable and well appointed. It is walking distance to the main business area in Mt Dora. Our host made the process easy. Also the little extras helped elevate the home. For example the towels are extra plush and the beds extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
We stayed at Scott's house for the art festival. We were walking distance to everything we needed and never felt unsafe while being there. The best were so comfortable and the check out process was the easiest I've ever had. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy place
All good with this cute little rental and a great town to visit! Thanks Scott!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The house felt very welcoming. It was super close to the town. We loved inside and outside of the house. We would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Borchert

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My name is Scott and I currently live in Toronto, Canada. I am originally from a small town near Los Angeles, CA called El Segundo. I've worked for many years in the entertainment industry before moving into film financing. The company was then bought by a Canadian bank and I stayed on for a few years before deciding to work for myself in September 2016. I currently work as a bookkeeper for various entertainment companies as well as personal assistant work for various individuals. One of my side jobs is that I drive cars and dogs to various locations for people who winter or summer in a different locations. I love to drive and have been doing this as a side job for about 8 years now. I have been coming down to Mt Dora for about 10 years and have always loved it! Each year friends and I would travel to Mt Dora to meet other friends who live here for Thanksgiving. After coming down and enjoying the area so much, I purchased the house from a very good friend in August 2020.

My hometown borders the Los Angeles Int'l Airport on the south side. I'm a bit of an Avgeek or commercial aviation nut as some would say. I love everything about commercial aviation! As you will see in the pictures, I collect models and posters of various airlines. I love to travel as well and have been lucky enough to see amazing places all over the world such as Egypt, Germany, Spain, England, Italy, China, Russia (took the Trans-Siberian railroad all the way across), Canada, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica, and the US. I was also lucky enough to be able to take a cruise through the Panama Canal with my grandparents. My grandfather worked as a mechanic for American Airlines at LAX for over 32 years before retiring. I remember going with him up to airport sometimes and being able to stand next to planes that travelled the world and just be in ahh of how amazing they were. While I'm not a pilot (just not in the cards), I'm glad to have gotten the travel bug from them!

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English

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