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Highlights
Gather by the fire
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
At the centre of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Gilbert Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Porch or veranda
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Explore the area
Mt Dora, FL
Donnelly Park
Place, Donnelly Park
2 min drive
Mount Dora History Museum
Place, Mount Dora History Museum
2 min drive
Renninger's Antique Center
Place, Renninger's Antique Center
3 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora
This unique property is at the end of E. 5th Ave in a quiet neighborhood with a conservation area on one side and Lake in the back. It is in a quiet neighborhood yet walking distance to Mt. Dora with all of its quaint shops, restaurants and activities. There is always something going on in Mt. Dora and you can get a complete list of activities by googling Mt. Dora on the internet. The property is .8 miles to Downtown Donnelly Park The Uptown Nature Retreat is accessed on the left side of the house next to the Conservation area with lots of butterflies and birds. As you walk into the house you are in the living room with dining area and access to the screened in back porch. The kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of counter space and a counter seating area for dining. The livIng room has a large screen TV with a DVD, Netflix and Amazon Prime. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, full bath and a sitting area with TV. A second bedroom has twin beds and it’s own full bath with shower and separate door to the outside. The large back porch overlooks a huge fenced in yard overlooking Lake Franklin and is a great place to relax in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee or have a cocktail in the afternoon. The house is shaded by large oak trees that keep the house cool and comfy. A washer and dryer is also available for your use. Lake Franklin is a private lake and a Great Lake to fish or canoe or kayak in. I don’t have kayaks at this time but feel free to bring your own. We love pets that are well behaved and house trained and charge 25$ per pet per stay.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
A 25$ fee per pet each stay, must be friendly
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in house.
100$ fine for smoking
Please treat our home with respect. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture
We are pet friendly and love animals so if you are a responsible pet owner we welcome you.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1095065vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Mount Dora
Mount Dora is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wekiwa Springs State Park and Kelly Park. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Is Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$444, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quiet and peaceful yet walk to Charming Downtown MT. Dora located?
Situated in Mount Dora, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Mount Dora History Museum. Mount Dora Community Building and Modernism Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Jaime was an excellent host, rental was super clean, kitchen well stocked, even for baking, location was beautiful and serene a real unexpected nature escape minutes from the city!! Loved our stay!
We all had a wonderful stay. The place was comfy,clean and an easy walk to downtown. The host was so pleasant and very nice to talk to. If we’re ever thinking of going to Mount Dora again, we would consider this a place to stay.
Amazing!! Felt like we were at home. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Bed was comfortable with high quality linens so we slept great. Host had excellent communication. 10/10, would book again in a heartbeat!
The unit was very nice. Very well supplied. The neighborhood was great. The backyard was as described. It was a surprise to find that it was half of a duplex.
Everything was perfect! The house was so clean and relaxing. The backyard was our favorite. We met the host, Jaime, and she was so kind and sweet. Highly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back!
Brooke E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thank you for your kind words Brooke and I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay. It was nice to meet you and your puppies that were so adorable. You left the place immaculate.
We had a great stay! Great host, house was as described. Clean, comfortable beds, nicely equipped kitchen and a good amount of space for 4. Yard and landscaping is very nice, as is the screened porch.
Todd S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Hi Todd, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I was happy to have you and your family. Thank you for the great review
This charming home is located on a beautiful lake with lots of oak trees and Spanish moss. Jamiee’s Gardens are beautiful! You can tell she puts a lot of love and hard work into her yard. The bird feeders brought all kinds of colorful songbirds to visit. My grandson loved watching them. The house was clean OK and cozy and had all the amenities we needed. The location was so convenient to Down town Mt Dora! thank you, Jamiee for having us, we hope to come back next December and see the Holiday lights again!
Liz N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
I am so glad you picked my place for your wedding attendance. I loved having you and your girls for the weekend and got to meet your adorable dog. Thank you for the wonderful review
Easy to find, good location to downtown Mt. Dora. Extremely comfortable bed! Lovely screened porch to enjoy watching all the birds. Would definitely stay here again is I returned to the area.
Teresa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your stay and the house met your expectations. Also happy the birds were a joy for you.
Wanted to see Mt Dora at Christmas time. House we stayed at was perfect. Very clean , quiet location, had everything we needed. We highly recommend this property.owners were very easy to talk to n work with.
This stay was amazing! My boyfriend and I stayed at junes home and it was so peaceful and beautiful, she was very sweet and helpful.
We brought our 3 dogs on this trip and they loved the backyard very big! Looking forward to coming back again for our next visit!
Carina S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2020
So glad you enjoyed your vacation at my nature retreat. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Loved the location of this property. Literally a 2 minute walk to 3 different restaurants and not far from downtown. Home was super clean. Check in/check out was super easy and smooth and communication with host was excellent.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
Thanks for the excellent review and glad you enjoyed your stay with your daughter
Great location. Close to downtown Mt Dora. Property was cute, clean and well maintained. The host was quick to respond to all messages and left a very detailed message about check in procedures and things to do in area. Very pleasant experience.
my 3 sisters and I go on a vacation every year. We had a great experience at Jamie’s place. It was very clean, private,quiet & close to downtown. Jamie was very accomodating every time we needed something.
This was our third time staying here. Perfect annual Christmas getaway. Close to town. Clean cottage. Great yard. Peaceful. Looking forward to staying again next year!
Kathy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Glad you enjoyed your 3rd stay. You are great guests.
This property is lovely, both inside and outside. We loved sitting on the back porch and watching all of the wildlife. It was close enough to town to walk, but we enjoyed taking the free shuttle ride too. We plan to come stay again very soon!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed your visit and glad you took advantage of that cute taxi. Thanks for picking me.
About the host
Hosted by Jaimee
I am retired and moved to Florida full time in January 2020. I am an avid gardener and you will see many gardens on the property with butterflies and hummingbirds sipping nectar. I now live in the front unit of the duplex so I am on hand if you have any questions or issues.
Why they chose this property
I loved the location of this property. I wanted to be able to walk to downtown for all of the festivals, shopping and restaurants. Mt. Dora is an adorable small town with lots of charm. I had the back yard behind the fence cleared of brush and grass to have a view of the lake with so much nature right in the back yard.
What makes this property unique
Quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy and a pretty setting.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests