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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪39 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

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Map
Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Donnelly Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Donnelly House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Dora - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬12 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly on 27 July 2026 start from NZ$257, 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 "Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 The Donnelly House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Everthing we needed. Perfect location close to downtown Mt Dora
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The mermaid house was fantastic. It was everything that we were looking for, and a short walk to downtown Mount Dora. It has everything you need. Steve was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first time in mount dora was wonderful! We highly recommend The Mermaid House. It is close to downtown shopping and restaurants. The house itself is so charming with the wood floors and old time charm. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is adorable, walking distance to downtown area. Loved the backyard with fire pit. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane (Betsy ) d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, convenient to downtown Mt. Dora. Great for 2 friends to catch up over a couple of days. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gineth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, the property is very well located, excellent experience, we will return next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and an easy walk to downtown. Neighbors were very friendly and made us feel like part of this historic community. Home was very clean and the host provided all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host. Comfortable unit roomy, and comfortable. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is really great! Cute cottage and yard. Fully outfitted kitchen! Really charming and pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great little stay in th mermaid cottage. Check-in easy, super cute and great location. Everything you need for a little vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at this house. Just adorable. Close to downtown and great location to walk the neighborhood. Had everything we needed for a long weekend. Really appreciated the fenced in back yard for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! Steve was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip!! The Mermaid House was super cute and close to everything in Mount Dora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danielle m.

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

Great house

Thanks for a wonderful stay in Mount Dora. Great house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Nice property close to downtown

Very cute property and easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve is an absolutely wonderful host. The house is certainly cute, but it is older. My sister and I were visiting family close by so we didn’t spend much time at the Mermaid House…basically just a nice, comfortable place to sleep. Didn’t use the kitchen at all and Steve was immediately on a small issue we had with the bathroom sink. Great location in a Mt. Dora neighborhood close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a girl's weekend! Very well appointed and comfortable with plenty of seating throughout. The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed for cooking in house. Great location in a quiet neighborhood only a short distance from downtown Mt Dora. Need to make a trip to this house an annual event!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L. F.

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

Clean and well-appointed stay

The property is lovely with thoughtful features, excellent air conditioning, abundant ceiling fans, comfortable beds and furnishings, and nice coffee provisions. The decor was pleasant and inviting and it had everything we needed during our stay. Thank you for an easy visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Great stay!

Property was clean and conveniently located. Quiet neighborhood. Close to shops and cafes. Host was very accommodating and communication was great! We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Checkin was very easy. The host was great. Very responsive. The cottage is really cute. It has everything you need even though we were there such a short time that we didn’t get to take advantage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

LOVED our stay at the Mermaid House!!

This house is absolutely adorable! We loved our time there and would absolutely book again. The owner was incredibly responsive with all questions and even mailed back a dress that was accidents left. Could not recommend this property more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

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

Amazing!

Enjoyed spending weekend here, short walk to Downtown. Charming cottage - will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

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

Great place to stay!

Had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid house. Was very nice and cozy. AC was great, location excellent, and very quiet neighborhood. Host was very communicative and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeann B.

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

First Time in Mt. Dora

Stayed for 3 nights with my husband. Close to downtown restaurants and shopping. Charming cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Perez

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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.

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English

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