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The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m
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Explore the area
Mount Dora, FL
- Mount Dora History Museum1 min walk
- Donnelly Park3 min walk
- Renninger's Antique Center4 min drive
- Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Daisy
2 Single Beds
Gardenia
1 Queen Bed
Jasmine
1 King Bed
Lily
1 King Bed
Magnolia
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Gardenia Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Jasmine Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Lily Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Magnolia Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Powder Room
Soap · Towels provided
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora
Welcome to The Flowers House, a remarkable slice of history located in the vibrant community of Mount Dora! Originally constructed in 1910, this house has seen only a few owners over its century-long existence, imparting a rich heritage to your stay. It was lovingly maintained by the William Capps family for sixty years. Pam and Andrew Flowers, restored its charm while preserving its unique character.
The Flowers House is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining its historical charm. You’ll find five spacious bedrooms, four of which have their own bathrooms, making it perfect for family gatherings or group getaways. The shared front and back porches, combined with a cozy backyard featuring a fire pit, provide ample space for relaxation. Inside, enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a generous living room.
Just a short stroll to downtown Mount Dora, you'll discover a cornucopia of activities, dining options, and shopping. The area boasts an impressive array of restaurants offering diverse cuisines ranging from Asian to Italian and everything in between. Don’t miss out on fine dining experiences like 1921 and Pisces Rising, both of which promise incredible meals and lovely ambiance.
Revel in the beauty of Mount Dora's nature, too! Explore the nearby parks, take a leisurely walk to Lake Dora for sunset views, or embark on an adventure in the surrounding natural landscape filled with wildlife, including cardinals and alligators. The adventurous can rent kayaks, bicycles, or even unique catamarans to explore the crystal-clear waters of the area.
If you’re an antiques enthusiast, you’re in luck—Renninger's Flea Market & Antique Center is just a short drive away, hosting events like Guitars and Cars and the Antique and Vintage Fair.
Mount Dora comes alive with festivals throughout the year, so check the local event schedule. Highlights include the Green Market every Sunday, the Blueberry Festival in April, and the Annual Regatta in March.
Finally, for day trips, the magical allure of Orlando’s theme parks is just a 35-minute drive away, providing endless entertainment options.
Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or celebrate, The Flowers House offers a home away from home in a truly special community. We hope your stay is filled with joy, adventure, and cherished memories! Enjoy your time in Mount Dora!
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The Flowers House is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining its historical charm. You’ll find five spacious bedrooms, four of which have their own bathrooms, making it perfect for family gatherings or group getaways. The shared front and back porches, combined with a cozy backyard featuring a fire pit, provide ample space for relaxation. Inside, enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a generous living room.
Just a short stroll to downtown Mount Dora, you'll discover a cornucopia of activities, dining options, and shopping. The area boasts an impressive array of restaurants offering diverse cuisines ranging from Asian to Italian and everything in between. Don’t miss out on fine dining experiences like 1921 and Pisces Rising, both of which promise incredible meals and lovely ambiance.
Revel in the beauty of Mount Dora's nature, too! Explore the nearby parks, take a leisurely walk to Lake Dora for sunset views, or embark on an adventure in the surrounding natural landscape filled with wildlife, including cardinals and alligators. The adventurous can rent kayaks, bicycles, or even unique catamarans to explore the crystal-clear waters of the area.
If you’re an antiques enthusiast, you’re in luck—Renninger's Flea Market & Antique Center is just a short drive away, hosting events like Guitars and Cars and the Antique and Vintage Fair.
Mount Dora comes alive with festivals throughout the year, so check the local event schedule. Highlights include the Green Market every Sunday, the Blueberry Festival in April, and the Annual Regatta in March.
Finally, for day trips, the magical allure of Orlando’s theme parks is just a 35-minute drive away, providing endless entertainment options.
Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or celebrate, The Flowers House offers a home away from home in a truly special community. We hope your stay is filled with joy, adventure, and cherished memories! Enjoy your time in Mount Dora!
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Mt Dora truly is Someplace Special!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parking space for about 4 cars provided.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please hang up used, damp and dirty towels.
Please put all trash in a bin.
Please put AC to 78 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Parking space for about 4 cars provided.
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
About the area
Mount Dora
Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Renninger's Antique Center and Eustis Square. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mount Dora, FL
What's nearby
- Mount Dora History Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Donnelly Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Mount Dora Community Building - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Renninger's Antique Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - 3 min walk
- Serendipity Brews - 5 min walk
- Pisces Rising - 5 min walk
- Magical Meat Boutique - 4 min walk
- Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Pamela Flowers
My husband and I literally met on Destiny Boulevard in the Horizons Apartments' hot tub in Kissimmee, Florida. He was working as an intern for the Disney World Dixie Landings project in 1991. I was teaching in a drop out prevention program for 4th and 5th graders in Osceola County. Andrew graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Construction Management in 1995. We have been buying, renovating and selling homes in Florida for 27 years. We also have been landlords and hosts of vacation rentals since our first Florida property in 1997. The majority of the homes we have lived in and renovated were in major hurricane areas and low lands. We got flooded and hit hard during hurricane Charley in 2004 while living on Fort Myers Beach. We have had homes and rentals flooded from tropical depressions. We have helped friends and clients rebuild after hurricanes. Although it is always painful seeing people go through trauma and losing our own mementos and belongings, we feel useful when we help people put their lives back together again. We are general contractors. Our company name is Flowers General Contracting, Llc. We have been operating the company since 2004. Our tag line is: Making the Old, New Again!
Why they chose this property
I believe Mt Dora helped make magic happen in my life. On 2/29/92 I came to Mt Dora for a friend's outdoor wedding at the Lakeside Inn. Although I didn't know it at the time, it turned out that I would get married later that year to my current husband. I clearly remember being on the dock at the Lakeside Inn looking at the beautiful wedding decorations on the lawn and daydreaming about how wonderful it would be to own a place in Mt Dora where people could come and enjoy the town and celebrate their life events.
Flash forward 32 years to the year 2020. There is a pandemic. All three of our adult children have had to come live in our home in St Petersburg, Florida from various parts of the world including one from Zambia, Africa serving time in the Peace Corps. My husband and I escaped to Mt Dora to ride bicycles for the day, fully intending on returning back to St. Pete that night. We had been looking at properties in Central Florida for about 7 years. Being general contractors, we had been searching for a special project to work on. My husband was constantly looking online. While in Mt Dora we rode by a B and B he had seen online that was about a mile from downtown. We called to see it. A woman came out to show it to us, but, she did not bring the keys so we just walked around outside. She left and my husband and I went to get on our bikes to continue our ride. We stood there for a moment looking at the home. It had already been renovated. We talked about how it was a historic home and so we probably could not change the outside look of the house much. We talked about how it just wasn't that appealing to us, how it looked from the front yard where we stood. And so we spoke together to the higher powers of the universe for the first time about our future project. I said, "You know, I'd really like a beautiful front porch with a wrap around porch with enough room on it to put at least 5 rocking chairs." And he said, " And please let it NOT be ugly."
Flash forward 32 years to the year 2020. There is a pandemic. All three of our adult children have had to come live in our home in St Petersburg, Florida from various parts of the world including one from Zambia, Africa serving time in the Peace Corps. My husband and I escaped to Mt Dora to ride bicycles for the day, fully intending on returning back to St. Pete that night. We had been looking at properties in Central Florida for about 7 years. Being general contractors, we had been searching for a special project to work on. My husband was constantly looking online. While in Mt Dora we rode by a B and B he had seen online that was about a mile from downtown. We called to see it. A woman came out to show it to us, but, she did not bring the keys so we just walked around outside. She left and my husband and I went to get on our bikes to continue our ride. We stood there for a moment looking at the home. It had already been renovated. We talked about how it was a historic home and so we probably could not change the outside look of the house much. We talked about how it just wasn't that appealing to us, how it looked from the front yard where we stood. And so we spoke together to the higher powers of the universe for the first time about our future project. I said, "You know, I'd really like a beautiful front porch with a wrap around porch with enough room on it to put at least 5 rocking chairs." And he said, " And please let it NOT be ugly."
What makes this property unique
The Flowers House was the very next house we stopped at that day in 2020. My husband had actually seen this house online at one time, but, it had been pulled off the market for quite a few months. As soon as we pulled up to the white picket fence on the sidewalk, I said, "Ooooooo, it has a wrap around porch big enough for 5 rocking chairs!" And he said, "And it is NOT ugly!" We almost put an offer on it right there! When we walked through the front door, we saw it had been stripped! It had been cleared of not just all the debris, but the utilities as well. It would be difficult to get any bank to finance the purchase. Plus, where would we live? There was no electric, water, AC or heat. As we talked to the realtor, we learned that the owner was motivated and would consider owner financing the purchase. And then we saw the little cottage in the back that had electricity, water and an AC. We could live there during the renovation period. We made an offer that afternoon. It was accepted that night! We stayed at a B and B in town and came home the next day to break the news to our adult children.
It was the perfect place at the perfect time. We feel very lucky to have been able to preserve a small part of history in this beautiful old Florida town. We kept as much of the old wood in the house as possible. When we began the project the floors were a mess. The floor in the Magnolia bedroom upstairs was eaten up with termites and water damage. We wanted to vault the ceiling in that room to maximize the grandeur of the space. Andrew, my husband and Lincoln, our best carpenter, carefully removed the floor of the attic over the Magnolia room and used that 100 year old wood, to repair the damaged floor of the Magnolia room. We estimate about 85 percent of the floors in the Flowers house are over 100 years old. And so that is why this property is so special to us. It was a magical experience finding it, financing it, and renovating it.
It was the perfect place at the perfect time. We feel very lucky to have been able to preserve a small part of history in this beautiful old Florida town. We kept as much of the old wood in the house as possible. When we began the project the floors were a mess. The floor in the Magnolia bedroom upstairs was eaten up with termites and water damage. We wanted to vault the ceiling in that room to maximize the grandeur of the space. Andrew, my husband and Lincoln, our best carpenter, carefully removed the floor of the attic over the Magnolia room and used that 100 year old wood, to repair the damaged floor of the Magnolia room. We estimate about 85 percent of the floors in the Flowers house are over 100 years old. And so that is why this property is so special to us. It was a magical experience finding it, financing it, and renovating it.
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