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The Monarch House, in the heart of downtown Deland
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Monarch House, in the heart of downtown Deland
Welcome! This house was built in 1920 and has been beautifully restored. It's three blocks from the center of downtown Deland! Walk or take a quick bike ride to restaurants and shops. It is a large two story house (2,400sq. ft)! Ping pong, air hockey, cornhole, checkers/chess table, 4 bikes included, huge front porch for people watching, grill, basketball hoop, large natural gas fire pit, and soooo much more! The bunk room upstairs has its own Livingroom and foosball coffee table! Nothing compares!!
The space
Our house has all original hardwood floors throughout. This makes it easy to sanitize and clean. We also made sure to purchase Ruggible brand rugs because they can be machine washed and sanitized as well. All beds have a Tommy Bahama bed protector with 100% Anti-Microbial Silver Infused Hypoallergenic Polyester Fill. The main bedroom has a king size Sleep Number bed with dual side adjustments. Feel free to make the mattress as firm or as soft as you'd like. We believe that this house will be like your family's home away from home, with special attention to providing a premium place to stay in Deland. We teamed up with a local soap maker to provide our guests with custom made organic goat milk soap. A bar will be placed in the master bathroom upstairs and we encourage everyone to take it home! There are sound machine alarm clocks in every room with usb charging ports. Games, books, and a large dvd selection is ready and waiting! In one of the rooms upstairs we placed a "Total Gym" for anyone wanting to keep up with their daily or weekly workout. For the fun side of things there is an awesome Margaritaville drink maker in the kitchen as well as an icemaker that produces 100lbs of ice daily. Our house sits on a half acre with plenty of yard and space for kids to enjoy.
As just another little bonus….. the China cabinets in the dinning room are stocked with tons of local Deland items purchased from shops around town. In case you forgot a souvenir, something for your stay, or gift for someone we have you covered! All you have to do is send a message about wanting something and we will unlock the cabinet for you. There is zero mark up. You pay what it cost at the store. It’s all about supporting local business owners and friends.
IMPORTANT DETAILS!!!!!
Our nightly rate is based on a total of 8 guests. We can accommodate two additional guests for a $20 per person, per night fee. Which means a max of 10 guests. Anyone booking who disrespects this will be asked to leave immediately without any refund.
There is a ton of paved parking in the front of the house. The FRONT of the house has 2-4 parking spaces that are for this rental. Do not block the driveway to the back of the house or park behind the house. Overflow parking, and additional vehicles can be arranged with advanced notice and approval. There will be no issue with any type of vehicle you may bring…….you just have to communicate about it first.
BOOKING MEANS YOU HAVE READ ALL THE DETAILS AND ACCEPT THEM.
****Rules regarding service dogs are firm and booking with us is your acceptance of our requirements, regardless if you did not do your due diligence in reading all the details before booking. We are a pet free rental due to family members with SEVERE allergies. “If” a non service dog is brought onto the property that will be an immediate cancelation of the booking, with an additional $300 fee pulled from the security deposit.
Service animals need to be disclosed when the booking is created, and an exsplanation of what service they provide. If fraud is found concerning this we will take full and immediate action.
The space
Our house has all original hardwood floors throughout. This makes it easy to sanitize and clean. We also made sure to purchase Ruggible brand rugs because they can be machine washed and sanitized as well. All beds have a Tommy Bahama bed protector with 100% Anti-Microbial Silver Infused Hypoallergenic Polyester Fill. The main bedroom has a king size Sleep Number bed with dual side adjustments. Feel free to make the mattress as firm or as soft as you'd like. We believe that this house will be like your family's home away from home, with special attention to providing a premium place to stay in Deland. We teamed up with a local soap maker to provide our guests with custom made organic goat milk soap. A bar will be placed in the master bathroom upstairs and we encourage everyone to take it home! There are sound machine alarm clocks in every room with usb charging ports. Games, books, and a large dvd selection is ready and waiting! In one of the rooms upstairs we placed a "Total Gym" for anyone wanting to keep up with their daily or weekly workout. For the fun side of things there is an awesome Margaritaville drink maker in the kitchen as well as an icemaker that produces 100lbs of ice daily. Our house sits on a half acre with plenty of yard and space for kids to enjoy.
As just another little bonus….. the China cabinets in the dinning room are stocked with tons of local Deland items purchased from shops around town. In case you forgot a souvenir, something for your stay, or gift for someone we have you covered! All you have to do is send a message about wanting something and we will unlock the cabinet for you. There is zero mark up. You pay what it cost at the store. It’s all about supporting local business owners and friends.
IMPORTANT DETAILS!!!!!
Our nightly rate is based on a total of 8 guests. We can accommodate two additional guests for a $20 per person, per night fee. Which means a max of 10 guests. Anyone booking who disrespects this will be asked to leave immediately without any refund.
There is a ton of paved parking in the front of the house. The FRONT of the house has 2-4 parking spaces that are for this rental. Do not block the driveway to the back of the house or park behind the house. Overflow parking, and additional vehicles can be arranged with advanced notice and approval. There will be no issue with any type of vehicle you may bring…….you just have to communicate about it first.
BOOKING MEANS YOU HAVE READ ALL THE DETAILS AND ACCEPT THEM.
****Rules regarding service dogs are firm and booking with us is your acceptance of our requirements, regardless if you did not do your due diligence in reading all the details before booking. We are a pet free rental due to family members with SEVERE allergies. “If” a non service dog is brought onto the property that will be an immediate cancelation of the booking, with an additional $300 fee pulled from the security deposit.
Service animals need to be disclosed when the booking is created, and an exsplanation of what service they provide. If fraud is found concerning this we will take full and immediate action.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
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 and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please set the thermostats to 78
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
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
DeLand
Located in Richs Deland, a neighbourhood in DeLand, this holiday home is near theme parks. Sands Theatre Center and African American Museum of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stockton-Lindquist House and Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. Consider Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center for a night out or Chisholm Center Playground if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.

DeLand, FL
What's nearby
- St. Peter Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- African American Museum of Arts - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Stetson University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Stetson Mansion - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Spec Martin Municipal Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Half Wall - 12 min walk
- Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company - 11 min walk
- Dobros - 7 min walk
- The Table - 11 min walk
- The Artisan Hotel - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
14 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna C.
9 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C.
23 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward G.
12 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Edward G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kristen v.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
kristen v.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RANDY B.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RANDY B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John B.
4 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice interesting vintage house.
John B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
2 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of space, great amenities
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana O.
5 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE Getaway!
Dana O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
JC L.
2 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well maintained.
JC L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
12 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deland for wedding
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rose G.
14 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family stay
Rose G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rose G.
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with the family
Rose G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica G.
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
Erica G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SHERYL W.
12 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family
SHERYL W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marisa B.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, comfortable home!
marisa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
29 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Heather R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
11 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
519 new york
Brian D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clint S.
13 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house and location
Clint S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela O.
7 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time around
Angela O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
9 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!!!
Sarah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joann T.
12 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Night Before Wedding
Joann T.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kelly Russell
My fiancé and I are locals that have a deep love for Deland and the houses that have been here for over a 100 years. We ourselves live in a 101 year old Craftsman home. We bought this home to stop it from turning into yet another office or business and lose it's ability to be a home still. Nearly all the historic homes along 44 have turned into commercial properties. This is our way to preserve the history of the house and to have families come and enjoy the area in a truly Deland way.
Why they chose this property
This house is huge with lots of room to spread out in, but at the cost of a standard hotel room! The house sits on half an acre so you'll have plenty of space that can accommodate any vehicle you may come in. These are things that you can't always find in typical residential neighborhoods.
What makes this property unique
Walking or biking distance to everything downtown. Groceries are half a mile away.
It's all just mins from our front door!!
It's all just mins from our front door!!
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