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A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.

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Exterior detail
A room with a chess table, a wooden cabinet with decorative items, and a forest mural on the wall.
A traditional room with a fireplace, a sofa with cushions, a wooden cabinet, and a painting on the wall.
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Dora
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Lake Beauclair
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ola
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.

Newly listed couples retreat special discounted price. A 1275 sqft Artist's guesthouse in Mt Dora, FL, known as the castle. Antique castle size furniture. You can dine at the table for a king grand hall dinning room ."The Tiger's Den" behind Balinese teak doors lies a wet bar. Pvt. Garden Courtyard w/patio kitchen. Catch a look at beautiful peacocks roaming the grounds. Located 5 min to festive downtown. A quick 30 min to Orlando, Daytona Bch, or Disney.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quite time after10pm No parties or events No smoking No pets check in after 3:00pm/ check out before 11:00am No commercial photography

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3266697vb
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

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 power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Beauclair - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Dora - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Ola - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 41 min drive - 60.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vincent's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yardery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Richard's Burgers & Dogs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Mount Dora guesthouse?

As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Mount Dora guesthouse on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$343, 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 A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. located?

Situated in Mount Dora, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Beauclair, Lake Dora and Lake Ola. Gilbert Park and Trimble Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ollie has created a truly magical escape. A beautiful stay with so many exceptional extras that never stopped surprising us. The peacocks are gracious hosts and we couldn’t say enough about how hospitable and wonderful Ollie was throughout our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for review. We are glad to hear to hear you will return. We loved having you stay with us. You are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host. Beautiful decor and entertaining peacocks. Close to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot! Welcoming, personal and attentive hosts. You will absolutely love this beautiful castle with the amazing peacocks roaming around the property. They will even peek at you through the sky lights. The artwork is stunning. Ollie is an exceptional person, she makes you feel like family. We love it here. Thanks Ollie and Ed for sharing your magnificent home.
Peacock through the skylight
Perched for the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Retirement

Very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2025
Thank you for your review, it's appreciated. It was my pleasure to serve you. You were wonderful guest. Hope to have you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great getaway

Great host, fascinating decor, lovely peacocks! They supplied everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia f.

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

Historical beauty

Lovely setting and style. Very accomodating hosts. All needs were met or excelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025
Patricia and Jim were most welcome guest. I would love to have them return again. They communicated well and appreciatively followed all house rules. Looking forward to them coming again to our guesthouse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

A stay in the West Indies.

It looked just like a place out of the West Indies. It was beautiful and quiet. We never heard anything from the main house. Private entrance, private driveway and peacocks hanging out every day. Just minutes to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was an incredible wedding weekend! Such a unique stay: the property, furninshings, artwork, etc! And our host, Ollie Ann, is an absolute gem! She will ensure your every need is met and then some! Whether its a stay-cation or your visiting the Mt. Dora area, I couldn't recommend this enough! We will never forget the time spent here. Hopefully you'll get to see the peacocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

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

Simply magical!!!

Do NOT hesitate to book this absolutely amazing castle. The property and grounds are beautiful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at the Peeking Peacock Inn. Ollie and Ed are the most thoughtful and caring hosts. They really want to make sure your trip is memorable. From the moment of arrival to our departure we were treated like royalty. Ollie’s stunning artwork is throughout the house and the decor is just exceptional. What a wonderful anniversary getaway. It was so special to have an anniversary treat waiting for us and the peacock tote and feather I will treasure always. Location is a short drive to downtown and Renninger’s. Mount Dora is such a beautiful place but this property made our trip extraordinary. Oh, and the peacocks do actually peek at you so make sure you look up at those skylights where we saw several looking down at us. At dusk the peacocks would perch high in the trees. So very awesome to see. We will definitely be back. Thank you again Ollie and Ed for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Zielinski Ollie

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