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

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A room with a large, ornate wooden cabinet with intricate carvings and a television on top. There is a wooden coffee table in the center of the room.
A large wooden double door with metal reinforcements and a black handle.
A room with a chess table, a wooden cabinet with decorative items, and a forest mural on the wall.
A brick pathway leading to a gated entrance with a red umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.
A fireplace with a painting above it, two upholstered chairs, and a decorative plant on the mantel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Dora

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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.)
    ‪43 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

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About the area

Mount Dora

Mount Dora is home to this holiday home. Wekiwa Springs State Park and Fern Prairie Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mount Dora Center for the Arts and The Well Activity Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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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
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 42 min drive - 55.2 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
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Richard's Burgers & Dogs - ‬3 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 A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. on 4 May 2027 start from NZ$1,096, 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 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly unique and magical place with a charming, mythical feel. The photos simply couldn’t capture its true essence. The artwork was amazing . The host was absolutely fantastic. Our very best VRBO experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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