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Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Dora
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Mount Dora Community Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora

ONLY 5 MIN WALK to town center. Enjoy the comforts of this private residence for the entire family or group of 6. Mt Dora is the gem of Lake County offering weekly festivals and activities, live music, Harris chain of lakes, freshwater springs, biking/hiking. Minutes from Mt Dora Bike Trails.

This home has 2 bedrooms and 1 den which has been setup as a 3rd bedroom. There is a king bed, 2 twins and 1 full bed which would sleep a maximum of 6 people. There is 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. The house is equipped with everything you would expect in a hotel suite. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the host directly at a number that will be provided at checkin.

The house is situated on a large lot with many trees and plants. Please note that Mt. Dora sometimes experiences very cold weather which can cause foliage to dry up.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4198143vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Mount Dora

Mount Dora is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wekiwa Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Map
Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora Community Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Donnelly Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Dora - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yardery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora on 23 June 2026 start from NZ$590, 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 Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful cottage in the heart of historic Mt Dora located?

Situated in Mount Dora, this cottage 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 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were Wonderful! Location was perfect for us!close to everything! Very sweet!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super clean, very comfortable for 4 of us. Owner very responsive and accommodating. Major appliances and furniture in terrific condition.
Beautiful sunset at Lake Dora
Seen from boardwalk at lake
Anhinga by boardwalk
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracy was pleasant and great to communicate with. The cottage is just as described. Beautiful!The location was just a quick 10 minute walk to the shops, restaurants. A great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent. Within walking distance of downtown. Everything was renovated and upgraded and very clean. Checking in and out was a breeze. If we're back in Mt. Dora, we will definitely stay here again (family of 5).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you Donnie! Our primary goal is your 100% satisfaction. Your group was excellent and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay for our annual girls trip. Perfect location with easy and safe walk to downtown restaurants and shopping. Tracy goes above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience on both occasions. Everything is just as pictured and very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend! Thank you and we can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2025
Thanks Jennifer! We are so grateful for wonderful and loyal guests like you! Your group also went above and beyond to take care of the home. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (3 adult couples) rented Abigael Cottage for 2 nights during the annual craft fair which was about 3 blocks from the downtown festivities. This home was very clean and comfortable, inside and outside. Of the many places we have rented through VRBO, this one had the better supply of kitchen supplies (plates, silverware, pots and pans). An added plus was the communications with the owner who was very generous with her time and ensuring we had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Quiet, convenient, and clean

The house is lovely. We loved the openness of the kitchen and living area. The layout was perfect. Four of us stayed and never felt cramped. We contacted the host twice and the responses were almost immediate. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2025
Thank you Mandy for taking such great care of the cottage. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Inside the house was very clean and decorated very nicely. The furniture in living room was cute, but not very comfortable. House was missing paper towels, hand towels in bathroom, and only one in kitchen. Communicated with host and the cleaner insisted to them towels were there. Sent pictures back to prove it to host with no further response. Owner apologized, but there was no solution. Outside the house the landscaping was run down and many plants were dead. Location is good, but a little far for us to walk downtown. Overall a basic property and a little bit of a let down for my birthday weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your stay didn’t meet expectations. We understand your concern regarding missing paper towels and have addressed this with the cleaner. Please note that the landscaping is professionally maintained so we have shared your comments regarding the "run down" appearance and "dead plants" with the landscaping company. We're committed to providing an exceptional experience for every guest and thank you again for bringing these concerns to our attention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Christmas spirit!

This was a wonderful experience! Ease of entry, quick response from Tracy, location, location. location, accommodations superb! A few items we thought of to improve an already wonderful holiday. More towelring/rack in half bath , towel rack in hall bath, hooks in fireplace bedroom or over the door for hanging clothes, hand towels, mirror in fireplace room, no slip stickers in tub and plunger. All to say the lack of any of the listed did not hinder our wonderful weekend. Hope to be back in the area at least next year for the holiday festivities. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marla L.

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

Enjoyed the cottage!

We had a great time and the house was very nice for our family last weekend. Came with my son, hubbie, & my mom. Only about 8 min walk to historic downtown area so very convenient for my family & my doing the 1/2 marathon on 12/22. The house itself is very modern inside with an open floor plan and minimalist decor. Pretty colors! We especially loved the kitchen area. The only feedback would offer is that would recommend more comfortable seating in the living room area. A large sectional couch would provide more comfortable seating for when wanting to watch a movie together with family and for older people. Would look cute & cozier too! Also, to provide hand towels in the kitchen & bathroom would be a plus Other than that, we were very happy with the cottage. Tracy was fantastic communicating with us & her flexibility for checking in & later checkout! Thank u so very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thanks for your feedback Marla. We were very happy to accommodate your early checkin and late checkout requests. Please note that there are hand towels stored in the drawer under the microwave. We are always available to answer any questions so please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future so we can ensure you have the best guest experience at Abigael Cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Clarke

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Why they chose this property

Mt Dora is considered the gem of Lake County, Florida. The town has maintained a timeless provincial charm as a result of strict city guidelines for building sizes and commercial investment. This neighborhood is central to everything. The home is less than 1/4 mile from the center of town - close enough for convenience but far enough away for peace, quiet and privacy.

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