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Holly's Retreat Mt. Dora Charming 2/2 in the Historic District

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A patio area with a brick floor and a round table with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A red door leading into a kitchen with a welcome sign on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gilbert Park

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mt Dora, FL
  • Place, First Baptist Church of Mount Dora
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Renninger's Antique Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run, while Mount Dora History Museum and Mount Dora Community Building are cultural highlights. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and King's Landing are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Mt Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gilbert Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Donnelly Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Yardery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Richard's Burgers & Dogs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Filipino Hut Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holly's Hideaway Mt Dora Charming 2/2 in Historic District pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holly's Retreat Mt. Dora Charming 2/2 in the Historic District?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holly's Retreat Mt. Dora Charming 2/2 in the Historic District on 15 March 2027 start from NZ$874, 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 Holly's Hideaway Mt Dora Charming 2/2 in Historic District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holly's Hideaway Mt Dora Charming 2/2 in Historic District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holly's Hideaway Mt Dora Charming 2/2 in Historic District?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holly's Hideaway Mt Dora Charming 2/2 in Historic District located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, Gilbert Park and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. Mount Dora History Museum and Mount Dora Community Building are also within 1 mile (2 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. 120 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly’s Hideaway was the perfect location for our annual mother daughters weekend and communication with Brett and Dale was a breeze. There’s everything you need to have a meal at home and a coffee maker for both loose grounds and k cups, we also loved walking around downtown Mount Dora shopping and highly recommend Frog and Monkey pub and Whiskey Kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was very communicative and accommodating, well very stocked house, comfortable living space. Had a great time in Mt Dora and the house made the stay very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property in an adorable town. Excellent attention to detail. We had everything we needed. Manager was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place!

Super clean with great accommodations! The host was wonderful! Highly recommend highly recommend Holly's Hideaway when visiting Mount Dora and surrounding areas.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities, charming and roomy. Conveniently located. Quiet. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again. We all lived it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Holly’s Hideaway. The house is decorated so nicely and the kitchen was well stocked. The host had left us some delicious pastries and a bottle of wine to welcome us. There was an issue with the water main in the city and the host kept us updated on what was happening and made sure we had bottled water to use. The house is stocked with games and has a wonderful screened in patio. It is located in a nice neighborhood and is very secluded. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The home was decorated beautifully. Very comfortable and spacious. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holly's Hideaway- a great place.

We stayed the entire month of February, and had a great time. The home was very clean, comfortable, and well furnished. Holly and Dale responded to every question and made our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you for choosing our home away from home. We would be delighted to have you come back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful time in Holly's and have already recommended it to our friends. Great place!

Holly was very welcoming and she had kept the bungalow in immaculate condition! Beautifully decorated and spacious place that was so cosy it felt like a second home. We have already recommended it to our friends and it is a great place to stay in Mount Dora!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was a pleasure to meet you. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! I would be glad to have you both return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holly's place

Holly's place is so peaceful and quite, me and my family had all accommodations that Holly could possible have, me and my grandson loved spending time pn the swing ,love the front porch and back porch,would recommend Holly's place to everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous bungalow!

It was very comfortable and centrally located. Holly has done a great job in supplying anything anyone would need and is readily accessible without being intrusive. It is a very comfortable space. I would highly recommend Holly’s Hideaway!!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit to Mt Dora! Thank you for your kind note and glad you liked our little Hideaway!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

nice-clean and comfortable

We were met by the owner who showed us around and told us about the property. This property is well maintained, clean and has a great quiet location. We had our small dog with us which worked out great. We look forward to using the property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I would be delighted to have you back as guests! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Very comfortable, clean and convenient place to stay. Holly and Dale were very accessible when needed. Very quiet neighborhood. The courtyard and screened in porch where wonderful places to relax at the end of the day or in the morning drinking your coffee. Had all the conveniences of home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time

Great communication with the owners, everything available that we needed, place was magnificent, spotless, beautiful outside, Charming great for family, comfortable living room, comfortable beds, lovely master bedroom. Don't know what else to say except we're coming back thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a very special place. Clean and cozy. Beds and pillows so comfortable. Everything we possibly needed and more. Loved the screened in porch. Scones were delicious except my husband ate them all lol. Nice touch with gifted wine and our host was a great communicator. No doubt the best VRBO rental ever. Thank you. And yes, I will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful place

Lovely garden and quiet neighborhood. We lacked for nothing. Clean and organized. Great snacks provided. Near the historic district. Can walk everywhere. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exceptional. The house is very clean, well stocked with kitchen supplies (cookware, plates, cups, bowls, glasses and spices). All the amenities that are listed on the site were there. The beds are very comfortable. The outdoor area is very nice with a swing and table and chairs. Brett was very responsive when asked a question or needed help with something. The house is about a 20 minute walk from downtown. I highly recommend staying at this home for your getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place to stay in Mount Dora

We spent the weekend at Holly's Hideaway and didn't want to leave! The house is so comfortable and immaculate. There is not one detail that has been overlooked, and you truly feel at home during your stay. We were fortunate to have good weather, and enjoyed the beautiful outdoor living space as much as possible. When not on the patio we were touring the town on bikes. I am looking forward to our next visit.Thanks Holly and Dale for making our weekend getaway perfect!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks so much for your review! I do hope you all come back for a visit. It was a pleasure to meet you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hide-a-way!!

This home is actually better than advertised! The outdoor areas are lush and so relaxing. The interior is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. This kitchen was exceptionally well stocked, as were the bathrooms. We enjoyed every minute! The only negative, for the guys, was there were no local TV stations on which to watch their football games 😂😂 We would definitely stay there again - and actually would love to live there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to hosting you all again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent vacation home

My husband and I rented this home for several weeks this May/June 2015. We were so happy with how the house was so well equipped, organized and beautifully maintained. Every room in this home is immaculate and extremely comfortable. The location couldn't have been more perfect to downtown Mount Dora as well close proximity to road connections to major shopping areas. I would highly recommend this home and look forward to returning in the future. Thank you Holly !
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you! I'd be delighted to have you back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfortable and convenient

Holly is a wonderful host! This is a great place to stay. All the comforts of home and convenient to a variety of attractions/places. Mount Dora has some nice places to eat and visit (shout-out to PizzAmore, their food is awesome). Mount Dora has a lovely downtown area too. Lots of local shops to browse. And Orlando is just a short drive away if that's what you prefer. The beds were quite comfortable, and so were the recliners and couch. We LOVE the screened porch and spent quite a bit of time out there relaxing and just enjoying the lovely weather. We ate breakfast out there twice. :-) The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need. We plan on staying here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2022
Thank you for your kind review. We would be delighted to welcome you back to stay anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and has everything you need

We just returned from a 2 night stay at this home. Our group included two couples attending the Mount Dora Bicycle Festival. It truly does have everything you need including plenty of linens, pillows, spices, etc. One thing to note which may have been written and I just missed it is this is a duplex so I'm not really sure how the yard is split up with the other side as it seems to be open to both sides but it was not a problem for us. The home is about 1.25 miles from town so was about a 25 minute walk or a 5-10 minute ride on our bikes. Probably could have been much quicker but we are pretty slow walkers. Holly was very attentive and if we had encountered any problems I know she would have taken care of it but it had everything we needed and was perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you and I'd be glad to welcome you back! It is a lovely walk to downtown and distance does depend on the way taken. I provide downtown Mount Dora maps for ease of planning! From cottage to 5th Ave and down to Donnelly St is 0.9 miles. From cottage to Gilbert Park on Liberty St is 0.8 miles.This is a great way to travel if you have children. From there, a pretty walk along Lake Dora to Donnelly St at Lakeside Inn is another short 0.3 miles. I'd recommend you take the time to walk the Gilbert Park dock and catch a glimpse of a gator and other wildlife. The heart of town along Donnelly Street between Lakeside Inn and 5th Ave is approx 0.2 miles in length. However, there are many places to visit beyond that and along the way as well. This home was built by a builder who had planned to live in this attached cottage. The access, as seen in the pictures, is through the gate into the back, which is a very private, park-like setting. The courtyard is furnished for your enjoyment! Deck lighting for evenings helps extend the time to use this space. Currently not pictured is another private wood deck with a gas grill. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Treasure

Holly's Hideaway is a paradox of being both a few blocks from Highway 441 for convenience, but secluded and quiet for privacy. The house is on a cul-de-sac and the backyard entrance is unique at first, but soon you realize the advantages of sitting on your "front porch" and enjoying peaceful view of the back yard. The house is charmingly furnished. The kitchen is well equipped. The nights are quiet. We slept with the windows open when it was cool enough. When it wasn't cool enough, the central air conditioning system cooled the house down rapidly. There were a couple of questions I had for Holly when I arrived, and she was quick to answer when I texted her. She also did a great job of providing pre-stay information via e-mail. Our group of four adults had a great stay there. Also, the house is about a mile from Gilbert Park on the shore of Lake Dora which is a great place for your morning walk on the boardwalk for your daily dose of alligator/cormorant/heron/coot/grebe/ibis/egret. The Spanish moss all over the trees is quite scenic, also.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for your kind review! If you travel back to Mt Dora, I would be glad to have you all as guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was one of the best we have experienced. Beautifully and artistically decorated. Comfortable beds, very adequate bathrooms, and a screened in porch with tables, a couch and recliners. The host was extremely attentive, providing coffee, wine, and other thoughtful details. We highly recommend this rental! .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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