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Adorable House In Mount Dora

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An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a building with arched windows in the background, and a street with cars and traffic lights.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and tall plants, leading into a dense forest.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, and a laptop. There are large windows with white curtains, a ceiling fan, and a wooden cabinet with decorative items.
A single-story house with a garage, numbered 1525, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a variety of plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is on a lake. Mount Dora History Museum and Modernism Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mount Dora Center for the Arts and King's Landing. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Donnelly Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mount Dora Community Building - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable House In Mount Dora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable House In Mount Dora?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable House In Mount Dora?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable House In Mount Dora?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable House In Mount Dora located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Dora, Donnelly Park and Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce. The Donnelly House and Modernism Museum 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. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was a nice place in a nice neighborhood. The rear patio was a great place for morning coffee as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in a quiet neighborhood. House is well maintained and hosts are easy to reach.Location is convenient for excursions.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with our host. Great location and beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shell cottage in Mount Dora

Loved our stay and planning on staying again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We keep booking again and again because this year is the best house we stay in when we visit my Dora.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us. Had family in the area so it was a great home spot for all to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Lovely place. Cozy, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home. Spacious, comfortable, ideally located.
Home is walking distance to lake. Awesome sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home in Mount Dora

This is what people wish far in a vacation Home !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great VRBO!

Very comfortable home, love the screened patio in back. People in mt Dora were so friendly too that we can’t wait to come back and stay at this place!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2024
Thanks Pamela! Come back soon, we love MD too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Mt. Dora. Comfortable beds, room to entertain. I can’t say enough good things. I will definitely be staying here again when I am in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and property

We stayed 5 nights at this property. It was a beautiful home on grounds just as beautiful. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for accommodations in Mount Dora, Fl.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property

We really enjoyed our stay. Your gardens are amazing! Great decor. And the house was warm and cozy. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Could not have asked for a better place to stay. Cozy and accommodating in every way. Lovely area and convenient to everywhere I needed to be. Hope to be able to stay in this home again in the future!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thanks so much Kevin. Glad you had a good stay at Shell Cottage. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving in Shell Cottage

We had a wonderful stay, over Thanksgiving break, at Shell Cottage. The location is perfect and the house was adorable. We had everything we needed for our stay. The lanai and gardens are wonderful and the proximity to the walking trail around Lake Gertrude was great. Beautiful sunsets! Would like to stay at Shell Cottage again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Hi Sara, thanks so much for your lovely comments! Happy to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd Stay. Good as 1st

This is the second time we've stayed at this property. Clean, safe and quiet neighborhood, and close to everywhere we wanted to go. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
With 3 beds & 2 baths, Shell Cottage was a great fit for our family of 4 (with two teen boys). Spent hours relaxing on the lanai drinking coffee and enjoying the natural landscaping. The kitchen was clean and modern and had everything we needed. Great location, easily walkable to downtown with Lake Gertrude only a block away. Our host Lynne was very sweet, generous, and responsive. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Lynne!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

The house is well maintained, so are the grounds. There are plenty of rooms for families. The lanai is large enough to accommodate. The garage is prefect addition to park most vehicles. The location is near most tourist attractions and hidden adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and charming. All the flowers in the yard are absolutely beautiful. The owners are great and communicate well. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shell Cottage

We loved the Shell Cottage! We wanted to move in permanently. It is so comfortable and definitely an oasis after a busy day. The furnishings are so comfortable and one can imagine that hosts are classy people. Our sincere thanks for a wond
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Dawn! We'd like to think we are in a class of our own!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving vacation

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home in picturesque Mt Dora. The close proximity to the lake provided beautiful scenery for morning and evening walks. We enjoyed afternoons browsing the unique shops of Mt Dora. The fully stocked kitchen made it easy to fix our favorite family meals and a seafood boil for Thanksgiving!! We enjoyed the lanai and backyard gardens for evening relaxation. This home exceeded all of our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and Very Comfortable

This is the most convenient to our destination Vrbo we've stayed in yet! It was clean, well appointed, located in a nice neighborhood, and filled with everything we needed for a home away from home. The owner quickly responded to all questions. The living areas were nice and spacious. There were plenty of dishes, towels, and the pantry was stocked with things we forgot like honey. Highly recommend this home for a visit to Mt. Dora or the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Thanks so much Ashley! You are right, Mount Dora is delightful! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming English Cottage

The cottage was very cute. We felt at home right away. We had everything we needed and then some. Except for coffee, that is. 😉 It was a charming home with lots of character. The gardens were beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
Thank you Deb, so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and decorated so tastefully. The gardens were absolutely beautiful! The whole place was perfect and so very relaxing. Every morning sitting out in the Lani with coffee was perfect! We had everything we needed. Do not hesitate to rest this perfect house.We were able to walk to breakfast in the morning. Cody’s was our favorite place with the crustless quiche. In the evenings we walked to the water along the sidewalk. Everyone was so friendly and downtown Mount Dora is so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great birthday getaway to Lake County

We were impressed with how well set up, attractive, and comfortable all the different areas of the house were, from the dining and living rooms to the peaceful lanai, and the bedrooms. The kitchen was well stocked. Lynne was very friendly and prompt in responding to questions. The house is in a beautiful and friendly neighborhood, and just a quick walk down to the paved pathway that borders Lake Gertrude.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2021
I am so glad you enjoyed staying at Shell Cottage. Thank you for the review! Come back soon!
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