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Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
King bed, attached bathroom
King Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town

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Location, Location, Location. Centrally located home close to it all in Mount Dora. This 3 bedroom/2 bath house provides you with the comforts of home.

You can't come to Mount Dora without going into town to shop, dine or enjoy the night life. Enjoy an easy 5-7 minute walk into town where no car is necessary.

This beautiful house offers a stunning living room that contains a recliner, chairs, couch and smart TV. The separate dining room hosts a table that can seat 6.

Step outside to the front porch and relax while in a rocking chair.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, microwave and everything you could possible need except the food.

The master bedroom includes a king size bed, dressers and TV. The second bedroom includes a queen bed, dresser, TV. The third bedroom includes a twin beds and a dresser.

Dogs under 15 pounds are welcome, limit of 2 dogs, sorry no cats.
We ask that there are no Campfires and Charcoal grills on property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog: 20 pound or less Cats: Not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on the porch is allowed

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn AC to 80 degrees
Place trash in trashcan in garage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Dora

Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Donnelly Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Donnelly House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Dora - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town on 16 June 2026 start from NZ$529, 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 Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocking Chair Cottage in Historic Mt Dora ...Walk to Town located?

Located in the heart of Mount Dora, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Donnelly Park and The Donnelly House. Mount Dora Community Building and Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Rocking Chair Cottage exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked in, we felt as though we were home...and so comfortable.Beautiful, so nicely maintained, everything and anything you could possibly want. The kitchen was so wrll stocked, and the goodies Wendy left for us were so appreciated.The beds were so comfortable, and the linens were so
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and inviting. The kitchen had everything we needed. The location is great. A very short walk to town.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts and the house are excellent. They communicated just enough and they were very accommodating. The house is super clean, comfortable, and had everything to make our stay very enjoyable. We loved that we could walk to downtown Mt. Dora.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host. Excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very much to our liking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

nance m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and very clean house honestly everything we needed was provided and chexk in super easy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property! It’s a quick walk to downtown which allow us a lot of freedom to come and go as we please. Thank you so much for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and safe three block walk to downtown Mount Dora’s restaurants, shops and Holiday Lights. Our hosts Wendy & Tim made our reservation and stay a very easy process and comfortable. They were a pleasure to work with and made every effort to make our stay a memorable family holiday experience. Thank You …..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and hosts were wonderful. Cleanliness and organized home with accommodating hosts. Good location, easy access. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Clean and cozy - very roomy. Great location. Beds comfortable. Loved it

Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rocking Chair Cottage is a lovely house and has a very nice layout. It is decorated nicely and has everything you could want for your stay. It is just a couple of blocks to the downtown area. My friend, Melanie, and I enjoyed our stay. Wendy was a wonderful hostess and checked in to be sure we were settled in ok and that all was going well. At the end of our stay there was a severe weather event and Wendy made sure that we were informed of certain conditions. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to visit beautiful Mt. Dora.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome. Loved the split plan with the master bedroom on the other side of the house. The kitchen had everything you will ever need including water in the refrigerator and a goodie basket which we munched on. We rocked on the front porch and used the fireplace in the evenings. Will diffently go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter A.

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

Great place. Walked to town. Very clean!

Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Convenient and delightful

We’re stayed at many VRBOs in Mt. Dora over the years but none better. House is as advertised and just a short walk to restaurants, shops, and parks downtown. We just got home and already looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving Weekend

The Rocking Chair property was in a perfect location to enjoy downtown Mount Dora. The location is walkable to town and was comfortable for our Thanksgiving weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Great rental

Home was lovely, clean, beautifully decorated and on a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Walking distance to town

Love the area and access to all the restaurants and shops. Mount Dora is a great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

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

Peaceful Stay

Excellent cozy house to spend a couple of days to rest and relax. The host ( Wendy ) was fabulous. We really enjoyed the time there and the town of Mount Dora.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Great Girls Getaway!

Great location, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Beautiful home with every you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and neat. The bedrooms were more than adequate for 4 adults. The home is stocked with every kind of cooking vessel you would need if you like to cook and just hang out for quiet day. The very comfortable rocking chairs on the front porch just seem to call out your name. The home is only steps away from all the shopping, eating, and bout excursions. The Host is extremely quick to answer your calls if you have questions or alert her if something is wrong. Next time we visit the area we will definitely check availability for this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

House was amazing! There were Christmas lights strung up outside which was a great touch! Adorable!

We had a terrific stay at the rocking chair cottage. Home was extremely comfortable and clean. Terrific location and within walking distance to downtown Mount Dora. Would love to stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Great spot

The house was perfect for girls trip! Lots to do and great restaurants. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

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

Perfect Location

We are storytellers, involved with the Florida Storytelling Festival in Mount Dora. This sweet house was a quarter mile from where we needed to be. The accommodations were spot on, everything worked well, the beds were comfortable, and our host could not have been more helpful. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve Z.

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

Great house great street great town

Very well equipped clean house freezing AC 1 minute walk to downtown highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Appleby

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Although we use to live in Orlando, we always wanted to move to Mt. Dora. With the purchase of a vacation home in 2011 and visiting the town on the weekends we soon decided to move to this delightful little town in 2012.

Although Mt Dora has a small town feel, that has been frozen in time, within 2 miles from the heart of town are all the modern restaurants, grocery stores and shops. We love to visit the light house for Sunset and it’s always so nice to be able to walk into town and not have to worry about parking.

We now live in the first home we purchased, which is in the historic downtown district and are available for any assistance you may need.

We love to shop and dine in downtown Mt Dora and it wouldn’t be unusual to run into us if your there. Don’t hesitate to contact us for the best kept secrets of town.

Languages:

English

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