Location: Mount Dora, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (5 Min Mt Dora- 3 Min Tavares, 40 Min Disney, 50 Min Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Chalet, Studio + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Swiss Chalet with Lower level and Loft Bedroom- Two Queen beds.
Privacy with "Sunset views to die for".
This spacious Effiency /Swiss style loft is located on Lake Dora, halfway between Mount Dora and Tavares on the north side of the lake. It has a private entrance, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, with a great view of Lake Dora and plenty of parking for a trailer etc.
Wake up in the morning to the sunrise streaming into your 1st floor bedroom in your queen size bed or take the spiral staircase up to the queen bed in the Loft. The full kitchen has recently been remodeled and has a coffee maker, toaster microwave, tea maker, blender etc. Sit in the dining nook area and look at the lake or relax in the courtyard under the huge Orange tree and watch the birds up in the huge Live Oak trees that are covered with spanish moss.
The covered boat house/ patio is only a short walk thru the back yard. Wood Ducks nest in the early spring and blue herons,egrets, sand cranes and cormorants are regular visitors. An EAGLE NEST is only 100 yards to the west and can easily be seen from the boathouse dock especially at sunset as they hunt for fresh fish by plucking them out of the water after a high speed dive. (high power binoculars provided- they are in the boat house). This Loft Apartment is very Private and is located on a quiet cul-de sac. The yard is beautifully landscaped and the neighborhood is very quiet and safe.
Plenty of restaurants nearby and shopping in Mount Dora will keep you busy all day if you wish or you can take a day shopping to one of Orlando's many fabulous malls. Plenty of variety in the shops or pubs and restaurants in Mount Dora or Leesberg.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air conditioned and heated, also has a log fireplace.
- Linens Provided : Plenty of towels and sheets blankets and pillows.
- Washer : Washer and dryer in the adjoining laundry room a few steps away.
- Dryer
- Garage : If you have a special Bike or small vehicle, space is available. Plenty of parking in circular driveway.
- Off Street Parking : Large parking area in a circular driveway. Quiet and safe neighborhood.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Large parking area/ circular driveway. room for a second car or boat/trailer.
- Wood Fireplace : Starter logs provided. Real wood avail at local grocery.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Queen bed in Loft and another Queen in living room niche, plus a "Hide a bed" couch in Living room. Can sleep up to 4 Adults + 2 kids.
- Convertible Bed : Couch converts to a queen bed also an air matress queen is available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Direct TV satellite with 250 channels including NFL Sunday Ticket on a 42 inch Plasma TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Some movies are in stock.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All new appliances including stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, dishwasher,iron and ironing board, toaster, microwave, coffemaker, hair dryer
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Pots and pans with lots of dishes. Cups, glasses, wine glasses, silverware and Gas barbeque outside.
- Refrigerator : Already stocked with some condiments and bottled water.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill at the Boat House or can be moved to front Courtyard.
- Deck/Patio : Patio/courtyard area with porch overhang plus Boat house and Boat dock just a few steps away with loveseat/ swing, plenty of chairs for guests and lounges for sun bathing or napping.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Property is right on famous Lake Dora's 4,476 acres. This lake is connected to the Harris chain of Lakes and the Dora Canal is a short Kayak trip away or take any of the regularly scheduled tour boats from Mt Dora or Tavares. There is a boat lift inside the boathouse available for use. There are also 2 kayaks available for your use for free.
- Monument View : The new Tavares Seaplane Base is just west of here. You can sit on the dock and watch the planes come and go. Great views from the dock/boathouse.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi internet - high speed is available. Recently upgraded.
- Other Amenities
- Large main room w/ Swiss Chalet type ceiling and spiral staircase to Bedroom Loft, boathouse for boat storage up to 20 foot inside and larger tied up outside, incredible sunsets and sunrises, Fish right off the dock, nestled in a quiet residental neighborhood,Kayaks are in boathouse with life preservers and paddles. Boat rental available nearby in Mt Dora at the Mt Dora Marina.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : If the pet is small to medium, quiet, and walked regularly it will be OK... But lets talk... OK.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There are only 2 "low rise" steps to go up/down from courtyard to Loft. basicaly this is a ranch style layout w/ bedroom on mail level and a loft bedroom or use the fold out couch on main level.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : only 2 small steps up/ down to enter the unit plus large porch and patio area to sit outside.
- Kid Friendly : If the children are well disciplined and reasonably quiet, no problem. Cal me and tell me ages etc.Plenty of birds and animals to see.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely non smoking. If you"d like to smoke outside, there are several chairs and lounges on the front porch.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- A trip down the Dora Canal is a must. This canal links lake Dora with the other lakes of the Harris Chain of lakes. The Dora Canal is famous for it's natural beauty reflective of the term "Old Florida" with the thick hanging spanish moss from the overhanging cyprus and live oak trees. Many species of birds abound along with alligators and turtles. Tour boats make several trips each day and they pass righ by the house and the boathouse. Special arrangements can be made to be picked up right off of the boat house dock right in our back yard. There are regular Bass fishing tournaments on the Lake here. In fact ESPN has a big tournament her every year. You can see contestants right here in the back yard. In fact this Loft has been used by Edwin Evers a top ranked Bass fisherman.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall rate Oct to Nov 30:$100/nt $280/3day w/e- $560/wk.
Winter rate:Dec 1 to June 1 $125/nt- $350 3day weekend
Winter weekly rate: $875. or $3100 month.
Summer rate June 1-- Oct 1 $95/nt--$280 3 day w/e -$560 week
Longer packages available - call - lets talk.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Lakeside Loft/Chalet Apartment with Boat Dock on Lake Dora.
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Mount Dora
This area is so "laid back" with plenty to do. It is far enough from the direct hit of hurricanes yet the weather is warmer and having large expanses of fresh water make it ideal for flying my seaplane. Thats why they call it Lake County I guess.
LOFT location 15800 Fairview Point. Call Bob Toerner at 859-992-4909
Downtown Tavares is the County seat for Lake County. Several nice restaurants on Main street like Ruby Street Grille and O'Keefes Irish Pub.
Construction for the new Seaplane Base started in August 09. Actual runway is out in the water.
You can sit in Wooten Park and watch the planes land and depart or go to O'Keefes Irish Pub or Ruby Street Grille and sit outside to watch.
Go back 100 years and enjoy the natural beauty of the famous Dora Canal. Daily trips from downtown Mount Dora.
Owner's Map of Mount Dora
Born in Northern Kentucky and raised in the Cincinnati, Ohio area Bob Toerner has had the blessing to have lived in many states over the years.(Texas, Mississippi, Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio. He and his 16 year old son would be more than willing to show you the local fare and guide you toward any "adventures " you may wish to try. Bob moved here 6 years ago after falling in love with the area while training here in Mount Dora to get his "Seaplane" rating. Bob has 3 children, a daughter and 2 sons in Kentucky along with 6 grandchildren. He has logged over 2000 hours in seaplanes and spent several years in Television at WLWT TV in Cincinnati and also had an Audio Visual Contracting company that installed Video packages in over 250 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants all over the US.
Property Photos
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- View of Lake Dora from Loft. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
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- View of Loft from Lake. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
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- Kitchen and Spiral Staircase to Loft. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
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- Loft view of kitchen area and counter top coffee maker-toaster-blender.
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- Loft view down to Living room and Sleeper Sofa and 42 inc Plasma TV
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- Queen size bed in Loft-Lake view is to the right.
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- Boat house and Sunset viewing area. Seaplanes also land here regularly.
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- COURTYARD AND ENTRY
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- VIEW OF DOCK PARTY AND SUNSET VIEWING AREA LOTS OF SEATING
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- LIVE OAK TREES AND GARDEN AREA W/ PAVERS TO BOATHOUSE
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- PALM TREE AND CROTON GARDEN NEAR LAKE
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- SUNSETS ARE OF DIFERENT COLORS EVERY EVENING
Traveler Reviews (7)
Great Romantic Getaway
Guest: Steve & Micki
(Bradenton, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
When we were faced with several months working in Leesburg we were less than thrilled with the hotels in the area. Having a pet made it difficult. Then my wife found this place on VRBO and we couldn't have been happier. The owner was very accomodating. He even likes football - even if he is a Bengals fan. The loft was quite cozy and it was very homey. The shower is small, but quite adequate. This is one of the best assignments we have been on in a long time, thanks largely to this property. The immediate area was really great with great places for lunch like O'Keefe's Irish Pub and Al's Landing. Turn the other way and you are into Old Towne Mount Dora. Here there are many quaint little shops to explore, more places to eat, and even live theatre. Maybe we'll have another assignment here. I'm hoping so! Thanks, Bob!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners.
Great property with lakefront view
Guest: Glenn
(Lake Worth, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
We loved staying at this lovely place on the lake in Tavares, FL. Beautiful high ceilings and all the amenities of home. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock, watching the sunset and fishing. Tavares and Mt Dora are great places to visit and you could not find a better place to stay in the area. Thanks Bob.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Mini Vaca
Guest: Laurieanne
(Summerfield, Fla.)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
My husband and I spent a weekend in this charming unit. It was all we hoped for and more. The unit itself was beautiful and very comfortable with any convenience you could want. The dining room looked out over the beautiful yard and Lake Dora....great place for a leisurly breakfast and a second cup of coffee while comtemplating the days activities. The yard was luxurious and well maintained and the boat house was just what we needed. Whether you have a boat or not the boat house is a wonderful addition to the units amenities. We loved the Chalet so much that we rented the house attached with some friends for the Labor Day weekend. We can't wait to spend some more time in this terrific rental.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Very enjoyable time.
Guest: Wayne
(Buffalo)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10
Review Submitted: 06/08/11
We spent the Christmas week at this property in 2010. It is all the photos depict and then some. the property is gorgeous, and our stay was made comfortable and welcomed by a very nice host (Bob). Bob went out of his way to provide an enjoyable stay in spite of record low temps (Not exactly within his control). He went above and beyond to assure we were comfortable. I would highly recommend this property (and the Luxury lakefront house adjoining(Though we did not stay there, we did see it)). Bob was a great host, nice guy, and I would not hesitate to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
2nd honeymoon
Guest: Bruce & Jami
(Bronson Fl)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
I booked the chalet for a second honeymoon and fishing trip. When we arrived, we were pleasantly suprised on how clean the property was. The owner couldn't have been more informative. He suggested some sights to see and some restaurants to visit. When we were done fishing for the day we pulled into the boat house (which was awesome) showered and ventured out into the city. Did some sight seeing and had excellant meals at the local diners. Can wait to book another vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Great getaway
Guest: Lisa
(Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/17/10
This was such a great find in a wonderful location - you have expectations before going to a booked destination that are often times greater then the experience this was the opposite - it is a place that far exceeds your hopes. It is clean, cozy, and the perfect lake location. My two daughters had the best time on the kayaks that are in the boathouse each morning and night - we sat out on the boathouse deck one night and watched shooting stars because this location is away from the city lights - that to me is "priceless" we will be going back sooner rather then later thanks to this find !!!! Thanks Bob
Recommended for:
Very Nice Vacation Rental
Guest: Tim L. 123
(Ft Myers)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
Wonder little chalet/loft vacation rental for the price. Beautiful little quite and safe neighborhood and great lake views absolutely perfect for any water lover's and boaters, or anybody just wanting a Central Florida Getaway. Unit was very clean and nicely maintained, attentive owner who lives in the connecting house. Unit was well stocked with the basics so we didn't have to scramble at 6am to find coffee or cream so some thought was put into stocking the unit, it is not bare bones and I appreciated that very much. Owner was on hand and very helpful and friendly through my entire stay but did not get in the way. Bathroom is quite small but sufficient for a short stay. We stayed with 3 people and had zero issues with the 3 beds, all in all a very nice place and I would not hesitate to stay there again (which I might do this summer) We took 3 Jet ski's out on the lake and kept them tied off right at the boathouse at night, spent the entire weekend out on the water, the Lake Dora and Harris Lake chain are excellent for basic boating and fishing. I would recommend this rental !
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