Location: Mount Dora, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (5 Min Downtown, 3 Min Tavares, 40 Min Disney, 50 Min Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin with Loft Bedroom, Studio + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Privacy with a "view 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.
Wake up in the morning to the sunrise streaming into your loft bedroom in your queen size bed. Take the spiral staircase down to the just remodeled full kitchen and your morning coffee. Sit in the dining nook area and look at the lake or relax in the courtyard under the huge tangerine tree and watch the birds up in the huge Live Oak trees that are coverd 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).
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 gas fireplace.
- Washer: Washer and dryer in the adjoining garage a few steps away.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Plenty of towels and sheets and pillows.
- 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 6.
- Convertible Bed: Couch converts to a bed or air matress queen is available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV satellite with 250 channels including NFL Sunday Ticket all on a new LG High Def 42 inch Plasma TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Some movies are in stock.
- Video Game Console: X-BOX 360 ON PREMISES... BRING YOUR OWN GAMES. SUPPLY IS LIMITED.
- 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. Gas barbeque outside
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas grill at the Boat House or can be moved to 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.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local outgoing phone service in apartment.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): New Lynksis Wi-Fi gear gives good signal strength tied to Comcast High Speed internet.
- Other Amenities
- Large lofted 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 from owner for qualified operators- 20 foot Crownline bowrider..
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: If the pet is small to medium, quiet, and walked regularly it will be OK... But lets talk... OK. Fenced 10' x70' dog run is attached behind loft apartment.
- 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/loft bedroom or use the fold out couch on main level.
- Kid Friendly: If the children are well disciplined and reasonably quiet, no problem. Cal me and tell me ages etc.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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. Special arrangements can be made to be picked up right off of the boat house dock right in our back yard.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
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Fall rate from Oct 1 to Nov 30 is: $100/nt $275/we- $490/wk.
Winter rate: December 1 to June 1 is: $125/night $350 weekend.
weekly rate: $750. or $2890 month.
Longer packages available - call - lets talk.
Ask for Bob 859-992-4909
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
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 5 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 son 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
- View of Lake Dora from Loft. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
- View of Loft from Lake. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
- Kitchen and Spiral Staircase to Loft. - Orlando Area Vacation Rental
- Loft view of kitchen area.
- Loft view down to Living room and Sleeper Sofa.
- Queen size bed in Loft-Lake view is to the right.
- Boat house and Sunset viewing area. Seaplanes also land here regularly.
- COURTYARD AND ENTRY
- NEW 42 IN PLASMA TV W/ CABLE AND NFL PACKAGE.
- KITCHEN AREA WITH ALL NEW CABINETS AND APPLIANCES
- LOFT BEDROOM VIEW OF LIVING AREA/ PLASMA TV-FIREPLACE
- VIEW OF KITCHEN FROM LOFT BEDROOM
- CURTAINS LOOKING OUT ONTO COURTYARD
- LIVE OAK TREES AND GARDEN AREA W/ PAVERS TO BOATHOUSE
- PALM TREE AND CROTON GARDEN NEAR LAKE
- SUNSETS ARE OF DIFERENT COLORS EVERY EVENING
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #163124
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