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A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.

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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.

Newly listed couples retreat special discounted price. A 1275 sqft Artist's guesthouse in Mt Dora, FL, known as the castle. Antique castle size furniture. You can dine at the table for a king grand hall dinning room ."The Tiger's Den" behind Balinese teak doors lies a wet bar. Pvt. Garden Courtyard w/patio kitchen. Catch a look at beautiful peacocks roaming the grounds. Located 5 min to festive downtown. A quick 30 min to Orlando, Daytona Bch, or Disney.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quite time after10pm No parties or events No smoking No pets check in after 3:00pm/ check out before 11:00am No commercial photography

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3266697vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Mount Dora

Mount Dora is home to this holiday home. Wekiwa Springs State Park and Fern Prairie Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 41 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 45 min drive - 70.7 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 47 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vincent's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yardery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scapy's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. located?

Situated in Mount Dora, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Dora, Gilbert Park and Trimble Park. First Baptist Church of Mount Dora and Mount Dora Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ollie has created a truly magical escape. A beautiful stay with so many exceptional extras that never stopped surprising us. The peacocks are gracious hosts and we couldn’t say enough about how hospitable and wonderful Ollie was throughout our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host. Beautiful decor and entertaining peacocks. Close to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot! Welcoming, personal and attentive hosts. You will absolutely love this beautiful castle with the amazing peacocks roaming around the property. They will even peek at you through the sky lights. The artwork is stunning. Ollie is an exceptional person, she makes you feel like family. We love it here. Thanks Ollie and Ed for sharing your magnificent home.
Peacock through the skylight
Perched for the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Retirement

Very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, it's appreciated. It was my pleasure to serve you. You were wonderful guest. Hope to have you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great getaway

Great host, fascinating decor, lovely peacocks! They supplied everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia f.

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

Historical beauty

Lovely setting and style. Very accomodating hosts. All needs were met or excelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2025
Patricia and Jim were most welcome guest. I would love to have them return again. They communicated well and appreciatively followed all house rules. Looking forward to them coming again to our guesthouse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

A stay in the West Indies.

It looked just like a place out of the West Indies. It was beautiful and quiet. We never heard anything from the main house. Private entrance, private driveway and peacocks hanging out every day. Just minutes to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was an incredible wedding weekend! Such a unique stay: the property, furninshings, artwork, etc! And our host, Ollie Ann, is an absolute gem! She will ensure your every need is met and then some! Whether its a stay-cation or your visiting the Mt. Dora area, I couldn't recommend this enough! We will never forget the time spent here. Hopefully you'll get to see the peacocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

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

Simply magical!!!

Do NOT hesitate to book this absolutely amazing castle. The property and grounds are beautiful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at the Peeking Peacock Inn. Ollie and Ed are the most thoughtful and caring hosts. They really want to make sure your trip is memorable. From the moment of arrival to our departure we were treated like royalty. Ollie’s stunning artwork is throughout the house and the decor is just exceptional. What a wonderful anniversary getaway. It was so special to have an anniversary treat waiting for us and the peacock tote and feather I will treasure always. Location is a short drive to downtown and Renninger’s. Mount Dora is such a beautiful place but this property made our trip extraordinary. Oh, and the peacocks do actually peek at you so make sure you look up at those skylights where we saw several looking down at us. At dusk the peacocks would perch high in the trees. So very awesome to see. We will definitely be back. Thank you again Ollie and Ed for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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Hosted by Zielinski Ollie

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