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Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown!
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4906 sq ft
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Mount Dora, FL
- Place, Donnelly Park15 min walk
- Place, Mount Dora History Museum15 min walk
- Place, Renninger's Antique Center2 min drive
- Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Charming Mt Dora 2 Bedroom House - 1 mile from Historic Downtown!
Welcome to my home! I purchased the property in 2020 from a friend when she decided to sell. I spent many years coming down for Thanksgiving, love spending time here and think others will as well!
The home was built in 1927. When you walk into the house, you'll be greeted by the living room. There is seating for four people with two love seats across from each other. The room includes a Smart TV with a Blu-Ray DVD player. Feel free to log in to your favorite streaming service and enjoy your shows! Please note that I do not have any TV service. There is a fireplace but it does not work and cannot be used.
Just off the living room is the Sun Room. I've set this room up with a small table and chairs for paying cards or board games. You will find these games in the cabinet when you walk in.
The dining room is just off the other side of the living room with seating for 6 people. Between the dining room and the kitchen is a small desk for you to use if you need. I also have a wireless HP printer that you can use to print if needed.
I've recently updated half of the kitchen with new cabinets, sink, countertop and added a dishwasher. There is a new gas stove and newer French door fridge. If you continue past the fridge, you will find the washer and dryer for your use as well. Just past that, you will find the back door leading out to the rear porch. I've screened in the rear porch and it has a small bistro table with two seats. PLEASE NOTE - the back porch no longer has a screen door on it. I am in the process of having that replaced so for time being it's not fully sealed off. It's a great place to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather Off of the rear porch is the backyard that is fenced in.
Each bedroom will hold two people - the master bedroom has one double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. I've installed blackout curtains in both of the rooms ensuring a great night’s sleep! Each bedroom has a TV and Blu Ray player that connects to the internet for streaming using your favorite streaming service. Please note I do not have any tv service in the house.
The house has central heating and A/C with ceiling fans in most all the rooms.
At the end of the bedroom hallway is the bathroom. It includes a sink, toilet and a claw foot tub with a shower. Please use the step stool and/or cane to get in and out of the tub.
One thing you will notice is that I am into commercial airlines. On most of the walls you will find retro airline ads as well as various airplane models. I have been collecting these items since I was just a child and follow the industry very closely.
Historic Mt Dora is a wonderful place to walk through the streets, see the quaint shops and have an amazing meal! It's about a 15 to 20 mins walk from the house and is basically straight down the road. Downtown is located next to the lake and has a great parks and trails that you can enjoy during the day.
Don't want to walk that far? Right around the corner from the house are a few restaurants as well. Jeremiah's is a personal favorite, and the fried chicken dinner is awesome! 7 mins by car will bring you over to Vincent's Italian, get the Tour of Italy, it's amazing! 5 mins by car is large Publix Grocery Store with a Liquor Store attached. 15 mins by car will get you to a Walmart and Target.
I do allow pets but please note that while the backyard is fenced in, most dogs and cats can easily get under or over the fence. I just ask that you also pick up after your pet. Any damages to the furniture will be charged to have it repaired or replaced.
I also allow smoking on the back porch and the backyard. Please close the back door first. If there is any smoking inside the house, there will be a $250 fee added.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or comments.
I do hope you'll enjoy the area and have a very relaxing vacation while you're here!
Thanks!
Scott
The home was built in 1927. When you walk into the house, you'll be greeted by the living room. There is seating for four people with two love seats across from each other. The room includes a Smart TV with a Blu-Ray DVD player. Feel free to log in to your favorite streaming service and enjoy your shows! Please note that I do not have any TV service. There is a fireplace but it does not work and cannot be used.
Just off the living room is the Sun Room. I've set this room up with a small table and chairs for paying cards or board games. You will find these games in the cabinet when you walk in.
The dining room is just off the other side of the living room with seating for 6 people. Between the dining room and the kitchen is a small desk for you to use if you need. I also have a wireless HP printer that you can use to print if needed.
I've recently updated half of the kitchen with new cabinets, sink, countertop and added a dishwasher. There is a new gas stove and newer French door fridge. If you continue past the fridge, you will find the washer and dryer for your use as well. Just past that, you will find the back door leading out to the rear porch. I've screened in the rear porch and it has a small bistro table with two seats. PLEASE NOTE - the back porch no longer has a screen door on it. I am in the process of having that replaced so for time being it's not fully sealed off. It's a great place to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather Off of the rear porch is the backyard that is fenced in.
Each bedroom will hold two people - the master bedroom has one double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. I've installed blackout curtains in both of the rooms ensuring a great night’s sleep! Each bedroom has a TV and Blu Ray player that connects to the internet for streaming using your favorite streaming service. Please note I do not have any tv service in the house.
The house has central heating and A/C with ceiling fans in most all the rooms.
At the end of the bedroom hallway is the bathroom. It includes a sink, toilet and a claw foot tub with a shower. Please use the step stool and/or cane to get in and out of the tub.
One thing you will notice is that I am into commercial airlines. On most of the walls you will find retro airline ads as well as various airplane models. I have been collecting these items since I was just a child and follow the industry very closely.
Historic Mt Dora is a wonderful place to walk through the streets, see the quaint shops and have an amazing meal! It's about a 15 to 20 mins walk from the house and is basically straight down the road. Downtown is located next to the lake and has a great parks and trails that you can enjoy during the day.
Don't want to walk that far? Right around the corner from the house are a few restaurants as well. Jeremiah's is a personal favorite, and the fried chicken dinner is awesome! 7 mins by car will bring you over to Vincent's Italian, get the Tour of Italy, it's amazing! 5 mins by car is large Publix Grocery Store with a Liquor Store attached. 15 mins by car will get you to a Walmart and Target.
I do allow pets but please note that while the backyard is fenced in, most dogs and cats can easily get under or over the fence. I just ask that you also pick up after your pet. Any damages to the furniture will be charged to have it repaired or replaced.
I also allow smoking on the back porch and the backyard. Please close the back door first. If there is any smoking inside the house, there will be a $250 fee added.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or comments.
I do hope you'll enjoy the area and have a very relaxing vacation while you're here!
Thanks!
Scott
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please close back door before smoking.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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About the area
Mount Dora
Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mount Dora History Museum and Mount Dora Community Building are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mount Dora, FL
What's nearby
- Donnelly Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Mount Dora History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Lake Dora - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Renninger's Antique Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Scapy's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Jeremiah's - 3 min walk
- The Yardery - 15 min walk
- The Tiki Bar - 9 min walk
- Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - 15 min walk
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19 Jan, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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Kevin D.
11 Nov, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
D W.
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10/10 Excellent
Amy A.
20 Jun, 2025
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Great place to stay!
Amy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
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27 Oct, 2024
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Enjoyed this stay!
Tina Marie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vickie P.
29 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt. Dora kayak trip and Blueberry Festival
Vickie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danielle H.
31 Aug, 2025
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phyllis k.
29 Nov, 2024
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3 day get away
phyllis k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Debra G.
31 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy place
Debra G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
phyllis k.
26 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day weekend getaway
phyllis k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
R A.
20 Apr, 2025
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Weekend getaway
R A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cinnamon M.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable
Cinnamon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
rachel l.
20 Dec, 2023
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Great spot!
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8 Nov, 2022
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10/10 Excellent
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13 Nov, 2023
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Super cute and clean!
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn C.
12 Feb, 2024
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22 Feb, 2023
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6 Nov, 2024
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Adorable!
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29 Jan, 2024
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22 Sept, 2024
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Just lovely
Brooke J.
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18 Apr, 2023
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Cute house
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About the host
Hosted by Scott Borchert
My name is Scott and I currently live in Toronto, Canada. I am originally from a small town near Los Angeles, CA called El Segundo. I've worked for many years in the entertainment industry before moving into film financing. The company was then bought by a Canadian bank and I stayed on for a few years before deciding to work for myself in September 2016. I currently work as a bookkeeper for various entertainment companies as well as personal assistant work for various individuals. One of my side jobs is that I drive cars and dogs to various locations for people who winter or summer in a different locations. I love to drive and have been doing this as a side job for about 8 years now. I have been coming down to Mt Dora for about 10 years and have always loved it! Each year friends and I would travel to Mt Dora to meet other friends who live here for Thanksgiving. After coming down and enjoying the area so much, I purchased the house from a very good friend in August 2020.
My hometown borders the Los Angeles Int'l Airport on the south side. I'm a bit of an Avgeek or commercial aviation nut as some would say. I love everything about commercial aviation! As you will see in the pictures, I collect models and posters of various airlines. I love to travel as well and have been lucky enough to see amazing places all over the world such as Egypt, Germany, Spain, England, Italy, China, Russia (took the Trans-Siberian railroad all the way across), Canada, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica, and the US. I was also lucky enough to be able to take a cruise through the Panama Canal with my grandparents. My grandfather worked as a mechanic for American Airlines at LAX for over 32 years before retiring. I remember going with him up to airport sometimes and being able to stand next to planes that travelled the world and just be in ahh of how amazing they were. While I'm not a pilot (just not in the cards), I'm glad to have gotten the travel bug from them!
My hometown borders the Los Angeles Int'l Airport on the south side. I'm a bit of an Avgeek or commercial aviation nut as some would say. I love everything about commercial aviation! As you will see in the pictures, I collect models and posters of various airlines. I love to travel as well and have been lucky enough to see amazing places all over the world such as Egypt, Germany, Spain, England, Italy, China, Russia (took the Trans-Siberian railroad all the way across), Canada, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica, and the US. I was also lucky enough to be able to take a cruise through the Panama Canal with my grandparents. My grandfather worked as a mechanic for American Airlines at LAX for over 32 years before retiring. I remember going with him up to airport sometimes and being able to stand next to planes that travelled the world and just be in ahh of how amazing they were. While I'm not a pilot (just not in the cards), I'm glad to have gotten the travel bug from them!
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