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The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a view of the backyard through glass doors.
A patio with a round table, four chairs, and a green umbrella.
A fire pit with two Adirondack chairs and a wooden table in a backyard setting.
A patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
A backyard with a patio area, outdoor furniture, and a small yellow building.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Dora
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida

Welcome to The Beekeeper's Cottage located in the heart of the Historic District of Downtown Mount Dora, Florida. This fully renovated charming cottage includes 2 master suites, 2 full bathrooms, a gorgeous kitchen, and very comfortable living room. Step outside onto the private patio, where you can savor your morning coffee or unwind with a glass of wine in the evening near the cozy fire pit. Simply walk to all of the downtown shops, dining, and entertainment in under 10 minutes (.5 mile)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Driveway parking only. No street parking please.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3572671vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mount Dora

Mount Dora is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora Community Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donnelly Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Dora - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beekeeper's Cottage - Downtown Mount Dora, Florida located?

Situated in Mount Dora, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Dora Community Building, Donnelly Park and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. Mount Dora History Museum and The Donnelly House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, really well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Has everything you will need and great hosts
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described, and we loved all the thoughtful touches. We also really appreciated the early check‑in—it was incredibly helpful. Great location and an overall wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super good host, very prompt on all communication. House had a nice layout & great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alex was attentive to every detail and was a great communicator. We had an outstanding stay during the month of February. He was one of the best hosts we’ve experienced (and we’ve been around for a while).
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and very quiet. Great location to walk to downtown. Host was very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Thank you Denis, it was a pleasure meeting you both and let us know if you’ll ever be back in town. Thank you for keeping our cottage in great hands.
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie J.

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

Cute cottage

We had fun ansd enjoyed Mt Dora and this cute cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria P.

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

Cute little bungalow in historic area

Lovely appointed little house close to all Mt Dora has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Thanksgiving Weekend Stay

The is beautifully decorated and cozy. It’s close to downtown Mount Dora. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Beekeeper Cottage

Great location. Easy walk to downtown restaurants. Excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Cute cozy cottage so close to downtown. Perfect place for a romantic stay. All amenities and very clean. We could not have been more happy with The Bee Keepers Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we really enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. It was convenient to downtown. Communication with property management was great, they were really quick to respond to questions that i had. Thank you for sharing your property with us and we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Super cozy and comfortable

Absolutely perfect! Beekeepers cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood yet close to town. The backyard is awesome and a great spot to relax and listen to the birds
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Quaint and Vintage Cottage

We had a wonderful month at the Beekeepers Cottage. Very quiet street and a pleasant backyard to enjoy the mild February temps. Alex was a great communicator and eager to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Adorable cottage

Host extremely responsive. The cottage is charming with full amenities. Convenient to downtown but very quiet. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Christmas 2024

Absolutely loved the property. So easy to access, everything we needed, and super cozy. We had a great stay and would book again. Thank you for letting us stay in this adorable cottage. I grew up in Mount Dora and came back for a large family gathering. Lots of room and great kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Lovely cottage

Inside was lovely. MB had no bath towels. Got some from our friends room. Only negative- not really any place to hang a wet towel so it would dry. Love all the Bees!Outside could use some maintenance, better welcome with a swept front porch! Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Great cottage in an awesome town

My husband & I had heard about the quaint, lake front town of Mt Dora and wanted a quiet place for a few days. This cottage was perfect in terms of location, comfort, safe, quiet, etc… the downtown is busy with parking challenges but the cottage is close enough to walk to crowded spots but still local & quiet. The cottage itself is clean, well stocked and has a big back yard to grill, with Adirondack chairs/fire pit & hang out. Definitely would return again and recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Perfect lovely house on a quiet street

Lovely well kept and decorated house with a large backyard for dog to run around in. We loved the quiet street which was a dead end with little traffic and quiet neighbors. Located in the Mount Dora historic district just about 3 blocks from downtown so you can walk and not have to drive there. In some ways better than my own house although smaller. A real find!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback and review John! You and your guests are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Bee Keeper

Hosts were superb, totally responsive. Small, quaint older property. Kitchen/house is well stocked. Lists a garage but there is no room for a vehicle due to owner using the garage for storage.
Stayed 37 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Don. You were an exceptional guest and we would love to host you in the future again anytime. -Alex & Alaina
Verified

8/10 Good

Norval B.

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

Beekeeper's Cottage

Our trip to Mt Dora was pleasant and was everything we hoped it would be. The Beekeepers cottage was quaint and charming and located very near downtown which made for nice walks to the Mt Dora Lighthouse as well as all the downtown attractions, restaurants and shops.. The cottage has been updated fairly well inside but still lacks a decent driveway, the current driveway is mostly sand and makes for a messy situation dragging sand in he home. The lawn and exterior areas, patio, yard, landscaping, etc, need tidied up as well... The garage isn't usable for a vehicle and needs finished as well (the light doesn't work very well in there) One other situation was the smoke alarms were hyper sensitive and went off frequently with the slightest of cooking, this drove our dog crazy. So we put off cooking much which was not very convenient. Main shower valve did not mix cold water well so it was scalding hot, so we just used one shower. Finally there was no local TV so during NFL playoffs we couldn't get the games and I'm a huge football fan! I believe with time these matters can be resolved and should be resolved. This will make for a much nicer stay for future renters! All in all we enjoyed our stay....
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2024
Thank you for letting us know about these items so we can address them. We appreciate the feedback and looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom H.

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

Conveniently located Small House that needs Updating

Booking for right-priced historic property was convenient and the property manager excellent. Alex quickly responded to issues: new coffee pot and vacuum, unlocking a door. He helped us enjoy our stay. Overall 7/10. Arriving, notice a roof that is quite old, an exterior that needs a pressure wash and a fence that will soon need replacing. Driveway needs gravel. The front yard, covered in leaves, was later raked out by landscaper and made the exterior more presentable. Weeds and sand prevail in back. The interior is welcoming with LVP flooring through the main home. The kitchen is updated; illuminated by the screen porch. Some innovative use of space in this house, which was cozy for a week, small for a month. The rear bedroom was an add-on with the porch, but does NOT have HVAC. Not an issue with temperate February weather. The metal rear roof and thinly constructed rear walls combined for noisy nights during rain or "rush hour" traffic. Bed just OK. The front bedroom is smaller; presumably original. The front shower was broken. The TV room has been created by walling in the space between the house and garage. The relaxing area is fine for a couple of two; limited when more watch a movie. The two armchairs have to be turned and are quite close to the TV. Limited space. The fenced-in backyard is the highlight of the house with a couple of nice sitting spots. The fence made it perfect for our frisbee-chasing dogs. House is in a very convenient location!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2024
Thank you Tom, we really appreciate the feedback as it helps us improve our hosting abilities for our future guests. We are fairly new to Airbnb/VRBO and every little bit helps. We will certainly take these notes and address them immediately. I’m glad that you overall enjoyed your stay with us at the Beekepers Cottage and hope you will consider us again. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

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Hosted by Alex DiMare - Coast to Coast Property Management

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