10/10 Excellent
Jodie P.
9 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jodie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Historic District's Crescent Moon Cottage
Holiday home in Mount Dora with kitchen and balcony
Photo gallery for Historic District's Crescent Moon Cottage
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mt Dora, FL
- Place, Donnelly Park8 min walk
- Place, Mount Dora Center for the Arts9 min walk
- Place, Mount Dora History Museum11 min walk
- Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Guest
2 Single Beds
Master
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic District's Crescent Moon Cottage
Delight in the charms of the Crescent Moon Cottage, a fully remodeled 1940’s cottage in the Historic District, just blocks away from all the action in downtown Mt. Dora. It has the charm of the past and the conveniences of today. (Please review our other historic district cottage the Celtic Moon Cottage - property #948380)
Enjoy a relaxing getaway, in the fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, one bath, 1100 sqft cottage. Begin your day with a cup of coffee on the lovely enclosed sun porch or on the private back patio. Stretch your legs with a six block walk to the center of town. Browse the quaint boutiques and shops, have lunch at one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants. Watch the neighbors stroll by on a bench in Donnelly Park, view the sunset over the lake at the Mt. Dora Lighthouse, or catch a play at the Ice House Theatre.
Hungry? Prepare a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen, and serve it in the vintage style dining room. Then as the night winds down, cozy up to a good book in an overstuffed chair in the living room. For the person that needs to be ‘connected’ the cottage is fully wired with cable and Wi-Fi.
As you succumb to sleep, climb into the king size bed in the master bedroom or one of two twin beds in the guest bedroom.
At the Crescent Moon Cottage you won’t “feel” at home, you’ll be at home.
Enjoy a relaxing getaway, in the fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, one bath, 1100 sqft cottage. Begin your day with a cup of coffee on the lovely enclosed sun porch or on the private back patio. Stretch your legs with a six block walk to the center of town. Browse the quaint boutiques and shops, have lunch at one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants. Watch the neighbors stroll by on a bench in Donnelly Park, view the sunset over the lake at the Mt. Dora Lighthouse, or catch a play at the Ice House Theatre.
Hungry? Prepare a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen, and serve it in the vintage style dining room. Then as the night winds down, cozy up to a good book in an overstuffed chair in the living room. For the person that needs to be ‘connected’ the cottage is fully wired with cable and Wi-Fi.
As you succumb to sleep, climb into the king size bed in the master bedroom or one of two twin beds in the guest bedroom.
At the Crescent Moon Cottage you won’t “feel” at home, you’ll be at home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs only under 15 pounds considered. 1st dog - $
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mount Dora
In the city centre, this holiday home is in a walkable area with great shopping. Mount Dora Community Building and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club and Evans Park. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
Mt Dora, FL
What's nearby
- Donnelly Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Mount Dora Community Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake Dora - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Mount Dora History Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Serendipity Brews - 8 min walk
- Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
- Pisces Rising - 10 min walk
- PizzAmore - 5 min walk
- The Frog and The Monkey - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathy J.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen D.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gretchen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rene R.
23 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rene R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Carrie T.
29 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Little Place
Carrie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
sue s.
5 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sue s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken C.
20 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage Downtown
Ken C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin J.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Robin J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa M.
18 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage home
Lisa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Molly R.
24 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cozy cottage
Molly R.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilynn B.
22 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home!
Marilynn B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Sherry Q.
16 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place but needs attention
Sherry Q.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
16 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Richard L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Paula M.
30 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Visit
Paula M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrice B.
18 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage!
Patrice B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte B.
27 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and Cozy!
Charlotte B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse B.
5 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and location!
Jesse B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah w.
23 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming cottage
Sarah w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
13 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Writing Retreat
Christine L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee M.
2 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous
Lee M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barnabas D.
14 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Barnabas D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail T.
15 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historic cottage
Gail T.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Buck B.
3 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Buck B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
6 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Brenda C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy R.
30 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage Retreat
Nancy R.
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About the host
Hosted by Debbie Fitzgerald
Although my husband and I grew up in Central New Jersey, we raised our three children in South Florida. For a period of time, the family was spread along the east coast from Florida to Connecticut. It wasn't until 2012, when the Navy transferred my son to Cape Canaveral, that we thought, this would be the perfect opportunity to re-locate to Central Florida. My youngest daughter was living in Orlando with her husband, and was attending UCF at the time. So, in December of that year, my husband and I moved from New Jersey to Eustis, FL and now, we enjoy our family being within driving distance of one another.
Since moving to Lake County we have fallen in love with the area especially, Mt Dora, just one town over. We love that there is always something happening on the 'Mount', from the festivals, to parades and races.
Since moving to Lake County we have fallen in love with the area especially, Mt Dora, just one town over. We love that there is always something happening on the 'Mount', from the festivals, to parades and races.
Why they chose this property
Since Mt. Dora fits our lifestyle, we decided it would be our retirement town. So a year or so ago, we started wandering the streets looking for the perfect neighborhood to purchase a retirement home. We wanted a small mid-century home in the Historic District, on the parade route, close to town, that provided cottage style living.
Last summer we found the perfect house sooner than we expected; the Crescent Moon Cottage. Although we didn't expect to buy our retirement home at this time, we decided it was exactly what we were looking for and we'd probably never get another opportunity to purchase it.
So in April 2014 we became the proud owners of the Crescent Moon Cottage.
Last summer we found the perfect house sooner than we expected; the Crescent Moon Cottage. Although we didn't expect to buy our retirement home at this time, we decided it was exactly what we were looking for and we'd probably never get another opportunity to purchase it.
So in April 2014 we became the proud owners of the Crescent Moon Cottage.
What makes this property unique
Every time I enter the Crescent Moon Cottage, a sense of calm comes over me. I'm not sure if it's the morning sun streaming in, or the coziness and comfort of the sun porch, or maybe the beautiful wood floors reminding me of the house I grew up in, all I know is, when I'm there, I'm home. And you will be too.
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