The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora
Welcome to The Flowers House, a remarkable slice of history located in the vibrant community of Mount Dora! Originally constructed in 1910, this house has seen only a few owners over its century-long existence, imparting a rich heritage to your stay. It was lovingly maintained by the William Capps family for sixty years. Pam and Andrew Flowers, restored its charm while preserving its unique character.
The Flowers House is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining its historical charm. You’ll find five spacious bedrooms, four of which have their own bathrooms, making it perfect for family gatherings or group getaways. The shared front and back porches, combined with a cozy backyard featuring a fire pit, provide ample space for relaxation. Inside, enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a generous living room.
There are 2 breweries in the area.
Just a short stroll to downtown Mount Dora, you'll discover a cornucopia of activities, dining options, and shopping. The area boasts an impressive array of restaurants offering diverse cuisines ranging from Asian to Italian and everything in between. Don’t miss out on fine dining experiences like 1921 and Pisces Rising, both of which promise incredible meals and lovely ambiance.
Revel in the beauty of Mount Dora's nature, too! Explore the nearby parks, take a leisurely walk to Lake Dora for sunset views, or embark on an adventure in the surrounding natural landscape filled with wildlife, including cardinals and alligators. The adventurous can rent kayaks, bicycles, or even unique catamarans to explore the crystal-clear waters of the area.
If you’re an antiques enthusiast, you’re in luck—Renninger's Flea Market & Antique Center is just a short drive away, hosting events like Guitars and Cars and the Antique and Vintage Fair.
Mount Dora comes alive with festivals throughout the year, so check the local event schedule. Highlights include the Green Market every Sunday, the Blueberry Festival in April, and the Annual Regatta in March.
Finally, for day trips, the magical allure of Orlando’s theme parks is just a 35-minute drive away, providing endless entertainment options.
Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or celebrate, The Flowers House offers a home away from home in a truly special community. We hope your stay is filled with joy, adventure, and cherished memories! Enjoy your time in Mount Dora!
Événements autorisés : réunions de famille, fêtes d'anniversaire et mariages
Parking space for about 4 cars provided.
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Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Instructions relatives au départ
L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :
Remplir le lave-vaisselle et le mettre en marche
Retirer les draps des lits utilisés
Enlever les articles personnels et sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 2425015vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et événements (y compris les réunions de famille, les fêtes d'anniversaire et les mariages) sur place sont autorisés ; nombre maximum de participants : 15
Note du propriétaire : Parking space for about 4 cars provided.
Possibilité de location à long terme
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
À propos du quartier
Mount Dora
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Mount Dora, plus précisément dans le centre-ville, en bord de lac. Envie de découvrir ce que vous réservent les environs ? Dirigez-vous vers les célèbres Centre des arts de Mount Dora et King's Landing. Plutôt envie de faire les boutiques ? Faites-vous plaisir au détour des tout aussi sympathiques Marché aux puces Renningers et Place Eustis. Envie de passer la soirée à l'extérieur ? Les sympathiques The Well Activity Center et Apopka VFW Community Center vous attendent. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le kayak et le tubing sur l'eau tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée à pied ou à vélo et la chasse.
Musée historique de Mount Dora - 1 min à pied - 0.2 km
Parc Donnelly - 3 min à pied - 0.3 km
Centre des arts de Mount Dora - 3 min à pied - 0.3 km
Lake Dora - 5 min à pied - 0.4 km
Mount Dora Lighthouse - 9 min à pied - 0.8 km
Transport
Aéroport international de Leesburg (LEE) - 18 min en voiture
Restaurants
First Watch - 5 min en voiture
McDonald's
Mission BBQ - 5 min en voiture
Culver's - 5 min en voiture
Chick-Fil-A - 5 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien coûte le stationnement à The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 15 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe The Flowers House - Downtown Historic Home in the Heart of Mount Dora?
Propriété de vacances se trouve au cœur de Mount Dora, à quelques pas des sites suivants : Musée du modernisme, Musée historique de Mount Dora et Royellou Museum. Centre des arts de Mount Dora et Centre communautaire de Mount Dora se trouvent également à moins de 5 minutes de marche.
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Andrew Flowers
My husband and I literally met on Destiny Boulevard in the Horizons Apartments' hot tub in Kissimmee, Florida. He was working as an intern for the Disney World Dixie Landings project in 1991. I was teaching in a drop out prevention program for 4th and 5th graders in Osceola County. Andrew graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Construction Management in 1995. We have been buying, renovating and selling homes in Florida for 27 years. We also have been landlords and hosts of vacation rentals since our first Florida property in 1997. The majority of the homes we have lived in and renovated were in major hurricane areas and low lands. We got flooded and hit hard during hurricane Charley in 2004 while living on Fort Myers Beach. We have had homes and rentals flooded from tropical depressions. We have helped friends and clients rebuild after hurricanes. Although it is always painful seeing people go through trauma and losing our own mementos and belongings, we feel useful when we help people put their lives back together again. We are general contractors. Our company name is Flowers General Contracting, Llc. We have been operating the company since 2004. Our tag line is: Making the Old, New Again!
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
I believe Mt Dora helped make magic happen in my life. On 2/29/92 I came to Mt Dora for a friend's outdoor wedding at the Lakeside Inn. Although I didn't know it at the time, it turned out that I would get married later that year to my current husband. I clearly remember being on the dock at the Lakeside Inn looking at the beautiful wedding decorations on the lawn and daydreaming about how wonderful it would be to own a place in Mt Dora where people could come and enjoy the town and celebrate their life events. Flash forward 32 years to the year 2020. There is a pandemic. All three of our adult children have had to come live in our home in St Petersburg, Florida from various parts of the world including one from Zambia, Africa serving time in the Peace Corps. My husband and I escaped to Mt Dora to ride bicycles for the day, fully intending on returning back to St. Pete that night. We had been looking at properties in Central Florida for about 7 years. Being general contractors, we had been searching for a special project to work on. My husband was constantly looking online. While in Mt Dora we rode by a B and B he had seen online that was about a mile from downtown. We called to see it. A woman came out to show it to us, but, she did not bring the keys so we just walked around outside. She left and my husband and I went to get on our bikes to continue our ride. We stood there for a moment looking at the home. It had already been renovated. We talked about how it was a historic home and so we probably could not change the outside look of the house much. We talked about how it just wasn't that appealing to us, how it looked from the front yard where we stood. And so we spoke together to the higher powers of the universe for the first time about our future project. I said, "You know, I'd really like a beautiful front porch with a wrap around porch with enough room on it to put at least 5 rocking chairs." And he said, " And please let it NOT be ugly."
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
The Flowers House was the very next house we stopped at that day in 2020. My husband had actually seen this house online at one time, but, it had been pulled off the market for quite a few months. As soon as we pulled up to the white picket fence on the sidewalk, I said, "Ooooooo, it has a wrap around porch big enough for 5 rocking chairs!" And he said, "And it is NOT ugly!" We almost put an offer on it right there! When we walked through the front door, we saw it had been stripped! It had been cleared of not just all the debris, but the utilities as well. It would be difficult to get any bank to finance the purchase. Plus, where would we live? There was no electric, water, AC or heat. As we talked to the realtor, we learned that the owner was motivated and would consider owner financing the purchase. And then we saw the little cottage in the back that had electricity, water and an AC. We could live there during the renovation period. We made an offer that afternoon. It was accepted that night! We stayed at a B and B in town and came home the next day to break the news to our adult children. It was the perfect place at the perfect time. We feel very lucky to have been able to preserve a small part of history in this beautiful old Florida town. We kept as much of the old wood in the house as possible. When we began the project the floors were a mess. The floor in the Magnolia bedroom upstairs was eaten up with termites and water damage. We wanted to vault the ceiling in that room to maximize the grandeur of the space. Andrew, my husband and Lincoln, our best carpenter, carefully removed the floor of the attic over the Magnolia room and used that 100 year old wood, to repair the damaged floor of the Magnolia room. We estimate about 85 percent of the floors in the Flowers house are over 100 years old. And so that is why this property is so special to us. It was a magical experience finding it, financing it, and renovating it.
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