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

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Exterior detail
A room with a chess table, a wooden cabinet with decorative items, and a forest mural on the wall.
Interior
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a framed tiger painting.
A brick pathway leading to a gated entrance with a red umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Lake Beauclair
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ola
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Dora

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Beauclair, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Lake Dora. The vacation home includes a kitchenette, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Beauclair - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Dora - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Ola - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 38.1 miles
  • Universal Studios Florida - 41 min drive - 37.5 miles

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
  • ‪Dirty Richard's Burgers & Dogs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quite time after10pm No parties or events No smoking No pets check in after 3:00pm/ check out before 11:00am No commercial photography

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Mount Dora, a short 17-minute walk from Lake Dora and also 3 minutes on foot from Lake Beauclair. You'll also find Gilbert Park and Mount Dora Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is there parking available at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchenette in each house plus a kitchenette and free WiFi in some.

Are there hot tubs at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.), which is 16.4 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB), which is located 29.8 mi away (41-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Yes, every house at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. comes with a patio.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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
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
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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