It was difficult to leave. We felt so at home. Such a special place.

Comfortable ,clean,private,great location. Great hosts (and dogs). Exactly what we were looking for.

All went well

Nice host and cozy place

Great hosts and beautiful lake view.

The property is exactly as described. Quaint and comfortable. Dog friendly. Close to all activities around Mount Dora.

Private and quaint with a breeze off the lake. Carol and John carved out and created a little piece of paradise. We love their dogs! Highly recommend the Howie Mansion tour if you’re interested in C Fl history. Dinner at the Lakeside Inn on their porch overlooking Lake Dora was most memorable. We will be back!!

If you are looking for a serene location close to Mr Dora Historic area look no further. As you enter the property down a winding private street, you will enter a landscaped large enclave with blooming tropical flowers. The view of the lake from your private terrace balcony is gorgeous day or nite, The lake front attracts countless birds from barn owl to crane to the singing ducks, Amazing. The photos of the apartment do not show the charm or details of the space properly. Its perfect for a couple plus or as a bachelor pad. It would pass anyone's white glove test. immaculate. It is a bit of central Florida Paradise ! Awesone

Beautiful view of the lake and sunrise from the balcony. Just the right size for 2 people. Close to stores, restaurants, downtown Mt. Dora, etc., but it feels like you are secluded out in the country. The owners are on the property and very accessible by text, but give you all the privacy you want. They advised us of local activities that were going on that we might be interested in. The yard is huge (2 1/2 acres) and plenty of room just to walk on the lakeside property. Lots of room for your dog to romp and play without worry of them running off. The owners have 3 sweet dogs of their own. They were friendly and gentle with our small senior dog. There was a gas grill, fire pit and canoe available for use. Kitchen was ready, all you need to bring is the food. Waiting in the fridge was a bottle of wine, half and half, and bottles of cold water. Plenty of coffee. Wi-Fi and HDMI TV were there to keep in contact with the 'outside' world if so desired. A single red rose was waiting for us when we came in the door as a further note of hospitality. If anything was needed they were always available. We enjoyed reading on the overlook balcony, spying wildlife on the lake, and BBQing some evenings meals. We would highly recommend this hide-a-way to our friends and family. A note of observation: the cottage is on the 2nd floor. The only access to it is by 2 flights of stairs. It would not be easily accessible to anyone with major physical disabilities. (I did fine with 2 bum knees). Enjoy, Relax, Be at Peace!

This amazing lakeside great location to go to de-stress and relax. The space is very clean and John and Carol have thought of every last detail to make their home comfortable for their guests. So glad I chose this place to stay for my work trip!

Great hosts who welcomed us from the first day! Beautiful property with very clean housing facilities. Would recommend highly!

This property has all you need along with ample parking for boat(s) and/or trailers. The dogs are a special treat as well. It’s very secluded as it sits on more than 2 acres and a private lake.

Quiet, secluded, clean and comfortable- great water view - accessible waterfront with an inviting canoe to paddle around in

Beautiful property!! Clean efficiency with a view owners are very friendly and love their pups. Will stay again!!!!

Carol was great to work with. Good communication, checked on me at check in...very helpful. The efficiency was well kept and very clean. View from the balcony was awesome. Carport was very convienant to park my boat. All around great stay!!! I will be coming back...

John and Carol were very friendly and the place was very comfortable and clean. Everything was so close by and easy to get to. Husband even caught some fish.

Very nice quiet setting; exactly what I needed to feel like I’m on vacation.

The owners were very kind! The room was very clean & had everything we needed...and then some. The property was peaceful & we enjoyed fishing in the lake. Will definitely go back again & HIGHLY recommend!!

Conveniently located and very quiet on the property. The owners are well accommodating and just overall great people. I would definitely recommend.

Great experience. Great location.

We came here for BikeFest in Leesburg and what a gem we found! This place has the privacy, amenities and location for the perfect getaway. Our hosts, John and Carol, could not have been nicer! We can’t wait to come back again!! Thank you so much!

Just perfect for our stay. Nice TV with Comcast! Very clean and efficient. Parking and charging circuit for my boat. Well appointed kitchen and a nice clean bathroom. We will stay again!!

What a great place off the beaten path. Close to everything but the hustle and bustle. Quiet open spaces. Hosts were courteous and attentive. We will book again.

Close to Harris chain, very accommodating hosts and a beautiful property. Perfect for the bass fisherman fishing a tournament on Harris chain of lakes. Provided a carport and electrical plug for my boat...all and all a great overall experience.

We had an amazing weekend getaway in the Mount Dora/ Eustis area. The location was perfect and the property itself is safe, private, and has an incredible view. Carol and John are also the nicest people! They were very welcoming and made sure everything was just right, we felt like we were right at home. Thank you for a great weekend, would highly recommend to anyone and hope to stay again.

Arrived anticipating family reunion and time with ailing father only to be informed that I was expected to take pets EVERY time I left premises. (I had a carrier.) Hotels, campgrounds, and other rentals that claim to be pet-friendly have NEVER had this stipulation, nor was there ANY mention of this in the description or in prior communication with owners. False advertising at its finest.

Very nice and quiet. Would stay again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Our dog was happy with the other dogs. The apartment was very clean, comfortable and could be our home away from home. The ample yard lakeside is very much a wonderful amenity. Very pet friendly owners have beautiful dogs that make it very family like. The experience of country surrounded by city. Pure paradise that we will visit again often.

Well this place is just so relaxing. John & Carol are the best host, they made sure we had everything... Thanks so much and hopefully we’ll see you soon. Thanks Tom & Cyndi

It was great!

Had a great time. Very relaxing and close to everything. John & Carol were very friendly and made us feel right at home. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

...to relax, lounge, read a book and just get away from it all! It has all the necessary amenities for both short and long stays, and John and Carol are very congenial renters. Great central location where either coast can be reached within a 1 ½ hour drive to view rocket launches, an ocean beach, view the manatees, experience thoroughbred horse farms, etc., or even closer the Orlando attractions. Nearby you can enjoy lakeside parks and dine at several non-chain quality restaurants. In addition, the Golden Triangle YMCA is just a few miles down the road offering terrific exercise classes and also has a large workout equipment room. We’ll be returning!