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

Mount Dora vacation home with kitchenette

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A large wooden double door with metal reinforcements and a black handle.
A fireplace with a painting above it, two upholstered chairs, and a decorative plant on the mantel.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a framed tiger painting.
A room with a chess table, a wooden cabinet with decorative items, and a forest mural on the wall.
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.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Mount Dora

In Mount Dora .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Beauclair and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Dora with a stay here. Lake Ola and Gilbert Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Beauclair - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Dora - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Ola - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 42 min drive - 55.2 km

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.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. to downtown Mount Dora?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Mount Dora.

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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