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"UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Mount Dora

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Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, video library
Smart TV, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mt Dora, FL
  • Place, Mount Dora Community Building
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Mount Dora

City center stay.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Mount Dora Community Building and Donnelly Park. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Mount Dora History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora Community Building - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donnelly Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Dora - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yardery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

"UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora

A beautiful, fully-renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cozy attached guest house in Downtown Mount Dora. Includes fully equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, refrigerator, dual sinks, toaster & coffee maker.

Each bedroom has a king-sized bed. An extra twin-sized bed is available, if needed. There is a make-up/hair station in each bedroom, which includes a large mirror, desk with a drawer, chair, hairdryer, extra outlets, and a make-up mirror. Living room has flat screen HDTV with Roku, Xfinity streaming included, WIFI and a very comfortable leather recliner couch.

Private picnic area & parking available.

Steps away from downtown Donnelly Park, restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream shops, community center, Lake Dora, nature trail & boardwalk.

40 minutes away from Disney World, Universal Studios & other Orlando attractions.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Pickleball
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 906 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.9 mi (18-min drive) away from the Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora to downtown Mount Dora?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Mount Dora.

"UNDER THE PALMS" of Downtown Mount Dora Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The beauty of the town, lake and everything. The accommodations were wonderful and hoping to see you next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carletta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second time staying at this property in Mount Dora. Great location, host and apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Under the Palms” was a wonderful place to stay.The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The VRBO itself was neat and clean and equipped with everything you would need to stay. The location is exceptional! Very close to downtown Mount Dora with all of its wonderful restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Modern C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hop, skip and jump, the proximity of downtown Mt Dora from this accommodation is a 2-minute walk. Restaurants, quaint gift-shops and most especially a boardwalk with nature tails bordering Lake Mt Dora await.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. It was perfect with everything we needed. So clean and a fantastic location. Thank you LuAnn and He LuAnn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, organized and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect! The hosts were very friendly, easy to work with, and fast to respond! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented the space for my adult son and daughter-in-law and her disabled mother for Thanksgiving and it was such a wonderful experience. It is close to downtown and you can enjoythe beautiful Mt. Dora Christmas lights.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and especilly the location just steps from the downtown shops and restsurants. The unit was very clean with a comfortable sitting area, tv, bed, make up table, and a well equiped kitchen. We were happy that our dog had comfortable space and yard, as well. Thanks! We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely beautiful stay at the palms! The owners are amazing and we genuinely will come back to stay with them again Prime location and so informative! Thank you for an amazing birthday weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, spacious home with all the amenities you could ask for! Hosts were super nice and helpful, We will definitely look to stay here next time we come to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean and comfortable cottage, look forward to coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent downtown location

Great location for walking. House comfortable, clean and good for seniors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortni d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and great location

Check in was very easy and the owners were very responsive. GREAT location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great stay. The house was clean and spacious and the location couldn’t be beat. The property owners were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Nice quiet stay just a short walk to shops and restaurants in a cute down town area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Randy and Luann are the nicest and the place is amazing in a great area. We stayed with the doggies and were able to walk to downtown multiple times. I knlw where to stay next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described. It was close to shops and restaurants. A very comfortable accommodation. The host were outstanding and very responsive to any question I had. Everything we needed for a relaxing stay was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, great Hosts, great Unit

It was exactly as described in the listing. Linens and bath towels were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt Dora get-away

Everything was great, location, house, hosts!Many places in walking distance, private off street parking.Highly recommend Under the Palms, would stay again.Very clean and well stocked, perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Under the palms at Mount Dora

This was our first stay at this location and we left really happy and planning to return. The place was clean and so close to the center of the town. My wife and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mera T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, close to downtown

A lovely home run by a lovely family. Clean, great space, quiet, walking distance to downtown. Can’t wait to return and stay with them again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025