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"Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly

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Exterior
Dining
Smart TV, books
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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May 10 - May 11
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About the neighborhood

Mount Dora

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Mount Dora, within a 10-minute walk of Mount Dora Community Building and Donnelly Park. .This vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Wekiwa Springs State Park and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Kelly Park.
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What's nearby

  • Donnelly Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Donnelly House - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Dora - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mount Dora Confectionary - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wave Asian Bistro Sushi - ‬12 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.

"Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly

The perfect place to stay while visiting beautiful Mount Dora. Just a short walk or bike ride to historic downtown Mount Dora. Enjoy all the nearby shops, cafes and galleries. Located in an established neighborhood amongst other renovated historical cottages. Walk to the library, parks and to Lake Dora at sunset. Built in 1932, this inviting 2 bedroom 1 bath home has been recently renovated. The kitchen is fully equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and stove.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Renovated "mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Mount Dora

"Mermaid House" in Downtown Mt. Dora!! Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The mermaid house was fantastic. It was everything that we were looking for, and a short walk to downtown Mount Dora. It has everything you need. Steve was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty L., Bradenton

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first time in mount dora was wonderful! We highly recommend The Mermaid House. It is close to downtown shopping and restaurants. The house itself is so charming with the wood floors and old time charm. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Everthing we needed. Perfect location close to downtown Mt Dora
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is adorable, walking distance to downtown area. Loved the backyard with fire pit. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kurt c.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jane (Betsy ) d.

Nice home, convenient to downtown Mt. Dora. Great for 2 friends to catch up over a couple of days. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and an easy walk to downtown. Neighbors were very friendly and made us feel like part of this historic community. Home was very clean and the host provided all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive host. Comfortable unit roomy, and comfortable. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steve is an absolutely wonderful host. The house is certainly cute, but it is older. My sister and I were visiting family close by so we didn’t spend much time at the Mermaid House…basically just a nice, comfortable place to sleep. Didn’t use the kitchen at all and Steve was immediately on a small issue we had with the bathroom sink. Great location in a Mt. Dora neighborhood close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time at this house. Just adorable. Close to downtown and great location to walk the neighborhood. Had everything we needed for a long weekend. Really appreciated the fenced in back yard for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host is really great! Cute cottage and yard. Fully outfitted kitchen! Really charming and pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gineth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy, the property is very well located, excellent experience, we will return next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a girl's weekend! Very well appointed and comfortable with plenty of seating throughout. The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed for cooking in house. Great location in a quiet neighborhood only a short distance from downtown Mt Dora. Need to make a trip to this house an annual event!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was awesome! Very clean, well maintained and the location was fantastic. Walking into town was easy and the neighbors were friendly, even to us out of towners. Our two little dogs loved it and clean up in the yard was easy. It was great having a little fenced in back yard to let them out in. We checked the fence to make sure they couldn't get it, and no problem, even for our little dogs- no escapes! Lets put it this way, We loved it! Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne S., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice little house in Mt. Dora. It's very close to the downtown area which made travel very convenient. I would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checkin was very easy. The host was great. Very responsive. The cottage is really cute. It has everything you need even though we were there such a short time that we didn’t get to take advantage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! Steve was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Thanks for a wonderful stay in Mount Dora. Great house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred W.

over all we give it 3 stars. It was about a half mile from town. Nice to have it pet friendly. A/C worked great. Kitchen was adequate too. Nice TV. We had a hard time sleeping, the beds need a foam topper of some kind. They are hard! Bath room had a sad little shower head, minimal bath towels and wash clothes. Hardly any soap! The foam containers had watered down soap, basically no soap. One sample size tiny bar in the shower, and i mean tiny. We had to go out and buy soap. Scant little shampoo, only one! So bring your own. Sorry to not be more positive- for the price i dont think we would repeat this stay. The back patio was too dirty to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great little stay in th mermaid cottage. Check-in easy, super cute and great location. Everything you need for a little vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great trip!! The Mermaid House was super cute and close to everything in Mount Dora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025