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

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A waterfront property with a dock, a pathway, and a grassy area.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with teal chairs.
A house with a number 941 on the front door, a covered porch, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of greenery through the window.
A marina with boats docked, a covered boat house, and a building with a sloped roof.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mount Dora Center for the Arts and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mount Dora History Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Donnelly Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Dora Community Building - 6 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

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬13 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
  • 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

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. 80 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Everthing we needed. Perfect location close to downtown Mt Dora
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is quick to reply. Very clean and ac is very comfortable. Property is an awesome location to downtown close enough to enjoy downtown but just a few blocks away to enjoy some quiet. This was our 2nd stay and intend for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gineth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, the property is very well located, excellent experience, we will return next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane (Betsy ) d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is adorable, walking distance to downtown area. Loved the backyard with fire pit. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host. Comfortable unit roomy, and comfortable. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip!! The Mermaid House was super cute and close to everything in Mount Dora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is really great! Cute cottage and yard. Fully outfitted kitchen! Really charming and pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! Steve was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Nice property close to downtown

Very cute property and easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

danielle m.

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

Great house

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine L. F.

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

Clean and well-appointed stay

The property is lovely with thoughtful features, excellent air conditioning, abundant ceiling fans, comfortable beds and furnishings, and nice coffee provisions. The decor was pleasant and inviting and it had everything we needed during our stay. Thank you for an easy visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Great stay!

Property was clean and conveniently located. Quiet neighborhood. Close to shops and cafes. Host was very accommodating and communication was great! We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

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

Great place to stay!

Had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid house. Was very nice and cozy. AC was great, location excellent, and very quiet neighborhood. Host was very communicative and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

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

Amazing!

Enjoyed spending weekend here, short walk to Downtown. Charming cottage - will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

What a sweet place

We enjoyed this stay so very much!!! Gorgeous back yard seating area, the house was awesome and fully stocked!!! Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Cozy & Convenient

Nice accommodations within close proximity to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leeann B.

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

First Time in Mt. Dora

Stayed for 3 nights with my husband. Close to downtown restaurants and shopping. Charming cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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