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

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In the charming town of Mt. Dora, this 1275 sqft Artist's guesthouse, known as the castle, offers a unique retreat for couples. Unwind in the grand dining hall or behind Balinese teak doors at The Tiger’s Den wet bar and enjoy beautiful peacocks roaming the grounds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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 to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Mount Dora is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wekiwa Springs State Park and Kelly Park. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Mount Dora travel guide
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Mount Dora, FL

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a body of water with waves and a distant tree line.
    Lake Dora
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A vibrant amusement park with colorful buildings, a large Spider-Man mural, and a Ferris wheel.
    Universal Orlando Resort
    39 min drive - 61.3 km
  • A large blue globe with the word "UNIVERSAL" in gold letters.
    Universal Studios Florida
    41 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Lake Beauclair
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Ola
    1 min drive - 2.1 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

Frequently asked questions

Is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A surprising treasure, guesthouse, of historic Mount Dora,FL. located?

Situated in Mount Dora, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Beauclair, Lake Dora and Lake Ola. Gilbert Park and Trimble Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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
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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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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
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10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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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

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
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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