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#5 of 7 B&Bs in Mount Dora

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5.0

Cleanliness

4.9

Service

5.0

Value

4.8

Nestled in a secluded location in historic and romantic Mount Dora, experience gracious hospitality, superb cuisine and comfortable lodging. Conveniently located in downtown, you can walk to all the restaurants, shops and other recreational activities Mount Dora has to offer.

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Boating

Hiking

Kids stay free

Non-smoking hotel

Umbrella

Parking

Wifi

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Complimentary tea

Canoeing offsite

Tennis court offsite

Walking tours

Board games / puzzles

Room features

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Seating area

Wardrobe / closet

Refrigerator

Cable / satellite TV

Flatscreen TV

Bidet

Bottled water

Private bathrooms

Radio

Walk-in shower

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

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HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

Historic Hotel

Mid-range

Languages Spoken

English, French, Spanish, Chinese

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Location

221 E 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757-5535

1 (352) 309-2652

Mount Dora Historic Inn

Getting there

Great for walkers

Grade: 97 out of 100

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Orlando Intl Airport

33.4 mi•

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Orlando Sanford International Airport

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46 Restaurants

within 0.3 miles

The Goblin Market

2,079

3 min•$$ - $$$•American

Magical Meat Boutique

2 min•$$ - $$$•American

Village Coffee Pot of Mount Dora

249

2 min•$•American

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47 Attractions

within 0.3 miles

Mount Dora Ghost Tours

Mount Dora Olive Oil Company

86

2 min•Speciality & Gift Shops

Maggie's Attic of Florida

129

3 min•Wine Bars

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Debbie B wrote a review Sep 2023

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Peaceful, quiet historical B&B

Quiet and comfortable. Close to the shops and Lake. The hosts were spectacular! They left me some wonderful goodies in my room, and a full breakfast at a Cafe nearby was included. I would definitely. Go back!

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo

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Pamela N wrote a review Mar 2023

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Property's Favorite Review

You REALLY should stay here

We just stayed there for our anniversary. The customer service is above and beyond. They add a million personal touches which made our stay so enjoyable. The inn is right near all the shops and restaurants so you can park for the weekend and just walk around. The bed was comfortable and the inn was very quiet. It felt like we had our own personal hideaway. We will definitely stay there again.

Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Response from Rachel Rifat, Owner at Mount Dora Historic Inn

Responded Sep 7, 2023

Dear A3956GTpamelam, Thank you for your glowing review. We love to celebrate and we are thrilled that you chose the Mount Dora Inn for your anniversary. We take great pride in the service that we offer... I will be happy to share this review with our innkeepers. I personally find the little touches are what makes everything so special. We are indeed fortunate to be located right in the heart of downtown Mount Dora. We look forward to having you stay with us in the very near future. Love, Rachel

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Rhino2525 wrote a review Jul 2023

Daytona Beach, Florida2348 contributions211 helpful votes

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GREAT Location and comfortable room

My wife did the research and chose this quaint, historic in for our anniversary weekend getaway. We live about an hour away in Daytona Beach so my wife asked if there was a possibility for an early check-in, it would be great. The owner or innkeeper (not sure which) reached out the morning we would be arriving and said that the room was clean and ready for us whenever we wanted to come which was much appreciated! When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the innkeeper and we parked in the ample parking in the rear of the house off the street. She also asked if my wife preferred red or white wine for the complimentary bottle for anniversary (very nice touch). The inn is located in a perfect location to park your car and basically walk to most places which was so nice as parking in the historic part of Mt. Dora can be challenging. We were very pleased with the location! We enjoy a king-size bed so she booked 'Dick's Room which is a large room with a king, and two sitting chairs along with dresser, decent size closer for hanging clothes, a sink and vanity in the room and a separate bathroom with a shower and toilet with a bidet (very nice). The new owner (since May 2022) has upgraded the electronics (based on reading the reviews older than that time frame) with a large flatscreen TV with lots of channels, an Alexa device that you can play music (very nice touch) or ask the weather, and electronic keyless lock to the door. The room also has a fridge with some 'Honor' bar items (sodas in the fridge and candy bars if you needed a soda or candy fix - we brought our own so we didn't need but also a nice touch). Complimentary bottled water was provided. Also, there was a very thoughtful note thanking us for staying with them for our anniversary. We enjoyed the room and it met our needs. The bedding was comfortable and everything in the room worked. I sleep with a CPAP so I had to move the light off the small table next to the bed to as there wasn't room for both but not a big deal. My only slight negative is the air conditioner (which is a window unit as you can imagine in an old home) doesn't get the room as cool as we like to sleep, mainly because of the nice size room is probably a little to large for the unit. That being said, it wasn't warm, just not as cold as we prefer. There is an overhead fan that pushes the air around but I could never find what I considered a high speed (more like medium). Again, not a huge deal but one reason that stopped me from giving the review 5 stars. Maybe a second unit in another window would help cool the room better, especially in the hot summer. One other note of interest, two of the rooms including the one we stayed in are at the top of a narrow stairway so if you have any mobility issues with climbing stairs, you might want to choose a first floor room. There is also a small, outside balcony that is the front of the house and faces the tree-lined street with two chairs that we enjoyed sitting out there during a brief rain-shower and enjoyed an cocktail. Downstairs, there is a small common room with a coffee maker, some cookies, more complimentary water, tea, and hot chocolate. There are some chairs setup around a dining room table but it is not really setup as a gathering place like you might be accustomed to at a B&B. Breakfast is not served but instead, a breakfast voucher good for an entrée and a drink for each morning for Cody's on 4th Avenue (less than 5 minute walk straight down street from the inn). It was wonderful and I think that the owner made a smart choice to partner with a local breakfast place versus trying to have a breakfast for a small inn of this size each morning. We saw this as a positive. The only drawback is that you don't get a chance to interact with the other guest because the no one is sitting down for breakfast or relaxing in the small common room. Not a huge deal for us, especially since we were here for our anniversary but simply stated if that is something that you look forward to when staying at a B&B, you really don't have the opportunity at this inn. One other unique note is that there is an ancient typewriter in the common room. If you type a letter, the inn will provide an envelope and stamp and mail it for you. My wife surprised me by typing a sweet letter to me thanking me for the weekend and it showed up at our house a few days later after we got back. Kind of a novelty item but nonetheless a very nice touch. Overall, we were very pleased with the stay and had a great time. Mt. Dora is such a quaint little town that has so many good restaurant options (we dined at Goblin Market and Piece's Rising for two dinners and Tony's Chowder House for lunch). The location of the inn is perfect to walk to about everywhere (and they even provide umbrellas for the rooms for those Florida afternoon showers). The room met our needs and was clean and comfortable (for the most part, sans a little more AC). The owner and the innkeeper were both very nice and we are glad that we stayed there to celebrate our anniversary.…

Date of stay: July 2023

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Global597203 wrote a review Jun 2023

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Charming Inn

We had the pleasure of staying at the Inn for one evening recently. We were in Miss Elsie's room, and it was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner Rachel, and the innkeeper Ruth, were both welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast is served a very short walk away at Cody's on 4th and was very good. It was a wonderful visit.

Date of stay: June 2023

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Katy W wrote a review Mar 2023

Fort Lauderdale, Florida1 contribution

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Wonderful Weekend Getaway

We were visit for a friend’s wedding but it was also our 7 year anniversary so we turned it into a little weekend getaway! Mount Dora Historic Inn made us feel so special, with a sweet note and gift to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed in Mr. Charlie’s Room, which was spacious and cozy at the same time. The shower was a bit tight but everything else was exactly what we needed. The staff was very kind and helpful. The Inn is located right on the edge of town making it very walkable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back in the future!

Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Peggy L wrote a review Feb 2023

Singer Island, Florida5 contributions3 helpful votes

Delightful Inn

Delightful inn, very well maintained, attention to details. Lovely coffee/ tea bar with light snacks. Free parking, comfortable bedrooms and plenty of amenities. Loved the breakfast option of dining in town. Delicious breakfast. Will stay there again.

Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Leenbob wrote a review Jan 2023

Fort Myers, Florida45 contributions10 helpful votes

Historic Mt. Dora Inn is delightful!!

Christmas season in Mt. Dora is a special event! Staying at the Mt. Dora Historic Inn was wonderful! Only four bedrooms in the Inn but each bedroom is decorated so nice, clean and makes you feel at home! Wednesday is a wonderful Innkeeper and the owner Rachel is available for any requests or any needs you might have. We got vouchers for an excellent breakfast right down the street. The Inn is perfectly located a few blocks from the center of town but also on a quiet street. We would give it an easy A rating. We had a wonderful meal at Goblin Marketplace. The Christmas displays throughout the historic town were amazing. I plan to come back next year at Christmas with my girlfriends!!

Date of stay: December 2022

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Room Tip: Make your dinner reservations weeks in advance! Go at Christmas. We didn't know about the trolley...

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Alan T wrote a review Dec 2022

Davie, Florida31 contributions6 helpful votes

Great time at the Inn

We stayed at the inn with another couple and had a great time last week - over the Xmas holiday. The inn has four suites- two are upstairs and right across from each other which was fun and convenient when staying with friends or family. The owners Rachel and Michael were there at the same time and made sure we had everything needed for a great stay. Looking forward to going back again soon!

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Room Tip: Parking is in the back and is very convenient. The small downtown and shops are a one min walk...

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Ana K wrote a review Dec 2022

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Lovely stay

Lovely bed and breakfast. The proprietor and innkeeper were warm and welcoming...comfy bed and great breakfast at Cody's and 4th (inn provides a breakfast voucher per guest)...and the inn is in the heart of Mount Dora. Hope to be back next year. The Xmas lights in the area are beautiful and worth a visit.

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family

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ladyfish574 wrote a review Oct 2022

Fort Lauderdale, Florida189 contributions80 helpful votes

Just like home

This bed and breakfast is just wonderful. Small intimate, super clean. Victorian feel. We were fortunate to get a first floor room- priceless. Called the Elsie room. Huge bathroom keyless entry. Breakfast are vouchers to a lovely . cafe just down the street from the b&b . Lovely breakfast. It is one block from the historic downtown. Highly recommend.

Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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