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Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora

Mount Dora vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a covered area, boats, and a view of a lake.
A wooden dock extending into calm water with a covered seating area and a small boat.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a central island.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a wooden nightstand, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Mount Dora, FL
  • Place, Lake Gertrude
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Joanna
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Leven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Dora

On lake.Your stay at this Mount Dora vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Gertrude and East Crooked Lake. Lake Joanna and West Crooked Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Gertrude - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Crooked Lake - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Crooked Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lake Joanna - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Loch Leven - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪First Watch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora

Exclusive Lakefront Escape on Lake Gertrude!

Discover one of the only short-term rentals directly on Lake Gertrude, Mount Dora's pristine, spring-fed lake, perfect for your getaway! Located just 1.5 miles from downtown Mount Dora's charming boutiques and restaurants, this beautifully renovated home offers unparalleled lakefront luxury.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Swim or boat in crystal-clear waters, relax on the private deck with stunning views, or enjoy the chef‚s kitchen and spacious rooms‚ideal for families and groups.

Parking: Driveway (4 vehicles), boat trailer parking allowed, limited street parking available; no RVs

-- THE LOCATION --

Explore Disney World, Universal Orlando, or SeaWorld (30-40 min drive), Daytona Beach (~ 1 hr), or Wekiva Springs (16 mi) for swimming and kayaking. Mount Dora, the Festival City, dazzles year-round with events like the nationally ranked Craft Fair.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed at the property
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Boat rental is available for qualified boaters, depending on experience
- Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell camera on the front door facing the exterior front entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video and sound when motion is detected or when the video doorbell button is pressed

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

564627

Frequently asked questions

How close is Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora to downtown Mount Dora?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Mount Dora.

Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property! Host was amazing to work with and we enjoyed the boat and lake! House well equipped and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Time

My family had a fantastic time during our weeklong stay. This house is awesome. It was very clean, close to downtown Mount Dora, shopping and restaurants. The owner was easy to work with and jumped right on a couple of minor issues that came up. The lake is fabulous and great to swim in. We highly recommend this home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is fantastic. The check in process was great. We communicated with host and he was very responsive. The amenities were great and the lake is beautiful. We plan on renting this property again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Home

We had a blast in this immaculate house!! We came for the Bass event on Harris Chain. Plenty of room for the 8 of us with so many extras!! Best house we've stayed in!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Lake View

We loved the view. Super quiet neighborhood. Spotless clean. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great retreat with amazing views

Beautiful well appointed property. House is very large accommodating 5 adults very comfortably. The dog friendly aspect was a huge bonus. The dog run on the side yard was also a big bonus. Nice car port to park under, fancy Keurig Coffee maker (good to know this before you arrive) loved the gas stove and well set up kitchen along with the gas grill outside. Cannot say enough nice things about this property, we loved it and hope to return during Mt. Dora's off season (if there is such a thing).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay near Mt Dora

We visited the Mt Dora area for wedding, and this property was great for our multi-family group. We loved that the bedrooms were on the main floor with the kitchen, dining, and living area in the basement with beautiful views of the lake. Some enjoyed the paddle board and kayak while others relaxed on the patio area. My kids enjoyed seeing different birds and fish in the area. The property is about 10 minutes from Mt Dora. The Gilbert park playground and nearby boardwalk were so good we visited twice during our short stay! Thanks for letting us make ourselves at home in your home for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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