Title: Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8982&destination=Mount+Dora%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=123351631&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora ## Photo gallery for Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora ![Property grounds - Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora (Mount Dora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123351700/123351631/5a1d035c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora (Mount Dora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123351700/123351631/9cb3a2d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora (Mount Dora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123351700/123351631/4c39a708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora (Mount Dora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123351700/123351631/281b9dab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora (Mount Dora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123351700/123351631/c0b6d011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7\. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly w/ $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max) \- Pets must be well-behaved and house-trained. Please do not allow pets on furniture (bring your own pet beds/crates/blankets if needed) \- 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets 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 - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112420000/112419400/112419330/bf7d2eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RENT 2 nights Get 1 night FREE!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 564627 ## About the area Located in Mount Dora, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wekiwa Springs State Park and Fern Prairie Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mount Dora Center for the Arts and TableTop Team Trivia. With kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Mount Dora travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Dora.dx8982) [View more Holiday homes in Mount Dora](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Dora-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8982-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.82195%2C-81.65583&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qoBSK9wPSOnaQjIg8J13chlJ5Ho=) Mount Dora, FL ### What's nearby - ![Lake Dora](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8982/115384c5-d013-4bd8-9572-a716b045f928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Dora 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Donnelly park in Mount Dora, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653950/0389b8b4-a994-4007-8a01-48e9f6886ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Donnelly Park 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347698/06ae0091-59b6-4929-bcdd-175b32d4910c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Universal Orlando Resort 42 min drive \- 38.5 miles - ![Universal Studios Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048177/6bf4c5fb-1002-4324-b44d-335e930a4f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Universal Studios Florida 43 min drive \- 37.5 miles - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034120/72f0831e-8a1f-4532-9296-e96104eeb131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Walt Disney World® Resort 49 min drive \- 41.8 miles ### Getting around - Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Chick-fil-A 20 min walk - McDonald's 2 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive - Culver's 2 min drive - China Star 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora? ### What time is check-out at Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora? ### Where is Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Escape the Heat! Lakefront Paradise in Mount Dora Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### VICTOR W. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Lake View We loved the view. Super quiet neighborhood. Spotless clean. Loved it ##### VICTOR W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip W. 7 Feb 2025 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!! ##### Phillip W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim C. 28 Dec 2023 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). ##### Jim C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley F. 3 Mar 2025 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! ##### Ashley F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 13 Aug 2025 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. ##### William S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace N. 6 Jan 2026 ##### Grace N. 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