Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast 495 West Old US Highway 441 Mount Dora Florida 32757 USA http://www.heroncay.com Phone: +1-352-383-4050 Fax: +1-352-383-7653 Toll-free: +1-888-437-6622

General Information

Gracious Victorian Residence w/a Tropical Flair overlooking Lake Dora just a short walk to town, recently created to reflect times from our glorious past. Offering the finest comforts of the modern world, surrounded w/ Family Antiques, Art, and Collectibles to stimulate nostalgic memories.

Guests enjoy a Relaxing Full Breakfast by the Fireplace in our Grand Dining Room or Surrounding Terrace. Many rooms view Lake Dora, several have fireplaces, all have private baths. For those who don’t do stairs, we offer Handicap Accommodations.

Escape the ordinary, visit Heron Cay in Charming Mount Dora, create memories you will cherish forever.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
• There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 165.00 and $ 285.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 295.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 35.00
• Other Accommodations: 1 Fully Handicapped Compliant
  Occasionally a group reserves all guest rooms, thereby being able to utilize common areas for small meetings, dinner parties, etc.

Amenities

Meals

• A FULL, Hot 'Formal' Buffet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8-10am
• Breakfast is served in the Terrace, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
• Dinner is available by special request for $* See Below
• Additional food services included in room rate: Always something to Snack On!!!, Assorted Pretzels, Trail Mix, NUTS, Pub Mix - a Blend of Everything, Sometimes Fresh Baked Cookies!! Also, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: * Dinner requires at, least 6 Guests -----, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is : Heron Cay's SERIOUS Breakfast!!
  Our Breakfast offers Wide Selections: Beginning with one of Margie's HOME Baked Breads - Pumpkin, Banana, Cranberry, Etc. and NUTS!! FRESH Fruit Platter (in season - 'Golden Pineapple' grown ON SITE); Assorted Juices (from December to JULY!! From our trees - Orange Juice Squeezed Daily); then EGGS - Randy does Margie's 'Moms Eggs' (he calls them 'Fried Poached') or his Special GIANT Omelets. Or he might do HIS Fresh FRUIT PANCAKES... simmered in Butter, these are more like a Dessert!! Margie also Bakes one of her Special 'Egg Casseroles - with various combinations of Breads, Potatoes, Cheese, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Spinach, Tomato, Mushroom, MORE - ALL DELICIOUS!! And always a Side of MEAT; Sausage Patties, Links, Bacon, Ham, 'Little' Smokeys, Canadian Bacon, Sliced 'Special Gourmet Sausages', OR?? And Finally, Margie does something Sweet; her 'French Toast' (not like ANY French Toast you have, unless you have been our Guest BEFORE!!) or maybe her 'Sinful Buns' made with butter, cinnamon, sugar, more!! With this all said, Breakfasts with Special diet restrictions are available... Just Please let us Know at CHECK-IN!!

Policies

• Minimum stay required (For Advanced Reservations - 2 nights on most Weekends / Special Events Varies)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Smoking outside / away from the House)
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (One room is Pet Friendly - separate from other guest area)
• Limitations on children staying (Well behaved children w/responsible adults are welcome)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may bring alcoholic beverages / refrig's in all rooms)
• Deposit amount required (One night's lodging or 50% of total lodging for advance reservation)
• Check in time is 3 - 6 pm and Check out time is by 11 am
• Cancellations:
  In the unfortunate event that you must cancel, with Reasonable notice, we prefer to Reschedule your visit to a more convenient date. However, deposits are refundable in the form of a Gift Certificate for future redemption if you cancel at least 30 days prior to your arrival date and cancellations must be in writing (or eMail). A cancellation fee equal to 30% of your deposit is charged, and cancellations Must be Confirmed in 'writing' (An eMail is FINE!). If cancellation is less than 15 days, and your room is Not Re-Booked, the FULL Amount will be charged to your credit card.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1995
• Opened for business in 1995
• Restored / Remodeled in 1995
• Access for the disabled
• Parking available (Ample Safe Off-Street Parking)

Location

• Location is best described as: **NOTE*** GOGGLE MAP is VERY WRONG!!***, For Our Correct location, go EAST (Right) on 46, to just past the Road Name 'Virginia Ave',, we are at the Circled '46' and '7th Avenue', x-There's NO 'VIRGINIA Ave'-We are on W OLD US 441, xx - 30 to 40 minutes to Disney / Orlando, Airport, Countryside, Downtown, Lakeside, Small town, Tropical, Village, Wine country
  
• Nearest major city: Orlando, FL (25 miles SE)
• Directions to property:
  LOCATED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, EASILY REACHED FROM ~~ ~~Southeast FL via FL Turnpike to Toll Road 429, to US 441, then “Old” US 441 into Mt Dora; ~~From I-95 ~ take Route 44 West from New Smyrna or Route 46 West thru Sanford into Mt Dora; ~~From Southwest FL via I-75 to Rt 50, then east to Rt 19 at Groveland, or Take I-4 East to Polk City (MapQuest or your GPS w/send you into Orlando-way out of your way) In Polk City Take Route 33 North to Groveland, Take Route 19 North to “Old” US 441 in Tavares. Go East on “Old” US 441 approx 5 miles to my door. ~~From West and Northwest FL ~ I-75/FL Turnpike to Rt 44 to Wildwood / Leesburg, then South on US 441 ~ in Tavares take Old US Hwy 441 into Mt Dora. ~~Mount Dora is cute and quaint, the town center is Donnelly Street at N 5th Avenue ~ proceed West on 5th Avenue from this center, past one traffic light, curve right, we are the first driveway on right (Lake Dora is on your left).
• Nearest major airport: MCO 30 miles
• Directions from airport:
  We are 30 to 40 minutes from Orlando’s Airport ~ Head North to Toll Road 528 (aka Beachline Expressway), take 528 West to FL Turnpike; FL Turnpike North to Toll Road 429, North aprx 9 miles to US Hwy 441; Take US 441 North aprx 9 miles to Route 46; Route 46 West/you are in Mount Dora
• Meeting places:
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intimate Wdgs/Celebration
  • Small Meetings / Events

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Margie & Randy
  Margie and Randy (fm Chicago) have spent most of their lives in Florida enjoying Boating, Travel, Antiquing, Real Estate, Vintage Cars and our pets (who do not mingle w/guests unless invited). We owned/operated Heron Cay Intracoastal B&B in Jupiter until 2002 before buying Darst's Victorian Manor & moving to Mount Dora.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There are 3 cats on the property
• There are 3 dogs on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, Nature area, Horse & Buggy-Historic Downtown, Sightseeing on Lake Boat, Vintage Train Ride / Dinner Train, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Antiquing, Hot Air Ballooning, 30 Minutes to Disney, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool