Apartment in Eustis, FL

Looking for peace and quiet?

Looking for peace and quiet?

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covered patio
entrance with parking area.
storage available next to patio.
Living area
Dining

Overview of Looking for peace and quiet?

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Eustis, FL
  • Popular LocationOcala National Forest7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRenninger's Antique Center12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Dora14 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Looking for peace and quiet?

Country living, safe and cozy with private entrance and patio. This is the perfect destination for easy access to all of Central Florida's attractions (both natural and man made) plus the serenity and security of life in a country home. This is a daylight basement apartment with a private entrance and patio with table & chairs, custom built rocking chairs, grill and extra storage. The setting is lovely, with a view of large oaks, pastures, and wild plum trees that bloom in the early spring. If you look closely you might see deer, quail and gopher turtles. The apartment is a well planned 900 square feet with fully equipped kitchen, dining area, two small bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and washer and dryer. The bedroom has a queen size bed and large closet. The second bedroom contains a daybed. The living area has a comfortable couch, recliner and loaded bookcase plus flat screen TV, and wireless internet access. All linens are provided.. Professional house cleaning may be arranged at $20.00 per visit. This is a five acre property so there is ample room for RV and/or boat parking. RV hookup available for separate fee.

The home owners live on the property in a separate dwelling and are available to handle any requests or problems.
NOTE: We have had a very successful six years as a vacation rental and have made many new friends. The main part of this house was converted from
a long term rental to a furnished vacation rental in summer 2018. This is a very charming old country farm house with a large porch. See listing #1418295/ We have also completed renovations on a small cottage on the same property and started renting it March 2019. See listing #1576786. This is the first "snowbird" season in which all three rentals are occupied and it has worked out very well. Our renters can be as private as they wish or socialize with other renters and us.
Please note: this is a non smoking property.

Property manager

Elizabeth Byrd and daughter, Kathleen Tucker

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed
Dinner guess welcome

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only, no cats, contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: dinner guess welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Eustis

Located in Eustis, this apartment is in a rural area. Black Bear Golf Club and Country Club of Mount Dora are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Renninger's Antique Center and Eustis Square. TableTop Team Trivia and King's Landing are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ocala National Forest - 7 min drive
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 12 min drive
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 12 min drive
  • Country Club of Mount Dora - 12 min drive
  • Lake Dora - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 30 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Tony's Pizza & Subs - 7 min drive
  • Jeremiah's Italian Ice - 8 min drive
  • Lampu Japanese Steakhouse - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for peace and quiet? pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Looking for peace and quiet??

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for peace and quiet??

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Looking for peace and quiet? located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ocala National Forest, Carver Park, and Black Bear Golf Club. Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society and Donnelly Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great country hideaway
Property was amazing, hosts were great, will definitely return
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quite and nice great host
Comfortable accommodating quite great owners very good lication will definitely be back
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A GEM
Quiet serene and lively cottage in the country. Very relaxing and just a short drive away from quaint towns in the area. Beth and Jim are very down to earth and very welcoming. Feel we have made friends for life. We stayed here for a few weeks until our home was ready. Love the area!
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vittoria C.

Wonderful!!
Comfortable place, really enjoy the visit, Beth and Jim are very special, they make you feel like at home! We are very happy and we hope to come back again!!
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin B., Faribault, Minnesota

Well maintained and stocked
Beth and Jim are wonderful caring people, would recommend a stay at this property to anyone in the area
Stayed 91 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Byrd and daughter, Kathleen Tucker

Host profile image
My name is Elizabeth Byrd. When people ask me how a 'girl' from Seattle ended up in Central Florida, I say, 'the usual reason..a man!' My husband, Jim, a Miami native, and I met in Seattle. When we decided to move to Florida, we chose Lake County for its beautiful lakes (I can live without mountains but not water), climate, and accessibility to large cities without having to live in one. I discovered right away that sunshine is addictive!
Our children are all grown with their own families. Three live in Lake County (one next door) and one out of state. I have lived in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, North Carolina and Texas. When it come to work, we have both worn a lot of hats! For me... teacher, debate coach, bookkeeper, artist. For Jim... excavation and paving, home builder, wood craftsman and furniture maker and equipment sales. Now we mostly devote our time to property maintenance and keeping our renters happy.

Why they chose this property

When I first saw this property 30 years ago with its two old houses, I felt like I had come home --which is a pretty far stretch for a city girl! It was perfect for us with its front house for us, a shop for my husband, and the back house for my mother-in-law.
After her death, we turned her home into a rental.
The main part of the house was rented by one person for many years but is now a vacation rental. In 2013 we started renting the downstairs apartment as a furnished seasonal rental. It was a great decision! We have made many new Snowbird friends. We have had several long term rentals to couples who were house hunting in Florida. We have also hosted individuals doing business in he area for short periods of time. We live on the property in the front house, so we are here to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Come see us soon.

What makes this property unique

Did you ever watch 'This Old House?' Well we have two of them. The front house was built in 1924 and the back (rental) house was built in 1935. Like many others in Lake County, the property was originally an orange grove. No orange trees left, but we have lots of beautiful old oaks. Living here keeps us in touch with times gone by when life moved at a slower pace and you took time to watch the breeze ruffle the ferns and smell the roses!
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