Grand Island Resort is located on the sparkling waters of Lake Eustis, one of Lake County's major…read morelakes. Residents enjoy some of the areas best fishing and boating. Located in Central Florida this community is less than 50 miles from Orlando and all its attractions. And, just 15 miles away is Mount Dora, a charming small town with hilly terrain, large majestic oak trees and some of the best antique shopping in the state. Grand Island Resort offers its residents resort-style amenities including a new marina with 50 boat docks, an expanded waterfront clubhouse and swimming pool.

From the owner: Located in the heart of Central Florida, Grand Island Resort is a vibrant 55+ manufactured home…read morecommunity offering a relaxed lakeside lifestyle on the breathtaking shores of Lake Eustis. Just 50 miles from Orlando, and close to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this welcoming waterfront community blends natural beauty with exceptional amenities, making it easy to enjoy both adventure and tranquility. At the center of the community is a stunning waterfront clubhouse, offering panoramic lake views and the perfect setting for gatherings, relaxing, or connecting with neighbors.

Great staff, nice rooms, friendly service. Everything was good it's an American family owned…read morebusiness.

From the owner: Welcome To Paradise..."Kick off your sandals and enjoy the fun, friendships, tropical beauty and…read moresouthern hospitality at Floridian Gardens Resort, Tavares! " 1 BR Tropical Studio Suites...King/Queen bed, luxury linens, DVD/CD player, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/iron board, Lanai, WIFI/Media Center. BONUS: VIP Guest Spa Pkg. (Deluxe Aromatherapy Bath & Foot Spa, room amenities & neck wrap therapy). Complimentary, continental tropical breakfast, and VIP "welcome" beverage upon arrival. AAA / AAARP / Military / Group discounts 1, 2 & 3 BR Rental Homes...Experience Floridian, carefree-style living and all the conveniences of home, fully furnished homes with luxury linens, full-sized stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cookware, dishes & utensils. Enjoy eat-in kitchen/dining, living room, some include an attached /screened, Florida room, and a carport,. Min. two-week stay, advance reservations recommended. Long/short-term, vacation home

We all loved Welaka Lodge. My granddaughter was getting married at Ever After Farms. The wedding…read moreparty and family rented all the cabins and the one RV. It was great to have everyone together for a few days! So much better than hotel rooms. We also really enjoyed the Boat Bar and visited several times! I would definitely recommend the Welaka

Sherry was our server and she was the highlight of our afternoon at the Boat Bar. She took care of…read moreus every step of the way. The service is prompt, attentive, and courteous, mixed with a beautiful personality. The location is among the best! Beautiful waterfront dining and drinking. Ride up in your boat or bike. The owner, Marty, is crushing it!

I recently spent a weekend at the Mission Resort and Club. The property is gorgeous, the staff is…read morehelpful and knowledgeable, and the food is fabulous!! I highly recommend this property if you want a true "old Florida@ experience.

Service!!!!!!!! All areas of service contact are unwelcoming and unfriendly. With the exception of…read moreAndy, (shuttle drier) who was friendly and I believe the only person we encountered who smiled. Lobby staff seemed unorganized. Restaurant staff unfamiliar with what was offered, wasn't sure what a sparkling water was? Steak ordered med rare and presented well done. Breakfast buffet staff argued over who was going to serve our table. Staff behavior demonstrates low wages, poor management or both. Oh and the bed was terrible, very sunk in the middle. Pro shop staff did not know how to give cash change back so I had to use a CC. Requested high floor got a ground room facing a yard with a broken kids play tower. So disappointed in this establishment! The grounds are beautiful but a drive thru is enough.

I came upon this bed and breakfast by surprise as a I searched for places to stay in Mount Dora…read more There is so much I can say (the list is long), but will sum it up to this: 1) The house and rooms are darling, cozy and tastefully decorated with the art of one of the owners. It is very clean and the bed is very comfortable. One has access to the living and dinning room areas, which are beautiful and relaxing. The music was also extraordinary! 2)The treatment I received by the hosts, was just beyond expectations: very kind, accommodating, and I felt at home with dear friends. 3) The breakfast is simply unbelievable: gourmet, delicious beyond words and with an amazing assortment of different things (e.g., fresh juices, fresh fruit, French toasts, sausage and roasted apples, and a variety of beverages). 4) It is a blocks from downtown. Simply a fantastic experience and just what I needed! Noteworthy detailsThere are two older dogs.

A charming bed and breakfast located within walking distance to downtown Mount Dora and its shops…read moreand restaurants. John and Arthur are very gracious hosts. Daily gourmet breakfasts were delicious. We stayed in the Periwinkle room. It was clean and comfortable. A great place to stay!

This is a hidden gem snug by the Ocala national forest. The…read moreLake allowed for kayaking, swimming and fishing. The sunset was beautiful. We loved the friendly staff and other RV folks 10 minute drive to the amazing silver springs state park which is a must goto attraction. Thank you for a great trip.

They changed the name but not much else. It's funny they call it the retreat , since that's all I…read morewanted to do from the moment I got there. We unfortunately got stuck for longer than we planned or wanted to be there. The bathroom facility is disturbing, disgusting and needs to be completely renovated, but they're to busy putting chairs by the fire pit and putting sand on a "beach" that just washes away due to poor drainage. Drunk and disorderly residents and very poor maintenance and no cleaning. There was a shirt and hat in a chair by the fire pit the entire 2 months we were there and trash in the water that they never removed. The pool hall smells of mold and has so much dust you can't breathe. Karaoke Saturday and Wednesday nights is great if you like being harassed by drunks or offered drugs by just about everyone. The only thing we liked was our spot was on the lake so we did have a decent view...that was literally the only good thing.

Amazing Superior service at many levels…read more Incredible bedding and pillows World class horse facility on site. Tried Polo sport club

1000% YES - this place is awesome! SO much better than every other hotel we've stayed at in…read moreFlorida. This hotel felt like and treated their guests like a true 5 star hotel. First....the grounds are beautiful, well maintained and vast. Upon arrival there's a choice of valet or self-park just out front. Before you can even get to the door someone has rushed to open it and greet you warmly. In fact, 1 guy was there at noon when we arrived and still there at 9pm. Even at 9pm he was still hustling, smiling and putting in just as much effort as he was many hrs earlier. The excellence of staff continued beyond the doormen. Every single staff member we encountered was equally engaged, acknowledged guests, was friendly and was genuinely competent at their job. SO refreshing!! We never saw any of the staff on their phones or busy talking with each other. The work ethic & polish this hotel expects from staff is obvious, appreciated & makes an impact on how we felt as guests. Upon entry, the lobby is gorgeous! Pristine, classy yet inviting. Loved the player piano & large fireplace. There were even some really lovely olive wood crosses available at the front desk, which was an especially nice touch over Easter. Often when a lobby is beautiful, the rooms are a let down. Not here! I didn't see any areas that were in need of attention. Our room felt incredibly clean - no missed corners, grimy spots, etc. It was immaculate and so welcoming...oh, and the room was really really big...and so comfortable. There was a large 2 door closet as well as a smaller closet for our child to use and appreciated having 3 suitcase holders that could fit into the closets so we didn't have to look at them in the room. The chairs in the room were actually comfortable to sit in and made sense with their location. Beds were wonderful and I might have to get 1 of their pillows as it was the first night in awhile that my neck hasn't hurt. Winning! The chocolates by the bedside were a fun treat, particularly the lemon truffle. The next key takeaway from this hotel is how clean it is everywhere. Already mentioned the lobby & rooms, but were out by the arena after the candy shop had closed and the person cleaning had all chairs completely off the floor, rug rolled up and outside and was cleaning like they wanted it to shine. My husband immediately noted that's a sign that someone actually taught the person how they wanted it cleaned rather than just asking them to clean. Big difference. Seriously - I could write a novel about this hotel/property and how great it was. Dog portraits line the walls and halls. There's a small patisserie (large one in the Manor, which you also need to explore), toy shop, bar, restaurant and shops to explore. You MUST stop at the patisserie - fresh, beautiful. We grabbed some items in a lovely box to take home as a gift. We also had breakfast at Stirrups and fully recommend dining here. It was wonderful and blew away all the "best" restaurants in Ocala. Our fruit platter was customizable, came with pink pineapple slices (!) and dragon fruit bits. The 3 egg omelet was the size of a 6 egg omelet and had more beautifully cooked bacon than one could hope. While filling our water glasses the pitcher dripped a couple times. Love that our server was right there with her towel to notice every detail. Beyond the really delicious food and outstanding service, we loved watching the horses warming up in the arena outside, looking around at the many dog portraits in the room and relaxing in the large leather chairs. HUGE shout out to the management staff! It's obvious the leadership here has expectations, does comprehensive training with staff and is actively engaged in ensuring the quality of the hotel. Is The Equestrian Hotel more expensive than the other hotel on site or hotels closer to town - yes, but it's so worth it and we would happily pay a higher price to stay here. Thank you for the wonderful weekend retreat!! We can't wait to return!

It's been about 7 years since I've been to the Riverboat nudist resort, so when the invite came for…read morethe girl's day pool party, I decided, why not give it a chance. I'm glad I did. I make no apologies that I don't view life from the same side of the coin as everyone else, and this is one of those places where you can shuck everything and just be yourself. So that's what I did. After greeting the Hostess, I got a comfy chaise in a shaded nook, took off the "shackles" of the every day, sprayed myself thickly with sun screen and joined the folks in the pool. Conversation and community is what was shared. No one was judged by size or weight, no one was preyed upon and that is what makes this place -very- comfortable. If you enjoy being in your own skin, come down to the pool party for ladies every Wednesday - ladies free, Gents are $20. There are foam parties once a month.

hammock camped by the wetlands that boarder the riverboat for approx 6 weeks during april / early…read moremay and had a positive experience. the interaction with nature coupled with access to a well maintained hot tube and pool make this place the perfect getaway for a budget traveler. the pool was immaculate and is designed for volleyball (smile) with a partial shade canopy, there is an outdoor shower area that enjoyed before turning in for the night. i spent the evening poolside surfing the internet inside the screened in porch , enjoying the weather. the owner was nice enough to ask me to go kayaking with him ans we had a lot of interesting conversations. The RBC meet my needs, exceeded my expectations in many ways and the price didnt break the bank.

Had dinner at the Lakeside Inn in Mt Dora FL. Food was very…read moregood with generous portions although slightly overpriced. Our server Tiffany was outstanding. Warmly greeted us upon arrival and offered excellent suggestions. Tiffany was courteous, professional and engaging throughout our visit while serving both our table of eight and the customers sitting outside on the patio area while never loosing her smile. Very impressed with the ambiance of both the dining/bar area and inn lobby, a time capsule of a bygone era. Both one back to the 1890's and early 1920's. Highly recommend stopping by for either a drink or lunch/diner when visiting Mount Dora. Can't beat the lake views.

We spent three nights here last weekend. When checking in, after making a reservation for a "Pet"…read moreRoom, I received eye rolls and a warning when I asked for clarification of the language on the pet form. The form stated that we could not leave our 15 lb dog alone for extended periods. I asked if we could leave the room for meals and got a mean look and more eye rolls. Not a great start. If you don't want pets, don't say you can bring a pet and then charge a pet fee. The location is fabulous. That said, the exterior of each building is filthy. They have not been cleaned or painted for many years. The room has carpet from the 60's which was stained as well. Food in the dining room was average at best. The bartenders and servers were great. In the main dining room, we saw the "cockroach that devoured Cleveland!" In the same room, the split system air conditioner was leaking down the wall and onto the floor. Well, that is about as nice, and brief, as I can be. Good luck, folks!

Loved being member as Carol made it enjoyable meeting others who enjoyed the nude life. They…read moredecided to close unless you lived there and that was sad as no place close I could enjoy and I could not afford two homes. Hard to understand how to destroyed it. After reading what has happened with the hot tub gone, restaurant gone it has been ruined. Maybe someone else will find an area to open another so the hundreds of folks liked it can visit. I have a home in palm coast with a private pool and may start seeking others from Sunny Sands to visit and enjoy the wind and sun as we did there, once. Sometimes new owners don't get it, they buy because it was successful and they mess it up by killing what made it to begin with, sad.

We used to visit there before the new owners came in. Twas pleasant. Now they don't allow daily…read morevisits, loved the jacuzzi. They filled it in with dirt and planted a palm tree? Loved playing pool at the bar/restaurant. They tore it down. What part of you should sell it to keep it at a fun place don't you understand?