What a beautiful, serene area. You hear nothing but the birds chirping and the wind blowing past…read moreyou. The room I stayed in, a king suite, was gorgeous. Very clean and taken care of with love, it was obvious. I slept like a baby on this bed. It was so comfortable. The tub, the tub! You must try it. Very relaxing. As a solo traveler that's a woman, I felt very safe here. The innkeeper was incredibly helpful and kind. They offer breakfast and coffee complimentary with your stay. I highly recommend Cabin On The Lake if you are in the Lake Helen area. Enjoy!

Great experience, great location and customer service! I would recommend to anyone looking to get…read moreaway!

From the moment I walked in I felt like framily. The cocktails were amazing for the nightly happy…read morehour.

Great place. We loved our stay. Our host were incredible. We stayed in the boom boom room - very…read moreromantic.

Love it! The only complaint is that one staff member, from whom I requested new pillows from…read moreSondra, her respond was rude to my request. It took the second day before she replaced them. However, Fabiola and other staff are excellent, and the food is the best I've ever had by Chef Steven. I also love Matt, his assistant; he's wonderful.

Yeah, I can't really express to you how wonderful our stay here was. We came to stay at the…read moreVictoria for our honeymoon for five nights, and I could not have asked for a better experience. The house is beautiful, the breakfast(and coffee!) was perfect each morning, and the staff was truly exceptional. Care is felt in every single detail, from the delightful morning coffee to the fresh flowers in our room, to the Kleenex in our bathroom! Our experience was beyond what we could have imagined. Thank you Sonda, Lisa, Kim, and Fabiola for your care and kindness, and for being such a beautiful part of our first week of marriage.

Amazing place to stay. The staff were wonderful. Audrey was there to greet us upon our return from…read moredinner. Our room was cozy, clean and well appointed. The bed and linens were super comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and Taylor was engaging and friendly. Highly recommend staying here if you want to be in New Smyrna without all the crowds and noise. Love it!!

What a wonderful experience! The property is so beautiful, the accommodations above and beyond…read more Taylor and his Team were exceptional! Breakfast excellent. Combined with this quaint coastal Florida town's offerings of picturesque nature views, beaches, cute shops and wide selection of top shelf eateries it well deserves 5+ STAR!!! We'll Be Back !!! Mike and CJ

I don't usually leave reviews but this place definitely earned one…read more I took someone here for a first date and honestly i was a little nervous because it was her first date in years. I really wanted everything to go well and from the moment we sat down i could tell we picked the right place. Our server Dalia was amazing!!! she was so kind and welcoming and somehow made everything feel relaxed and comfortable. she was attentive without interrupting us and really helped make the whole night feel easy and natural. And her suggestions helped! The drinks were incredible the food was incredible too. you can tell they really care about the quality of what they serve. everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. we were both talking about how good everything was the whole night i also have to give a huge shoutout to the manager Michael. you can tell he runs a tight ship because the service from everyone was outstanding, even with the restaurant being busy. he still took the time to stop by our table, check on us, and make sure everything was going well. he made us feel like VIPs instead of just another table between the amazing food, Dalia helping make our night feel so comfortable, and Michael making sure everything was running so smoothly, i couldnt have asked for a better place for a first date. definitely one of the best restaurants in Deland and we already agreed it was so good we need to go back for date #2

Thoroughly enjoyed the environment,our server, & the food! Will most definitely be back often…read moregiven we're local. A favorite!

The White Orchid Inn and Spa is near and dear to my heart. I believe we've been staying here since…read more2014 and the place only gets better with age. This is also the special place where my husband asked me to marry him in 2016. The owner, Heather, is so friendly and generous. She makes the best cheese plates in the afternoons for happy hour and the BEST omelettes for breakfast. By the way, breakfast and happy hour is included with your stay. Everything is made to order and the spreads are always incredible. One of the best perks about the Inn! It's romantic and relaxing all rolled into one vacation. The customer service from each lady at the Inn is outstanding. They truly care about your vacation and constantly check in to make sure you're more than happy with your stay. Heather even made hot tea for my husband one day and brought it out to him by the pool. So kind. Our air conditioner had an issue one night and we were promptly given a key to another room where we could sleep for the night. Heather had maintenance out the next morning and the issue was taken care of quickly. We have stayed in the Flamingo room and the Serenity room all times we've been here. These are the only two rooms located in the spa building and the heated mineral pool is right outside their doors. We love The White Orchid Inn and Spa and already look forward to the day when we return. The ladies really made our trip special this time around and we are grateful for that. Thank you Heather and team!

Just checked out --Disappointed at best…read more Dingy to dirty. Property is not kept up. Way over priced. No in room coffee or bottles of water. Powdered creamer? Really? Only saw 2 employees and both times questions I asked were answered with " I don't know I am only helping" 2nd day couldn't find anyone for included breakfast so just left.

Everything here was fantastic. Mark worked with us when our flight was getting in late to make…read moresure we were able to get our key and into our room. The breakfasts were great and it was nice to just sit and have a relaxing breakfast without that restaurant feel. It really did feel like eating at home. There are only 2 reasons that I couldn't give 5 stars, the wireless connection kept going in and out (mostly out) and the shower was definitely not made for someone over 6 feet tall (at least in the room I stayed in). The good news is that they give $10/off per night for skydivers who jump at Skydive Deland. Everytime I come to Deland, I plan on staying here and not the Holiday Inn that everyone else stays at right outside the DZ.

We stayed here for the first time ,this week and will certainly come back…read more Mark, from Rugby,England greeted us and schleppied up stairs with our rather heavy case. I had NO problem with the WiFi and the fact that the Deland police station is opposite gives a great feeling of security. We were in room 4,a pretty room with fridge ,coffee/tea maker and an adequate shower and separate toilet/sink.Remember, the house is 128 years old so space is at a premium . We slept well(need an alarm clock but Mark will wake you!) Breakfast was great! Fresh pot of English tea, a fresh fruit plate as a starter, whatever combo of eggs,bacon,sausage, toast jams you want, Mark will cook to order. We WILL be back! Adrian & Esther

I loved this cozy inn! My friend and I were staying in DeLand for a few nights, and she found this…read morecute, historic inn not far from the downtown area. Before arriving, we received a text message with thorough instructs for checking in, which was very convenient. There was a code to the front door, and then a separate code for our room. The entire inn and the room were decorated perfectly to match the period in which it was built. Our room and common areas were very clean and tidy, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom and shower were also surprisingly spacious for such an old house. I'd love to stay here again in the future.

My wife, my daughter, and I had the pleasure of staying at the Alling House B&B several years ago…read more We stayed in the Victorian Cottage and the place was beautiful, the owners at the time were very customer oriented and catered to their guests with great care and respect. They served a fantastic free breakfast that was delivered to your cottage, and they made you feel welcome as if you were family. NOT TRUE ANYMORE!!! This visit was our second time staying at the Alling House. I wanted to stay there for my 60th birthday based upon my previous experience, see the manatees, and just enjoy a nice, peaceful weekend away. Upon calling to make the reservation, I was informed that they were now under new management (it apparently was sold in September of 2022) and no longer served breakfast due to "COVID RESTRICTIONS." I was disappointed, but if that was a state or county regulation, so be it. They were still reasonably priced compared to the prices hotels are charging currently. I was also somewhat taken aback by the overall attitude of the person taking my reservation since he was rather harsh and did not seem very customer service oriented, especially when compared to the previous owners and other B&B's we have stayed at. It appears that the Alling House B&B is now operated remotely. I, at no point, was greeted by anyone, nor did I see anyone onsite that welcomed us or anything. If there hadn't been a female there when we arrived, who stated she was moving in, we wouldn't have known whether to check in at the main house, or just go to our cottage. Being a U.S. Navy veteran, 100% totally and permanently disabled, I was initially happy that we were staying in the Frontier cottage, the only one with a ramp. Stairs are not my friend at all. In order to fairly review the Alling House B&B, I have broken it down into negatives and positives, respectfully, as follows: NEGATIVES: * While I would like to begin with the breakfast issue, I feel I must begin with the fact that the ramp to the Frontier cottage has sunken boards that almost caused me to fall and are extremely dangerous to anyone with disabilities. There are at least 3 of them that will suddenly drop when stepped upon. * NO BREAKFAST. While I have already addressed this to a certain extent, I made phone calls to the state DBPR, the Volusia County Health Department in Orange City, FL, and verified that there are NO COVID RESTRICTIONS on B&B's serving food. Basically, it comes down to the new management just not wanting to incur the cost or go to the trouble. Therefore, if you want a TRUE B&B experience; this is not the place. Honestly, how can you call your business a Bed & Breakfast if you don't at least serve breakfast??? The website advertises itself as a member of the Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns, yet does not serve breakfast at all and uses Covid as the excuse in 2023??? * No WiFi, as advertised. When I called about it, I was told it was being worked on to make it better, even though we were provided the name and password in our confirmation email and text, and a card in the cottage. The individual I spoke with told me I could use the WiFi in the main house if I needed to do work. I don't advertise that I am disabled, but walking back and forth to the main house, especially when I'm paying for a cottage that advertises WiFi, is not easy for me at all, and I should not have to do that. I also brought along our Amazon Echo to enjoy sitting on the front porch and relaxing to some nice music, but no WiFi. * No cable TV or Roku device, or similar, but of course any streaming device would not have worked without WiFi. They do have some type of TV antenna that provides mediocre television. * Dining table chairs are horribly uncomfortable and sink in, not good for someone with a back issues, like myself. * The bed is very high and likely too high for anyone confined to a wheelchair. While they do provide a small, somewhat unsafe step stool, even my wife who is not disabled had to use the step stool to get into the bed. * My wife has possible bed bug bites on both of her feet that match bed bug photos online. However, she has not been to the doctor yet to determine if that is the cause. * Drinks and snacks are also advertised as being available in the refrigerator, yet there was nothing. OTHER LESSER NEGATIVES: * Lights on ceiling fan do not work at all, so you have no light in the living room, making the entire cottage seem very gloomy. * Coffee maker water reservoir has black residue in both sides of the plastic water level indicator windows. Looks like mold, but I am not a chemist. Although it is nice to have a Keurig available, I was informed that some cottages have them, some don't. Doesn't make sense at all. * Live roach in kitchen drawer. * If you use Grub Hub, or another delivery service, plan to pick up your food from the front porch of the main house. Not pleasant if it's raining, or you want the food del

I am specifically commenting on afternoon tea here because I haven't stayed at the Bed and…read moreBreakfast, although I will say that it is beautiful. I have come several times to afternoon tea and bring multiple people because I absolutely LOVE it here! It's so lovely, quaint, and Delicious!!! Gwendolyn is wonderful and remembers me, which is impressive in itself. She makes everything fresh daily, including the scones that are to die for. Uhhh, I want one now. Anyway, they have an ample tea menu along with libations, and great food! There's no way you're leaving there hungry. Sooo incredibly delicious, great ambiance, and so worth it! Best tea room around, IMO!

The Grandview is a gem. We're so happy to have found it. The owner, Gwendolyn, is kind and…read moreprofessional. We were greeted with grace, a welcome beverage and all the instructions we needed to make our stay lovely. We were there during a very unusual freeze and were provided with extra blankets to ensure our comfort. The room was charming with a large, well appointed bath and huge closet. The bed was very comfortable. The entire inn was spotless. Every small detail was carefully thought out, including the bedside step stool. Breakfast was delicious and all special needs of the guests we dined with were carefully addressed. We will definitely return when we can make use of the lovely lanai and pool. The Grandview is within easy walking distance of everything in Mt. Dora. Parking was easy which was an added perk on a festival weekend. Thanks for a lovely stay!

The reservation was easy and the price reasonable. Parking is easy and there are restaurants not…read morefar away. Nice area. The house has a homey, comfortable feel. It is very well maintained and has all that you need. There are nice common areas inside and out. It was super clean and had a selection of light refreshments and snacks. I would stay again if not for one thing. The door lock between our room and the next needs attention. The bolt did not go into the receiver leaving the door unsecured. Also, you will have to ask for a "skeleton" key if you wish to lock your room while you are out. There are only interior sliding bolt locks on the rooms. Lastly, if you are a really light sleeper, I would consult with the owner to find out which room is the quietest. We could hear our neighbor and I'm sure that they could hear us fairly easily. It did not bother me, but it could some. I would definitely stay again if in the area as long as the lock issue had been addressed. I'm not so trusting.

My husband and I took a trip to the area to do a Bioluminescence kayak tour. The area does not…read morehave many nice places to stay so we took a chance on this B&B and so happy we did. The Inn is clean and well kept and the hosts are delightful. It was a perfect place to stay and we'd go back again in a heart beat. The kayak tour was amazing as well.