Samples offered to customers, friendly service, unusual items and gifts with a sense of humor…read more Worth a visit to see the craft beers and wines and reminisce over the candy and laugh at the gifts .....

Oh so cozy and so many treasures! My hubby and I loved shopping there! Lisa is definitely gifted…read morewhen it comes to retail. Great brands and very wonderfully displayed. We will always go back there when we're visiting Mt Dora in the future!

Cute clothing, great selection of Costa sunglasses, hats, bru mate cups and coozies and great local…read morehomemade soaps. You're sure to find something for yourself and/or a gift for someone else! The owner is super nice. Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely be going back!

I've had the pleasure of shopping with The Salty Mare on a few occasions, and each time the style…read moreand service exceeded all expectations! They have beautiful clothing and accessories in a variety of styles including athleisure. My husband has complimented the outfits and the pieces of jewelry. One of the wonderful sales associates showed me a pair of earrings which I hadn't planned to try and are now my (our) favorites! This boutique shop is conveniently located in downtown Mount Dora, so it is the perfect place to stop in before brunch or dinner downtown. These ladies have excellent taste!

If you want to accessorize your new Florida home with beautiful art inside and out this is the…read moreplace. Very good prices too

The staff here is so helpful & truly appreciative of your business. They go above and beyond to see…read moreto it that your needs are met regarding selection, colors and choices. As far as the merchandise goes, if you're looking to outfit your home in the coastal/rustic/farmhouse theme, this is the absolute best place to shop! I cannot stress it enough. This particular store is over an hour and a half away from us & we would make the trip without thought! We have places nearby us that sell the same type of merchandise but you cannot beat the prices at The Rustic Rose! The quality of the items we've purchased is excellent. We highly recommend this beautiful store to everyone looking for this type of decor!

I went back today looking for 2 small chairs I saw few days ago. Lady help me find them I paid for…read morethem $130 for both she said "these are very old even older than I am and I am old" Here I am thinking am bringing antiques I turn them upside down and see manufacturer tags made in 2015, then I find the originals tags on them, it turned out they had been bought at Ross. Please don't lie to clients that way, be honest about merchandise. Yes beautiful stuff there to see but now makes you doubt if you are really getting original antiques.

SERVICE: 5 OVERALL…read moreEXPERIENCE: 5 Trader Mae's is heaven for anyone who loves antiques, vintage finds, or the thrill of a good garage sale. The place is made up of multiple warehouses filled with pop-up booths where local sellers offer anything and everything you can imagine. Every visit feels like a brand-new adventure because the selection is constantly changing, it's impossible to leave empty-handed! I found so many great pieces to repurpose for my Halloween decorations this year, but honestly, it's perfect year-round if you're looking for something unique to decorate your home or track down that missing item for an arts and crafts project. The staff here is absolutely wonderful, friendly, helpful, and super accommodating, which makes the experience even better. If you live in the area, Trader Mae's is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves discovering hidden gems and one-of-a-kind décor that's affordable.

This shop is attached to (and associated with) The Nest bar, where we had a few drinks. The bar had…read morea slushie sangria drink the better half enjoyed. She was informed that the shop sold several slushie mixes. Since the better half recently purchased a Ninja Slushie machine, but has yet to give it a go, we checked out their offerings here. She picked out a couple to experiment with, as well as a couple of other items. I am not into house plants, but they had a few very interesting and healthy specimens. So much so that I ended up buying one that I liked. Maybe the booze from the bar was affecting my judgement, time will tell. I later checked out this plant online and discovered the same plant, in the same size, cost twice as much at both Home Depot and Lowe's. WTH? Anyhow, they have a lot of unique items (no junk) here, unlike those standard tourist / souvenir type stores one comes across in towns like this. We both thought our experience here was great (5 stars). Maybe it's the booze thinking for me, I don't know LMAO.

My favorite store in Mount Dora! There is a wide selection of gifts, decor, collectibles. You could…read morefind something for everyone. Great store!

The Gate house is a gift store located on the property of the historic Lakeside Inn. Built in 1906…read morethe building was the gatehouse for the inn. Now it is used to sell works by regional artists and souvenirs of the Lakeside Inn. Items include jewelry, art, wood, glass work, woven goods, soap, yard decorations, and books by regional authors. I like how they have signs listing details about the artists. I believe the artists also come to the store for exhibitions so you can meet them in person. The items were exquisite and therefor expensive but they did have a sales table. One necklace I admired was $65. There are two rooms filled with unique, one of a kind items. The whole store is darling. I could have easily spent the bank there. Unfortunately it was the first store I looked through in Mt. Dora so I wasn't willing to commit to anything but I would definitely come back next time I visit.

And this is such a cutie patootie store. I know sounds funny but it's true. It's a historic house…read moreon the popular grounds of the Lakeview Inn. I can't believe I never went in before. It has an eye catching outside to me and there is cutest merchandise inside and out. The owner is super nice to welcoming everyone. When in Mt. Dora when you are strolling around check out Lakeside inn, check out the Gatehouse and also walk to the back of the inn. My favorite must stop spot is there sitting on the beach chairs checking out the water. So beautiful and peaceful!

I really enjoy this store. I got there right when they opened and the shelves were fully stocked…read morewith yarn. Yay! The cashier was very nice and looked at my project on my phone and said wow, you made that?! Yes, I did.

Great experience with the Hobby Lobby Fabric Department. Neysa and her colleagues were friendly and…read moregenuinely helpful. I needed to find the right fabric to reupholster several counter chairs, and they guided me through various options. The team worked together, clearly in sync and focused on making sure I found what I needed for my project. Good listeners. I left feeling confident in my choice and appreciative of the professionalism they showed. Highly recommend stopping by if you need help with a fabric project!

If you are in the market for any of the following, you'll want to check out this lovely shop…read morestaffed by two friendly & humorous men: furniture, original artwork, fragrances, silk floral arrangements, gormet dips, heavenly soy candles, handmade goods, home decor dedicated to Native American culture, & much more. This shop of unique collectibles is a great choice. The items are carefully & most beautifully displayed; it's obvious someone has interior design experience. This is not a thrift store. It's not an antique mall or a vintage store. Rather, it's a lovely shop where you'll find interesting items to furnish your home, adorn its walls, or give as gifts to best friends on their wedding day, anniversaries & birthdays. Such a visually appealing establishment!

Great boutique and very friendly owners. I have had much success in finding just the right…read morefurnishings. Very unique, high quality decor items and furniture.