Herlong Mansion review: Her (Kim, the owner) website states…read morethat the Mansion is the "most eloquent bed and breakfast in Florida". So that coupled with a $386 price tag for one night gave me great expectations. Right out of the gatem the trumped-up antique piano was a bomb. No self-respecting pianist worth their salt would be caught dead playing such an atrociously neglected and out of tune instrument. The website said we would be offered complementary wine or beer. Never happened. We paid extra $40 for two people in room, yet only one key. If you plan to sit at the table on the very hot (with no fans) balcony, take some cleaning wipes with you as it was filthy. The room door has a mounting for security chain, but no chain. The drapes just barely cover the glass on the windows. Disconcerting for sure. The wood floor is sticky beneath your bare feet. Yuck! Bathroom lighting is so poor you only hope you got your eyebrow pencil somewhere close to your eyebrows. The toilet is so low it must have been meant for children, oh wait, no children in the big house. Cheapest toilet paper ever, your fingers go right through it! The no slip strips on the bottom of the tub were loose and flying in the breeze. Safety first! A book about Floridian painters, antique or not, is only of value if one can actually turn the pages. When it is falling apart literally at the seams it is classified as junk! The cook, "E" was delightful and went above and beyond expectation. The layer of dust on every windowpane in the dining room was a little gross. Being old and decrepit does not qualify as "eloquent" , and is not worth the exorbitant price tag.

If you can forgive a little roughness around the edges, and you use the common areas, this can be a…read moregreat experience. If I could break down this Inn's features, I would give the room 2.5 stars, the common areas 4 stars, and the breakfast 4 stars. We met this couple from Atlanta and we had a great time getting to know them, so 5 stars for that. Now the 'needs improvement' area, the room (ours was the Dogwood). Floors boards were cupped, and both the doors to the shower and toilet would not close due to the house settling. The doors to the upstairs common balcony would not easily open and all the locks were damaged or missing. The saving grace was the bed was super comfy! Even with the issues with the room we do plan on returning.

Definitely recommend a stay here! The rooms are lovely and well-kept, the house is amazing, the…read moregrounds are lovely and relaxing, and the breakfast is top-notch. (Also, for animal lovers, you can spend some quality time with the friendly cats and Annie the dog.)

We stayed at the cottage for a night and it was very cute place. Breakfast and hospitality was top…read morenotch. Highly recommend staying here, it's also walking distance from heartwood sound stage. Can't forget Annie & Turtle ‍ they will great you and hang out with you.

This was our third visit as a couple to this wonderful little bed-and-breakfast. We enjoyed our…read morestay immensely. It is a cozy and quaint getaway. Brantley and Anne are wonderful hosts.

This place is unbelievably cute and cozy! Anne and Brantley (the inn keepers) were so accommodating…read moreand friendly. This was mine and my boyfriends first time staying at a B&B and we will definitely be returning to this one. This is a cozy get away from the stresses of a traditional hotel. I also need to mention how amazing the breakfast we had was! I asked for the recipe and Brantley was very kind to share it with me, I'll be making it at home now.

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!

Was a great visit. Hotel is kept clean and is larger than expected. Plenty of conference rooms if…read moreyou're looking for some. Staff is very kind.

I absolutely love this property. It's set back from the main road and has over 6 acres of land. The…read moretent is perfect for weddings and the ballrooms are nice as well. I stayed here because I had my two doodles with me and Hilton accepts dogs. The large pasture was perfect for walking dogs versus a tiny strip of grass out back that most hotels have. It was fun watching their reaction when they saw the horses. The two horses belong to the manager that lives on the property. They are in excellent shape and are friendly. The front desk, lobby and restaurant are impeccable and up to date. The service was excellent. I didn't go in the pool or jacuzzi but it sure looked inviting. They were beautiful, clean and well maintained. The room was lack luster. Maybe I got a room that wasn't updated because I had the dogs? The carpet was old and the ac make grinding sounds at different hours of the night. The refrigerator was barely cold. There was no freezer and no microwave. The furniture was worn out but thankfully the mattresses were heavenly! Hope and her husband were kind to give me more information about the hotel restaurant. I met them when their doodle puppy came out to play in the pasture. All in all, it was a good time and I would stay here again. Just please do something to make the room stop feeling like a cheap Holiday Inn.

My family and I were invited for a birthday party this weekend and we had a great time. I was very…read moreimpressed at the attention to detail that was put into this house. The dedication to bring to life every individual room was amazing. Yes, some of the decorations were worn but it's expected with time. The owners showed up right away when called to fix anything that was broken, not working right or anything we needed. They even delivered ice cream for the party. I would definitely recommend Sweet Escapes. We will return, will also like to check out the other Escapes. Overall, an amazing experience. Thanks Nicole for the invite.

What a phenomenal experience! The house is amazing but what made this so enjoyable was the staff…read moreand quick response when I contacted them during my stay. Alyssa was AMAZING! My twins enjoyed their "Sweet 14th Birthday Party" and our guest loved the estate. I will DEFINITELY book again, but probably Great Escape...lol We had a blessed weekend and we are so grateful for your business. Sincerely, Nicole "Brown Sugar" W.

I've stayed at many Airbnb's, but Jason and Todd went above and beyond their host duties. My family…read moreand I felt like we were staying at one of our favorite relatives house with an amazing backyard! Both hosts were so gracious and friendly. You needed for nothing here. The house was impeccably decorated for the Christmas holiday. If possible we are going to try and make this an annual vacation. We had a 3 day stay and were sad to leave. I can honestly say I love these guys!

Jason and Todd welcomed us like family! Truly a one of a kind experience , hearkening back to the…read moreway hospitality used to be in the olden days. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Tampa.

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

Very nice stay and clean updated rooms. Be beware, after you have checked out, check your credit…read morecard! You may find a surprise! Like being charged for damaged towels that weren't really damaged! So you get a great price and a pretty decent stay, but then you pay for it after you leave! Beware of this sneaky practice and so called strict policy for towel usage!

I had a wonderful experience and will be back! It's affordable, clean and walking distance from all…read morethe bars and restaurants I wanted to go to.

Honestly, we were very surprised at how great this hotel was. We booked here last minute when we…read morehad chaos going on in our home. This brand is not usually our first choice for hotel stays but booking last minute, they had rooms available and for a good price. We checked in late at night but everything went smoothly. Upon entering our room, we were not expecting good standards. We have stayed at some real crappy hotels in comparison to this level of hotel so we were expecting a musty smelling room, old carpeting, outdated furniture, etc. The room was spacious as well. Breakfast was memorable. I did not catch the staff member's name who was there but she was one of the best employees I interacted at during breakfast ever! She was constantly replenishing the food and items, was constantly clearing tables, AND she was interacting with guests on such a friendly and personable level. She even offered to give me goodies to go. I thought it was so sweet and kind. I wouldn't mind going there for breakfast even if I was not staying at the hotel, since I live close. We have considered this hotel over the years when we needed to stay somewhere due to repairs on our home or the power going out.

We got there around 9pm Friday night and the staff member at the counter was very polite and fast…read moreat getting me checked in. Not like rushing me, but there wasn't a whole lot needed from me. Our room was on the 1st floor and the stay was ok. There was a sizable crack on the ceiling, the blackout curtain didn't go down all the way which left like a 12 inch crack open and the A/C unit didn't work on the wall, only on the unit itself. My mother did say she stepped on a roach in the bathroom. This along with the other things did slightly annoy me but not enough to want to change rooms. The beds were clean, the tv and outlets worked, and it was quiet so we made due. I will say that I liked that they use Dove products in the bathroom. Breakfast both Saturday and Sunday were good, no complaints. They offered scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, seasoned potatoes, oatmeal, juice, tea, coffee, milk, cereal, pancakes from the pancake machine, bagels, toast, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. I believe Saturday they had ham or bacon and Sunday they had turkey sausage or pork sausage. Checkout was very easy and I did it through the app. For what it was, it was an ok stay.