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Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions!

Holiday home in Sanford with kitchen

Experience the charm of Historic Downtown Sanford at Mellonville Manor, a modern 3-bedroom retreat with a fully equipped kitchen and WiFi. Unwind on the screened-in front porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard and goldfish pond or enjoy quality time indoors with books and games.

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions!

Welcome to Mellonville Manor, a two-story, 3-bedroom home boasting tons of character with modern updates to host your entire family. Situated 5 minutes from Historic Downtown Sanford, FL, less than 45 minutes from Orlando Theme Parks and New Smyrna Beach, and 10 minutes from Sanford International Airport, this is your perfect home away from home. House is fully equipped with WiFi and electronic entry for Self Check-in.

Accommodations
House has been thoughtfully updated with a charming, modern kitchen and appliances, fully stocked with dishes, pans and all the cooking accessories you may need. The living room has a 50" smart TV, loaded with Netflix, Prime and YouTube TV for sign-in with your own account (no cable TV). The screened-in front porch has a dining table and seating for 6, which overlooks the beautiful natural Florida landscaped front yard and gold fish pond. The Laundry Room is located on the ground floor, with an attached bathroom with walk-in shower. Bedrooms are each equipped with blackout curtains and a sound machine for optimum sleeping. Master bedroom has an extendable Smart TV to adjust to your viewing pleasure. Upstairs bathroom boasts a deep soaking tub and shower and has a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and soap for your use. Enjoy the wide collection of books and games to keep you and your family entertained indoors. Beach equipment is also available; please see host for details.

Parking
Parking is on-site with an available covered carport for smaller vehicles. A 30 Amp outdoor outlet is available for small to mid-size RV's and electric vehicles (Adapter not provided). Please inquire with host for details if needed.

Pets
This is a pet-friendly property with a $50 pet fee. Please clean-up outside after your pets for our future guests.

Downtown Sanford
There are many great restaurants, breweries and shops located in downtown Sanford. The locals affectionately refer to a night downtown as "Sanfording". The town regularly hosts festivals and events that draw people from all parts of the country. For more information on Sanford, please visit their website https://www.historicdowntownsanford.com/. The house is located within the Golf Cart District which allows guests to rent a golf cart to ride around the downtown area. You may rent a golf cart during your stay through Sanford Golf Cart Rentals https://sanfordfun.com/golf-cart-rentals/.

Misc Items to Note
The fountain and gold fish pond are one of the highlights of the property. The sound of water is a delight to many for soothing guests to sleep at night. For others, we provide noise machines in each bedroom as well as dispensable ear plugs.

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Garden
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a zoo
Near the marina

Things to do

Motor boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items

Lock the doors

Leave all used towels and wash cloths on the floor in the bathroom.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sanford, FL

What's nearby

Historic Downtown Sanford - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Lake Monroe - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Sanford Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Fort Mellon Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 11 min drive
Lake Mary Station - 12 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
‪The Barn - ‬2 min drive
‪Sanford Moose Lodge - ‬20 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions! located?

Situated in Sanford, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Downtown Sanford, Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center and Art Affair Gallery. Jeanine Taylor Folk Art and Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Charming 1920's House - pet friendly, 45 minutes from beach & attractions! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

28 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Boombah!

So much better than a hotel when away for baseball!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay!

Mellonville Manor was the perfect location for our wedding party to stay for our wedding! The place was cozy, close to everything, and the host was commutative and easy to work with. We’ve already talked about staying here again for a staycation in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

21 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for our adventure

We needed a place where we could feel at home that was in a good proximity to all our activities, and this was perfect. There is a great downtown within walking distance. (for us)

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Time

This old house is beautifully renovated. The screened in front porch with the fountain on the side was awesome. A great place to gather. The kitchen was beautiful. We will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty by Boombah

We had a beautiful stay in this home while we were in town for a baseball tournament. Great proximity and there’s a Publix on the way to the fields! Super clean. Beds are comfortable! And hearing the Fountain outside while we slept was the icing on the cake. We will be back :-)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

18 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely historical home!

This home is so quaint with well-appointed design choices. The screened in porch is great, and we enjoyed the open concept of the living and kitchen area. We were in Sanford for a wedding, and this fit the needs of 5 adults. I would not hesitate to stay here again. The owner has excellent communication and response time. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana M.

3 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

Well maintained home, great remodelled kitchen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijune F.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

This house has everything thing you need and more- noise machines, fluffy towels, comfy beds, fountain and gardens- 100% !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DB C.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

This house was absolutely perfect for my son and me during our trip to visit a nearby college. It was not only clean and comfortable but also warm and inviting, making us feel right at home. The location was excellent, providing convenient access to everything we needed. Our host was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond, exceeding my already high expectations from the other glowing reviews. With my son likely attending college in the area, this will definitely be our go-to place for future visits when my wife and I are in town. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andree B.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Old Florida Weekend Spot

The house is a gem, a real old Florida Sanford experience. We loved it. The house is cute, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We hope to go back next year. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was above my expectations. Clean and recently renovated and packs lots of charm. Neighborhood is quiet also. Communications with host were easy.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

21 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, CLEAN historical home

This is a beautiful home from 1925 that has been immaculately restored. It has a gorgeous updated kitchen and updated restrooms. We were in town for a baseball tournament with two moms and two teenage boys. It’s about 8 minutes from Boombah. The area coming up to the home is older, but we felt very safe the entire time. It’s walkable to the older historic district near the water, but it’s much easier to drive. Very close to a Winn Dixie and a Publix on the way to the fields. PROS:Comfy beds, great well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, exceptionally clean, beautifully cared for, covered parking, AC worked great (FL is hot in July!) THINGS to CONSIDER (these aren’t cons, just stuff I didn’t realize: (1) There are two full bathrooms. However, only one bathroom is on the floor with the three bedrooms. This bathroom has one sink and a tub. The second bedroom is downstairs and through the kitchen and laundry room. It’s a 100 year old home, so not a surprise but just something to consider. I didn’t catch this in the description! (2) the room with the twin beds is very small. The trundle really doesn’t even pull out all the way. If you need that space for teenagers or more than one adult, it would be a challenge. Totally fine for small kids. Overall, a great house. Great host. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025