The Alling House - Orange City

3-star historic inn with themed cottages near Blue Spring State Park

Accommodations

The Alling House Orange City offers 5 themed cottages and 3 rooms in the main house. Each cottage has its own kitchen, private bathroom with grab rails, and a front porch with rocking chairs. The Frontier Cabin has a king-size bed and a jacuzzi tub, while the Railroad Cottage provides a shower chair for guests with limited mobility.

Outdoor Spaces

The property has a garden with an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area surrounded by outdoor furniture. The courtyard serves as a central gathering space with plentiful seating and good lighting at night. The Alling House offers board games and puzzles for guest use in the outdoor seating areas.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The hotel allows pets in its cabins, making it a rare option in the area for travelers with dogs. The Rose Room in the main house and the Railroad Cottage both welcome pets with prior arrangement. The grounds provide a safe, quiet neighborhood with sidewalks for walking pets.

Manatee Viewing & Local Attractions

Guests can walk 2 miles to Blue Spring State Park, where manatees gather in large numbers during cold weather. De Leon Spring State Park and the spiritualist community of Cassadaga are within a 15-minute drive. The inn is 16 miles from Orlando Sanford International Airport and 24 miles from Daytona International Speedway.

Guest Information

Check-in uses keypad codes sent electronically; there is no on-site manager, so communication with the owner Christian happens by phone. Breakfast is not currently served, but each cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator and oven for meal preparation. The property is being renovated gradually, with a sign in the bathroom noting updates are underway.

• Location: 2 miles from Blue Spring State Park, near manatee viewing
• Rooms: 5 themed cottages and 3 Victorian rooms in the main house
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in select cabins with prior arrangement
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with grab rails
• Special Feature: Jacuzzi tub in Frontier Cabin