Checkered Moon

Place always closes early, way prior to the 5:00 pm posted closing time and many items are available on Amazon for less. Also, shop owner turned customers at both doors away tonight at 4:45 pm. I guess well shop Amazon since they keep their stop open past 4:30 pm and treat customers better.
Mar 29th, 2024

Cute store just off of main square in Mt. Dora. It is laid out in a manor that allowed us to shop with our children and stroller in tow. Fridge with drinks also provided much needed refreshment as we continued our walk. Staff was friendly, we will return.
Sep 25th, 2023

Checkered Moon is by far my favorite store in Mt. Dora! They have the cutest gifts to fit anything youre looking for home, baby, you name it. Sharon and Susan aim to please and are always so helpful every time I stop by to shop. Next time youre in Mt. Dora make sure to shop here and you wont be disappointed! Disregard the negative reviews - Ive never had a bad experience at Checkered Moon and cant say enough great things about the ladies of the store and shop.
Sep 8th, 2023

On a steamy hot day, I came in with my very young daughter because I shop here often and recalled they had a small refrigerator with drinks. We were really in need of water. I walked in and grabbed one. When I got to the counter, the woman wouldnt sell it to me. She asked if I had cash, then told me Id really like to have a bigger purchase because itll charge us for such a small sale. Are you serious? Im standing with my baby, sweating, and you want me to spend more money in your store, which we used to shop regularly in. I say used to because youve lost a customer over that water. I was appalled at the fact that you were more worried about your bottom line than allowing an obviously hot parent and child grab a bottle of water and cool down. You said yeahhhh sorry and let me go put the bottle back into the fridge and walk back outside sweating. The same lady thats always running the place every single time Ive shopped there. Shame on your morals.
May 27th, 2023

People down rating this place have no idea what they're talking about. I see most of the negative reviews are from a year ago when a lot of people were fighting over masks/no masks. The team at Checkered Moon is always informed and up to date with CDC guidelines--nothing more, nothing less. Some people need to be a little more gentle with their reviews in such challenging, emotional times. These women are freaking awesome at what they do and their product is phenomenal. Walking in their shop will surely brighten your day with its atmosphere.
Jul 24th, 2022