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Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4117.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Lake Dora
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes

Beautiful modular spacious 1260 sq ft 1 1/2 bath home with dock located on canal of Lake Dora. There is a fishing pier, a covered boat slip with lift, when available, several local boat launches nearby, and parking for 2 vehicles or one vehicle and boat/motorcycle trailer. Home is fully equipped.Discounts available for extended stays. It has a full size washer/dryer, full kitchen, 2 flat screen TVs, wifi , and more. Master bedroom has queen size bed, second bedroom has 2 twin beds with private bathroom. There also are is a sofa bed!
Come just to relax or enjoy the nearby activities of Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis and Leesburg. Great location for fishing tournaments! We are also located about 40 minutes to Disney, Ocala and less than an hour to the beaches.
Whether you enjoy fishing, motorcycles, or cycling we know you will enjoy our wonderful escape.

Property manager

Debra Howe
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tavares

Located in Tavares, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mission Inn Golf Resort - El Campeon and Village Green Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • AdventHealth Waterman - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mission Inn Golf Resort - El Campeon - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Dockside Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Relaxing Lakeside Retreat on Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Dora and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Lake County Historical Museum. Wooten Park and TableTop Team Trivia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy D.

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

Lake Dora Canal

The pictures of the home were accurate with the listing. Their dock on Lake Dora canal was a great way to sit in the sun and enjoy the Florida weather. Home was equipped with everything you needed for a long stay. We stayed from Jan 16th - March 17th 2025. The place is closed to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Nice stay

It was clean and close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Nice quiet place

House was very clean and accommodating. Nice location on the lake. Debra was a communicative and gracious host. Even gave us some tips on eateries to visit in the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Crestwood

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

Perfect Spot

The property was well-kept and had everything we needed. The location was quiet, relaxing and had great views. Hope to stay next time we are in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

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

Nice Vacation Home

Only drawback was dock access. Love the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Holiday weekend getaway

Quiet neighborhood with the friendliest people you could ever meet. Minutes from activities in downtown Tavares and Mount Dora, while still having everything you need for a stay home vacation. Place was immaculate, hosts were responsive and check in easy even with my delayed flight! Planning another trip already!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R., Iowa

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

Location, location, location

The location of this place is perfect for the nature lover. We enjoyed watching the birds, gators, fisherman and even a manatee. Although it’s an older home, it’s in good shape and has all the amenities you need.
Stayed 42 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Very nice stay

Clean property. Older but taken care of. Saw alligators in the canal, tons of birds. Beautiful area. Took a pontoon ride down the Dots Canal that was beautiful. Just a very nice, safe area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Lake house in April 2023

The property was as described in the listing. It was very clean with kitchen appliances, towels & bedding. There were 2 screened porches attached to the home. The hosts were easy to reach & very accommodating for us. I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Falling in Love

We wanted to explore Mt. Dora and all it has to offer. I choose this place because it was a short commute to Mt. Dora and there were two bedrooms and a screened in porch. The hostess met us at her property and explained how to use all the multiple fans and lights throughout her home. We loved Mt. Dora!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Constance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great view but not suitable for seniors

The view was great especially the sunrise reflecting over the canal. My husband and I are both seniors with joint issues. There were too many steps throughout the house. Step up from living room to kitchen, two steps from master bedroom to hallway to access bathroom, three steps to get to laundry. There was no attached bathroom for the master. The oven and burner on the stove did not work properly. There was no laundry detergent and no kleenex. The dining table was extremely too high for us to access as it was about 4 feet high. We will not stay at this rental again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 121 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M., San Antonio

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

Loved this place

It was so peaceful, beautiful and clean o can't wait to get it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

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

A beautiful relaxing cottage

It had a wonderful view of the cottages on the canal. It was very convenient with 2 bedrooms and baths. The kitchen was well equipped and the living area was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Great house and absolutely wonderful home owners.

Great place to stay. I will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana D.

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

Ladies Time

Perfect location, close enough to everything and far enough from touristy areas, to enjoy peace and quiet, sitting on the dock for early morning coffee or evenings as the sun sets, glass of wine, house provides you with all you need Thank you Debbie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall K.

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

Very nice view of water, very clean.

Great view of lake , very clean, nice parking but very dark at night, could use light by parking area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Nice being able to get to the boat ramp in minutes.

Plenty of room and having the dock to hang out was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Darling Home

This place is perfect on the water with beautiful views and sunrises. The home was beautiful with all the amenities that are needed. Great communication with the owners. They were very responsive to any questions. The beds were comfy. Especially the queen bed. Plenty of room for everyone. The sunroom was our favorite place to relax. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Diana B.

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

Tavares locations

Nice views of the canal & neighboring properties. Everyone was friendly & seemed like a safe area. Had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 50 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Florida

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

Beautiful view/great home/quiet neighborhood

Beautiful view/great home/quiet neighborhood. We definitely would like to return and stay there again. We loved watching the Florida wildlife outside. The fishing dock is solid and provided us so much entertainment. The house as well appointed for guests. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger T., Belmont

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

Tavares Stay

The residence was just as it was advertised, clean and updated. The neighborhood was good and very friendly. The location was very convenient for where we needed to be
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Professional Bass Tournament on Lake Harris

The place is in a great location, close to the take off ramp for the tournament. Very centrally located to fish multiple lakes that connect to Lake Harris. However, parking is a tight fit with a bass boat, but I was able to make it work with the help of the property owner. I will be returning next year for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great Lake stay

We came down for a week to fish the Harris chain of lakes. Debra and Al met us to check us in and show us around which was nice. The place was clean and suited our needs. Being able to keep the boat on the water all week was the bonus for us as we just got up in the morning and headed out to fish.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B., King George, VA

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We certainly enjoyed our stay. Waking every morning to the sunrise on the water was amazing. Al and Debra were very accommodating and we plan to return here again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Debra Howe

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