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Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock on the Dora Canal a Real Boater Paradise!
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Tavares, FL
- Place, Lake Dora8 min walk
- Place, Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center15 min walk
- Place, TableTop Team Trivia2 min drive
- Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Primary suite
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock on the Dora Canal a Real Boater Paradise!
--->. Let's talk about the accommodations, the Dora Canal Inn is a 3 bed 2 bath private home with almost a 100 feet of shoreline directly the Dora Canal. The home has a peaceful and natural landscape under a canopy of trees but is surprisingly located in Downtown Tavares. This beautiful newly furnished vacation home offers 4 Roku smart tv's, one in the living room and one in each bedroom. We include Free Wifi, two desks for working or for make up. Both the King bedroom & Queen bedroom each have memory foam mattresses and vibrating adjustable bed bases. There are "black out" curtains in all bedrooms and even the 3rd bedroom has 2 comfy Twin beds with memory foam mattresses. There is a Coffee bar with Keurig Coffee pot in the dining room, a washer & dryer, a Dyson cordless Vacuum, ironing board even a cooler for boating or picnics. The house is generously stocked with plenty of towels, kitchenware and utensils for the full size kitchen and BBQ grill. There is plenty of room for multiple cars and or trucks and trailers in the driveway and on the dead end street out front. Still want more, we also offer a battery powered golf cart for cruising around downtown Tavares. ( Holds four people and requires an additional waiver to be signed adult drivers only ).
---> The Dora Canal Inn is the perfect location for a short or long term "activity filled" vacation rental. You can bring your boat(s) or RENT OURS and park them at our extra large boat house and dock. There are 2 boat slips, 1 covered ( 9.5' wide x 24' long ) and 1 uncovered ( fits any boat up to 28 feet long ). NO BOAT you can reserve and RENT OUR SouthBay Tri-Toon Pontoon Boat with 90 HP Yamaha outboard that seats up to 10 people. From our dock you can fish and watch boats all day and night. The Harris Chain of lake is HUGE there are over 45,000 acres of waterways to explore that are all part of the Chain of Lakes and the Dora canal connects them ALL. Lake Dora ( 1/4 mile South on the Dora Canal ) is known for the "SAND BAR" a Boat Gathering / Swim area and also directly accesses Downtown Tavares & Downtown Mt. Dora, they both have Free Marinas & City Docks where you can park your boat and explore the towns. Lake Eustis ( 3/4 mile North on the Dora Canal ) & The Dead River are great for fishing and have multiple waterfront bars and restaurants with ample and Free boat parking. Staying longer than a few days may give you enough time to explore all the Restaurants & Bars on "Big" and "LIttle" Lake Harris, or visit Lake Beauclair where you can park your boat at the Deer Island Country Club and play golf on one of the most scenic golf courses in Central Florida or just grab a drink at the clubhouse.
--->. What do you like to do while on vacation? We have fishing rods and tackle here for you to use day or night. Want to try kayaking, we have 4 KAYAKs, PADDLES and life jackets in all sizes. What can we do after dark? Make it a "BlockBuster Night" we have OVER 100 DVDs movies you can watch FOR FREE. Feeling competitive, try our 2 player video game table with over 60 games including Donkey Kong, Galaga and Pac Man. Not into video games we have also have playing cards, board games, air hockey, "outdoor corn hole" bags & boards, and even an electric piano-organ for your enjoyment. Or my favorite activity after a long day on the water is to light up a fire in our Fire Pit and relax on the patio area, and YES we include FREE Firewood and S'more Kits with every rental. Not a boater that is fine too you can "watch" boats and really anything that floats or paddles traveling up and down the Dora Canal from the largest tour boats and cruisers to the smallest fishing boats, jet skis and kayaks. Love nature, you can water birds fish and hunt, squirrels gathering nuts and if your lucky you can see live alligators, otters and manatees swimming right off the dock. You can even watch and feed the fish at night with our underwater dock lights.
---> Need more space? We also have a sister property, the Dora Canal Cottage vacation rental located directly next door. This is also a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with many of the same amenities "less" the golf cart option. Rent both house for a multiple family vacation or weekend getaway! We ask that you do not access the property next door unless you or someone you know is renting the property. Vrbo- Property # 2797937
Rules & Policies:
No pets allowed. No smoking of any kind allowed inside the property or garage. No drugs, firearms, fireworks or open flames such as candles. (Battery operated candles provided). No events, parties or large gatherings. No glitter or confetti permitted.
No parking on the lawn/grass without permission.
Must be at least 25 years old to book and person booking must be staying on the property. (Maximum number of guests staying on the property is 6) Photo ID is required for booking.
Note: This property has 4-5 steps at all entry accesses. (Front door, back doors and garage). It also features two external security cameras that record 24/7 with audio, to monitor the property for safety and security purposes. These cameras are NOT monitored during guests stay. Camera locations: One ring doorbell camera located at the front door (facing the porch and driveway) and one facing the side of the house with the firepit and sliding glass door. No security camera looks into or is located in interior spaces. Tampering with wifi or security cameras is not allowed.
---> The Dora Canal Inn is the perfect location for a short or long term "activity filled" vacation rental. You can bring your boat(s) or RENT OURS and park them at our extra large boat house and dock. There are 2 boat slips, 1 covered ( 9.5' wide x 24' long ) and 1 uncovered ( fits any boat up to 28 feet long ). NO BOAT you can reserve and RENT OUR SouthBay Tri-Toon Pontoon Boat with 90 HP Yamaha outboard that seats up to 10 people. From our dock you can fish and watch boats all day and night. The Harris Chain of lake is HUGE there are over 45,000 acres of waterways to explore that are all part of the Chain of Lakes and the Dora canal connects them ALL. Lake Dora ( 1/4 mile South on the Dora Canal ) is known for the "SAND BAR" a Boat Gathering / Swim area and also directly accesses Downtown Tavares & Downtown Mt. Dora, they both have Free Marinas & City Docks where you can park your boat and explore the towns. Lake Eustis ( 3/4 mile North on the Dora Canal ) & The Dead River are great for fishing and have multiple waterfront bars and restaurants with ample and Free boat parking. Staying longer than a few days may give you enough time to explore all the Restaurants & Bars on "Big" and "LIttle" Lake Harris, or visit Lake Beauclair where you can park your boat at the Deer Island Country Club and play golf on one of the most scenic golf courses in Central Florida or just grab a drink at the clubhouse.
--->. What do you like to do while on vacation? We have fishing rods and tackle here for you to use day or night. Want to try kayaking, we have 4 KAYAKs, PADDLES and life jackets in all sizes. What can we do after dark? Make it a "BlockBuster Night" we have OVER 100 DVDs movies you can watch FOR FREE. Feeling competitive, try our 2 player video game table with over 60 games including Donkey Kong, Galaga and Pac Man. Not into video games we have also have playing cards, board games, air hockey, "outdoor corn hole" bags & boards, and even an electric piano-organ for your enjoyment. Or my favorite activity after a long day on the water is to light up a fire in our Fire Pit and relax on the patio area, and YES we include FREE Firewood and S'more Kits with every rental. Not a boater that is fine too you can "watch" boats and really anything that floats or paddles traveling up and down the Dora Canal from the largest tour boats and cruisers to the smallest fishing boats, jet skis and kayaks. Love nature, you can water birds fish and hunt, squirrels gathering nuts and if your lucky you can see live alligators, otters and manatees swimming right off the dock. You can even watch and feed the fish at night with our underwater dock lights.
---> Need more space? We also have a sister property, the Dora Canal Cottage vacation rental located directly next door. This is also a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with many of the same amenities "less" the golf cart option. Rent both house for a multiple family vacation or weekend getaway! We ask that you do not access the property next door unless you or someone you know is renting the property. Vrbo- Property # 2797937
Rules & Policies:
No pets allowed. No smoking of any kind allowed inside the property or garage. No drugs, firearms, fireworks or open flames such as candles. (Battery operated candles provided). No events, parties or large gatherings. No glitter or confetti permitted.
No parking on the lawn/grass without permission.
Must be at least 25 years old to book and person booking must be staying on the property. (Maximum number of guests staying on the property is 6) Photo ID is required for booking.
Note: This property has 4-5 steps at all entry accesses. (Front door, back doors and garage). It also features two external security cameras that record 24/7 with audio, to monitor the property for safety and security purposes. These cameras are NOT monitored during guests stay. Camera locations: One ring doorbell camera located at the front door (facing the porch and driveway) and one facing the side of the house with the firepit and sliding glass door. No security camera looks into or is located in interior spaces. Tampering with wifi or security cameras is not allowed.
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About the area
Tavares
Located in Tavares, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Lake County Historical Museum and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. TableTop Team Trivia and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tavares, FL
What's nearby
- Lake Dora - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake County Historical Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Wooten Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- TableTop Team Trivia - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa Store #5270 - 19 min walk
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Circle K - 3 min walk
- 7-Eleven - 2 min drive
- Subway - 2 min drive
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Reviews
Verified
10 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Connie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathanael and Brodie W.
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathanael and Brodie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
16 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcy H.
9 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Marcy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Leanne S.
8 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Heather A.
18 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gene C.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend!
Gene C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute home on Dora Canal
Tracy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Austin S.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING PROPERTY
Austin S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
katayoun a.
29 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place to stay and enjoy!
katayoun a.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary J.
26 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendsgiving
Gary J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
8 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house , great hosts, great location!
Nicole C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randy M.
14 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Time
Randy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marian C.
10 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Marian C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Hettie S.
20 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Hettie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Trip
Amy F.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lynette F.
26 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lynette F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
William E.
2 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
William E.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila L.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay @ The Dora canal Inn
Sheila L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Boating/Fishing
Shawn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jaime M.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here and will be back again!
Jaime M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Haleigh S.
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a fabulous stay!
Haleigh S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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