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10/10 Excellent
Mark
28 April 2025
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Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 231.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tavares, FL
- Place, Lake Dora6 min walk
- Place, Wooten Park12 min walk
- Place, TableTop Team Trivia15 min walk
- Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
About this property
Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL
Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Sunshine Suite Cottage 36! Freshly remodeled vacation rental cottages at Dora Canal Court in Tavares, Florida.
Enjoy being steps away from the famous Dora Canal and walking distance to downtown Tavares. Relax with some boating, fishing, seaplanes, sunshine and more! Lots of waterfront restaurants and always fun events going on around town. Located in Central Florida next to Mt Dora and about 45 min north of Orlando. Tavares is known as America’s Seaplane City.
Assigned parking per cottage with boat parking availability. Seawall for overnight boat docking also available. Private community fish cleaning station by canal. Private community laundromat and gathering areas.
We are a family owned and operated waterfront community with 13 residential mobile home lots mixed in with 8 vacation rental cottages.
Enjoy being steps away from the famous Dora Canal and walking distance to downtown Tavares. Relax with some boating, fishing, seaplanes, sunshine and more! Lots of waterfront restaurants and always fun events going on around town. Located in Central Florida next to Mt Dora and about 45 min north of Orlando. Tavares is known as America’s Seaplane City.
Assigned parking per cottage with boat parking availability. Seawall for overnight boat docking also available. Private community fish cleaning station by canal. Private community laundromat and gathering areas.
We are a family owned and operated waterfront community with 13 residential mobile home lots mixed in with 8 vacation rental cottages.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
About the area
Tavares
Located in Tavares, this cottage 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake County Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Wooten Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- TableTop Team Trivia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa Store #5270 - 16 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min walk
- Hwy 441 Diner - 3 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Marsha D.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfortable
Marsha D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe L.
17 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pauline C.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pauline C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Erica Croft
As a lifelong resident of Tavares, I am the third-generation owner of Dora Canal Court. Family-owned and run since 1971, we have proudly hosted guests and provided them with an exceptional opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Dora Canal, offering a distinctive and authentic accommodation experience within Tavares.
Why they chose this property
Our area’s distinct natural beauty offers numerous outdoor activities, including freshwater springs, paddle boarding, manatee encounters, botanical gardens, wildlife preserves, and more. Dora Canal Court is ideally situated for discovering the best of Central Florida. We’re located between the sunny beaches of both Florida coasts, the lively senior events of The Villages, and the world-famous theme parks of Orlando.
What makes this property unique
Our newly remodeled and fully furnished cottages offer a comfortable, low-maintenance retreat between adventures. With direct boat access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, you can easily explore waterfront restaurants, golf courses, live entertainment, and unique boutiques in Tavares and Mount Dora.
Languages:
English
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