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Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL

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A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a wooden ceiling. A waste bin is visible on the left, and a door is on the right.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a window providing a view of the outside.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 2 guests, this cottage features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 separate living room and offers access to a patio. Adventure seekers can enjoy tubing, fishing, and snorkeling nearby, along with golf options close by. Explore Lake Dora and the Lake County Historical Museum in the city center.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.

  • On-site fitness centre

    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Lake Dora
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wooten Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪11 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

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

About this property

Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL

Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Cottage 31 is a freshly remodeled vacation rental cottage 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4400665vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Leesburg Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Dora - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wooten Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Eustis - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Dora Canal Court - waterfront/downtown Tavares, FL located?

Located in the heart of Tavares, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake County Historical Museum and Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center. Wooten Park and Lake Eustis are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 5 star pleased with this stay! Everything was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a lovely property, perfect for what we needed. Pictures are 100% accurate. Easy check-in procedure. Lovely location rep (Tony) who checked to make sure all was okay. Very friendly. Situated right beside Dora Canal and convenient to downtown area of Tavares, it was just what we needed for our weekend. Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Erica Croft

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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.

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