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Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage

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Kitchen view from the living area
Fox Haven Cottage est. 2015
Entry, patio and screen porch.
Front Entrance
Gas BBQ Grill

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Dora
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen pull out couch

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage

One bedroom, one bath cottage that was completely remodeled in 2015. All new tiled walk-in shower and bathroom. All new appliances in the fully equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator, Corian countertops and pantry. Queen size Tempur-cloud bed in the bedroom and a Queen size pull out couch in the living room. Air conditioning, Roku TV, DVD/BluRay/WiFi player, Stereo Radio/CD player, Free WiFi, off street parking, large screened in porch, Stacked washer/dryer and patio.

Property manager

Bill Ainslie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavares

Tavares is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, while Lake County Historical Museum and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights. 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

  • TableTop Team Trivia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Dora - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • AdventHealth Waterman - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Donnelly Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Planet Smoothie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 441 Diner - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage located?

Situated in Tavares, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of TableTop Team Trivia, Wooten Park and Lake Dora. Lake County Historical Museum and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 175 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We have stayed here twice

The place is nice, clean and comfortable. The hosts have ensured we had everything needed for our stay. The property is near my parents house, so it is now our go to place when we come visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joeliz O.

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

Quick but worth it

This was our second time coming to stay at this property and we will definitely be returning everytime we come to Florida if possible. We didn't stay for many days but it was fun and peaceful regardless. Kinda wish we stayed longer simply because of how homey it feels to stay at this property. Bill and Betty are great hosts and have everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence V.

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

Great boutique cottage

I came for some much needed respite time off. I couldn’t have found a better place to stay. Very friendly and helpful owners. Just all around an excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Short Solo Vacation

Great stay as always. Super clean and I loved they left the lights on for me as I arrived later in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ervin B.

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

A Gem in the rough

This property an owners are a dream team for business or vacation. Located just blocks from downtown an lake Dora making it a great morning or evening walk or stroll. The appartment is very clean an supplied. I have stayed there twice an looking forward to my next stay in Nov.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Very Nice and Private

This was by far the nicest VRBO we have ever stayed at for the money. The location was private and safe, and the pricing was better than most local hotels. On top of that the owners let us check in early so we could rest. They answered every question we had in a timely manner. I could not recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY A.

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

Great fishing get away

We try to book Fox Haven every year when we're in town. Excellent place to stay, the owners are exceptional people can't wait till we're back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

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

Our stay

Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. Me and Terry had a beautiful time. Would recommend this to anyone close to everything plan on going back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Perfect little hideaway

Delightful rental, wonderful owners. Great location in proximity to the lake & entertainment. Clean, plenty of amenities and extremely easy from check in to check out. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Madden

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

2nd time staying at this sweet cottage. Love the the area, and cottage had every thing we needed

We love this cute cottage. Close to town and places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christos S.

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

Renfair

Second year to the renfair nearby and as always fox haven cottage is such a perfect little spot for me and my friends to relax and unwind from the full days of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

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

Cozy Cottage

Cottage was perfect for us very clean, location was perfect. Has a screened outdoor area which is perfect for reading.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Very nice stay

We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. It was perfect for two adults for a relaxing getaway. We will definitely stay again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA F.

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

Home away from home

The cottage is adorable. Bill and Betty did an awesome renovating the cottage. The cottage is super clean. The shower is huge and well designed. My daughter and I met Betty. Betty was friendly and welcoming. Bill is friendly and quiet. I highly recommend this location for your stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judith H.

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

Clean and comfortable

We were there for Three weeks and found the area very nice.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie O.

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

Perfect accommodations

The Fox Haven Cottage had everything we needed for our weekend adventure: nice bathroom, comfortable bed, stocked kitchen tools, grill, and washer/dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaynelle A.

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

Clean and comfy

Small but all you need. Bed was comfy, shower very nice, and location a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joeliz O.

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

Cozy and adorable

The property was very homey and comfortable as well as the surroundings area. It was clean and had everything we needed already in there. We felt very safe and welcomed we honestly can't wait to come back next year. I 110% recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wanda jean p.

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

Vacation

The cottage was wonderful. Clean and so well stocked with everything you need. Bill and Betty were perfect hosts. When we travel to Florida again, we will plan on staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Weekend get away

Cottage was just as described! Very convenient to everything. Host communication was exceptional, very responsive. The best was the screened in porch area, my cousin and I enjoyed that the most. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Danna P.

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

Comfy

Affordable, clean and updated. Perfect location for quick trips to Mount Dora and Eustis.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

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

Exactly as described

We had restful sleep in a clean, comfortable, and well appointed space for a weekend. Teen sporting events brought us to the area and we enjoyed being walking distance to the boat docks and restaurants in Tavares. Great location for a longer stay if you wanted home base for an Orlando area trip to be in a quiet town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ardena R.

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

Relaxing, quiet stay

We enjoyed our two week stay at this comfortable cottage. Bill and Betty were gracious hosts. The screened in space provided a great area to enjoy the nice weather and also to read. The hosts have done a lovely job with the bathroom; great lighting and nice shower. I loved having access to a washer and dryer.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great cottage

Everything you need is there, great location. A walk to the lake, 15 minute drive to mnt dora. Good neighborhood. The couch is a good size for children, but I don’t know about adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie D.

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

Close to everything, very comfortable and cozy!

Nice neighborhood, beautiful main house. Very cozy and stocked with any and everything from shampoo to hot tea. Bill is a sweetheart. Thank you for having us , we plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Ainslie

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My wife and I, along with our two boys moved to Florida from Upstate NY in 1983 and bought this home in 1984. Besides the main house, where we now reside as empty nesters, there is one upstairs apartment and the cottage. My wife's mother and father lived in the cottage until her dad passed away and her mother moved into an ALF in 2014, which left the cottage empty. We have had the apartment completely remodeled which is now being offered as a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

We're located on a quiet street that is walking distance to the downtown area and it's many restaurants and activities. A short drive and you're in Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg and The Villages. We're aprox. an hour drive to all the Orlando attractions and Daytona Beach.

What makes this property unique

The area has that small town feeling, but an easy drive to all that Central Florida has to offer.

Languages:

English

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