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Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora

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A covered balcony with a view of a lake, a pathway, and a park area with benches and potted plants.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel refrigerator, dark wooden cabinets, and a stained glass window with a sun design.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar stool seating area.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a grey sofa, a blue ottoman, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Dora
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake County Historical Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

About this property

Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora

Do you love the lake? This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment overlooks Lake Dora in beautiful downtown Tavares, FL. This loft is situated above Kalua Beach Bar. This unit is above a bar. You will hear people and music from time to time. Close to great restaurants. Bring your boat or ask about boat rentals! You'll have a blast hanging out around the lake and might even get to see some live music from right downstairs. If you like the beautiful lake scenery, you'll be right at home!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please take the trash out, strip the bed sheets and place towels in the basket upon checkout. Thank you.
This unit is situated above a bar. You will hear people and music from time to time.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7157179
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 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 condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit TableTop Team Trivia and Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wooten Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake County Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kalua Lake Loft ! 1 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora located?

Located in the heart of Tavares, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Dora, TableTop Team Trivia and Wooten Park. Lake County Historical Museum and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

The room was nice and area was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Lake Decor. Clean and spacious. Beautiful sunrise and water views. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff and friendly locals we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in beautiful location. Being over the bar was fine for us, not to loud when we were there. The stairs are a bit steep for us older folks, but once inside it was fun to people watch and watch the boats and seaplanes come and go. Apartment was clean and nicely decorated. Owner quick to respond when we had a question. Overall a winner!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Clean cozy place

Was a perfect place to stay in the middle of everything with a wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location

This loft had a great view and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

jeannie c.

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

Lakeview

Cute place and right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Location! Location!! Location!!!

Perfect location in the downtown Tavares area. Walking distance to everywhere. The place is spacious and well decorated. Will be my first call when making another stay in the area. It’s directly over a bar and that was a plus for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Weekend visitor.

Great Location on top of the waterfront Kalua Beach Bar. If you want to be in the middle of the fun this is the place. If your looking for a quiet weekend getaway, you may want to wait for the off season.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darlene W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Was awesome location for what we wanted. Bar noise was done by midnight. Cleaning crew left a lot undone though. Very comfortable enjoyed the balcony porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Great Weekend Get Away

This is a great place if you are looking for a beach getaway. Everything was perfect. The location is above a bar and if you want quiet this is not for you, but the location is an 11 out of 10- The manager is awesome- the place is spectacular, and we saw an alligator! This is the place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
Happy you had a great stay! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodations. Hostess was very welcoming and responsive to inquiries. Room itself and view were exactly what we expected - if not more. We weren't bothered by being above the bar. Yes you can hear the music but thats why we stayed there! We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

FABULOUS

Well we came for our 28th anniversary. It was amazing great restaurants in walking distance, boats on the lake all kinds and sea planes landing plus volleyball at night plusthebar played great music and was done by 10. Thank youkinds and sea planes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas D.

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

Bad place

Never mentioned that it was above a bar that did not close till midnight. Would never recommend this to anyone . VRBO needs a better way to make sure these places are good to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2024
Hi - It clearly states in the description that it is located above Kālua Beach Bar. Thank you for the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kimberly l.

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

ADULTS SWEET RETREAT

WOW! This is a little slice of heaven. Amazing views from balcony and a fantastic location. Lots of little restaurants, bars, coffee shops within walking distance. As the property states it is above a bar and there are multiple stairs to climb as well. However this did not pose a problem for us. We enjoyed the music! Property manager communicated with us promptly as well. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina A.

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

Fun lake cabin

Apartment was awesome! Plenty of cool restaurants and bars around! Beautiful lake view. We enjoyed sitting on the awesome balcony w a sweet view of the seaplanes coming in, tours close. Ferry boat close. Down town mt dora area close, $15 uber ride.isic from the bar was awesome for us as we enjoyed hanging on that balcony and listening to the music below but not for everyone im sure. Could have been a little cleaner and couldnt figure out how to turn the lights on out on the awesome balcony. Definitely will be booking here again!!! Better than the hotel in the same plaza!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl F.

Liked: Communication

Not a good choice if you like sleep

This unit is in a great location in town but sets on top of a very very loud bar that plays music and has bands from 12-12pm. The late night crowds are loud and many very drunk. Our unit was literally vibrating all day and until midnight. The entrance is behind the bar and filthy with garbage and grease drippings on the stairs. The unit inside and view were great if you can get past the noise levels and want to get drunk have a short walk to your room 😂 Definitely would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2023
Thank you for your reply. We will address the stairs asap. The garbage cans are stored behind the fence which is inside where you enter the stairs to the unit. Unfortunately, we cannot control the noise levels from the boats and people on city property. Our listing states that the unit is above a bar. Hopefully you were satisfied with the partial credit given back to you like agreed. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nason M.

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

Fun spot if you’re adulting

Stayed here for a large military reunion w my wife (lots of partying). Only real issue w unit was the bar/restaurants (below unit) grease trap exhaust was located next to the stairs leading up to the entrance (think pollen except grease on stairs and hand rails). My wife was stuck in the unit for 45 min while a crew chemically sprayed/cleaned the roof. The chemicals/water poured down onto the entrance stairs which kept her stuck in unit. This is the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. If you’re not prepared to be up late on the weekends, this is probably not for you. For us it was perfect. Clean and GREAT location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Connor

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Local owners from central Florida.

Why they chose this property

Located in Tavares, Fl, this is a great spot to have a nice weekend getaway. Lake views and all!

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