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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Smart TV
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Lake Dora
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tavares

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Village Green Golf Course and Lake Dora. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 19 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Donnelly Park - 20 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 20 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Kountry Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Havana 1959 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Copacabana - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes

Central Florida home that is a great jumping off point for a multitude of land and water activities. This single story (no steps) pool home is located on a canal that leads to the Dora Chain of Lakes and Lake Apopka. The Dora Chain is known for great fishing, all watersports, and waterfront dining. There is a covered boat dock available for guests, and a public boat ramp is about a mile from the house. Across the canal is undeveloped land which makes for great bird watching from the property, as well as being located near two spots on the Florida Birding Trail. There are 2 public golf courses nearby for golf enthusiasts. The historic town of Mount Dora with fabulous restaurants and shopping is 15 minutes away. Explore beautiful natural springs 20-30 minutes away. For those who may be interested in theme parks, Disney World is 45 minutes away. The Lake Apopka wildlife drive/trail is just 10 minutes away. Long & Scott Farm is just 5 minutes away and is open seasonally for agritourism. Kayaks (3) and bicycles (2) are included with the rental. Bring your boat or rent one from a rental company on the Chain of Lakes!

45 minutes to WDW
45 minutes to Universal
1 hr to New Smyrna Beach
15 minutes to Tavares
15 minutes to Mt Dora
15 minutes to Mission Inn (Golf Resort)
25 minutes to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
30 minutes to Wekiva Springs State Park
1 hr to Blue Spring State Park
48 minutes to Sanford Orlando Airport
48 minutes to Orlando International Airport
45 minutes to The Villages

By water:
1.5 miles from house to boat ramp
1.9 miles from house to Lake Beauclair
6.9 miles from house to Lake Apopka
4.9 miles from house to Mt Dora Marina
9.7 miles to Dora Canal
9.3 miles to Tavares / Wooton Park Boat Ramp
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Liz Gillham

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: This home is not be advisable for non-swimmers.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Tavares, close to Lake Dora, TableTop Team Trivia, and Mount Dora History Museum. You'll also find Village Green Golf Course and Trimble Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes?

This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.), which is 12.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes.

Canal front pool home to Dora Chain of Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home! Spacious home with lots of room. Fenced backyard and pool were a bonus! Plenty of parking for our cars and boat. Host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, spacious and well-equipped

This was the perfect place for a group of old friends to meet up. Very clean with a well equipped kitchen (and sunscreen!) and lots of places to tell stories. The pool had the perfect amount of shade for us northeners. Beds were comfortable and clean. Saw some big gators in the canal, so we passed on kayaking. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Peaceful Stay

The home was in the back of a neighborhood, very quiet and relaxing. The house had the traditional 3 bedroom 2 bath setup. Nice pool area and the back yard was nice and big with a fire pit over looking a canal. Very nice boat dock with a hightop table for 2. The only issue we had was dealing with the hot water in the bathrooms. Strange enough you had to keep turning it off then back on to get your shower completed. Yet, the outside shower, we had no issues at all. I would stay at this house again, it was relaxing for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

House was well stocked above and beyond my expectations. I dont think it didnt have anything i needed. Kids had a great time in the pool, played chess and checkers quite a bit. We kayaked down the canal which was absolutely beautiful. The neighborhood was quiet and nice to take walks or ride bikes around. liz was always available to answer any questions. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Vacation Home

My husband and I stayed the entire month of March in this lovely home. You will find this home inviting and stocked with everything needed. The beds are super comfortable, which is incredibly important. The hosts are accessible, if needed...but you won't find you need them much, if at all, as they've thought of and provided everything! The pool area is great just for relaxing if it's a bit too early in the year to enjoy the water. This place is the perfect get-away home!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!

Once again we loved our stay at this wonderful home. The foliage around the pool feels like you are at a resort. So many different places to sit outside on the property.Liz and Dale are spectacular hosts!
Stayed 55 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Silver Springs, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a truly great stay. Liz was fantastic & easily reachable! We stayed here for our daughter's wedding - convenient to the Venue & town of anything was needed. Clean, comfy & able to have our pups..perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miller B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tavares canal front

Very livable house, great location, enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hidden gem

This place is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood! Our kids throughly enjoyed the pool and our dogs loved having zoomies in the expansive yard!! The only drawback was the time to get everywhere. I didn't realize how big the lakes were and that it would take about 20 mins to get around them. If you don’t mind a little drive, this place is perfect! Liz was also very responsive and easy with. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

So many nice things about this home! The location was perfect for us since we had family in the area. We walked our canine family member every morning when it was cool and had daily runs and the neighborhood was perfect for both. Our 3 teenagers loved fishing off the dock and plenty of wildlife to see! The inside of the house was extremely clean and spacious. A tropical depression had formed and the homeowner reached out to see if all was well and if there was anything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

I was surprised at home well it was supplied with stuff . Even though the house is pet friendly it didn’t smell like pets at all . The pool was nice . The house was nicely decorated. Overall we would stay there again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

We had a wonderful experience! House was I. A perfect location for us. Pool, dock and canal were great. My friends fished from the dock. Very comfortable stay, we cooked a great meal on Sunday and had everything we needed to cook. I highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place fully stocked

The host has thought of everything! From water dishes for the pup to pool floats and ziplock bags! This house is close to Mount Dora in a safe neighborhood and the pool was awesome in the Florida heat. It was all we could do not to keep this review to ourselves but decided others deserved to know how wonderful it is!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Very nice house/property and most important, it’s pet friendly. Communication was good. We had a great time, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gahbow G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest n relax

It is a perfect property on a canal on Harris chain of lakes. Peaceful relaxing area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A., Bonita Springs FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The house was very roomy, extremely clean, and everything you could think of for a home away from home. We use VRBO often and some places are scantly supplied. This house had an abundance of everything! Beautiful neighborhood, quiet, and we loved the wildlife of FL. Id give it 10 out of 10! Also we were there for a motorcycle rally, and plenty of parking for bikes, trailer, and our truck. Thanks! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Missy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples trip

Very clean and efficient home that met all of our needs. Owner very nice and contacted us proactively with a potential wireless issue that ended up being nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The pictures don't do the place justice

The house is nice, but go outside. The backyard is very spacious and it is just beautiful. We had a great time watching the wildlife, from the birds in the trees to the turtles in the water. There are alligators but they never came close to us and seemed to turn around when they seen us. Highly recommend and may return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sumiko C., Catskill mountain New York

Tavares Florida

The house was clean and comfortable and thank goodness for comfortable beds,most beds in other homes are not comfortable, thankyou Ms.Liz ,communication with Ms.Liz was timely and prompt. January was a bit chilly due to unforeseen storms so we didn't have a chance to boating or swimming in pool. Maybe next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Beautiful home with every amenity needed plus more! The home is in a nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Liz was great with any request we had. Look forward to returning for a longer stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation Spot!

We stayed at the house for a week and it was an awesome spot! No complaints on our end the house and property was very clean! Lots of wildlife around with the house being right on a canal! Liz was a great host who always responded to my messages and was very kind and respectful! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashli A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

This place was so peaceful and beautiful. The host was very sweet and accommodating. The beds were so comfy and the place felt like a home away from home. We will be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023