Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain.
Spend time in this 2400 square foot waterfront home on 2.5 acres. Sit back and enjoy Florida's aquatic wildlife including alligators, turtles, ducks, egrets, herons, osprey, and many more. Visit the Tavares Entertainment District only 5 minutes by car for restaurants and nightlife. Conveniently located .5 miles from the Tavares Dock and Marina and 10 minutes from the Harris Chain of Lakes docks for excellent fishing. The Big House and Hickory Point are within 5 miles. Local boat rentals, sea doos, and kayaks are available along with the Dora Queen paddle boat. Tavares, also known as Sea Plane City hosts multiple events at the city park as well as the beautiful Pavilion on the Lake.
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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
About the area
Tavares
Located in Tavares, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wekiwa Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest. TableTop Team Trivia and Mount Dora Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Lake County Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Universal Orlando Resort - 55 min drive - 78.2 km
Getting around
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa Store #5270 - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Circle K - 10 min walk
Subway - 4 min drive
7-Eleven - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain.?
As of 6 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain. on 16 June 2026 start from AU$403, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront home .5 miles from downtown Tavares and 10 minutes from Harris Chain. located?
Located in the heart of Tavares, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center, Lake County Historical Museum and Wooten Park. TableTop Team Trivia and Lake Dora are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were in town for the AVCA Small College Beach Championship, this is a perfect house that’s close to the venue. Very clean and had everything we needed.
We very much enjoyed our three night stay. The house is very clean and well maintained and the property is beautiful. Great communication as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect location, just a short drive to the entertainment district. We named the tamest alligator who enjoyed sunning on the bank, just a few feet from the enclosed patio, Chewy.
Great location, (close to Mt Dora, Eustis & Tavares) large house, extremely clean and neat. We really enjoyed our stay, the screened porch was perfect for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails, all while having multiple alligator sightings! The beds were comfortable and towels were nice and fluffy!! Would definitely return to this rustic but pleasant VRBO.
Property was a 10!!! Clean, spacious, great location.
Michael was most accommodating and gracious. Perfect rental for anyone fishing a tournament on Harris Chain.
Can't beat the location.
Larry H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you Larry. You folks were great, left the house in perfect condition. Hope to see you again.
If you have a fishing tournament at Harris or Eustis or Dora this is the place. Griffin is a run in a boat. This was a great house. 2 bedroom's, 2 bath, 2 fold up couches. 4 people can stay with plenty of space. Pond in back. Easy 4 boats and was able to charge all of them at night. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your house.
Fabulous retro house. Spotless and well stocked with towels, bedding, kitchen tools, etc. Honestly can't say enough about the house and owners. Mike was Johnny on the spot with everything! Exceptional communication. The patio was the favorite. Great spot right on canal/river, huge lot, private, lots of wildlife including little gator, turtles and graceful birds everyday relaxing in yard. We'll be back!!! Highly recommend this comfortable, quiet and distinctive home that will bring back memories for those born in the boomer erra!! Best sleep I've had in a very long time. Thank you again!! Made for a very memorable family wedding weekend.
Susan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William W
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is incredible on the inside. I have traveled to numerous countries and stayed in interesting places. This property came with 2 black buzzards in mating season and a pair of small alligators. They were in the yard watching us unpack. The birds spent most of their time looking through the glass doors towards us. We would go back anytime we can. Felt like we were at home when we walked in.
This house was exceptionally clean and spacious. The location was close to everything we wanted to do in Tavares and Mt Dora. The 2 alligators in the pond provided so much entertainment to our Minnesota family members. (They are harmless). We appreciated the privacy too. We played board games in the evening and might have been a little loud if the neighbors were too close. 😁
Was there for a weekend getaway. House was actually bigger then we thought it would be so we were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. The area was quiet and peaceful you got to see all kinds of birds and the Alligator. Definitely gonna rent again
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful home and will definitely be back for another stay. The owner was extremely easy to work with and responded immediately with any questions that needed answered. The home was meticulously clean. The cypress walls were breathtaking. My favorite place to sit was on the back screened porch overlooking the water. An absolutely wonderful place to sit and relax!
We were satisfied with this well appointed, comfortable rental. Loads of good light and fresh air flooded the indoor space. We spent lots of time on the patio: enjoying nature,
wildlife, sunsets and meals. We were delighted w this charming house on the water.
Thank you.