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3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares

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A hammock on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and palm trees.
A residential property with a house, a covered patio, and a view of a lake.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a decorative cabinet.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There are multiple windows with white frames, and shelves above the windows hold various decorative items.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Eustis Square

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Place, Eustis Mini Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Eustis Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Eustis Village Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Tavares

Located in Tavares, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mount Dora History Museum and Modernism Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Club of Mount Dora and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Leesburg Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. With water skiing, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Saunders - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eustis Mini Mall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eustis Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eustis Village Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪New China Buffet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares on Nov 16, 2026 start from $253, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Lakefront Retreat Near Downtown Tavares located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Saunders and Eustis Mini Mall. Eustis Square and Eustis Village Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great, very cozy and comfortable. Host easy to reach, and easy to work with. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay. Nice Porch, close to Mt Dora and great restaurants. Host is outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2026
So glad you had a great time at our lakefront cabin. And thank you for being such a caring guest. You are most welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2026
It was fantastic to Host you Matt! So happy that you will be coming back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and location of property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 25, 2026
Christine, we are glad you and your party enjoyed the location of our lake cabin. Also we strive to give our guests and enjoyable vacation, with cleanliness as a priority. Thank you for being such a perfect guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home, location, host, lake and everything else that went with it was amazing! Tavares is a perfect location for all ages. Close to all shopping, beaches, theme parks and so much more. My family lives down here, so this home was perfect for me and my kids to enjoy the time and peacefulness.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home, the location and hardly ever left the dock. Beautiful and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2026
Ann, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the house, location and the views from the dock. Thank you for sharing and you are welcome back anytime.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review of families stay

The property was clean, well maintained and the property manager was helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2024
From the owner: "Hello Robert and family! Thank you for your nice and warm review. About the non-smoking policy, I am sorry it was not what you expected. Since the cabin is 100 years old we have to be extra careful with cigarette smoking and fire issues. We hope you understand. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. Location is very close to restaurants and all shopping. The covered back porch over looking the water was peaceful and a great place to relax at anytime of the day. Clean and well cared for home, well equipment kitchen, Comfortable beds and pillows. Definitely will be booking again next time in Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 24, 2026
Thank you so much Brian for your heart felt review. We would love to have you and your party back again anytime.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mount Dora vacay..

Lake is beautiful. House was comfortable and clean.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2024
From the owner: "Hello Jennifer and family. Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate your letting us know the dock needed to be better prepared for the next guest. We love it when our guests take the time to give us feedback on how to improve. We hope to see you soon again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Came for Leesburg Bike fest

This place was absolutely fantastic raised with the lake more than accommodating recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 14, 2024
From the owner: “Hello Ken! What a happy review! Especially since you are from the area. Hope to have you back soon! I hear the Bike Fest is really fun."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake retreat

We loved it. The views were fantastic. The house was very nice and very clean. We loved the location, close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2025
From The Owner: "Hello, dear Donna. Thank you very much for your kind review. We loved to hear you and your family enjoyed the views and our attention to detail in all aspects. We look forward to having you back again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Serene

The property is very well maintained. The view is beautiful. I would love to stay there again somtime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you Lorraine for your uplifting review. We are always happy to hear that our guests enjoy our serene and beautiful lake and surroundings. Looking forward to having you with us again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot!

Cute and well cared for Home. Really comfortable! Lovely location and very convenient to Tavares or Mount Dora. Restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2025
From the owner: "Dear Dona and family, Thank you so much for your kind review. We put a lot of effort into every detail that we think will please and make our guests happy. We love to have guests like you. Hope to see you soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

We had a great time at this property. The property was very clean and properly stocked. Kids had a great time fishing and swimming in the lake. Conveniently located; Publix nearby and several restaurants as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini-Get-a-way

Down for a Wedding at Howey Mansion. Decided to come early and chill. This was the perfect setting on the lake and nearby local attractions. Strongly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 28, 2024
From the Owner: "Dear James and family: thank you for your happy review. We love to hear guests enjoy our property and appreciate the special location and care we put into each visit. We hope to see you again soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage on lake

Wonderful place. Great dock with rocking chairs. Hammock on deck for naps. Very nice kitchen with everything you need. Clean. Wonderful property manager. Would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Phenomenal lake views, remarkable natural animals. Hawks, otters, countless woodpeckers, and cardinals. The home was comfy and nostalgic. The owners were helpful and responsive. The town was inviting, clean, and nice. People were polite and friendly. Traffic was really low! Smiles were everywhere! We chose to have our 2nd daughters wedding at St Patrick's Church and celebration at Moss Estates. Both places were/are extraordinarily majestic and memorable We highly recommend Mount Dora for everyone/anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Getaway

We LOVED this property! It's a very attractive bungalow & sitting on the dock watching the lake was so relaxing. They provides so many thoughtful amenities to make our stay an enjoyable as possible. The property manager was very kind and responsive. This is truly a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside

Spotlessly clean house, gorgeous lake view from the veranda and beautiful gardens
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2024
From the owner: "Hello Manoj and Company!Thank you so much for your encouraging and happy review! Hope to have your back again soon"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The property is near stores and main road, however once you are inside or in the back yard you don’t even feel like it. It was very peaceful and filled our needs. We were in town for a surprise bday party and it was the perfect place for us to stay at.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2024
From the owner: "Dear Gwen! Thank you for your delightful review. We try very hard to pay attention to detail and to make everything fun and unforgettable for our dear guests. We hope to have you back again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage on lake

Excellent place to stay near Mt Dora and Tavares. Clean in and out. Has dock with rocking chairs which is very relaxing and a hammock on the back deck for naps. All cooking and serving items are available with plenty of seating in kitchen. Property manager was wonderful and easy to work with. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet cottage in Tavares with a lovely view!

Needed a short stay for attending a memorial service in the area. This adorable 1923 cottage was perfect. I chose it for the size and "fishability" -- the lake is so clear and the view from the back porch and the dock is really beautiful. Though we weren't at the property much because of the events we were attending, the cottage seemed well equipped, clean and comfortable. Very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great sunsets

We had a great time, just what we had in mind, we were looking for a tranquil thanksgiving in a place with a beautiful view and that is what we got at Lake House.I garden myself, so I particularly enjoyed the garden and also watching the sunset from the pier.Lourdes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 16, 2023
From the owner: "We highly appreciate that you enjoyed the tranquility, the views of the lake, the sunsets, and the garden. Also, the fact that we could meet your expectations and more. Thank you for choosing our Lake Cabin, and we hope to see you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House getaway

We had an amazing time, this is a perfect house for some relaxation and quality time; it is well equipped and the rooms are very comfortable. All appliances are in good shape, loved the vintage glassware. The highlight is the deck, even if you don’t have a boat, perfect spot for morning coffee, meditation and just contemplating and enjoying the outdoors, would definitely go back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2024
From the owner: "Dear Rozabelle and friends! It was a joy to have you as guests! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our little cabin on the lake. Thank you for your kind reviews, hope to see you soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL!

GREAT LITTLE COTTAGE. PHOTOS ARE ACCURATE. NICE TO SIT ON DOCK AND BREATE IN THE FRESH AIR. HOME IS CLEAN AND CHARMING. GREAT BED, FRESH LINENS AND NICELY DECORATED. LOTS OF UPGRADES. WE WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 13, 2025
From the owner: "Dear Ned & family: we are really thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed our little cottage. We love to go the extra mile when it comes to making our guests feel happy and relaxed. Looking forward to having you back again soon!"
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