Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental

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A wooden deck with a covered area labeled 'DORAL CANAL COTTAGE' overlooking a body of water.
A covered boat dock with a warning sign for alligators and snakes, a clear view of the water, and a wooden structure.
A covered boat with a curved seating area and a central table, surrounded by water and docked at a pier.
A covered boat dock at the Dora Canal Cottage with a seating area and a view of the water.
Porch Dining View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Dora

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake County Historical Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Tavares

Located in Tavares, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mount Dora Center for the Arts and Leesburg Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake County Historical Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Eustis - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wooton Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental on 9 Nov 2026 start from £958, 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 Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dora Canal Waterfront w/Dock, Kayaks, Fire pit & Pontoon rental located?

This family-friendly Tavares holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Lake County Historical Museum. Lake Eustis and Wooton Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly and Drew were wonderful hosts! The home is set up so beautifully, we were wanting for nothing. We will definitely come back when we are next in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dora Canal Cottage was amazing! It was better than described and the hosts were so great! Super easy to talk with and our boat looked amazing in the boat house! We will be renting again next year for the show!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the Canal

Super nice property, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!

Everything was great! The check in process was easy, the property owner was easy to contact and replied very fast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! We are glad you all had a wonderful time and we thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with the property. Plenty of room . Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place to stay and enjoy!

This is a beautiful place. we have already rented again. The owner had thought a about everything to help the stay be wonderful for their guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us again and are so glad you all had such a wonderful time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

The owners go above and beyond to make your stay great. They are very responsive. Place is extremely cleaned and well stocked with whatever you may need for your stay. Great location for boating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed house with everything you need for a great stay. Really enjoyed fishing in the canal and had a really great time with my wife and kids. We were there for a eybl basketball tournament and it was perfect for our downtime. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Dora Cottage

The cottage is beautiful! The owner did an awesome job on the renovation. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We are so happy you all loved the house and enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation spot

Looking for a great place to get away? This is it!! Super nice, and property manager is easy to reach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
We are so happy you all had a wonderful stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We appreciate the kind review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was fabulous!

The property is immaculate and has everything that you need! Our family had a wonderful time! We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr.Kenn

It was an amazing experience. Very beautiful house and clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We are so happy you all had an amazing time! Thank you for being such lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and memorable

Kelly and Drew, thanks so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful property. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We had such a good time we did not want to leave. We will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you so much! You were a pleasure to host and we look forward to having you again sometime! Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The house was immaculate. The amenities were plentiful and generous. Sitting outside around the fire pit watching the boats go by was very relaxing. Kayaking down the canal was so beautiful. We loved staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We are so happy you were able to enjoy a relaxing getaway at the Cottage! Thank you for the great review and being wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Outstanding rental for a small family gathering. Totally renovated home on the water with great communication from the owners. Highly recommend. We will be booking again...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for the kind words and choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! So glad you were able to enjoy time with family for the Thanksgiving holiday! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation on the Harris Chain

This was our second stay at this property. We did a three day boating getaway. The property is located on the Dora canal between lake Eustis and lake Dora. It has a fantastic dock that can accommodate a 22' boat. We had a great trip! Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third time

Kelly and Drew do a tremendous job taking care of the property . Our 3 time staying . Everything thing is very well thought out!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature’s entertainment

Everything you need for meal preparation. Our group of octogenarians had 4 weeks of watching spring arriving and all that Mother Nature had to show us. Wonderful accommodations and perfect weather.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at the Dora Canal Cottage! We are so happy you all had everything you needed to enjoy a wonderful vacation! We hope to see you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Loved our stay at the dora canal cottage. House is beautiful and clean. Host went above and beyond with extras and us feeling welcome. Canal is super fun. Kayaks competed the experience. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We are so happy you had a wonderful time at the house and we appreciate the amazing review! Thank you for being wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Canal life

The Dora canal is a beautiful ride and we enjoyed sitting on the dock watching boats go by. We rented with freedom boat club and enjoyed a day on the lakes. The house was well stocked with essentials. We enjoyed the screened in porch and fire pit too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage. We appreciate the kind review. So glad you all had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Awesome house. Exactly as shown, kitchen was stocked and had room in the cabinets for groceries. Super clean. Really appreciated all of the extras from the owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
We are so glad you all had everything you needed and enjoyed your time at the house! Thank you so much! We appreciate the very nice review :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends get-a-way

Great three bedroom canal home with great amenities. We brought our 22' pontoon boat. Very close to Tavares Boat Ramp. Very nice covered dock on the canal, that allowed us to keep our bimini up. 🙂👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies Weekend

We had 8 mature women staying here, and we were very comfortable. Christina is a wonderful host and very accommodating. The place is beautiful. The kitchen and baths are totally renovated to make you feel like you were staying in a glamorous location. the house is close to Tavares and Mt. Dora. If you like nature and are people watchers, this is a perfect spot for you. Thank you, Christina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dora Canal Gem

The Dora Canal Cottage was perfectly located on the waterway and was completely modernized and spotless! Interior design and furnishings were spacious and perfect. Plenty of parking with a circular drive and double carport. The rear screened porch, fire pit sitting area, and brand new covered boat slip/dock, right on the canal, were the best for boat traffic watching. Will be back soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage! We appreciate the great review and are so happy you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house & location on the water! Thank you for being such fantastic guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Canal Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Canal Cottage. The house is extremely clean and equipped with everything you could think of. Nicely decorated. We enjoyed having coffee in the back porch every morning and watching the boats go by. However after a while it is a little uncomfortable having ao many people go by. If you like your privacy this could be a problem but the house overall is wonderful and highly recommended it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
We are so happy you all had a wonderful stay and that the house had everything you needed! Thank you for the kind compliments! You are right that at times there is a lot of boat travel down the canal as it is known to be a very beautiful mile of waterway - we feel like that is also part of the charm - many smiling, happy people out enjoying a day on the boat soaking up the sun & all the beautiful scenery! Thank you again for choosing to stay at the Dora Canal Cottage!
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