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2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River

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Property grounds
Exterior
Aerial view
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tavares, FL
  • Place, Fern Prairie Preserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, ViaPort Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Square Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Office 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River

Time to relax and soak in Florida's beauty on Lake Harris- The Golden Anchor is tucked away on the serene shores of the Harris Chain and offers tranquility mixed with adventure! Only 1 minute by boat to the Dead River. Fishermen welcome! Plenty of space for boat trailers with a public boat ramp 1 mile away OR Dock your boat at our private marina and get an early hassle-free start to your day of fishing! Cook your fresh catch in our well equipped kitchen. Gather around the firepit for marshmallows, stories, & star gazing! Less than 2 miles to restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores! Reserve now - reconnect with nature and unwind in comfort.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4078146vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Tavares

Tavares is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocala National Forest and Fern Prairie Preserve, while Paul P. Williams Auditorium and Lake County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. TableTop Team Trivia and Leesburg Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Fern Prairie Preserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • ViaPort Florida - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Square Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park - 35 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Kelly Park - 41 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom house with lake access to Lake Harris. 1 minute by boat to Dead River located?

Situated in Tavares, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fern Prairie Preserve and ViaPort Florida. Lake Square Mall and Lake Sumter Sports Complex and Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 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. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Home away from home quite and relaxing

Gracious hosts! This cozy cottage came well stocked, and has easy access to the beautiful lake.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Five Star Rating

We were very pleased with our VRBO rental. It was everything they promised online and the house was bigger than we expected. Hosts were very helpful and answered all our questions. Can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Brenda&mark, thank you so much for staying at our golden Anchor home, you are such wonderful awesome guests. You’re welcome anytime. Look forward to seeing you in the future. Be safe and have a spectacular weekend. Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryant b.

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

Nice view of Blake Harris.

Very nice freshly remodeled house in quiet neighborhood. Was very nice views of lake harris and the sunsets. The host will go out of his way to make sure everything goes very smoothly for you. Highly recommend this house to stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2025
Bryant & Kathy were respectful and wonderful guests. They took care of our property and are welcome back anytime!! We hope they visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Comfortable, Relaxing and perfect!!

The house was clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. It was perfect. Michael the host was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed. We highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Tammy, thank you so much for staying at our property, I am so happy you had a good time and Kaleb caught a nice sized bass, You have a wonderful family and are welcome back anytime .

About the host

Hosted by MICHAEL LYNCH

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