10/10 Excellent
Tabby O.
19 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tabby O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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Cottage 32: Flamingo Bungalow - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL
Waterfront cottage in Tavares with kitchenette
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2340 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tavares, FL
- Place, Lake Dora6 min walk
- Place, TableTop Team Trivia16 min walk
- Place, Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center17 min walk
- Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
About this property
Cottage 32: Flamingo Bungalow - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL
Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Cottage 32 is a freshly remodeled vacation rental cottage at Dora Canal Court in Tavares, Florida.
Enjoy being steps away from the famous Dora Canal and walking distance to downtown Tavares. Relax with some boating, fishing, seaplanes, sunshine and more! Lots of waterfront restaurants and always fun events going on around town. Located in Central Florida next to Mt Dora and about 45 min north of Orlando. Tavares is known as America’s Seaplane City.
Assigned parking per cottage with boat parking availability. Seawall for overnight boat docking also available. Private community fish cleaning station by canal. Private community laundromat and gathering areas.
We are a family owned and operated waterfront community with 13 residential mobile home lots mixed in with 8 vacation rental cottages.
Enjoy being steps away from the famous Dora Canal and walking distance to downtown Tavares. Relax with some boating, fishing, seaplanes, sunshine and more! Lots of waterfront restaurants and always fun events going on around town. Located in Central Florida next to Mt Dora and about 45 min north of Orlando. Tavares is known as America’s Seaplane City.
Assigned parking per cottage with boat parking availability. Seawall for overnight boat docking also available. Private community fish cleaning station by canal. Private community laundromat and gathering areas.
We are a family owned and operated waterfront community with 13 residential mobile home lots mixed in with 8 vacation rental cottages.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available
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- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Tavares
Located in Tavares, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, while Lake County Historical Museum and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tavares, FL
What's nearby
- Lake Dora - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake County Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Wooten Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- TableTop Team Trivia - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa Store #5270 - 16 min walk
- Circle K - 6 min walk
- Citrus Sky Bar - 12 min walk
- Domino's Pizza - 9 min walk
- Michael Asian Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Erica Croft
As a lifelong resident of Tavares, I am the third-generation owner of Dora Canal Court. Family-owned and run since 1971, we have proudly hosted guests and provided them with an exceptional opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Dora Canal, offering a distinctive and authentic accommodation experience within Tavares.
Why they chose this property
Our area’s distinct natural beauty offers numerous outdoor activities, including freshwater springs, paddle boarding, manatee encounters, botanical gardens, wildlife preserves, and more. Dora Canal Court is ideally situated for discovering the best of Central Florida. We’re located between the sunny beaches of both Florida coasts, the lively senior events of The Villages, and the world-famous theme parks of Orlando.
What makes this property unique
Our newly remodeled and fully furnished cottages offer a comfortable, low-maintenance retreat between adventures. With direct boat access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, you can easily explore waterfront restaurants, golf courses, live entertainment, and unique boutiques in Tavares and Mount Dora.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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