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Lake Dora Escape: Canal Access & Seaplane Sights!

Entire rental unit in Tavares, FL

5 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.0 · 5 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Soak in lake views from a screened porch with outdoor dining.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Enjoy seaplane watching, dockside mornings, and games by the fire pit.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Convenient location near shops and dining with easy lake access.

Property details

Shared Boat Dock | Pets Welcome w/ Fee | 1 Mi to Shops & Dining

Make your next group trip unforgettable at this waterfront 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental duplex in Tavares — known as ‘America’s Seaplane City.’ Start your day with coffee in the lake-view sunroom as seaplanes lift off in the distance, then head out for a scenic cruise or paddle down the famous Dora Canal, one of Florida’s most beautiful waterways. Later, gather for lakeside dinners and games as the sun sets on Lake Dora!

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 2 twin futons

SHARED AMENITIES
- Boat dock
- Gas grill, wood-burning fire pit

HOME HIGHLIGHTS
- Smart TV, board games, poker table
- Washer & dryer
- Screened-in porch, outdoor dining set

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Towels & linens
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story duplex unit, lower level, 1 small step to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Designated boat/trailer parking (1 max)
- Seaplane parking available at dock

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property

Other things to note
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story duplex unit is on the lower level and requires 1 small step to enter
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site, in the upper unit with a separate entrance, which shares the outdoor seating, grill, dock, and driveway; other travelers may be present during your stay

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Living room

2 sofa Beds

What’s included

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

Guest reviews

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Beth

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July 2026

Absolutely gorgeous view right on Lake Dora. That aside, the place was very dirty. Dirty floors, trash under furniture, kitchen sink kept backing up and had to be plunged several times, bathroom was dirty, including mildew on shower curtain and outside of toilet was not clean. Again, view was great, and we enjoyed the screened in Florida room, but if you like a clean place, you may want to pass.

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Levon

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May 2026

Great location for our needs. Excellent hosts and great home!

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Bob

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March 2026

This is a great place to stay. If you have a boat the access is great and the dock was a wonderful place to sit with your morning coffee and a fishing pole.

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Ali

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January 2026

beautiful little home, great view. Good size bedrooms and bathroom. Kitchen was nice as well. The floors were a bit dusty and dirty all around which was unfortunate. House is just a bit smaller than expected and only formal table was the poker table.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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