Title: Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Waterfront cottage in Tavares with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL ![Smart TV - Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/e1c4bd5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/8b8161d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/6fec8e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/1d41125d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/377b5969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom336 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Cottage 35 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 336 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/a24b36a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=112527681&PinnedHotelID=112527681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121140000/121134000/121133953/409c590f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasant camping on a private lakefront property on lake Griffin in Leesburg, FL Fruitland Park - Pool - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=121133953&PinnedHotelID=121133953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440500/112440435/b77eed68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 23: The Lighthouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=112440435&PinnedHotelID=112440435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w1024h634x0y24-9b12c7d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Tavares, this cottage is in the city center 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tavares travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tavares.dx164970) [View more Cottages in Tavares](https://www.expedia.ca/Tavares-Cottages.d164970-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.80046%2C-81.73698&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Wdxhp0vMJOoYrvaB9BkWr2PJRg=) Tavares, FL ### What's nearby - ![Lake Dora sunset in Mt Dora. Mt Dora is a charming small town about 40 minutes NW of busy Orlando.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8982/115384c5-d013-4bd8-9572-a716b045f928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Dora 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Seaplanes parked at Wooten Park in Tavares, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561885427/c1706ed7-9371-4706-b634-f49311b0a846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wooten Park 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Lake County Historical Museum 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - TableTop Team Trivia 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Wawa Store #5270 16 min walk - McDonald's 3 min drive - Circle K 6 min walk - Hwy 441 Diner 3 min drive - Michael Asian Restaurant 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### What time is check-out at Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### Where is Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL located? ## Have a question? 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