Title: Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111829212&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Waterfront cottage in Tavares with a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL ![Property grounds - Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/9a640770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/c96e992a-2332-4b44-8cfa-bc3485ac5de1-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/37e76833.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/de82d284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/fd815ef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom336 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Gym - 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 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Sunshine Suite Cottage 36! Freshly remodeled vacation rental cottages 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: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - 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 - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 336 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96260000/96254300/96254258/eab11ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Last minute availability for the Mt Dora Art Festival THIS weekend Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=96254258&PinnedHotelID=96254258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112488300/112488247/da1836ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 32: Flamingo Bungalow - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=112488247&PinnedHotelID=112488247&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=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=112440435&PinnedHotelID=112440435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112487500/112487450/f43256b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 33: Pineapple Place - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=112487450&PinnedHotelID=112487450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112420000/112419400/112419399/0d411abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Spacious Studio! 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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. Lake County Historical Museum and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. 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 - 7-Eleven 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### What time is check-out at Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### Where is Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Marsha D. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Comfortable Nicely renovated. Slightly tight space in the bedroom, but just enough for my husband and I to enjoy and be comfortable for the weekend. ##### Marsha D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful place to stay, owner is very nice! Will be back! ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline C. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pauline C. 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