[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Waterfront cottage in Tavares with kitchenette ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/cd257628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/2f887fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/a7738790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/5b17e5bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/01f6e8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in the heart of Central Florida at Boathouse Cottage 22, a cozy retreat nestled near the famous Dora Canal. Enjoy waterfront restaurants, fishing and boating activities within walking distance to downtown Tavares. With assigned parking per cottage and boat parking availability by your private seawall for overnight docking. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Cottage 22 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 - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### 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. - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - 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) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33487600/33487507/091feb89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax by Lake Eustis in your cozy 2-bedroom retreat.10%discount for 7 day rental Tavares - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 117 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33487507&PinnedHotelID=33487507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63549500/63549460/3d95d2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PETS STAY FREE Canal Front 3 bed/2 bath single family ample parking Tavares - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews CA $159 CA $413 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=63549460&PinnedHotelID=63549460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111933500/111933484/4d564876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 34: Coconut Cottage - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=111933484&PinnedHotelID=111933484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89711800/89711737/e0df1c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Private Tiny Home "The Pink House" in Downtown Mt. 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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 ![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%7C28.80053%2C-81.73756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OW04dOEOV5qZzsSIIiDWQeFBIS8=) Tavares, FL #### What's nearby - Lake Dora - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 - AdventHealth Waterman - 4 min drive - 4.4 km #### Getting around - Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬16 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Citrus Sky Bar - ‬13 min walk - ‪Fish Camp - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL located? > Located in the heart of Tavares, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake County Historical Museum, Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center, and Wooten Park. TableTop Team Trivia and Lake Dora are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip M. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint, Fresh & Clean My wife and I came for a weekend in Tavares.This accommodation was pretty near perfect for our needs.Really liked being able to make a ten minute walk to the lakefront parks & restaurants.We also enjoyed just sitting just outside the cottage in the shade of the Spanish Moss dapped oak trees and watching the boats on the canal.A truly enjoyable weekend for us.Hope to come back again. ##### Philip M. 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