Title: Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - 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 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Waterfront cottage with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL ![Interior - Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/a24b36a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/6e8beddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/16a3f7c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/904e456c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/f2643509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom340 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Outdoor Space - 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 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Cottage 31 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 ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### 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 - 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 - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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: 340 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112444000/112443981/e1c4bd5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 35: Blue Heron Hideaway - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=112443981&PinnedHotelID=112443981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995900/105995859/cd257628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 22: The Boathouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=105995859&PinnedHotelID=105995859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111933500/111933484/512e18b7.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 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=111933484&PinnedHotelID=111933484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113607600/113607564/68062573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy lakefront equestrian cabin near enchanting Mt Dora Eustis - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=113607564&PinnedHotelID=113607564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93290000/93280100/93280047/w1024h454x0y114-f745b5bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bungalow overlooking Lake Dora! 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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 - Michael Asian Restaurant 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### What time is check-out at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? ### Where is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL located? ## Have a question? 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