[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 in Tavares with kitchenette ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/d1d69c85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/5db323b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/6e8beddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/e1582807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527700/112527681/16a3f7c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom340 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 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 - Parking on site ### 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. - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - 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 ![Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112488300/112488247/e7682185.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 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=112488247&PinnedHotelID=112488247&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 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 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 - Lake Dora - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - AdventHealth Waterman - 4 min drive - 4.4 km ### Getting around - Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬16 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Citrus Sky Bar - ‬12 min walk - ‪Michael Asian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage 31: Hibiscus Hut - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL located? > Located in the heart of Tavares, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake County Historical Museum and Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center. Wooten Park and TableTop Team Trivia are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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