Boaters Paradise! In Central Florida on the Dora Canal & Harris chain of lakes!☀️
5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)House in Tavares, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
3 night minimum/no pets.
Boating, fishing, kayaking, golf cart, video games, fire pit, nearby dining and more!
Welcome to the Dora Canal Inn vacation rental home on the beautiful and scenic Dora Canal, located near the historic town of Mt Dora. Mt Dora is famous for great shopping, dining and tons of boating activities!
Relax and enjoy all of the luxuries of home at this cozy and well stocked home. We offer a brand new boat dock that can dock two boats with nearby convenient boat ramps and plenty of driveway parking for a boat trailer.
There are many fun boating activities available to explore the Dora canal and surrounding chain of lakes. You can rent your own boat, hire a private boat captain, take a guided boat tour, kayak or paddle board tour, sea plane tours and more!
We offer 4 kayaks and life jackets, an oversized outdoor fire pit with seating and firewood, gas grill, bikes, fishing poles and outdoor games such as corn hole and ladder golf and an air hockey table in the garage.
Indoors has a two player video arcade game with over 60 classic games such as Pac Man and Donkey Kong as well as plenty of board games, an organ piano and a Dvd player with movies.
This beautiful newly furnished vacation home offers four roku smart tv's in the living room and each bedroom, Wifi, two desks for work spaces, King & Queen mattresses are Serta memory foam with motion & adjustable, black out bedroom curtains, Coffee bar with kuerig/coffee pot combo, washer & dryer, dyson cordless Vacuum, a cooler for boating and stocked with plenty of towels and kitchenware. We also offer a battery operated golf cart for cruising to downtown Tavares. (Holds four and requires an additional waiver being signed).
This home is located close to downtown Tavares, the seaplane capital of the world. Tavares offers a variety of restaurants by the water that you can drive or boat to. Check out our website for things to do at:
Doracanalinn.com
We also have a sister property, the Dora canal cottage vacation rental located directly next door. Rent both for multiple families! We ask that you do not access the property next door unless you or someone you know is renting the property.
Vrbo- Property # 2797937
Rules & Policies:
No pets allowed. No smoking of any kind allowed inside the property or garage. No drugs, firearms, fireworks or open flames such as candles. (Battery operated candles provided). No events, parties or large gatherings. No glitter or confetti permitted.
No parking on the lawn/grass or in the garage.
Must be at least 25 years old to book and person booking must be staying on the property. (Maximum number of guests staying on the property is 6) Photo ID is required for booking.
Note: This property has 4-5 steps at all entry accesses. (Front door, back doors and garage). It also features two external security cameras that record 24/7 with audio, to monitor the property for safety and security purposes. These cameras are NOT monitored during guests stay. Camera locations: One ring doorbell camera located at the front door (facing the porch and driveway) and one facing the side of the house with the firepit and sliding glass door. No security camera looks into or is located in interior spaces. Tampering with wifi or security cameras is not allowed.
Boating, fishing, kayaking, golf cart, video games, fire pit, nearby dining and more!
Welcome to the Dora Canal Inn vacation rental home on the beautiful and scenic Dora Canal, located near the historic town of Mt Dora. Mt Dora is famous for great shopping, dining and tons of boating activities!
Relax and enjoy all of the luxuries of home at this cozy and well stocked home. We offer a brand new boat dock that can dock two boats with nearby convenient boat ramps and plenty of driveway parking for a boat trailer.
There are many fun boating activities available to explore the Dora canal and surrounding chain of lakes. You can rent your own boat, hire a private boat captain, take a guided boat tour, kayak or paddle board tour, sea plane tours and more!
We offer 4 kayaks and life jackets, an oversized outdoor fire pit with seating and firewood, gas grill, bikes, fishing poles and outdoor games such as corn hole and ladder golf and an air hockey table in the garage.
Indoors has a two player video arcade game with over 60 classic games such as Pac Man and Donkey Kong as well as plenty of board games, an organ piano and a Dvd player with movies.
This beautiful newly furnished vacation home offers four roku smart tv's in the living room and each bedroom, Wifi, two desks for work spaces, King & Queen mattresses are Serta memory foam with motion & adjustable, black out bedroom curtains, Coffee bar with kuerig/coffee pot combo, washer & dryer, dyson cordless Vacuum, a cooler for boating and stocked with plenty of towels and kitchenware. We also offer a battery operated golf cart for cruising to downtown Tavares. (Holds four and requires an additional waiver being signed).
This home is located close to downtown Tavares, the seaplane capital of the world. Tavares offers a variety of restaurants by the water that you can drive or boat to. Check out our website for things to do at:
Doracanalinn.com
We also have a sister property, the Dora canal cottage vacation rental located directly next door. Rent both for multiple families! We ask that you do not access the property next door unless you or someone you know is renting the property.
Vrbo- Property # 2797937
Rules & Policies:
No pets allowed. No smoking of any kind allowed inside the property or garage. No drugs, firearms, fireworks or open flames such as candles. (Battery operated candles provided). No events, parties or large gatherings. No glitter or confetti permitted.
No parking on the lawn/grass or in the garage.
Must be at least 25 years old to book and person booking must be staying on the property. (Maximum number of guests staying on the property is 6) Photo ID is required for booking.
Note: This property has 4-5 steps at all entry accesses. (Front door, back doors and garage). It also features two external security cameras that record 24/7 with audio, to monitor the property for safety and security purposes. These cameras are NOT monitored during guests stay. Camera locations: One ring doorbell camera located at the front door (facing the porch and driveway) and one facing the side of the house with the firepit and sliding glass door. No security camera looks into or is located in interior spaces. Tampering with wifi or security cameras is not allowed.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Tavares, FL
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)5.0
The property was amazing! Absolutely the best VRBO rental that we’ve visited. It was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and well equipped! The boat dock was awesome—so nice to step out the door onto the boat and also view boats going by! Highly recommend the Inn!!
5.0
What a beautiful home with ALL the touches. My goodness, the hosts have covered all the bases. Every room is decorated thoughtfully.
5.0
Wonderful place, immaculately clean, great location, great communication from hosts who went above and beyond with extra touches. We enjoyed the golf cart for easy access to downtown Tavares, the kayaks for quiet morning rides down the canal, and watching the boat traffic go by. At the end of the day, the super comfortable adjustable beds made for a great nights sleep. Highly recommend!
5.0
The house was very clean and very well stocked. The canal was beautiful and peaceful. The golf cart was an added bonus! Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Our family truly enjoyed our time at this home on the Dora Canal. The hosts were great communicators and stocked the house with everything we needed! The beds were comfortable. The patios were clean and cozy!
5.0
We stayed during the boat show and had a wonderful view of all the parades and boat activities on the Dora Canal. It was the perfect location.
We want to reserve it again for the boat show week next year (March 2025). We plan to use the beautiful new boat slip and dock area. This place is perfect. Please give us first right of booking for next year.
The Farmers were gracious hosts and we appreciated their attention to the property and its amenities.
5.0
It was clean and comfortable.
The passing boats were entertaining. We enjoyed everything.
5.0
Excellent home, very clean and really well equipped. Yard games, boat dock, golf cart, kayaks, bikes, bonfire pit, board games etc. Plenty to do! Great location. Drew and Kelly were fantastic hosts! Definitely will stay again when down to visit our family.
5.0
This house was even better than the photos. The owners thought of everything from snacks, smore kit, extra blankets, games & even a welcome treat. Great location with lots to keep you busy or just a great place to relax. Highly recommmend.
5.0
Property was immaculate. Great location. Enjoyed the boats coming through canal and beautiful scenery. Coffee bar was on point along with video game tables and air hockey.
5.0
Wow! Fabulous location with extra special amenities and attention to detail. Drew and Kelly were amazing hosts providing a lovely and spacious home. Our family of five really enjoyed our time together at Dora Canal Inn.
5.0
This property was absolutely perfect for what we needed. We had 3 trucks and boats with plenty of parking and plug-ins for our boats.
5.0
This property was perfect! So many nice and thoughtful touches made it perfect. Warm and welcoming! Everything has been renovated and is new. Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
5.0
Better than the pictures! Everything was very clean. I dont think there was anything missing, we were so impressed with all the things that were provided. The snacks were a welcome sight & the charcuterie tray was awesome! Drew & Kelly were fantastic with communication. Thank you for knowing how to take care of your guests ❤️ it was such a welcome chage. Keith & family
5.0
Great house , great hosts, great location. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
From the moment we stepped into the Dora Canal Inn, we were blown away. The effort and attention to detail that the owners put into making their guests comfortable was impressive. We have stayed in many rental homes in central Florida and around the USA and none have exceeded our expectations like this one. The adjustable Serta beds were awesome. The outdoor seating areas and fire pit were amazing. There were many amenities provided that we did not expect, such as Neutrogena makeup wipes, water and Famous Amos cookies. We picked this property mainly because my two young adult sons wanted to do some fishing and kayaks were provided. The four of us enjoyed riding them down the beautiful Dora Canal and my two sons spent hours fishing and caught many fish. They even caught an 8 pounder. This was one of our favorite family trips thanks to this awesome property. We are already looking forward to the next time that we can get away to The Dora Canal Inn.
5.0
Beautiful and comfortable! This place had everything we could've possibly needed. Communication with the owners was fast and the check in/out process was seamless. We will definitely be going back!!
5.0
We have rented several vacation homes on Vrbo and this home/property stands above them all. The Dora Canal Inn is everything promised. It was comfortable, meticulously clean, and had all the amenities to allow you to bring just your suitcase for two weeks. We hope that many more get to enjoy the peace and quiet and uniqueness of this Dora Canal hideaway with direct boat access to the Harris Chain of lakes. Thank you for a wonderful time, Kindest regards, Louise & Richard,
5.0
Everything was fabulous! We enjoyed the beautiful home with all the extras, including pac man and frogger game, golf cart, grill, comfy beds, cornhole, and the cheese tray was so very sweet with gluten free crackers! My granddaughter loved the smores. We will be back!
5.0
This place has it all! We had an absolutely wonderful stay here. If you are looking for a “stay-cation” in a house with all the amenities you could want or need, this is the spot. Even caught a few little fish while watching boats go by on the canal all day long. Also, the master bedroom has the comfiest bed ever. We will definitely be booking this house again!
5.0
What an amazing place! Our family (2 adults and 2 boys, 8 and 10) stayed there for 4 nights at the start of summer break. The hosts thought of everything and we made use of all of the amenities the house provided. We even rented a boat one day and realized we forgot something, it was nice to just pull up to the dock and hop out and get it. We saw otters playing around the dock and tons of beautiful birds as well. It was a great trip!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay! The house was spotless, everything you could need was provided, and the hosts made sure we had a great time. The house and property were beautiful. So much to do we didn't even use half of the amenities they provided. We look forward to staying again to use all the toys! Highly recommend!!
5.0
We had a wonderful weekend at the Dora Canal Inn! The house is perfect…owners have made all the best touches for our stay to make it just right! So comfortable and the house had everything we needed!
We will definitely stay here again if we get to come back to Tavares!
5.0
There is nothing to say but excellence in performance for the owners of the Dora Canal Inn. Home was spotless. Total renovations of interior. TV's and WiFi thoughout, and NEW memory foam mattresses that allowed us to get the rest we needed after enjoying the local activities of the area. Boating, site seeing, etc..
But the best part of this location, is the location itself on the Dora Canal. We watched boats go by all day and were entertained. We also rented a boat for the day and were able to pull up to the dock and pick up our elderly family members.
We look forward to staying here again. We highly recommend.
5.0
The house and location were very nice and just as represented.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay and have rented the property again. The owner had thought of everything for their guest to have a great vacation.
5.0
Drew and Kelly were wonderful. Great hosts, they checked in to be sure we were doing ok. The house was filled with generous touches. Loved every minute of our stay.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Kelly & Drew were the best hosts, providing everything we needed. We were even surprised with a charcuterie platter, s’mores kit and snacks. We enjoyed our days out on the lake, and our nights by the fire pit. It was nice to ride the golf cart to explore downtown Taveres. Overall it was such a relaxing stay & we would love to come back in the future!
5.0
I can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was on Dora Canal. Everything about the home, from spotlessly clean to thoughtful decor and every possible detail being managed with care. The welcome wine and charcuterie were again spectacular. The setting is uber relaxing and fun - watching the boats come down the canal and fishing from the dock. Walking distance to the Tavares lakeside boardwalk and many fun restaurants!
5.0
This property was amazingly beautiful inside and out. Great location right on the canal. The house had everything you could want and then some!! Drew and Kelly were amazing hosts even providing a welcome food basket!! We will definitely be coming back.
5.0
Property exceeded our expectations. The Farmers have thought of every convenience. The home was spotless and comfortable.
Spent many hours each day relaxing on the waterfront dock with fishing rods in hand. Caught something each time. On the final day, I hooked into an alligator gar that was probably in the neighborhood of 6 feet long, weighing about 50 lbs. Wore him out but had no way of landing him.
The only drawback was the proximity to major roads which seem to have sirens going about 20% of the time. Once we got used to this, it really wasn't a problem. Hardly noticed it when inside the house.
We enjoyed the constant parade of various water vehicles on the canal.
The location, close to Rt. 19, turned out to be an advantage as it was close to all major stores and also the bait shop.
Breakfast at the 441 diner is a must.
Planning to return again next year.
5.0
Nice place really clean
5.0
Came down with grandchildren for there bass tournament
Loved the property
5.0
This house is absolutely perfect! It is the cleanest property we have ever stayed at and it literally has every single thing you need. The location is excellent and the view is amazing! Beds are super comfortable the layout is perfect and the hosts are awesome! Hosts go above and beyond here with s’mores kits and charcuterie and make you feel so welcome with their hospitality. If you are looking for a place here trust me this will exceed your expectations! Outdoor fire pit, golf cart, mrs Pac-Man and other games, boat dock, they literally didn’t miss anything! Looking forward to future tournaments and making more memories here!
5.0
property was in excellent condition...had more amenities than we used. our fourth vrbo and by far the best experience than any of them. could not have asked for a better location or a more comfortable home. hose opened up his entire property to us and supplied "little things" that were not available in other vrbo s that we have used.
5.0
This home has everything you need for a vacation/staycation. Well appointed and very clean. We stayed here for a 3 day Bronco/Jeep event hosted at a farm 5 min. away. We always stay on the water and truly enjoyed all the thoughtful & amazing amenities like, boat dock, fire pit (they even included a smores kit for the kiddos), corn hole, & golf cart. For anyone traveling with a boat, this is a perfect location bc of its close proximity to a boat launch and the ease of getting to the chain of lakes. The hosts were very kind and responded quickly to all our needs. If available, we will always book this home anytime we stay Tavares or Mount Dora. Thank you for everything.
5.0
This home is very clean and has everything you will need during your stay. Best furnished VRBO we have stayed in. Cleanest house in Tavares. Close to the highway and town.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay so very much! The home is absolutely lovely and everything epidemizes modern design and efficiency. The home and property are spacious and conveniently located right on the canal. It was a pleasure communicating with such responsive and gracious hosts!
5.0
Checked in on Thanksgiving, wanted to get away with my elderly parents. We all enjoy the beautiful house, rented boat, great bon fire. Will be back😊
5.0
Relaxing
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Tavares?
The average price for a rental in Tavares is $237 per night. This rental is $212 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Boaters Paradise! In Central Florida on the Dora Canal & Harris chain of lakes!☀️. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Boaters Paradise! In Central Florida on the Dora Canal & Harris chain of lakes!☀️ pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Boaters Paradise! In Central Florida on the Dora Canal & Harris chain of lakes!☀️?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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