Conveniently located on the scenic Dora Canal, a mile long waterway connecting Lake Dora and Lake Eustis, situated on the Harris Chain of Lakes which is comprised of 8 primary lakes (Apopka, Harris, Griffin, Eustis, Dora, Beauclair, Carlton and Yale) and offers excellent fishing opportunities for all anglers. Boating, kayak and paddleboard enthusiasts can enjoy riding down the picturesque Dora Canal taking in all the natural beauty and seeing the local wildlife (birds, alligators, turtles and even an occasional otter or two). You can book an Eco-Tour with Rusty Anchor Boat Tours, Premier Boat Tours, Catboat Adventure Tour (where you can enjoy driving your own 2 person catboat) or visit Adventure Outdoor Paddle to explore Lake Dora and the Dora Canal by kayak, standup paddleboard or hydro bike. If you're really adventurous and want to experience things from a birds eye view, visit Jones Brothers & Co Air and Seaplane Adventures for fantastic tours and excursions - you won't be disappointed! The Dora Canal Cottage is just minutes from downtown Tavares (also known as America's Seaplane City) & beautiful Mount Dora (often referred to as Someplace Special), both of which host events, concerts and festivals year round.

This 3bdr/2bath spacious and charming home sleeps up to 8 guests, features 2 beautifully decorated living areas, large updated kitchen with seating for 4, a dedicated indoor dining area that seats 8 as well as an outdoor dining table that seats 8. We offer kayaks, a paddle boat and boat dock use for outdoor recreation. When you stay at the Dora Canal Cottage, you will find a peaceful, relaxing retreat from it all. From the backyard, you can enjoy what we can only describe as a parade of boats where you'll experience smiling and waving from locals and tourists alike! You can bring your own boat or rent one from nearby Mount Dora Boating Center, Palm Gardens Boat Rental or Lake Adventures Boat Rental & enjoy cruising the Harris Chain of Lakes and docking at one of the many city docks and exploring the fantastic local shops, restaurants & bars. Book a sandbar, lake or sunset cruise with Cruisin Tikis Lake Dora or enjoy a tour of Lake Dora aboard the luxury 80 foot paddle wheel boat the Dora Queen.

We are close to many of the local Wedding Venues (The Carriage House at Vedder Farms, The Packing House, Tavares Pavillion on the Lake, O'Brien Oaks, Chapel Valley Farm, Sydonie Mansion and The Howey Mansion to name a few) so staying with us is very convenient for the happy couple or wedding guests alike. Here you can travel about an hour to all the Major Theme Parks, then come home and unwind sitting at the fire pit overlooking the water and enjoying nature. Conveniently located about 1-2 hours from many of Florida's World Famous Beaches & State Parks, the Dora Canal Cottage is unique because while it is centrally located, making it super convenient for anyone wanting to pack in the fun while on vacation, you can just as easily take a break from the world and enjoy the tranquility of the Dora Canal Cottage with none of the hustle and bustle. You really have to experience it to understand all the Dora Canal Cottage has to offer!

Policies/House Rules-
Must be at least 25 years old to book and person booking must be staying on the property. Signed Renter Agreement and Photo ID are required within 48 hours of booking. A $300 Security Deposit Hold is required. Maximum number of guests staying on property is not to exceed 8 (exceeding maximum 8 guests without written owner approval will result in cancellation of booking without refund). Please read full description of rooms & beds to make sure our accommodations (200lb weight parameters for each bunk bed mattress) fit for your group.

Guests booking 28 days or longer are subject to a background check.
All guest using any of the water toys (kayaks/paddleboat) must wear a life jacket. We have life jackets for guest use stored in the primary bedroom closet.
No events, parties, gatherings or use of property for commercial food preparation or food resale permitted.
No pets or Emotional Support Animals allowed in or on the property. Misrepresenting a service animal is a crime and may incur up to $500 in fines and up to 60 days in jail.
No smoking of any kind in or on the property.
No jumping, diving or swimming from dock or property edge into canal.
Any minors must be supervised on the property at all times.
No drugs and drug use, illegal or recreational, underage drinking, hunting,firearms,incendiaries such as fireworks or use of any off road vehicles on the property. Violation of any rules will result in prosecution or forfeiture of all monies paid.
If there should be excessive cleaning needed after your stay, you will be charged the additional fee our cleaners charge us as well as replacement value for any damaged items (furniture, linens, etc) that cannot be salvaged.
We do ask that the air conditioning not be set below 69 degrees and that doors and/or windows are not left open while air conditioning is running. If the air conditioning should become in anyway inoperable due to the above, the repair or replacement costs will be assessed to the guest. By booking you are agreeing to these rules and agree to pay additional fees incurred.


NOTE: This property features external security cameras that monitor the property 24/7. No security cameras look into or are located in the interior spaces.The cameras record video and audio however, cameras are not actively monitored during guest stays - unless hosts deem necessary at any point. Tampering with or disabling wifi or security cameras is not allowed. We have a doorbell camera, cameras on corners of house that look into yard, shed camera that looks at the boat dock and dock cameras that look at outer decking of the dock.

Sample Renter Agreement -
https://uc.orez.io/f/3bf81dae3c7b4895961140917f8feb88