Title: Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! Holiday home in Tavares with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! ![Outdoor banquet area - Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w1024h634x0y24-9b12c7d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w907h683x59y0-9f8feb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w507h683x259y0-599c6cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w508h683x259y0-13685512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! (Tavares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337900/96337889/w1024h566x0y58-0e5bca0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene retreat at your private boathouse, nestled beside the tranquil waters of Harris Chain of Lakes. Bring your boat and experience endless adventures or unwind with a peaceful kayak ride from the covered dock. Enjoy bonfires by the water, trailer parking on site, and explore nearby Historic Mt. Dora and Tavares Sea Plane City. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! Come relax at your private boathouse surrounded by water! Bring your boat & experience the adventures of the Harris Chain of Lakes or the peace & tranquility of nature in our complementary kayaks & covered dock where you can fish or have a bonfire by the water. Take your boat or car to nearby Historic Mt. Dora, Beautiful Eustis or bike to nearby Tavares Sea Plane City. Sleeps 4-5\. Fenced yard. Trailer parking. Free Bike/Fishing Poles. Private kayak launch-Full kitchen. Pets Welcome, just ask! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86300000/86295000/86294915/4de44844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares Tavares - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=86294915&PinnedHotelID=86294915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96260000/96254300/96254258/eab11ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Last minute availability for the Mt Dora Art Festival THIS weekend Tavares - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=96254258&PinnedHotelID=96254258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124100000/124096600/124096568/14f08d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canal-Front Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Dock in Tavares Tavares - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=124096568&PinnedHotelID=124096568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112440500/112440435/b77eed68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 23: The Lighthouse - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Tavares - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=112440435&PinnedHotelID=112440435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119968800/119968729/18d49841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fenced in Backyard! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Tavares is home to this holiday home. Paul P. Williams Auditorium and Lake County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit ViaPort Florida and Lake Square Mall. TableTop Team Trivia and Uncle Donald's Farm are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Canal Front Boathouse Escape - Bring Your Boat! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslee G. 6 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and comfortable in a great setting. ##### Leslee G. Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott D. 18 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a great space, we were able to park the boat by the cabin and leave it in the water every night! Walkable safe neighborhood and great host! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9d037772-b261-4b2a-9f79-1837848efeac-1768769200458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1fd61511-9341-4c01-8d7a-d170cfe3c69a-1768769200491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eb4ebc92-89e7-49f2-89da-38ab0327b70b-1768769201603.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Scott D. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jessica B. 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