Title: Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Waterfront cottage in Tavares with kitchenette ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/9a640770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/bfa97a92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/fd815ef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/2c3419bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111829300/111829212/1358566a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom336 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Our lovely fully furnished 1 bed/1 bath Sunshine Suite Cottage 36! Freshly remodeled vacation rental cottages 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: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - 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 - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre - 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 - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 336 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32831600/32831597/af2f425a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Country Home 4 Blocks From the Lake Tavares - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=32831597&PinnedHotelID=32831597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112487500/112487450/f43256b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 33: Pineapple Place - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Tavares, this cottage is in the city centre 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tavares travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavares.dx164970) [View more Cottages in Tavares](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 - 0.5 miles - TableTop Team Trivia - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Lake Dora - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - AdventHealth Waterman - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles ### 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 - ‪Fish Camp - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - 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 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage 36: Sunshine Suite - Waterfront Lodging in Downtown Tavares, FL Reviews 9.4 ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful place to stay, owner is very nice! Will be back! ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline C. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pauline C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marsha D. 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Comfortable Nicely renovated. Slightly tight space in the bedroom, but just enough for my husband and I to enjoy and be comfortable for the weekend. ##### Marsha D. 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