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Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Experience the charm of downtown Tavares at Barrow Bungalow. Stroll along Lake Dora, visit the picturesque Wooton Park, and enjoy a quiet neighborhood with ample parking for 2 truck/trailers. This fully renovated bungalow features a bright and clean interior with an outdoor screened seating area and gazebo in the backyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares

Holiday gatherings, fishing tournaments, downtown Tavares, the Big House and the Pavilion. Plan for the holiday gatherings. The City of Tavares has served as the County's Seat for Lake County Florida, since 1888. Downtown Tavares, lies on the shores of Lake Dora. The picturesque Wooton Park sits only one block from Main Street and offers families everything from picnic pavilions to boat ramps. Tavares is also home to the Dora Canal, known as one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Tavares is located in the center of the State of Florida 45 minutes northwest of Orlando.
Perfect location to walk into DOWNTOWN Tavares, bring boat to Tavares boat ramp and BASS FISHING tournament boat ramp, both within 1.5 miles. Quiet neighborhood and everything you need for a getaway. Coming to town for an event at the PAVILION? Perfect place to stay only 1 mile away. Visiting for art shows, antique shopping, a family gathering. BIG HOUSE sporting event, only 3 miles away. This 94 year old fully renovated bungalow is bright, clean, comfortable and in a quiet walkable neighborhood. The property has ample parking on site for 2 truck/trailers and is only 1.5 miles from the boat ramp in Leesburg or closer to the public ramp on Lake Dora. Outdoor screened seating area and gazebo in the backyard. Note: this bungalow has 2 units, the front unit is 2/1 (Barrow Bungalow)with full kitchen and the back unit (Esther Studio) is a studio 1/1, also has parking for truck/trailer combination. They are rented separately and do not interfere with either party staying on property. Both units can be rented together as a 3/2 if needed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This home is a duplex, separate units (or it can be booked as one home if needed) Second unit is the Esther Street Studio
The outdoor space is available for both parties to use, screened backporch and outdoor gazebo area

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Tavares, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center and Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Tavares travel guide
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Seaplanes parked at Wooten Park in Tavares, Florida, USA
    Wooten Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Dora sunset in Mt Dora. Mt Dora is a charming small town about 40 minutes NW of busy Orlando.
    Lake Dora
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake County Historical Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • TableTop Team Trivia
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa Store #5270
    11 min walk
  • Circle K
    20 min walk
  • Hwy 441 Diner
    19 min walk
  • Michael Asian Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares located?

Located in the heart of Tavares, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake County Historical Museum, TableTop Team Trivia, and Lake Dora. Wooten Park and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Bungalow close to Lake Dora, Big House, fishing, Mt Dora and downtown Tavares Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

volleyball tournament at Hickory Point

Perfect location for the three of us and our daughter's sand volleyball tournament at Hickory Point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fishing Tournament

Everything was great and super easy with great location. The only negative is the neighborhood was a little sketchy but had no problems at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for everything

What else can I say it was clean neat convenient. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moriah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Little Gem!

The BEST experience I’ve ever had at a VRBO. The house was so cute with so many adorable touches! The beds were unbelievably comfortable! Check in and out was smooth. The host made sure our stay was amazing! Thank you! We will be stay here again when we come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location! Close to everything. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025