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Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage

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Kitchen view from the living area
Fox Haven Cottage est. 2015
Entry, patio and screen porch.
Front Entrance
Gas BBQ Grill

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Tavares, FL
  • TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Dora
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • AdventHealth Waterman
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen pull out couch

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage

One bedroom, one bath cottage that was completely remodeled in 2015. All new tiled walk-in shower and bathroom. All new appliances in the fully equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator, Corian countertops and pantry. Queen size Tempur-cloud bed in the bedroom and a Queen size pull out couch in the living room. Air conditioning, Roku TV, DVD/BluRay/WiFi player, Stereo Radio/CD player, Free WiFi, off street parking, large screened in porch, Stacked washer/dryer and patio.

Property manager

Bill Ainslie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Fox Haven Apt #2 Upstairs 1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, (14 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavares

Tavares is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, while Lake County Historical Museum and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • TableTop Team Trivia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Dora - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • AdventHealth Waterman - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 441 Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Eduardo's Lokos Tacos - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fox Haven Cottage - A cozy one bedroom cottage located?

Situated in Tavares, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of TableTop Team Trivia, Wooten Park and Lake Dora. Lake County Historical Museum and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Very Nice and Private

This was by far the nicest VRBO we have ever stayed at for the money. The location was private and safe, and the pricing was better than most local hotels. On top of that the owners let us check in early so we could rest. They answered every question we had in a timely manner. I could not recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA F.

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

Home away from home

The cottage is adorable. Bill and Betty did an awesome renovating the cottage. The cottage is super clean. The shower is huge and well designed. My daughter and I met Betty. Betty was friendly and welcoming. Bill is friendly and quiet. I highly recommend this location for your stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

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

Our stay

Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. Me and Terry had a beautiful time. Would recommend this to anyone close to everything plan on going back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

What a cute little place with fantastic hosts!

We came down here for my corporate Christmas party and needed somewhere close to this area to stay. Billy and Betty were excellent hosts and so friendly! We got in pretty late our first night, so I let Bill know and he was sure to leave the porch lights on for us. I felt like I was at a “home away from home” the whole time. What a cozy spot! The bed is heavenly, and the walk in shower is beautiful! We will definitely be booking here again in the future! Thank you so much Bill and Betty for a fantastic stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Great location near my mom!

Very nice set up. Large outdoor screened in sun room. We did our exercises out there. Large kitchen dining living room area. With very comfortable, plush recliner, rocker and a pullout big couch to lay on and watch TV. The TV is a little small from far distance could be a little bigger. Nice little kitchen well stocked. gas stove. the lightbulbs under the microwave needs to be replaced. Bedroom: Small but comfortable queen bed. Plush pillow top. Pillows ok They have extra variety of pillows, but need extra pillowcases. Room is nice and dark for sleeping. They have central air throughout comfortable temperature. Bathroom: there is two steps up into the bathroom if that is a concern. Shower is nice and hot and fits my husband fairly well at 6 foot three. Host is very attentive we asked for a blender and they were able to provide that and request other items and they were quick to bring those in even though they didn’t have it, they try their best to supply what you need. But they give you lots of privacy. Overall, a great place. And only 5 min from my Mom’s place. Very convenient. Also very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY A.

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

Great fishing get away

We try to book Fox Haven every year when we're in town. Excellent place to stay, the owners are exceptional people can't wait till we're back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christos S.

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

Renfair

Second year to the renfair nearby and as always fox haven cottage is such a perfect little spot for me and my friends to relax and unwind from the full days of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Perfect little hideaway

Delightful rental, wonderful owners. Great location in proximity to the lake & entertainment. Clean, plenty of amenities and extremely easy from check in to check out. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Second visit in seven years

Seven years ago my wife stayed at Fox Haven and enjoyed our stay. Since then she passed. I came back to visit my daughter for several days and remembered staying here. Booked and stayed for four days. Just as I expected, the perfect place to stay. No crowds or traffic. Nice neighborhood. Went to silver springs and the glass bottom boats. Visited the gold gypsy vanner horse farm too. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a quiet place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joeliz O.

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

Cozy and adorable

The property was very homey and comfortable as well as the surroundings area. It was clean and had everything we needed already in there. We felt very safe and welcomed we honestly can't wait to come back next year. I 110% recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynelle A.

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

Clean and comfy

Small but all you need. Bed was comfy, shower very nice, and location a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

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

Cozy Cottage

Cottage was perfect for us very clean, location was perfect. Has a screened outdoor area which is perfect for reading.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Madden

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

2nd time staying at this sweet cottage. Love the the area, and cottage had every thing we needed

We love this cute cottage. Close to town and places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Cottage

Delightful cottage with everything you need for a pleasant stay. The host provided extra information on local shopping and restaurants. A wonderful piece of information provided for someone not use to the area. Enjoyed it thoroughly. We were in town for a volleyball tournament. Location was ideal. Thank you for such a great little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S., kimball

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

Tavares

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

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

Exactly as described

We had restful sleep in a clean, comfortable, and well appointed space for a weekend. Teen sporting events brought us to the area and we enjoyed being walking distance to the boat docks and restaurants in Tavares. Great location for a longer stay if you wanted home base for an Orlando area trip to be in a quiet town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely perfect Haven

This lovely cottage is cozy yet spacious, the bathroom is impressive, and the many closets and cabinets insure that everything is handy and convenient. The screened in patio and pretty yard was a bonus that we enjoyed a lot. Plus the hard copy maps were really helpful when my GPS malfunctioned. I could easily snuggle into Fox Haven Cottage and stay forever. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ardena R.

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

Relaxing, quiet stay

We enjoyed our two week stay at this comfortable cottage. Bill and Betty were gracious hosts. The screened in space provided a great area to enjoy the nice weather and also to read. The hosts have done a lovely job with the bathroom; great lighting and nice shower. I loved having access to a washer and dryer.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judith H.

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

Clean and comfortable

We were there for Three weeks and found the area very nice.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lester c., hoschton

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

Tavares Cottage

It was perfect for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great stay from 12/19/2023 to 1/1/2024

Cozy, quiet and quaint with a well-stocked cabinet of items to get you started such as coffee, coffee filters, sugar, etc. The bed and shower were both outstanding and comfortable. Soft closing drawers and toilet seat were an extra bonus. Very quiet at night. Easy access to numerous restaurants, grocery shopping, drug stores and ice cream places! Great location for me and the girlfriend to visit relatives for the both of us. Very responsive and friendly hosts . We even got a new recliner which was extra cozy, and free and clear washing detergent. Highly recommended just like all the other feedback has stated!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie D.

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

Close to everything, very comfortable and cozy!

Nice neighborhood, beautiful main house. Very cozy and stocked with any and everything from shampoo to hot tea. Bill is a sweetheart. Thank you for having us , we plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane R.

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

Cute Cottage attached to house

This cottage is essentially a mother-in-law suite attached to a nice traditional home in lovely Tavares. It's very near good restaurants and the lakefront. Very quiet. I happened to meet the owner and he's a very sweet man.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Weekend get away

Cottage was just as described! Very convenient to everything. Host communication was exceptional, very responsive. The best was the screened in porch area, my cousin and I enjoyed that the most. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Ainslie

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My wife and I, along with our two boys moved to Florida from Upstate NY in 1983 and bought this home in 1984. Besides the main house, where we now reside as empty nesters, there is one upstairs apartment and the cottage. My wife's mother and father lived in the cottage until her dad passed away and her mother moved into an ALF in 2014, which left the cottage empty. We have had the apartment completely remodeled which is now being offered as a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

We're located on a quiet street that is walking distance to the downtown area and it's many restaurants and activities. A short drive and you're in Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg and The Villages. We're aprox. an hour drive to all the Orlando attractions and Daytona Beach.

What makes this property unique

The area has that small town feeling, but an easy drive to all that Central Florida has to offer.

Languages:

English

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