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Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg

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Exterior
Lake
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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

Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg

One bedroom cozy waterfront cottage located on Haynes Creek, a historic Florida waterway, this picturesque location highlights the natural Florida. Surrounded by tall cypress and oak trees dripping with Spanish Moss, our charming country cottage offers the peaceful get-a-way that vacations are made for. Expansive wrap around deck with a big old cypress tree right up through the center! A large sunny space for reading or sun bathing on a lounge as well as cozy covered seating areas are just a few steps above the dock. Spend evenings relaxing by the fire pit on your private waterfront balcony. A fisherman's paradise with water on two sides Take a tour of the lock, directly across from your cottage, that allows boats to navigate the four foot difference in water level between Lake Eustis and Lake Griffin. Or maybe explore the area with one of our two kayaks available for use.

On the interior guests will find warm and friendly Florida decor with a full size sleeper sofa, TV and wifi. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you would need, or not, because we also provide a list of local restaurants and take-out phone numbers. And if you enjoy cooking outside, you will love the peace and tranquility of the side yard grilling area surrounded by tropical plants, flowers and beautiful trees dripping with moss. Wake up every morning looking out at the water! Sliding glass doors out of the living room and bedroom allow for plenty of Florida sunshine and water views. Lots of closet space to unpack and feel comfortable for the duration of your stay.

Find yourself in the middle of some of the most quaint and friendly small towns in Florida. Mount Dora, known nationally for it's festivals and shows, is just a few miles away. Filled with delightful shops and restaurants, lawn bowling, lighthouse boardwalk and much more to enjoy. Tavares is the Sea-Plane City, where visitors can linger over lunch at one of the restaurants along the Lake Dora waterfront and watch boats and sea planes come and go. You can even take a ride in a sea plane! In the town of Eustis visit the Farmers Market every Thursday morning, or go to a show at the historic Bay Street State theater. Downtown Leesburg is where the antique shops are. Wander the downtown streets and enjoy the shops, stopping for leisurely drinks at one of the sidewalk cafes.

Recreational activities are close-by as well. Kayaking, tubing, biking and nature trails are all within just a few miles drive of our Spillway cottage.

If the beach beckons, New Smyrna Beach is an easy drive along the back roads. Daytona 500 Speedway and of course all the popular theme parks and upscale shopping are all accessible by car within an hour.

Come find your Florida, the natural Florida. We hope you will stay with us soon.

Private parking. Laundry facilities on site. Owner on site.

Property manager

Bernadette Cipilewski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Cozy Waterfront Cottage
Waterfront Cottage on the Harris Chain
Waterfront Cottage on the Harris Chain in Leesburg Cottage
Waterfront Cottage on the Harris Chain in Leesburg Leesburg

About the neighborhood

Map
Leesburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Venetian Gardens - 12 min drive
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 14 min drive
  • Lake Dora - 15 min drive
  • AdventHealth Waterman - 16 min drive
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Dockside Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, Bell Hammock, and Big Hammock. Cabbage Hammock is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love this place it has adeck on the water. Great place to fish from. The owner is at property and very helpful and friendly. This is are second tim
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On the lake with no one in front to spoil the view. Awesome host. It was our 50th anniversary and could have went anywhere. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Q L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Very clean and neat! Feel cozy and will come back next year:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter trip
Great place to stay. It was nice to have our boat steps away. Bernie and Mike were great.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot!
Cute and clean place! Had everything we needed. Loved the deck over the water with the Spanish Moss blowing in the wind. Our pup loved it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great, easy stay
enjoyed being on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D., Vergas mn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay at Spillway cottage ❤ we enjoyed paddle boating through the canal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This is our second time here. This is a great place to stay. We brought our bass boat and tied it to the pier. There is a close boat ramp at the home park just over the bridge. Also enjoyed sunsets on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The host were friendly and helpfull and the property was well maintained and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

AnaNicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great little cottage in the perfect location, would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing!
Great spot to relax and recharge!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherish C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tiny home
The owner provided everything for this stay and the view fit all our needs. Would definitely come back and recommend. Super people and pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
This was a great spot to relax and get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cute little mobile home was quaint, clean and private!!!
We really enjoyed the peacefulness!!! Using the paddleboat on property was so much fun!!!! We really enjoyed the porch, relaxing and the view of the creek!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy waterside cottage, great hosts!
Clean, well appointed cottage. Outstanding hosts nextdoor who went out of the way to make sure we had a good time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spillway cottage
Amazing Bernie and Mike great host. We loved staying there and stayed an extra night. The cottage is very comfortable and we had our coffee on the back deck every morning and enjoyed our stay very much. Cant wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Beautiful
Very rustic looking on outside but beautifully decorated and clean inside. Double size bed took a little getting used to and kitchen table was small. Very nice walk-in shower.. Hosts were very helpful and provided some nice extras. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck and looking out over the water at many different birds and some fishermen.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Very cute and clean cottage. It is small, but very comfortable for the two of us and our two small dogs. The hosts were fantastic! Very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured
Was very happy with stay was very quiet and peaceful spent all of our time on the dock fishing and watching the alligators
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dale b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything We Expectd
We enjoyed staying at this location. We are avid fishing people and being able to walk down to the dock was fantastic. I would update a few things in the Cabin itself, but nothing major. I would rent it again in a heartbeat. Bernie was very helpful and easy to reach. Actually We have no complaints. If anything a bait shop at the location would be great! LOL
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Lady Lake, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Yet Again
This is the third trip for us to this lovely spot. Private, peaceful and just so enjoyable. You won't find better hosts anywhere. Whatever you need, it's there. We'll be looking at the schedule for trip number four. It's one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the water cottage
Nice place. We brought our bass boat and kept it docked in the water on our deck. That was really nice. Enjoyed watching the alligators and eating at restaurants on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

doreen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
We had a wonderful time ,great host couldn’t ask for better people make you feel very welcome. .so much fun we had fishing was great my grandson and I had so much fun on the paddleboat. It was a great trip for my husband ,myself and our grandson.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
This little cottage was comfortable, and met our needs. Sitting on the back deck, watching the birds and fishermen was our evening ritual. It’s very quiet and peaceful there. Bernie and Mike are right next door, very friendly, and easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Enjoyed our stay in this charming cottage located on the water. While it is small, there is everything you need there. The best part is the huge deck on the back where you can watch all the birds, wild life and fisherman, while fishing off the lower deck if you want. The owners were friendly and offered many extras to use. Great location to discover the Lake county and Leesburg and other communities. Took several wonderful hikes in the area as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023