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Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora

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Nestled above Kalua Beach Bar in downtown Tavares, Lake Dora Loft offers a lakeside retreat with beautiful views. Bring your boat or rent one nearby and enjoy live music from downstairs while savoring the scenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$487
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

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

Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora

Do you love the lake? This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment overlooks Lake Dora in beautiful downtown Tavares, FL. This loft is situated above Kalua Beach Bar. This unit is situated above a bar. You will hear people and music from time to time. Close to great restaurants. Bring your boat or ask about boat rentals! You'll have a blast hanging out around the lake and might even get to see some live music from right downstairs. If you like the beautiful lake scenery, you'll be right at home!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

Please take the trash out, strip the bed sheets and place towels in the basket upon checkout. Thank you.
This unit is situated above a bar. You will hear people and music from time to time.

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Located in Tavares, this condo is on the waterfront. Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area.
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Tavares, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Donnelly Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Citrus Sky Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Dog House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$487.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Dora, TableTop Team Trivia and Wooten Park. Lake County Historical Museum and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Kalua Lake Loft - NEW! 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath Overlooking Lake Dora Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Location! Location!! Location!!!

Perfect location in the downtown Tavares area. Walking distance to everywhere. The place is spacious and well decorated. Will be my first call when making another stay in the area. It’s directly over a bar and that was a plus for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff and friendly locals we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

FABULOUS

Well we came for our 28th anniversary. It was amazing great restaurants in walking distance, boats on the lake all kinds and sea planes landing plus volleyball at night plusthebar played great music and was done by 10. Thank youkinds and sea planes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodations. Hostess was very welcoming and responsive to inquiries. Room itself and view were exactly what we expected - if not more. We weren't bothered by being above the bar. Yes you can hear the music but thats why we stayed there! We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

jeannie c.

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

Lakeview

Cute place and right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Darlene W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Was awesome location for what we wanted. Bar noise was done by midnight. Cleaning crew left a lot undone though. Very comfortable enjoyed the balcony porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Weekend visitor.

Great Location on top of the waterfront Kalua Beach Bar. If you want to be in the middle of the fun this is the place. If your looking for a quiet weekend getaway, you may want to wait for the off season.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas D.

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

Bad place

Never mentioned that it was above a bar that did not close till midnight. Would never recommend this to anyone . VRBO needs a better way to make sure these places are good to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly l.

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

ADULTS SWEET RETREAT

WOW! This is a little slice of heaven. Amazing views from balcony and a fantastic location. Lots of little restaurants, bars, coffee shops within walking distance. As the property states it is above a bar and there are multiple stairs to climb as well. However this did not pose a problem for us. We enjoyed the music! Property manager communicated with us promptly as well. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina A.

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

Fun lake cabin

Apartment was awesome! Plenty of cool restaurants and bars around! Beautiful lake view. We enjoyed sitting on the awesome balcony w a sweet view of the seaplanes coming in, tours close. Ferry boat close. Down town mt dora area close, $15 uber ride.isic from the bar was awesome for us as we enjoyed hanging on that balcony and listening to the music below but not for everyone im sure. Could have been a little cleaner and couldnt figure out how to turn the lights on out on the awesome balcony. Definitely will be booking here again!!! Better than the hotel in the same plaza!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl F.

Liked: Communication

Not a good choice if you like sleep

This unit is in a great location in town but sets on top of a very very loud bar that plays music and has bands from 12-12pm. The late night crowds are loud and many very drunk. Our unit was literally vibrating all day and until midnight. The entrance is behind the bar and filthy with garbage and grease drippings on the stairs. The unit inside and view were great if you can get past the noise levels and want to get drunk have a short walk to your room 😂 Definitely would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nason M.

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

Fun spot if you’re adulting

Stayed here for a large military reunion w my wife (lots of partying). Only real issue w unit was the bar/restaurants (below unit) grease trap exhaust was located next to the stairs leading up to the entrance (think pollen except grease on stairs and hand rails). My wife was stuck in the unit for 45 min while a crew chemically sprayed/cleaned the roof. The chemicals/water poured down onto the entrance stairs which kept her stuck in unit. This is the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. If you’re not prepared to be up late on the weekends, this is probably not for you. For us it was perfect. Clean and GREAT location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Clean cozy place

Was a perfect place to stay in the middle of everything with a wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Great Weekend Get Away

This is a great place if you are looking for a beach getaway. Everything was perfect. The location is above a bar and if you want quiet this is not for you, but the location is an 11 out of 10- The manager is awesome- the place is spectacular, and we saw an alligator! This is the place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location

This loft had a great view and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023