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Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Leesburg, FL
  • Place, Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Venetian Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kelly Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Leesburg

Located in Leesburg, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area and Bell Hammock. .This cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Big Hammock and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cabbage Hammock.

What's nearby

  • Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Venetian Gardens - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park - 26 min drive - 39.7 km
  • The Villages Market Square - 27 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Kelly Park - 30 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great cottage is super cute. Love sitting out on the dock watching the gators
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay. So quaint, peaceful and relaxing. Loved sitting on the porch every morning and night, listening to the sounds of nature. The house its self was so cute, the kitchen had everything you could need. Location is perfect, close to everywhere we wanted to visit. We will definitely be back and with our boat. Thanks Bernie and Mike for sharing your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were wonderful
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jim l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, it was nice to have the boat right at the back door. Owners are very nice and accommodating ! Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana M A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for a great stay. Wonderful hosting. Happy new year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn T., Hudson, fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the back deck a lot. Good location. The bed was a little too hard for us but ok. Nice neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful calm homey property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway. Clean and comfortable. Everything we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
All went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend stay! Relaxing, and just as pictured. Well equipped and quiet! An absolutely perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
From check-in to check-out everything was seamless. The private deck and dock were both fantastic places to hang out during the afternoon as they provided plenty of shade and the temperature was comfortable even during the heat of the day. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Peacefully tucked away from the daily hustle of life. Great catfish fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. The place was fantastic, quite a great place to just get away. We read, fished, slept. The mattress was fantastic, I forgot to look at who It was made by! It had everything you could possibly need. Thank you for the rest and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Florida I remember from my childhood.

My wife and i stayed 5 days while handling my fathers funeral arrangements and funeral. It was such a relief to come back to a place that felt like home at the end of the day instead of a bland hotel room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water

Nice place small but perfect for two
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Roy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

HAd a great time will be booking this little peace of heaven again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

haines creek

excellent place, very peaceful, love the water
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Loved sitting on the back porch and fishing off the dock. Very friendly people hosted us and they had thoughtful amenities in the cabin. Loved our stay and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet old Florida

Great place to r and r. Fishing is great right off the dock Bernadette and Mike are great hosts !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and unique

The space was perfect for me. Deck overlooking water is cool. Mike and Bernie were kind enough to also let my 2 grandsons come stay with me one night. Location is great - only about 4 miles from the mall and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024