LAKEVIEW INN's 1st Guest Review Aug 24

The Lakeview Inn is finally OPEN in the downtown Tavares, FL waterfront entertainment district and they had their "Maiden Voyage" weekend on August 24, 2012. As one of their very first guests, I can report that the hotel is going to be a HIT!

The rooms are modern, comfortable and large. Every room has a small fridge and a beautiful view of Lake Dora . The Sky Deck up on the roof is a fabulous bonus to do yoga in the morning or sun bathe in the afternoon. A shower head is even available to rinse off. I don't even need to bring up the fabulous sunsets Lake Dora has to offer. Imagine the view from the top of four stories!

We were able to walk from Lake Dora Sushi to Ruby Street Grille to O'Keefes Irish Pub with cocktails because of the city ordinance that allows drinks to be carried in approved plastic cups within the downtown waterfront entertainment district on Friday night. On Sat we had appetizers and watched a Diva sing upstairs in ALS Topshelf and capped off the night downstairs in ALS Landing with some wine while Alan Darcy rocked the house with some killer sax. Both nights we were able to walk safely back to our room and sit out on the balcony to watch the revelers down on Ruby Street. The oversized California King bed was like falling into a dream.

Breakfast is included with your room stay and having the new Corner Bakery right downstairs was certainly convenient. Besides the typical muffins and cookies, they have egg sandwiches, pancakes and even french toast. 

Some guests went on a Boat tour through the Dora Canal or scheduled Seaplane Rides.

I only live a few miles from the Lakeview Inn but wanted to be a part of history. I ended up with a restful weekend Staycation and an even greater appreciation for this great little town.

 

 

The Lakeview Inn's very first guests.

We had our photos taken with a handwritten note about who we were and where we were from to be archived into history.