Cresswind at Lake Harris Tavares 55+ Community Review

Cresswind at Lake Harris is a new 55+ gated community in Tavares.

55+ communities with lake and boat dock access are few and far between, but Creswwind at Lake Harris offers it.

Location

Located in Tavares, “America's Seaplane City,” Cresswind at Lake Harris is Kolter Homes' first 55+ community in Lake County. The location really gives you the best of both worlds – a quieter lakefront lifestyle but with easy access to shopping, dining, and healthcare. Plus you're close enough to Orlando to enjoy the attractions when family visits, but far enough away to avoid the tourist traffic.

• Mount Dora (15 min) – Charming small town known for antique shops, art galleries, and year-round festivals
• The Villages (20 miles) – World's largest retirement community with endless amenities and activities
• Lake Harris Chain of Lakes – Interconnected waterways perfect for boating and fishing
• Dora Marketplace (5 min) – Publix-anchored shopping center
• Target, Lowe's, Best Buy (15 min) – In Mount Dora/Eustis area
• AdventHealth Waterman Hospital (10 min)
• Orlando International Airport (50 min)

Nature & Recreation:

• Hickory Point Recreation Park (5 min) – 68 acres with fishing pier, boat ramps
• Dora Canal (5 min) – Known as “the most beautiful mile of water in the world”
• Lake Griffin State Park (15 min) – Great for kayaking and wildlife viewing
• Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina (5 min) – Watch seaplanes take off and land

Events & Culture:

• Mount Dora Arts Festival (February)
• Leesburg Bikefest (April)
• Mount Dora Craft Fair (October)
• Tavares Boat Parade (December)
• Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair (November)

Amenities

The lakefront clubhouse at Cresswind at Lake Harris offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with EGYM equipment, arts studio, game rooms, and event spaces. Outside you'll find a resort-style pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and a boat dock with slips. A full-time Lifestyle Director coordinates activities and events.

Indoor Amenities

• Resident-exclusive Clubhouse
• SmartFIT Training Center with EGYM
• Traditional Fitness Center
• Yoga & Cardio Studio
• Art Studio
• Multi-Purpose Event Room
• Social Clubs

Outdoor Amenities

• 8 Pickleball & 2 Tennis Courts
• Resort-style Pool with Sundeck
• Event Lawn
• 2 Bocce & Horseshoe Courts
• Boat Dock with Slips

Homes

Cresswind at Lake Harris offers a unique collection of new home designs for active adults that offer a minimum of 25 structural options per plan

• Range from 1,434 to 2,776 sq ft
• 2-5 bedrooms
• On-site design center for customization

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