We've lived in our CYV for 4 years and we love it. Our neighborhood is very quiet so we don't have any issues with noise. Yes, our neighbors have company now and then, so do we, but no one is overly loud. It is so nice to be able to sit outside in the backyard under the sun or the stars...coming from the Northeast, I would have missed that if we were in a regular designer that backed onto another home. Hubby loves that he has no grass to mow.
Our laundry is inside. We have wall cabinets above the washer/dryer and on the other side of the laundry room which gives us a lot of extra storage space.
We chose a three bedroom because we wanted a dedicated guest room and to use the other as a den/work space. Plus it's nice to have those two extra closets for storage.
As others have said, I think the only negative is the 1 1/2 car garage. We still have a lot of stuff in our garage (shelving units, wall hooks) and can still fit our Mustang and the golf cart, but it is tight. On the other hand, it seems the more room you have, the more stuff you accumulate!
Best of luck on your search for the perfect CYV for you!! No matter where you live, The Villages is wonderful