Cassie,
I really do not know. None so far has ever mentioned The Villages at all. Some seem to "winter" someplace different in Florida each year. Some have rented in The Plantation in the past, but needed to find a new place due to the previous place no longer being rented, or something like that.
I've also had a few renters who have liked it so much they decided to also buy in The Plantation, thus taking them out of the rental market.
I have tried to market it somewhat to get more rentals during the "off season". Basically, I can always count on snowbirds to rent it during the winter, paying top price. Based on the fact that I ALWAYS turn away over 100 couples per season, I could probably raise my rates during the peak season.
Unfortunately, it seems hard to rent it at all during the summer months. I try to "sell" it as a great place to rent during the off season if you are thinking about buying in the area....using it as kind of a home base, but so far success has been limited. The smart buyer would rent my home during the off season when the golf is cheaper, restaurants and traffic is less busy, and my rent is cheaper. Being in the area would help them get the feel of the area, and snag a great deal on their future home.
Here is my website;
www.****.com/145288
I would think that it is easier to rent to perspective future owners all year in The Villages. Usually for the snowbird season, my place is rented a year ahead of time. The nice folks who are currently renting my place this year booked it over a year ago.
Frank D.