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Old 06-23-2020, 08:11 AM
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I stayed in a CYV in Dunedin for 5 months this past winter. It was lovely and just as nice as a designer home on the inside. But I found the garage to be way too small for both my car and golf cart; the driveway was sharply curved and it was very annoying to shuffle things in and out of the drive. The south facing lanai with block walled garden was very very hot; only about 10 sq ft of grass so a dog would have to be creative. Even though every unit was occupied (could tell on trash day) I did not hear any noise and never once heard a dog bark. I think the stucco homes are very quiet inside; if the television wasn't on, I could hear some big birds honking at dusk as they flew towards Lake Deaton. Otherwise very quiet.

If you really need a fence and want more privacy, there are Veranda homes that are fenced. Maybe even Cottage homes, too, not sure.