Before we bought our home in Monarch Grove, we toured OTOW, convinced we'd buy a home there. While we loved the homes (we felt better built than TV homes), the wait for a new build was longer than we wanted to wait. They also bill it as a golf cart community; however, we saw very few golf carts. There is NO access to businesses by golf cart. They have one "town square" with a sandwich shop only for restaurants. As we toured the area inside OTOW, it seemed like a ghost town to us. We like the activity and vibe of TV. Yes, there is no bond at OTOW, a plus. Yes, internet is included in the amenities fee, a plus, but we felt the overall amenities fees were higher. Also, we were told that they do NOT allow gas-powered golf carts on their courses. Battery operated or electric only. It's an ecological thing apparently. The house we were looking at, being built at that time, was next to an ugly power station which would have been our daily view. The landscaping wasn't nearly as pretty as TV. We opted for TV and, so far, love our decision!!
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