[Ohiogirl]

my neighbor (Courtyard Villa neighborhood) enclosed theirs, but put a separate above the door (above their slider from the LR) a/c unit - as I recall it was about 2-3 feet long and maybe 8 inches high. Their lanai is west facing, also have sunshades. Said they were happy with it. I think because of the west exposure, they were told to install the separate a/c unit

Maybe I'll change my mind once I move there permanently, but I love sitting on the screened lanai most mornings and evenings (we eat almost every meal out there when the weather is nice). Also love to sit and read in rainy/cool weather with a comfy afghan and enjoy the rain/fresh air. Agree not so nice when it's really hot or really cool, but then I've always been a porch person. We have no privacy or noise issues in the CYV so I don't think I'll ever enclose mine, but everyone has their own preferences.

I can probably find out more details about the a/c unit if you need it, so pm me if needed.