[Sable99]

We have rented three times in TV -- once in a cottage home and twice in a CYV near Lake Sumter Landing. I must say I didn't notice the neighbors when we were on the lanai at the cottage home.

The CYV was a different story. When you were on the lanai you could hear neighbors all the time and barking dogs. I don't mind barking but I don't like it when the barking doesn't stop!! But what I really didn't like in the villa was the garage. It was really awkward getting either my van or the golf cart out of the garage without moving the other vehicle. The curved drive didn't help. The brick wall didn't bother me as I felt if I owned a villa I would put in plantings that would hide most of the wall.

But there were a few reasons why I decided against a CYV when I chose the model that I had built. Most of the CYV had a much smaller lanai than what I wanted. I also wanted the washer and dryer inside my house and at least a two car garage (Mom wanted a 2 car plus a golf cart). But, the main reason is my two cats. I wanted a place for their litter box that wasn't in a bathroom!

I eventually chose an Iris. We have neighbors behind us but there is a very large offset. I also have a HUGE lanai which I extended 4 feet. Unfortunately, Mom doesn't want to go to TV full time so I am renting out my home now.

So yes Jimbo, I bought a house with my cats in mind!! But, that little niche is great storage too! Eventually I will put cupboards in the niche and have saved some ideas for the niche off this website!