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DIRTYSECRET
11-11-2021, 01:17 PM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

DIRTYSECRET
11-11-2021, 01:23 PM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

Is Spanish Springs the ideal starting point?

asianthree
11-11-2021, 01:34 PM
Wherever you can get a 10 day rental, would be the first choice. As the high season nears, many will only rent for 3 months. Hotels near property would be second choice

vintageogauge
11-11-2021, 01:41 PM
After you get here there is a very slim chance of finding another rental to extend your stay, if you're lucky you might find someone that just bought a home to rent and might have the month of December opened but doubtful. In any event I don't think you'll be choosing your neighborhood, you'll have to take what's available. That being said they are all nice.

Garywt
11-11-2021, 05:09 PM
The lifestyle visit is a place to start but the longest is either 5 or 7 days. Hotels are always an option but you want one that you can get a golf cart to. I know the Hampton in is across the street so you can’t get there.

JMintzer
11-11-2021, 05:21 PM
If you can, I'd try to stay between the 6's (466 & 466A). It's pretty much centrally located, near two town squares (Sumter & Brownwood), and will give you easier access to all the different areas...

davem4616
11-11-2021, 05:45 PM
10 days....IMHO you're staying in one of the hotels unless you know someone that has a house they rent and will let you in for that short of a visit

good luck

VApeople
11-11-2021, 06:23 PM
In the fall of 2015, we came from Virginia and stayed in the Hampton Inn for three nights, We did not look at any homes for sale. We just went to the Squares and saw that everyone was just like us, so we decided to move here if we could afford it.

mulligan
11-11-2021, 06:42 PM
As far as a golf cart is concerned, keep in mind from the Northern limit to the Southern limit , it's 14 miles. Long ride in a cart.

kansasr
11-11-2021, 06:52 PM
Actually from the southern corner of Monarch Grove to Mulberry Grove, it's 23.17 miles via golf cart.

MSchad
11-11-2021, 08:52 PM
The lifestyle visit is a place to start but the longest is either 5 or 7 days. Hotels are always an option but you want one that you can get a golf cart to. I know the Hampton in is across the street so you can’t get there.

They now have “extended” life style visits longer than the standard life style visit. But I’m sure they have to be arranged well in advance.

Stu from NYC
11-11-2021, 09:35 PM
If you want a new house you want to be south of 44, otherwise not sure it matters as you will be going all over.

We rented for a month and could have/should have taken longer.

Lots of people come here buy a house and a year or two or three move elsewhere in the villages.

JSR22
11-11-2021, 09:49 PM
We rented for 2.5 months and bought our 9 years ago. We are 100% happy and no interest in moving.

Garywt
11-11-2021, 10:24 PM
We visited friends for 5 years, one year twice and looked at open houses each time. Finally when we were ready we bought. Have owned for 2.5 years but have only been down 10-12 weeks so far.

bowlingal
11-12-2021, 06:00 AM
you have no idea of the magnitude of the villages until you get here. It cannot be explained. You will definitely get lost at some point whether in a car or golf cart. Be prepared. A golf cart to cover the entire area?? Good luck with that

DaleDivine
11-12-2021, 06:12 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

You might want to check out NextDoor website for TV. There are usually several people trying to rent out their homes for a month at a time...
:welcome:

mike1946
11-12-2021, 06:14 AM
Bear in mind that lots of people on this site do not a clue what they are talking about - the longer mileage north to south is correct the other is not. You can buy a new house in the northern parts and the older side ...there is a new CYV development going in up north and lots of older properties were torn down in the older section and new ones built ...as I recall more than 200 in the last couple of years. You can tour the entire villages in a golf cart (and indeed a few areas off the Villages) but also bear in mind that they (carts) are not that comfortable for longs trips and fairly slow - using a cart to tour the entire villages would require you to rent a gas cart ...if all you are doing is touring then I think an electric is not viable. Watch out for Bond costs when buying ...lack of a bond is one of the advantages of buying preowned or a new built on a preowned lot. I've lived in the Villages for more than 20 years and you will not find anywhere better.

westernrider75
11-12-2021, 06:18 AM
Where are there new courtyard villas being built in the northern area? Also, I believe the mileage would be further than stated earlier as there is all the new building further south than Monarch Grove.

golfing eagles
11-12-2021, 06:23 AM
Where are there new courtyard villas being built in the northern area? Also, I believe the mileage would be further than stated earlier as there is all the new building further south than Monarch Grove.

I have to agree with that. Once they build all the land south of 470 including new golf courses, charter schools and the new UF hospital, it will be quite a hike from just north of Center Hill to Mulberry.

La lamy
11-12-2021, 06:33 AM
I concur with staying between 466 and 466A if available. Gives you easier access to the older north part and newer southern ones. I wouldn't buy until visiting for at least a month, but others have done it fast and are happy with their choice. Good luck!

Malsua
11-12-2021, 06:33 AM
Where are there new courtyard villas being built in the northern area? Also, I believe the mileage would be further than stated earlier as there is all the new building further south than Monarch Grove.

They are building new CYVs in the same place they tore down the Hacienda Hills country club.

As far as mileage goes, I live up near Spanish Springs and we've done the full tour down Morse over Chitty Chatty bridge to Meggison, around to Brownwood, up Buena Vista back to Sumter an then home. When we're back it's roughly 32 miles on the odometer. We have only been over the turnpike bridge a few times on the cart, so it's possible to probably add another 5-10 miles to that trip depending on how much you cruise around that area to the putt-n-play and whatnot. Not to mention, if you went all the way to the northern extreme of BV, that's another 5-10 miles round trip.

jedalton
11-12-2021, 07:01 AM
planning on staying, it's really fun. Try Duval

nancyre
11-12-2021, 07:11 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

Try 4 locations areas: Spanish Springs/North end, middle between 466 & 466A and 466A to 44 and below 44 that would give you a flavor - but doing it between Nov-Apr is hard. If you come after April staying a week in each area would be great.

ALSO think about what you NEED to access.

ie. If you go to the VA at home below 466A is a LONG ride, below 44 is a 45 minute ride the base hospital is in Gainsville and it might be worth looking at the distance to other VA such as 441 across from Waterman or Clermont that base hospital is Orlando

Nporchtime
11-12-2021, 07:12 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.
We have a house in Liberty Park (between the 6s, near Seabreeze rec center) that may be available to rent for part of December. Check out White Pelican vacation rentals.

thevillages2013
11-12-2021, 07:21 AM
If Stiffler is still associated with White Pelican you may want to not just walk away but RUN

Jdburns11
11-12-2021, 07:23 AM
It definitely IS too enjoyable to leave in terms of weather and everything to do depending on your interests - and I agree with many of the other replies in this thread — however, I do not think 10 days is really sufficient to fully explore, enjoy, learn and experience much of what The Villages has to offer. This place is huge and there is way too much to do to consume in only that period of time.

We became fans ultimately deciding to move after retirement following several visits to friends and family over a period of years.

The Lifestyle visit is definitely a good way to go through Villages Sales & Marketing (Real Estate) department - but may be tough this time of year as others have mentioned.

Respectfully, DB

mkjelenbaas
11-12-2021, 07:27 AM
You may want to hook up with a sales person?!

lpkruege1
11-12-2021, 07:28 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

I like the Sumter landing area. Its' 20 minutes by golf cart to Spanish Springs and 23 minutes to Brownwood. I have all the golf courses in between in easy driving distance by golf cart. If being close to just 2 town centers I would pick a location between Brownwood and Sumter landing.

giorgio1948
11-12-2021, 07:39 AM
Taking the trolley tours first? You can talk with other people and learn.

Villages Kahuna
11-12-2021, 07:53 AM
The Villages is longer from north to south than the City of Chicago. Best place to stay would be “downtown”—somewhere near CR466.

Some touring with a golf cart might be OK, but going to the more distant locations—almost certainly not unless you have a gas cart and the tolerance for multiple hours a day sitting in a cart seat.

Papa_lecki
11-12-2021, 07:58 AM
Here’s what we did

Rented for 5 different weeks, in different areas. We ruled out some areas, then REALLY thought we wanted to buy around LSL. Ended up buying near Brownwood.

Everyone has their own likes/dislikes. You need to figure that out. Like someone said earlier, figure out what places are important to you, then go from there.

merrymini
11-12-2021, 08:02 AM
In order to cover the most ground, you should use an automobile. Ten days is enough if you motor and are motivated to see everything. We did it in five days but nothing below 44 at that time. You can visit all the squares, rec centers and take a good look at all the activities. Really do not know anything about the rental market, you will just have to look on line.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr
11-12-2021, 08:06 AM
If you want access to everything by golf cart, the area somewhere between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood is the most central right now. That will change as time goes on and in a few years, Route 44 will be the center of The Villages.

Janhug123
11-12-2021, 08:07 AM
I would choose close to 466A if you can find a place. Duval, Hemingway, St Charles…nearby SeaBreeze Regional Rec Center.

ThirdOfFive
11-12-2021, 08:25 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.
There are nearly 80 "villages" in The Villages. All have some similarities to the others but at the same time have differences as well: layout, age of homes, age of neighbors, etc. etc. It comes down to personal preference. My guess is that there are many people who have lived here for 20 years or more who have very little experience with any village but their own.

Yes, you can get pretty much everywhere in The Villages in a golf cart but be aware that the cart paths can be confusing to say the least. I walk a lot, and when snowbird season hits the times I am asked for directions by this or that confused cart driver go up exponentially.

mike1946
11-12-2021, 09:02 AM
New CYV's are being built up near Mulberry ...quite close to the new First Responders Rec center.

brick010207
11-12-2021, 09:03 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.
You're most likely not get anything inside the villages for 10 days for December. Stay where you think you might want to live. It's a long trek North to South. If you want

Mature neighborhoods with lots of mature trees and landscape and residents: North of 466-Spanish Springs;

Well developed but still maturing, Mixed ages: South of 466-Lake Sumter:

Newborn neighborhoods: Lots of housing and infrastructure construction, Limited Services but developing quickly, Little to no mature landscape, Younger average age populations: South of 466A Brownwood Fenny.

brick010207
11-12-2021, 09:11 AM
Add to previous comment: Take a trolley tour if you can. Do the one from Spanish Springs for good background and info on Villages as a whole: Some sales pitch but not too much: Then do Lake Sumter and or Brownwood to get a look at that area and facilities. Quite a bit of sales pitch in these but again a good way to get a 1,000 ft perspective of the different areas in very little time. Also just know that prices are exceptionally high right not and if you find something you want be prepared to buy or wait. A year from now things may be different.

Cherstubbs
11-12-2021, 09:48 AM
If you’re only staying for 7-10 days, you might see if the Marriott Residence Inn at Spanish Springs Town Square is available. Would be a good home base. Just a thought!

Larry P.
11-12-2021, 09:54 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

I have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home available to rent from Dec 6th through Dec 25th in the Village of Lynnhaven. It is south of 466 and a 12 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing. The rental includes a gas golf cart. Find me on villagershomes4rent.com; Property # 5819 if you have any interest. :welcome:

Papa_lecki
11-12-2021, 11:46 AM
In order to cover the most ground, you should use an automobile. Ten days is enough if you motor and are motivated to see everything. We did it in five days but nothing below 44 at that time. You can visit all the squares, rec centers and take a good look at all the activities. Really do not know anything about the rental market, you will just have to look on line.

Disagree - the golf cart is what’s sets TV apart from other places. And if you’re thinking about purchasing, you’ll want to know about golf cart times.

virtue51
11-12-2021, 12:20 PM
I rented from Down Home Properties on multiple visits. Go to their website to see what is available.

You should use a car to view the homes -- you will be able to get from one home to another home much quicker.

Good luck with your search.

jimhurtt@twc.com
11-12-2021, 03:23 PM
Yes. Houses are less expenses but just as nice.

frose
11-12-2021, 06:23 PM
i'd get a place in Naples.. This place is not very good regardless of what people say.

golfing eagles
11-12-2021, 08:29 PM
i'd get a place in Naples.. This place is not very good regardless of what people say.

Minority opinion noted. Ridiculous, but noted.

RICH1
11-12-2021, 09:23 PM
i believe you forgot to mention where you are From? are you going to snowbird or permanently park it ?

RICH1
11-12-2021, 09:24 PM
i believe you forgot to mention where you are From? are you going to snowbird or permanently park it ? The Northside is Deadsville ...no action , casseroles are cold

Rsenholzi
11-13-2021, 05:46 AM
If you can afford a month , I would recommend that you do it. It will be much cheaper by the month. It will be almost impossible to get a 10 day rental and you get more of the flavor of the villages if you stay longer. Regarding where to stay- stay in the Lake Sumter area . If you can get Creekside Landing , Mallory area , it’s a short golf cart ride to Lake Sumter and you are centrally located between Spanish Springs and Brownwood areas. Both are a distance by golf cart but still very doable. Do not stay in the newer area south of 44. Golf cart rides to even go to brownwood are about an hour and much easier by car. The setup of the bridges make the areas by Morse an hour ride by golf cart - easier to go to brownwood and across that the Chitty Chatty Bridge so far. Hopefully they will find an easier way as more areas are built , but right now it took me 2 hours to do the loop from that area. Best square with the best bands is still Lake Sumter also - also the square with the most restaurants. Right now , very few restaurants down in the new area south of 44. Old area across from Spanish Spring , makes you need to use the bridge across 441 to get to any of the squares. Quite a trip to go even to lake Sumter from there and at least an hour each way to Brownwood by golf cart. Hope this is all understandable to you. So start with the Lake Sumter area for your rental . Get a feel for the area before you even considering buying , stay for a month so you can get the flavor of each of the areas, and what is available so that it meets your needs. Good Luck

Luggage
11-13-2021, 06:46 AM
It really depends on what you are seeking here. If you play golf, the older sections are better as there are more golf courses. If you like going to a pool try to get any place near the, if you like eating out all the time let me know any of the Town centers. That's really the best advice I can give you

DaleDivine
11-13-2021, 07:15 AM
i'd get a place in Naples.. This place is not very good regardless of what people say.

Do you LIVE HERE? If so, WHY?? No one is forcing anyone to live here.
If you're not happy here, you won't be in Naples or any other place.
:bigbow::bigbow::ohdear::ohdear:

mikemalloy
11-13-2021, 07:20 AM
As far as a golf cart is concerned, keep in mind from the Northern limit to the Southern limit , it's 14 miles. Long ride in a cart.
We took a cart ride down past Feeney to the southernmost section and I checked my Villages app to see how far it was from Lopez. It was 28 miles!

JMintzer
11-13-2021, 07:37 AM
i'd get a place in Naples.. This place is not very good regardless of what people say.

Yet you're still here... How odd...

sullys
11-13-2021, 07:40 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

Find a home within 466 and 466A - near Lake Sumter would be best - that way you are in the middle of the "main part" of the villages and can drive north or south where most activity is being held. IMHO Lake Sumter area is the prettiest. See if the place you stay has a golf cart - if not don't fret, use your car, as you can cover more ground quickly. Get the weekly newspaper once you arrive from the rec center.

Download the villages app on your I-phone it can show you all the activities hour by hour.

Download the villages GPS app (its a few dollars) and it will help you find anything in the villages using a car or golf cart.

I looked for several months staying in different homes all over the villages. I decided to purchase a new home in Citrus Grove next to the Ezell Rec Center. Its in the southern part of the villages. I'm willing to wait for all the entertainment and events to follow.

There will be people renting in Dec on a weekly basis - but things are not "normal" here now - many people coming down. There are several sites you can find a place to stay - it will be costly.

Try the villages web site and sign up for the "life style visit" - it comes with a golf cart, bicycles, movie tickets, golf tickets, etc. very nicely done - very reasonably. If they have have openings. You will be located in the southern parts of the villages, but can drive north to get to learn the many different villages.

I know numerous people who come here for a week and buy! It took me two years.

Rachclermont
11-13-2021, 07:49 AM
Hi, give

tombpot
11-13-2021, 07:58 AM
The traffic in Naples is like the East coast now

coconutmama
11-13-2021, 08:11 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

Another vote for the Sumter Landing area.

As a side note, be sure to realize that golf carts are not allowed on all roads in The Villages. Educate yourself on where the golf cart paths & tunnels are under Morse Blvd, Buena Vista, etc. It is extremely dangerous to be out there on the county roads & expensive if you get a ticket.

Enjoy your visit!

DIver0258
11-13-2021, 09:06 AM
Planning to visit the Villages in December. I'll stay for 10 days, maybe even a month if it's too enjoyable to leave. Which neighborhood should I start out with for the first 10 days? Are others worth staying in or should a golf cart be sufficient to cover the entire area? I could see buying a place there. Thanks.

Rentals for less than a month in December become hard to reserve as the peak season begins. Somewhere between 466 and 466a is fairly centrally located to the 3 squares, shopping, and many golf courses. With a gas cart you will be able to venture to anywhere in The Villages. It's about an hour ride from the historic side to the southern new areas.

Some will say the new southern areas are lacking but there are venues available like Edna's and the Fenny Grill. Sawgrass should be opening soon. There are 5 executive courses, one championship course, a putt & play, and the pitch and put below 44 currently. The area is worth a day if you become interested in purchasing a new home.

Tom M
11-13-2021, 10:18 AM
Often new people tend to enjoy the squares so something equal distance (golf cart range) of all three squares would be good. That includes many of the villages within Odell Circle (Bonita, Largo, Sable Chase, etc). Between 466 and 466A also have a lot of exec golf courses.

If you're considering buying, it's helpful to experience more locations including north and south. And of course when you narrow down on an area it's helpful to stay in that village for a while to experience it. There are many things that may be more important to you that you may not recognize until you stay there (vicinity to grocery store, neighborhood pool, golf courses, entertainment, dining, noise of rec center, train, highway, etc).

You may also want to try different types of homes. Perhaps a Villa, Designer Home, etc.

But I expect you will enjoy anywhere you stay. It's truly a wonderful place!

wndrlng
11-13-2021, 10:53 AM
Ashland, Ashland, Ashland. Close to everything and a special drive in near the park and under beautiful overhanging trees. Well maintained and great group of friendly folks

jimkerr
11-13-2021, 10:53 AM
I recommend anywhere near Lake Sumter or Brownwood. I’d stay away from Spanish Springs area.

frose
11-13-2021, 11:18 AM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

golfing eagles
11-13-2021, 11:34 AM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

Once again, minority opinion noted.

Tom M
11-13-2021, 01:01 PM
Ashland, Ashland, Ashland. Close to everything and a special drive in near the park and under beautiful overhanging trees. Well maintained and great group of friendly folks

Nice area, except there's some distance to executive courses. Nice distance to Oxford and easy to get to the squares. I've heard some people talk about train noise on the west side but I guess I haven't been far enough west to notice.

Marathon Man
11-13-2021, 01:45 PM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

There is no rule forcing you to stay.

JMintzer
11-13-2021, 03:04 PM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

We're counting the days with you...

wereback
11-13-2021, 08:56 PM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

You can sell anytime just have to let them keep any profit. I guess you don't really want to leave that bad.

coffeebean
11-14-2021, 05:59 AM
Where are there new courtyard villas being built in the northern area? Also, I believe the mileage would be further than stated earlier as there is all the new building further south than Monarch Grove.

You must be correct about that. Hopping on the Turnpike at 301 and driving 75mph, heading south, we can drive for at least 5 minutes and still see construction for The Villages. That is a really long way to cover in a golf cart. I would not attempt that in our electric cart, leaving from Mallory Square.

coffeebean
11-14-2021, 01:21 PM
i'd get a place in Naples.. This place is not very good regardless of what people say.

To the OP.....please take this reply with a grain of salt. The Villages is lovely. The infrastructure of golf cart paths, tunnels and bridges is like no other community on planet earth. You will drop your jaw when you see this place in person.

coffeebean
11-14-2021, 01:24 PM
i believe you forgot to mention where you are From? are you going to snowbird or permanently park it ? The Northside is Deadsville ...no action , casseroles are cold
Which areas are you referring to as "the north side"? Is that north of 466? North of 466A? Please be more specific. Thanks.

coffeebean
11-14-2021, 01:53 PM
Ashland, Ashland, Ashland. Close to everything and a special drive in near the park and under beautiful overhanging trees. Well maintained and great group of friendly folks

Where is Ashland?

coffeebean
11-14-2021, 01:57 PM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

What is it about The Villages and others like it that you do not like? If I had to make a wager, I would bet that it is the restrictions. It is those restrictions that I LOVE about this place and others like it. Those restrictions keep our community looking absolutely stunning and impeccable.

I may be wrong about what has turned you off to The Villages. Kindly correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.

TX2040
11-16-2021, 09:59 AM
Any Village will be a fine choice. Look into the great deals available on airbnb.com for lodging and save yourself a bundle.

frose
11-16-2021, 04:33 PM
not just the restrictions, although they are old and outdated, it's the people who are rude, out for themselves, talk down about everyone and are generally bitchy. i really had higher expectations for this place..

vintageogauge
11-16-2021, 04:38 PM
i do live here.. have to stay for another 6 months, according to the ass..le rules here. i had a place in naples loved it. my wife no longer wanted two homes, too much work. so I looked in here only to find out that there is no one honest in here. the crap we found out after closing has put me off of this place and others like it..

You don't have to stay here for another 6 months, you just can't make a profit on he sale of a new home until after one year. If you want to leave just list it for 6% over what you have in it and let them sell it.

Marathon Man
11-18-2021, 07:44 AM
not just the restrictions, although they are old and outdated, it's the people who are rude, out for themselves, talk down about everyone and are generally bitchy. i really had higher expectations for this place..

Maybe looking inward to find answers is better.

Laker14
11-18-2021, 09:41 AM
not just the restrictions, although they are old and outdated, it's the people who are rude, out for themselves, talk down about everyone and are generally bitchy. i really had higher expectations for this place..

My wife and I were talking just the other day, with some friends of ours, that we all have a problem finding enough hours in the week to enjoy all of the nice people we've met. We had rented a few years before we bought in Poinciana. We have friends in Bonita, Duval, Sable Chase and Largo, and Pine Ridge, as well as some other Villages farther south. We have met these people through our friendships with other people. We play golf, cards and pickleball with them. Then when we moved into our Poinciana home we met all of these nice neighbors who have been extremely welcoming and friendly.
The other night we were invited to a driveway party, a card party, another driveway party, and a pickleball meet-up with dinner at Havana after. All on the same night.

It's hard for me to fathom how someone can have difficulty making friends in TV.

CRUZN
11-18-2021, 11:24 AM
I would first start with contacting the villages hometown property management. The idea location to rent would be anywhere north of hwy 44. The area south of 44 does not have a lot to do, since it is the newer section with construction. Make sure you rent a golf cart. This gives you another lay of the property. Also, you can find closer parking with a golf cart, since you will be arriving during the busy season.

Fredster
11-18-2021, 04:12 PM
I have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home available to rent from Dec 6th through Dec 25th in the Village of Lynnhaven. It is south of 466 and a 12 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing. The rental includes a gas golf cart. Find me on villagershomes4rent.com; Property # 5819 if you have any interest. :welcome:

First, I’m not affiliated with the owner of this property,
but I have to say it would be a great starting point.
Many pools, rec centers, executive courses,
shopping, and restaurants all easily golf cart accessible.