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[Mathguy]

Hi from Washington DC

My wife & I are considering moving to the Villages. I welcome all the thoughts and ideas people can provide. I will read the 58 page book.

[ilovetv]

Come and stay a week or so on the Lifestyle Preview Plan. In May thru fall it is $75/night (need to check that amount) for a beautiful fully furnished 2 or 3-BR home only about 3 blocks from the town square, Lake Sumter Landing, and it includes a golf cart and bicycles. This is the best way to see and live the TV lifestyle.

And be sure to bring your checkbook!

Check it out here: The Villages - Lifestyle Preview Plan (http://www.thevillages.com/comevisit/lpp.asp)

[2BNTV]

There are no amount of words that can explain TV. You need to schedule a LSV for yourself. I would take the trolley tour to give you an idea of the TV and its many communities. Visit the town squares, rec centers, pools and go to Katie Belles and see Donna Moore. I would talk to anyone and everyone as the people are very friendly and won't hesitate to give you their opinions on living in TV.

Be prepared to be blown away by the beauty of TV and it's friendly people.

BTW - "Bring your checkbook" :smiley:

[senior citizen]

Come and stay a week or so on the Lifestyle Preview Plan. In May thru fall it is $75/night (need to check that amount) for a beautiful fully furnished 2 or 3-BR home only about 3 blocks from the town square, Lake Sumter Landing, and it includes a golf cart and bicycles. This is the best way to see and live the TV lifestyle.

And be sure to bring your checkbook!

Check it out here: The Villages - Lifestyle Preview Plan (http://www.thevillages.com/comevisit/lpp.asp)

Might be different packages, but we paid $150 per night for 4 nights.
It included a golf cart, two bicycles and a very nice 3 bedroom home in Creekside Landing near the Waterfront Inn and Lake Sumter Landing.

p.s. They never mentioned that we could stay longer, so we rented a private home on the Nancy Lopez golf course for a full month.......as 4 days was just not enough time.

[CFrance]

Might be different packages, but we paid $150 per night for 4 nights.
It included a golf cart, two bicycles and a very nice 3 bedroom home in Creekside Landing near the Waterfront Inn and Lake Sumter Landing.


It depends on the time of year. Summer is the cheapest; winter is the most expensive. We came in October. It was either $100 or $125.

But I don't think you can get the full picture in a few days. Try it a couple of times, or rent for a couple of weeks. Don't get discouraged if you feel overwhelmed from your first LSV.

[Mathguy]

That is an interesting idea. How did you find this house ?


Might be different packages, but we paid $150 per night for 4 nights.
It included a golf cart, two bicycles and a very nice 3 bedroom home in Creekside Landing near the Waterfront Inn and Lake Sumter Landing.

p.s. They never mentioned that we could stay longer, so we rented a private home on the Nancy Lopez golf course for a full month.......as 4 days was just not enough time.

[John_W]

We came in April of 2011 and paid $125 a night. At that time it was $150 for Jan - Mar, $125 for April - May and $100 for June and later. We were told stays had to be at least 4 days and no longer than 14 days, we stayed 7 days and saw pretty everything we needed to see. We looked at CYV's, Patio Villas and Cottages and ended up buying a masonry CYV in July 2011.

I've also heard that they are using the new villas off Buena Vista across from Evans Praire Country Club. Those are the nice looking multi-color villas similar to Mission Hills. I've been seeing some of those listed for sale. We were put up in a $400,000 cottage east of the sales office at Lake Sumter next to the Morse Bridge. There were only 48 of those built and I think they still use some for LSV's. I wouldn't consider them a cottage but that is what they are called, I believe they are in the Village of Bridgeport.

No matter where they put you, most days you will be out and about looking and exploring. You'll have a golf cart (a 14 mph model) and two bicycles. To see most things take your car, TV is about 35 square miles. Make sure you get a $5 map from the sales office.

[Bogie Shooter]

That is an interesting idea. How did you find this house ?

Google: for rent in the villages

[Mathguy]

Do you or anyone have some ideas where to look for classified ads where owners (such as snowbirds) would be willing to rent their house the month of August ?


Might be different packages, but we paid $150 per night for 4 nights.
It included a golf cart, two bicycles and a very nice 3 bedroom home in Creekside Landing near the Waterfront Inn and Lake Sumter Landing.

p.s. They never mentioned that we could stay longer, so we rented a private home on the Nancy Lopez golf course for a full month.......as 4 days was just not enough time.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Do you or anyone have some ideas where to look for classified ads where owners (such as snowbirds) would be willing to rent their house the month of August ?

The Villages 4 Rent, Rentals in The Villages (http://www.thevillages4rent.com/)

And welcome to TOTV!

Bill :)

[sjdjmd]

Excellent decision to come visit The Villiages!! Definitely consider renting through the site listed above or try the Lifestyle Visit. We loved the LSV because of the great orientation to so many aspects of The Villages. There will be no pressure to buy and lots of great information. The Villages sells itself. After our LSV we came here for 6 weeks to try it out and rented a home for that period. Within 1 month of that, we were full-time Villagers. Don't be surprised if that happens to you, too....just like so many others.
You'll be amazed by the friendliness of the people, the beauty surrounding you, and the sheer fun of The Villages. Enjoy!

[njbchbum]

don't forget to check the classifieds in the villages own newspaper the daily sun
The Villages Daily Sun (http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/)

[sharonga]

Do you or anyone have some ideas where to look for classified ads where owners (such as snowbirds) would be willing to rent their house the month of August ?

We always rented July and August (my vacation). Go to ForRentbyOwner. Best deals. Now we live in Sanibel all year long.

[shalomuall]

We are from Northern Va. Too young to retire, however, we came to visit a year ago in Sept, loved it and are now homeowners in the Village of Fernandina. Spending about a week a month here. Nothing prepares you for TV except coming here and checking it out in person. Good luck and bring your check book.

[graciegirl]

Hi from Washington DC

My wife & I are considering moving to the Villages. I welcome all the thoughts and ideas people can provide. I will read the 58 page book.

Welcome fella. The 58 page book is nice but not as amazing as stepping into this fairyland. You may have to change your drawers.

WHY are you considering moving here if you don't know anything about it?

Tell us what caught your attention?

You do know that we are a very big...VERY big place now with around 100 thousand residents. Have you found thevillages.com?

You do know that this forum is NOT owned by The Villages but a by individuals and we all just communicate on here? This isn't an official site.

You are going to get all kinds of answers here from all kinds of folks who live here, rent here,want to live here or are jealous of people living here.

Are you just about ready to retire? Are you a CPA, college math professor, crunch numbers for the government or just own an abacus? In other words, why did you choose the name Mathguy?

We have a lot of fun on here so tell us what brought you here?

[Ginmato]

We are contemplating moving to the Villages but as time gets closer, I am more and more hesitant. Economically, it's probably a better move. We live in CT, the " tax me to death" state and I think our money will go farther in Florida. I don't want to leave my family and my home. I love my kids and cant stand the thought of them being so far away. But I am afraid, financially, we won't survive here and this climate requires too much time and energy to maintain our home, especially as we grow older. The whole thought is just so scary and depressing.

[graciegirl]

We are contemplating moving to the Villages but as time gets closer, I am more and more hesitant. Economically, it's probably a better move. We live in CT, the " tax me to death" state and I think our money will go farther in Florida. I don't want to leave my family and my home. I love my kids and cant stand the thought of them being so far away. But I am afraid, financially, we won't survive here and this climate requires too much time and energy to maintain our home, especially as we grow older. The whole thought is just so scary and depressing.

PLEASE DO NOT DO ANYTHING that can't be changed. Try renting for several months. It sounds like your heart and interests are NOT here. Downsize there and be happy.

[golfnewbie55]

Just moved down couple of months , very pleased. Everything you need a golf cart ride away.

[ilovetv]

We are contemplating moving to the Villages but as time gets closer, I am more and more hesitant. Economically, it's probably a better move. We live in CT, the " tax me to death" state and I think our money will go farther in Florida. I don't want to leave my family and my home. I love my kids and cant stand the thought of them being so far away. But I am afraid, financially, we won't survive here and this climate requires too much time and energy to maintain our home, especially as we grow older. The whole thought is just so scary and depressing.

If you're concerned about your finances getting exhausted too soon in CT, this means you're more likely to become dependent on your kids financially and/or in housing etc. I consider it a blessing and a huge gift that both our sets of parents downsized and situated themselves so they would not become a "burden" on us. We don't consider it a "burden", but it's great to see them thinking past themselves and they're being selfless.

Of course we would help them if it comes to that. But we are thankful they realize we have our own lives and that we're finally free to travel and enjoy life now that we've finished paying for our kids' college etc.

[2BNTV]

We are contemplating moving to the Villages but as time gets closer, I am more and more hesitant. Economically, it's probably a better move. We live in CT, the " tax me to death" state and I think our money will go farther in Florida. I don't want to leave my family and my home. I love my kids and cant stand the thought of them being so far away. But I am afraid, financially, we won't survive here and this climate requires too much time and energy to maintain our home, especially as we grow older. The whole thought is just so scary and depressing.

I'm sure you know that CT is the worst state to retire in. If you are near retirement, you want to consider downsizing if your main consideration is to be near your children.

Some people have moved to Florida for their retirement years and have their children, grandchildren visit more often then they did when the were closer. At some point, one must do whats best for themselves especially if financial stretched too thin.

I just sold my condo to move to TV as it is easier on my finances as well to enjoy a more active lifestyle.

Only you can answer that question. Best wishes.

[JC and John]

Hi from Washington DC

My wife & I are considering moving to the Villages. I welcome all the thoughts and ideas people can provide. I will read the 58 page book.

Mathguy, we are from Northern VA and did a lifestyle preview the latter part of August 2011 came home and put our house on the market and moved here Feb 2012. We paid $100 per day and stayed 8 nights. We were put up in a designer home near Lake Sumter Landing with golf cart and 2 bikes. Also got a coupon book with dining deals etc. We loved it. Don't worry about the summer heat. It isn't any worse than DC and NO bugs. You'll be too busy to even notice any heat! Welcome and come on down. Oh, as they say "bring your checkbook!"

[rjm1cc]

Rent for a while to try it out. Take your time to make up your mind. You have plenty of time.

[rmcpklinefelter]

From our experience, do a LSV, come down several times (several nice places to stay in TV and near by, we didn't have the time for a lengthly rental) and come at different seasons. If you decide to take the plunge get a Villages realtor along with an MLS realtor to expose yourselves to all of the pre-owned property available. This forum gives you a wealth of info to graze on in your spare time. We tried to do as much research as possible checking out "Leisureville" by Andrew Bleckman from our local library, a critical assessment with comparisons to other retirement communities, their forms of government and successes and failures. TV not for everyone, thank goodness. Best of Luck with your retirement plans whatever you do and where ever you go.

[cbg150]

Mathguy, we are from Northern VA and did a lifestyle preview the latter part of August 2011 came home and put our house on the market and moved here Feb 2012. We paid $100 per day and stayed 8 nights. We were put up in a designer home near Lake Sumter Landing with golf cart and 2 bikes. Also got a coupon book with dining deals etc. We loved it. Don't worry about the summer heat. It isn't any worse than DC and NO bugs. You'll be too busy to even notice any heat! Welcome and come on down. Oh, as they say "bring your checkbook!"

I suspected that the summer heat would not be much worse than summer in NYC either, but "no bugs", is that true? What accounts for that?

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[graciegirl]

I suspected that the summer heat would not be much worse than summer in NYC either, but "no bugs", is that true? What accounts for that?

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They spray.