[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Dis2cruise

Thanks for your info! Not exactly sure where they house us for our stay.

They will house you down south of 44 near the new homes. Your golf cart will be very basic and slow, so use a car to go anywhere beyond your local area (did our LSV in 6/2022). Lots of the restaurants being mentioned will be very far from your lifestyle villa, and the heat is killer right now, so you’ll want to travel with AC. Have fun!

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

If you're coming on the Lifestyle plan, probably near Brownwood. South. We have some friends coming in October and that's where they're staying. I've heard that the planners do that because there are new(er) houses and neighborhoods in that area.

Very few visitors on the LSV are placed near Brownwood anymore. The newest LSV villas are located in Newell. Maybe your friends asked for the Brownwood location? I’ve heard most of those old LSV villas have been sold.

[Gramfry52]

I suggest Bellview Coyntry Club. Great steak and lobster special on Wed. Nite

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Very few visitors on the LSV are placed near Brownwood anymore. The newest LSV villas are located in Newell. Maybe your friends asked for the Brownwood location? I’ve heard most of those old LSV villas have been sold.

"All About The Villages Lifestyle Visit

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 22, 2024

One of the most important things you should do when deciding whether to move to The Villages is to take advantage of The Villages Lifestyle Preview.
What is The Villages Lifestyle Preview?

The Villages Lifestyle Preview allows prospective Villagers the opportunity to come live like a Villager for anywhere from 4 to 7 days.

For $99-$199 per night (depending on time of year) The Villages will put you up in one of their fully-furnished homes located near Brownwood Paddock Square, one of the three town squares. Your home will have everything you'd expect from a typical vacation rental and even includes your very own golf cart for getting around The Villages while you are here." (inside the bubble dot net, 7/22/24)

[roguesearcher]

...sounds like Texas...

[HORNET]

Someone’s like may not be another’s likes.

[waltwl]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We were definitely not underwhelmed at Costal Del Mar last night?

I’ll second that.

[bioman419]

Marks Prime in Ocala......can't go wrong.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Bonefish, Chop House, Costal Del Mar, Blue Fin, and Lopez.

Good list, but around here the quality of your restaurant experience seems to vary depending on who showed up for work on any given day. You takes your chances, then you pays your money.

[Grill Meister]

This web site will give you a listing of restaurants according to the type of food you like and give you their menur and pricing and their distances from The Villages. Too, it will give you ratings on each restaurant.

The Villages Gourmet Club Restaurant Review Site

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

They had a nice fish selection for SWMBO...

I thought I knew them all but had to look that one up. LOL !! Perhaps if that truly applies, it's time to rethink the relationship.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

OMG, I bout died when I looked up what that acronym meant.

What, you don't have one of those?

Lucky man...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by BookerBo

Really like the food, service and prices.
1. Sammy’s Italian –301, Oxford. All Dishes and Salads are really good

Sammy's is good, but we prefer Napolinos, which is right across the street...

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Very few visitors on the LSV are placed near Brownwood anymore. The newest LSV villas are located in Newell. Maybe your friends asked for the Brownwood location? I’ve heard most of those old LSV villas have been sold.

This could be why there is more new inventory. Part of the lifestyle visit is riding in the golf cart, being near a square, staying in the bubble for dinner, etc.

I may not have had as great an experience if when we rented, we weren’t near LSL.

Just my opinion.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

"All About The Villages Lifestyle Visit

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 22, 2024

One of the most important things you should do when deciding whether to move to The Villages is to take advantage of The Villages Lifestyle Preview.
What is The Villages Lifestyle Preview?

The Villages Lifestyle Preview allows prospective Villagers the opportunity to come live like a Villager for anywhere from 4 to 7 days.

For $99-$199 per night (depending on time of year) The Villages will put you up in one of their fully-furnished homes located near Brownwood Paddock Square, one of the three town squares. Your home will have everything you'd expect from a typical vacation rental and even includes your very own golf cart for getting around The Villages while you are here." (inside the bubble dot net, 7/22/24)

Sounds like they need to update their website...

It has this at the top of their website:

"DISCLAIMER: THE VILLAGES® is a federally registered trademark of Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. This website is not affiliated with, or sponsored by, Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. or its affiliated entities."