[Susan1234]

They have a life styles program that puts you up in a villa with a golf cart...I can get you a person to call if you are interested

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Actually there are 4 hotels inside The Villages. All accessible by golf cart.

[Villages Kahuna]

Simple answer...The Villages is several miles longer from north to south than the City of Chicago.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Originally Posted by mrrmauu

To get over to Spruce Creek do you cross at a light or is there a specific golf cart crossing?

You can only cross at the traffic light by Stonecrest to get to Spruce Creek South. But be cateful you then have to work yourself through soficr creek south to their side gate to get to the stores but you cannot ride on 441 in your golf cart. Better to use your car to get to those stores. Too dangerous otherwise. You will very seldom see golf carts in that area. They come out of Spruce creek South through a side gate.

[Bay Kid]

I haven't had a car in TVs for several years. Golf cart to everything I need or want. Great way to get around except in the snow.

[donfey]

Originally Posted by mike1946

On the East side of 27/441 (over the golf cart bridge to the historic section) there is a golf cart entry/exit which if you take the track northwards you will also be able to access places not on the villages e.g Wal Mart, Aldi, Lowes, Bealls and many others. Travel further north and you can access a 27/441 crossing then head south and you can get to the Shops of Spruce Creek which has many useful shops and restaurants e.g. a Comcast store, a very good jewellers that does any kind of watch and clock battery & and a particular favourite the Sams St. John Seafood Restaurant. It's a bit of an expedition but it can be done. Wouldn't really recommend walking anywhere - this place is enormous I think by the latest news I have it's over 75 square miles and growing. Good Luck p.s. Town Place suites in in Spanish Springs and also the Holiday Inn Express and another one nearby are all golf cart accessable to the villages.

Please elaborate on crossing 27/441 in a golf car. I'm no aware of any such crossing available ti TV. Also, HOW does a Villager get "further North" of Wal-Mart? There's a gate barring travel into Stone Creek. Thanks.

[NJRICHARD]

When we purchased a home here we did NOT have a car for most of the first year. We used a golf cart for doing everything; shopping, restaurants, social activities, doctors, and of course Golf! We found we there were very few things not available to us via golf cart.

[NYCAROL]

Many good suggestions given here but the best is to rent for a month and see for yourself what The Villages has and what your needs are. One thing is Lake Sumter Landings was the middle of the Villages but with all the building south of 44 its not now. I personally like living in an established neighborhood except moving to a new one enables you to bond with neighbors who are also new. Just rent and ask questions. Every one has their own opinions.

[thecinks1@gmail.com]

Reserve your golf cart early.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by donfey

Please elaborate on crossing 27/441 in a golf car. I'm no aware of any such crossing available ti TV. Also, HOW does a Villager get "further North" of Wal-Mart? There's a gate barring travel into Stone Creek. Thanks.

Where is Stone Creek?

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by Dcruz928@yahoo.com

I believe the Waterfront Inn is no longer in business.

FALSE
They closed briefly to update the rooms. The Waterfront Inn is open and is a very nice place to stay.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Dcruz928@yahoo.com

I believe the Waterfront Inn is no longer in business.

Try the link in post #5.

[KRM0614]

Not connected real soo

[NoMo50]

Highly recommend doing the Lifestyle Visit. The Villages will put you up for a week in a villa near Brownwood (your stay can be 4-7 nights). The villas are much nicer than any hotel room, and include everything you need...linens, towels, pots & pans, dishes, even coffee. Also included is a golf car and 2 bicycles. There is no sales pressure, no meetings, no seminars. You will be assigned a sales rep, but you can choose to spend as much or as little (even none) time with him/her as you like. Use the time to venture about in the provided golf car to your heart's content. We did our Lifestyle Visit in September, when the rates were $99/night, which is a heck of a good deal. Your sales rep can even give you a guided tour of TV if the trolleys aren't running.

All in all, the Lifestyle Visit is the perfect way to experience TV, and gain an appreciation for the scope of the place. You may even find your perfect home (we did) during that visit. If not, you can actually do the Lifestyle Visit again, or come down and rent a place for a month or two and look at your leisure. Good Luck!

[NoMo50]

Highly recommend doing the Lifestyle Visit. The Villages will put you up for a week in a villa near Brownwood (your stay can be 4-7 nights). The villas are much nicer than any hotel room, and include everything you need...linens, towels, pots & pans, dishes, even coffee. Also included is a golf car and 2 bicycles. There is no sales pressure, no meetings, no seminars. You will be assigned a sales rep, but you can choose to spend as much or as little (even none) time with him/her as you like. Use the time to venture about in the provided golf car to your heart's content. We did our Lifestyle Visit in September, when the rates were $99/night, which is a heck of a good deal. Your sales rep can even give you a guided tour of TV if the trolleys aren't running.

All in all, the Lifestyle Visit is the perfect way to experience TV, and gain an appreciation for the scope of the place. You may even find your perfect home (we did) during that visit. If not, you can actually do the Lifestyle Visit again, or come down and rent a place for a month or two and look at your leisure. Good Luck!