[badkarma318]

I just read a recommendation on a 55+ real estate site that prospective visitors to The Villages should book their lifestyle visit at least a year in advance.

That seems a bit far out to me, but what were your experiences?

Did you try to book, and were told that the first availability was a year out, or was it only a few months? Less than that? Curious to hear the different stories/timelines.

[MrChip72]

Just call them. They're very helpful and no pressure. It won't be a year out.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by badkarma318

I just read a recommendation on a 55+ real estate site that prospective visitors to The Villages should book their lifestyle visit at least a year in advance.

That seems a bit far out to me, but what were your experiences?

Did you try to book, and were told that the first availability was a year out, or was it only a few months? Less than that? Curious to hear the different stories/timelines.

High season January, February and March will usually be booked 6 months or more. Most want to come during the busiest time of the year, and get away from the cold.

Summertime is usually never a problem, and have booked a week or two in advance. Summer is the time to visit to see if one can tolerate the heat. This past summer was brutal, it is our first and only summer in TV, and will be traveling north next summer for cooler weather

[dsgreen3]

Originally Posted by badkarma318

I just read a recommendation on a 55+ real estate site that prospective visitors to The Villages should book their lifestyle visit at least a year in advance.

That seems a bit far out to me, but what were your experiences?

Did you try to book, and were told that the first availability was a year out, or was it only a few months? Less than that? Curious to hear the different stories/timelines.

We just booked in September for April, I originally called in May and was told not booking 2024
dates yet. They called me in September saying they were now booking for 2024.

[frayedends]

Summer may be slower, but we tried to book for August of this year back in June and there was nothing available. So you still may need to check in sooner.

[Bogie Shooter]

The folks at the Lifestyle office would have current info.

800-346-4556

[Blackbird45]

I don't know what a good timeline is to book your rental. But what you do have to take into account is that most good rental properties will have repeat renters. Which means the sooner you book the better off you will be.

[TheWarriors]

FYI, Summer isn’t brutal here, it’s hot, who would have thought?

[skippy05]

The reasonably priced Lifestyle Visit will locate you in the newer south portion where there is nowhere to shop, eat or see. Consider finding a North side AirBnB. Additionally, focus on looking at resales on this side. You'll be glad you did. Otherwise listen to all the naysayers replies to this sound advice.

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by skippy05

The reasonably priced Lifestyle Visit will locate you in the newer south portion where there is nowhere to shop, eat or see. Consider finding a North side AirBnB. Additionally, focus on looking at resales on this side. You'll be glad you did. Otherwise listen to all the naysayers replies to this sound advice.

OMG, have you ever even been south of 44?

[PersonOfInterest]

Originally Posted by skippy05

The reasonably priced Lifestyle Visit will locate you in the newer south portion where there is nowhere to shop, eat or see. Consider finding a North side AirBnB. Additionally, focus on looking at resales on this side. You'll be glad you did. Otherwise listen to all the naysayers replies to this sound advice.

This is why Thousands of people buy homes South of 44.

[KendallW]

Our first trip down was 2 October s ago and stayed at the Brownwood Hotel for 3 days.We spent a day with the guides a d made it a quick trip...we booked it just a few weeks in advance. We rented a house for a month this last October from " rent from a villager" Headed back today to close on the home and the community we fell in love with while visiting. Guess it mostly depends on the accommodations aspect of the visit.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by skippy05

The reasonably priced Lifestyle Visit will locate you in the newer south portion where there is nowhere to shop, eat or see. Consider finding a North side AirBnB. Additionally, focus on looking at resales on this side. You'll be glad you did. Otherwise listen to all the naysayers replies to this sound advice.

Really? It never stops.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by asianthree

High season January, February and March will usually be booked 6 months or more. Most want to come during the busiest time of the year, and get away from the cold.

Summertime is usually never a problem, and have booked a week or two in advance. Summer is the time to visit to see if one can tolerate the heat. This past summer was brutal, it is our first and only summer in TV, and will be traveling north next summer for cooler weather

Yes, but it’s only brutal for about a month and half—July and August. You get used to it. You just have to become Floridians…doesn’t take long. Couple of years. Beats the expense of maintaining two homes, in my opinion. And not everyone can afford two homes.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I don't know what a good timeline is to book your rental. But what you do have to take into account is that most good rental properties will have repeat renters. Which means the sooner you book the better off you will be.

OP is not looking for a private rental. OP is inquiring about the Lifestyle visit (as noted in the subject line and first sentence).