[DrHitch]

To better understand the differences between temporary resident ID and guest passes, see the infographic at
Infographics - The Villages 101

[Pamela1130]

Originally Posted by gohoos

I have second home in The Villages. I want to let friends and relatives use it when we are not
in TV. Can I get guest ids for friends/relatives to use amenities/play golf while we are not present in the Villages?

Yes. You have to give them your resident pass and then pay 50 for a residents pass up to 2 people. The sales office in your town square can help you. You could also get just a guest pass but that doesn’t include everything but it’s free.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Ski Bum

On the executive courses, the guest must be accompanied by the resident. One the Championship courses, the resident must be present to get the small price break.

Uh, nope!

[contiki98]

I work for Properties of the Villages in the Brownwood Sales office. To get the most accurate answers to your questions about guest ID's, please stop by one of our Sales and Information centers in Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter or Brownwood. We will gladly guide you through the process with the correct answers.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Can you? I think you can.

Ask yourself this question: Do you want to be that neighbor, who just gives free access of the house and all the amenities to friends and family in a residential (not resort, not vacation, not time-share) community, without you even being there?

Good answer, OBB!
Being a situation of "free" would be painful for the entire street. GUARANTEED. I believe the owner would live to regret it too.

[merrymini]

We had a house we allowed family to use. Never again.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

Good answer, OBB!
Being a situation of "free" would be painful for the entire street. GUARANTEED. I believe the owner would live to regret it too.

Why would that be painful to others on the street? Doesn't seem like it has anything to do with them.

As to the "free" aspect. Its only free to your guests (if you so choose). Amenity fees on the residence still are paid. In fact an extra $50 must be paid to switch the IDs.

Renting and/or lending out a home is risky business because damage does occur. Even if you collect rent it typically barely covers carrying costs including cleaning and repairs. But that is a separate matter.

[Ken D.]

Originally Posted by bagboy

That's incorrect. Guests with guest IDs can play our executive courses without the resident.

They should be advised they will have to pay a guest rate when they play.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by Ken D.

They should be advised they will have to pay a guest rate when they play.

I can't speak for others, but if my guests (usually family) do anything requiring a fee, I let them know the cost.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Why would that be painful to others on the street? Doesn't seem like it has anything to do with them.

As to the "free" aspect. Its only free to your guests (if you so choose). Amenity fees on the residence still are paid. In fact an extra $50 must be paid to switch the IDs.

Renting and/or lending out a home is risky business because damage does occur. Even if you collect rent it typically barely covers carrying costs including cleaning and repairs. But that is a separate matter.

$50 is only for the non-resident ID. Guest passes are free.

[darkim]

Originally Posted by gohoos

I have second home in The Villages. I want to let friends and relatives use it when we are not
in TV. Can I get guest ids for friends/relatives to use amenities/play golf while we are not present in the Villages?

. Simple response to your question…YES. You can get a Guest Pass. Or if you pay $50 … you can get a temporary resident ID. Then they can book their own tee times and purchase a golf Trail Pass