[ts12755]

I love it when the snowbirds leave for 4 to 6 months. Only about 35% go north from our villas. Jan, Feb, March always too crowded in the Villages... Nice break.

[rhondasherrer]

Edgewater Bungalows are great!

[Jgg7933]

Hey Kitty: We are in Pennecamp. We get to LSL in under 10 minutes by golf cart. Our CYV model is a Cumberland. Corner lots are larger and totally private. End lots are typically not larger but are also private.

[Captrwe4]

From what I noticed last time there, 99% of the units where we stayed were occupied by permanent owners. I believe they are great for a single person that wants very low maint. to worry about and they are just as nice as a regular home. Good luck with what ever you choose, check out the area you are looking at very closely to see how many snow birds you have and how many are occupied full time.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by jancap27

Stayed in a courtyard villa during our 2007 lifestyle preview and loved it...but we later realized you never see your neighbors, even if all the homes are occupied! We ended up buying in 2012 in the historic section and we see our neighbors often. Most of them are FT and we absolutely love it here!

Wha...? I see my neighbors all the time! We love our CYV neighborhood.

[VILLAGER 2011]

That is correct. Not for full timers.
Speculators also in the mix.
Tread carefully

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by VILLAGER 2011

That is correct. Not for full timers.
Speculators also in the mix.
Tread carefully

Please learn how to quote. What is correct? What is not for full timers? Post before yours was 1 week ago.

[Jbuchanan]

Many Villas are rented out. You may have several different temporary neighbors.

[HoosierPa]

Antrim Dells by Brownwood is a great CYV neighborhood with many social clubs.

[Kerry Azz]

CYV Is the only house I recommend if you like your privacy, I’m very fortunate I’m less than a mile from both Sumter and Spanish Springs squares. Every neighborhood has Snowbirds and rentals. If we get hit with a hurricane AGAIN I wanna be in a CYV they’re block and stucco. With little to no yard care.

[JohnN]

We're here year round and live in a 3 BR CYV. It's private (The Villages have enough bustle, we don't want any when at home). We leave all blinds open 24/7 and enjoy the light and views, our yard is like a tropical garden. No Grass, low maintenance, no problem. We see our neighbors often enough, and it works for us.

[sallybowron]

We live in Beauclair Villa in Osceola Hills at soaring eagle side of Morse. We have mostly inhabited villas (at least on my street--Yager ln) Of the eleven villas on the street I would say about five of them are single women and one single man. Everyone is very friendly. Since I was diagnoses with cancer people have actually offered to help if needed. That is a very nice thing to remember in case I ever do need help. I can only speakfor this street but I am sure there must be others.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by Kittycat522

Coming soon and want to purchase a 3BR Courtyard Villa retiring FT Sept. and moving to TV. Heard CV for single person not best choice as neighborhoods mostly snowbirds and empty so less community feel and not as safe. Any thoughts if this is true?

We have a CYV and we love it! There are roughly 37.837% of owners who are seasonal. Many are from Canada and due to medical laws they may not exceed 180 days (I think) out of the country, or risk losing their coverage. Of course, that means that 62.163%, roughly, are full time.

Our villas are very active with social events, golf groups, foodies, book readers, mahjongg and more. I’m sure you’ll make friends. And FWIW, there are more single women than men in TV.

I should mention a CYV was a priority for our dog. Well, not actually the dog, it was us for her.

I disagree there is less sense of community and also disagree it is less safe. If anything, I find people watching out for each other and genuine friendships being formed. I know people here who feel so safe they literally do not lock their front door when they go out.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by Kittycat522

Thank you all for your feedback I appreciate your time and info. Think I will stick with plan to get 3 BR CV near LSL as even though neighborhoods not full year round safety does not seem to be a problem. Now I just have to hope one comes on the market I have seen very few listings in this area for a three bedroom.

If you don’t have a realtor, I would advise you to get one. Seller pays for it. Further, many listings move VERY quickly. My cousin has been working with a realtor. A new listing came up and she had an accepted offer within five hours. Granted that’s very short, but it happens.

[mastergolfer]

Courtyard Villa pluses...privacy, not required to have grass so easy upkeep, our villas I would say our 60% occupied during the summer