[deborahcme]

To answer your question, most residential areas in TV can be considered all those things, just not all hours of the day. As others have mentioned there is the noise of lawn service equipment, garbage collection, the occasional train whistle--in fact the sort of suburban noise you'd hear anywhere. The rest of the time it's quiet as long as your neighbors are! Ha! This article gives a good overview, though it is a bit out of date (no longer three theaters here). As for the designation of "best" neighborhoods, again, this is in the eye of the beholder. This writer seems to indicate that proximity to services and entertainment gets the neighborhood in the best category. TV is a very well-designed concept. Though some neighborhoods may feel too close to noise centers, all are generally well located with access to all the things we like to have access to--pools, golf, services, restaurants, etc. TV even anticipates hesitation for those who might want to retire here and offer a Lifestyles program so you can try before you buy (or rent).

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

I am not a resident of The Villages (yet).

I was reading a review of The Villages (at An Honest Review About Living In the Villages Florida) which includes comments about specific 'best' neighborhoods.

In the neighborhood descriptions are adjectives 'quite', 'relaxing', and 'tranquil'.

I'm not sure what those terms mean in the context of certain neighborhoods in The Villages. Do they mean that the neighborhoods are away from busy roads and freeways? Does it mean that there aren't any (or many) pickleball courts? That there aren't live, outdoor music venues in those neighborhood?

I hope I am not inadvertently 'stepping onto a controversy landmine' by asking these questions....

By the way, I am not asking whether you agree with the review that I referenced, above. I am only trying to understand the reviewer's terminology.

Thanks in advance for educating me about these terms.

Not at all quiet and tranquil.
Loud golf carts with drunken fools constantly speeding through the neighborhood.
Delivery trucks several times a day also speeding
Mowers and Trimmers at different neighbors every day at different times - buzz buzz buzz
Landscapers, Roofers, Pool Builders, Power washers, noise all the time.
But the worst are the loud stinky gas carts.
And don't forget the comm standards looking to charge you to correct architectural violations that were present prior to your purchase.

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

[I]So why am I here? My wife loves it so I caved. Otherwise I'd have a nice beach home on one of Florida's lakes or on the Gulf coast (anywhere but here).

Wow...I can only imagine the stress of living in your house. My wife would never want me to "cave," and live somewhere I hated. Nor would I do that to her. To me, that sounds like a recipe for disaster.

The Villages is all about options. If you enjoy staying busy, with various activities lined up on a daily basis, you can do that. If you would rather spend time doing nothing at all, you can do that too. Is the Villages lifestyle right for everybody? Certainly not, and you may be one of those who will never be happy here. The fact remains, most are happy.

When you set out on a journey, and retirement living is definitely that, you can either take in the beautiful vistas you are passing through, or you can fixate on the potholes in the road. Again, it's all about options.

[JGibson]

My block and Village are spooky quiet, especially in the summer.

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

In my little neighborhood of courtyard villas in the Village of Tamarind Grove, I’ve heard one neighbor’s big dog say “woof” twice. Generally when I drive down the street, I see no one. I’ve never seen any children here. There don’t seem to be any rentals. I’ve never heard any music. The lawns get mowed, but only once a week, and it just takes a few minutes. The trash gets picked up twice a week. I can sometimes hear delivery trucks outside, but not always. If the wind is blowing the right direction, I can sometimes hear a distant train whistle. It’s about as quiet and relaxing and tranquil as a home could be.

Sounds wonderful!

[barbnick]

;2250764]In my little neighborhood of courtyard villas in the Village of Tamarind Grove, I’ve heard one neighbor’s big dog say “woof” twice. Generally when I drive down the street, I see no one. I’ve never seen any children here. There don’t seem to be any rentals. I’ve never heard any music. The lawns get mowed, but only once a week, and it just takes a few minutes. The trash gets picked up twice a week. I can sometimes hear delivery trucks outside, but not always. If the wind is blowing the right direction, I can sometimes hear a distant train whistle. It’s about as quiet and relaxing and tranquil as a home could be.[/QUOTE]

There is no place I would rather be

[Villagesgal]

You really need to come down for at least a month and drive around yourself to see what neighborhood you like and be sure to visit them several different times a day to get a better feel. Some posters are correct about the music from downtown, train tracks and pickleball sounds, and that some Villages have lots of arb&bs with loud parties. I live north of 466 on a championship golf course and love it, large lot, golf course closed 2 days a week, quieter golfers and no where near as many, and golf course mowed and maintained on days it's closed and done during the day, not early mornings. There is a lot of difference neighborhood to neighborhood. I dislike the newest areas, tiny lots, houses very close together, but that's me. You need to take time to see what you like and dislike and then decide about, peace, quiet and tranquility.

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

Our experiences after buying south (near Sawgrass Grove music venue, is very positive. We bought new and really love our neighborhood and friends we’ve made. We do have driveway parties that are always done by 9 (so much fun). As to the police in Wildwood stopping anyone out after 10, this sounds like something made up to shed a bad light on the area. My opinion.

[RalphTheElder]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

You really need to come down for at least a month and drive around yourself to see what neighborhood you like and be sure to visit them several different times a day to get a better feel. ...

I see that advice a lot on this forum, so I assume that it is excellent advice.

However....I looked it up and it appears that there are about 750 miles of streets and roads in The Villages. To drive them all would take, I think, 1,500 or so hours of driving. Do people actually show up in The Villages and then just randomly drive around?

I am asking questions in this forum so that I can narrow my focus to a small enough number of neighborhoods that it is feasible to drive around and look at them.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

In my little neighborhood of courtyard villas in the Village of Tamarind Grove, I’ve heard one neighbor’s big dog say “woof” twice. Generally when I drive down the street, I see no one. I’ve never seen any children here. There don’t seem to be any rentals. I’ve never heard any music. The lawns get mowed, but only once a week, and it just takes a few minutes. The trash gets picked up twice a week. I can sometimes hear delivery trucks outside, but not always. If the wind is blowing the right direction, I can sometimes hear a distant train whistle. It’s about as quiet and relaxing and tranquil as a home could be.

Sounds like our villas in Springdale. Love living up here (northern end — Springdale ) as we also have established trees and flora. We can hear a distant train horn if we listen (we got used to the one at night and sleep right through it now), but other than that it’s really quiet and we love it.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

In my little neighborhood of courtyard villas in the Village of Tamarind Grove, I’ve heard one neighbor’s big dog say “woof” twice. Generally when I drive down the street, I see no one. I’ve never seen any children here. There don’t seem to be any rentals. I’ve never heard any music. The lawns get mowed, but only once a week, and it just takes a few minutes. The trash gets picked up twice a week. I can sometimes hear delivery trucks outside, but not always. If the wind is blowing the right direction, I can sometimes hear a distant train whistle. It’s about as quiet and relaxing and tranquil as a home could be.

same here in village of mc clure. even with the plaza across the street, i am rarely bothered by noises other than the ones you mention. i'm very happy here, & should've done it years ago. welcome!!

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by RalphTheElder

I see that advice a lot on this forum, so I assume that it is excellent advice.

However....I looked it up and it appears that there are about 750 miles of streets and roads in The Villages. To drive them all would take, I think, 1,500 or so hours of driving. Do people actually show up in The Villages and then just randomly drive around?

I am asking questions in this forum so that I can narrow my focus to a small enough number of neighborhoods that it is feasible to drive around and look at them.

when homes are for sale, yes, i've seen random folk driving around checking out the neighborhood. is not strange @ all. you can even speak to us as you wander, getting ideas about the area. i've only met 1 negative person in my 5 years here,

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by Randall55

The reasons you stated is what quiet and tranquil mean in the villages. But, homes are very close to one another. You can have noisy neighbors or barking dogs. Drive through a neighborhood several times before buying.

Homes on golf courses can be noisy. You can hear the conversations of those playing and they can hear yours. Grass on the courses gets mowed at 5:30 a.m. Will wake you from your tranquil sleep.

Not if you wear earplugs!

[GCMartin]

It sounds like you bought in the wrong place! We are very happy with our quiet neighborhood and tranquil surroundings with birds and sunsets and the most beautiful landscaping you’ll ever find in any town!!

Originally Posted by Randall55

I can tell you what is not relaxing in the Villages. Summers! Year after year, 5 long months of hot, humid, and plenty of lightening storms. Some homes get a direct hit and burn down. Other homes, appliances get struck and they need to be replaced. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! And now, hurricanes stirring in the gulf. If you are looking for a relaxing place, the Villages might not be right for you.

[GCMartin]

I feel sorry for you! You need to move out to the country away from all of life and fun!

Originally Posted by pablo cruze

Not at all quiet and tranquil.
Loud golf carts with drunken fools constantly speeding through the neighborhood.
Delivery trucks several times a day also speeding
Mowers and Trimmers at different neighbors every day at different times - buzz buzz buzz
Landscapers, Roofers, Pool Builders, Power washers, noise all the time.
But the worst are the loud stinky gas carts.
And don't forget the comm standards looking to charge you to correct architectural violations that were present prior to your purchase.