[Schaumburger]

Hello Miller lake and welcome to TOTV. I don't own in The Villages (yet), but as someone who has rented in The Villages several times, I would recommend that you rent a home close to either Lake Sumter Landing or Spanish Springs. The Lakeshore Cottage in Post #13 and Edgewater Bungalow in Post #15 would put you right next to (and a very easy walk to) Lake Sumter Landing. Haciendas of Mission Hills mentioned in Post #14 is also quite close to Lake Sumter Landing.

When I did my Lifestyle Visit a few years ago, it was in a neighborhood in Lake Sumter Landing which was a great location; I could easily walk to Lake Sumter Landing. Lifestyle Visits are limited to 4 to 7 days, so if you want to "test drive" The Villages for 2 months, a rental of someone's home is what you are looking for. Hope that helps, and if you do visit, please post how your visit goes.

[asianthree]

Sounds like you want to come for 6 weeks. If so rent a home. It will be easy during your time frame. Try. thevillagers4rent

[bluedivergirl]

I also suggest you rent. We rented a villa in the Lake Sumter Landing area for several reasons: I wanted to experience the grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.

I wanted to check how small a home we could live in. A villa is not it, not enough storage. YMMV.

We used TV as a 'home base' while we checked out surrounding communities. You can get more house in other communities, but nothing compares to the liveliness and amenities here. We bought a year and a half ago, zero regrets. It keeps getting better!