[reilleysmom]

Hi everyone, My husband and I have heard such great things about The Villages that we are coming down to take a look. He is 64 and I am 49 and very interested in all the activities that are offered. We would like to stay at least a week in November. Should we rent on our own or go with the realtors? $100 to $150 a night seems steep to me even though I guess they throw in a few meals. Let me know what you all think. Thanks in advance.

[Cassie325]

You really should do the lifestyle preview....that is your best deal....and it will give you the best chance at learning all about The Villages....

anyone else agree?

[Russ_Boston]

Agree Cassie - It may be 75-150 per night based on availability but the extras you get almost make it a break even. Do a search on this site for 'preview' and see what others have said. Just the meals alone will save you $50-100 per day, then add in any free golf and you have a winner.

Weekly rentals other than preview are tough to find in November. There are a few hotels on site but that doesn't provide the real 'experience'.

[graciegirl]

It was worth every penny of the money for the lodging. We were given, as everyone is, luxurious accommodations, in our case a whole beautifully decorated designer home. Three bedrooms, the works. Ahh but my dear that is just the beginning. I WASN'T GOING TO LIKE IT IN TV. Have someone else drink the water for you if you don't want to come back and come back and come back..................... :bigthumbsup:

[Cassie325]

Now I want to hear more Gracie....was it your hubby's idea to come down here for the visit....you said you WERE NOT going to like it? Now you are here!!! FOREVER!!

[shighsmi]

My wife and I liked it so much ,We purchased our retirement home before both of us retired. Truly the Lifestyle Preview is worth every penny. We stayed at the cottages in Lake Sumter. Beautiful!! We purchased a home and have not regretted it. We have not been able to get down as often as we would like. Will be there two weeks in Nov. Good Luck. Steve and Carol Highsmith

[reilleysmom]

Thanks everyone, I am going to call and book a week right now!

[Cassie325]

Let us know when you are coming!!

[JohnN]

between the meals and the activities, it's a fabulous deal to go the Lifestyle Preview

[njgranny]

Oh, yes.

The Lifestyle preview is well worthwhile. We had such a good time, met and talked with wonderful people, had great meals, tooled around in the golf cart, and on and on.

Be sure to take the trolley ride.

Jan

[pqrstar]

Does the lifestyle preview include a free ride from the Orlando airport or do you have to pay for The Villages shuttle bus trip?

[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by pqrstar

Does the lifestyle preview include a free ride from the Orlando airport or do you have to pay for The Villages shuttle bus trip?

Probably not....but we will come get you for $10 less then what you pay them...

;D ;D ;D ;D

[njgranny]

We rented a car and drove up to TV.

[johudd]

We came down in June for 3 nights (not enough time) rented a car - cheaper than the shuttle.

[Niels]

We came down in July and rented a car rather than taking the shuttle. We used the car several times during our stay when we were going outside The Villages (we did that twice), traveling a long distance in The Villages or got tired of driving the golf cart in the pouring rainstorms.