Location: Port Charlotte, Florida South West, Florida, USA (port Charlotte on the Gulf coast,nr Tampa & Sarasota)
Accommodations: Condominium, 3 Bedrooms, Shared Baths (Sleeps 6)
Beautiful, luxury, first floor condominium ( 1,749 sq.ft Living area),built 2002 and completely re-furbished in November 2005.
If you want a golfing holiday that offers rest and relaxation, why not visit us at Grande vista, Riverwood on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Riverwood is one of America’s top-rated golf courses, opened in1992 and designed by Gene Bates, the 18 hole par 72 championship course offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all levels amid the natural beauty of an Audubon Co-operative sanctuary. Rated 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest 2004, Top ten places to play in USA by Golf Digest 2002, Top 100 Courses for women in USA by Golf for Women magazine 2001.
Riverwood is a gated community, giving you not only privacy and safety, but also an opportunity to view daily an abundance of wildlife. From the balcony of our condo, which overlooks a lake, you can enjoy your coffee in the morning and your glass of whatever in the evening and sit and watch rare birds, turtles and even alligators. All our renters to date have raved about the balcony or the lanai as they call it in Florida. (See Comments)
If you just want to swim or sunbathe, Riverwood offers two pools, one on Grande Vista and a junior Olympic pool at the activity centre. Both pools have a hot tub, changing rooms, and you won’t have to get up early to get a sun bed.
The new activity centre also has a fitness centre, a library, tennis and croquet, children’s’ play area, plus classes in tai chi, water fitness, bridge, and more -----.
Riverwood also has walking/cycle paths around the whole area.
Interested, then read on there’s much more.
Local Information
Situated only one and a half hours driving time from Tampa, and two and a half hours from Orlando, this beautiful area boasts beaches covered with shells, no high rise buildings and quiet roads.
The beautiful island of Gasparilla, with it’s old style Florida mansions reminiscent of Key West, but without the crowds, and unique shopping and fine restaurants is only a fifteen minute drive. Must be ok’cos George Bush and his family visit every January.
Plenty of boating and fishing in the area, and if you get tired of playing golf at Riverwood, many other courses in the area.
Nearby are the “worth seeing” areas of Siesta Key, Venice, Sanibel and Longboat Key. The famous Florida Keys are a four hour drive, but if you’re so relaxed by this time, you can get a boat daily from Fort Myers which is a leisurely 45 minute drive.
Eating Out
Restaurants a plenty, all within an easy driving distance, try lunch at the clubhouse, or visit our favourite restaurants, The Captain and Cowboy, Farlows on the water to name but two. We have an information pack at the condo with loads of suggestions and directions.
Shopping
The mall is ten minutes drive away, food shopping the same. The outlets at Miromar 45 minutes and for the exclusive shops visit Tampa, Gasparilla, Sarasota (1 hour) Naples (1 hour)
We love our condo, we love Florida, we think you will too.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Clubhouse with Library and Fitness Centre, Lawn Bowling, Croquet,2 Pools both heated 1st Approximately 2 min walk and the other Junior Sized Olympic pool (With Hot Tub) is situated by the clubhouse. Bocce, Har-tru Tennis Courts, one can also enjoy meals at the Club's Fine Restaurant, Great Fishing, Hiking, Biking, 4 1/2 Golf Digest Rated Course,Large Driving/Putting Range, Tennis, Basketball, Fitness Center, Gym, Amusement Parks, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, and Shelling,Lawn Bowling, Croquet,Har-tru Tennis Courts
- Amenities
- Lounge area Phone (wireless) Cable TV with DVD player, Stereo with integrated Radio, CD And MP3 Player, Dining room Separate formal dining room Bedrooms Bedroom 1 King Bed completes / TV and phone /onsuite bathroom (Bath/separate shower room, shaver point, separate wc/large walk in wardrobe Bedroom 2/queen sized bed/fitted wardrobes Bedroom 3/two twin beds and comes with fitted wardrobes. All Linens provided, Bathroom 2 bath/shower wc/shaver point Kitchen Informal dining areas in kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Fully equipped with everything you may need provided, Utility room Washer, Dryer, Air con throughout Ceiling fans/fitted in the lounge and bedrooms Single garage with remote control fob Riverwood resort Gated Community with Secured Access. Smoking is only permitted on the lanai, Small pets welcome.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer rates ( April to November inc)
US Rate $800.00 per week, UK Rate £450.00 Per Week
Winter Rates ( Dec - March inc) Monthly Only During Winter
US Rate $3,300 per month, Uk Rate £2,200 per month
All are applicable to florida State tax of 11%
All rates are subject to change without notice
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Situated in a residential location - Port Charlotte, Florida - Condominium near the Gulf Coast
- Lounge, leading to lanai - Port Charlotte, Florida - Condominium near the Gulf Coast
- Dining room - Port Charlotte, Florida - Condominium near the Gulf Coast
- View from Lanai overlooking Lake with our resident Gator !
- Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool on Riverwood
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Positive Rating
“Dear Todds, Our Week went way too quickly. Your home is very beautiful and we all feel very comfortable. Your decorating taste is to be commended. My family and I want to thank you for sharing yourselves with us. This will be a vacation we will remember for a long time to come”. Pennslyvania and New York
Positive Rating
“We really enjoyed our time at you beautiful condo. Watched birds and alligators every morning with our cup of coffee. We had many delightful meals at the condo, so the kitchen came in very handy. We also went to your good restaurants here. We really enjoyed the beach at Boca Grande and Siesta key. When our grandchildren came we played at the beach again. Pool was great too. All in all we had a very good time. Thank you for your wonderful home”. Bay City Michigan
Positive Rating
“W e had a lovely vacation at your beautiful condo in Riverwood. All we had to do was step onto the lanai and see birds, alligators etc. We were at the pool daily and also went to Englewood beach. Have enjoyed your great golf course. We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing vacation.”