Front yard. Large 2-car garage, Porch with cocktail table & bench.
Location: The Villages, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (Shuttle from Orlando Apt. Short drive to beaches, Disney.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
The house you will be staying in is beautifully situated on the Owl Preserve between two golf courses.
The preserve was designed specifically to harbor the burrowing owl, a protected species about 9 inches long and with a 21-inch wing span. But there are plenty of other inhabitants, the gopher tortoise, the indigo snake and myriad waterfowl that you might see crawling or flying about. Relax on our lanai overlooking the preserve, pour a glass of your favorite beverage (not provided) and relax in your comfortable chair in complete privacy. Look to your left and you will see, hanging over your backyard, Florida's finest - grapefruit and oranges. This is the good life!
Relax, but not for long. When the sun gets low in the Villages, the golf carts start streaming home from the courses and the Villages comes alive. Your wife is ready for dancing. The live bands start their evening gigs at 5 in both town squares so take your choice. Spanish Springs square is only a mile from your front door and Morse Blvd with its wide multi-modal trails only 6 doors away. Your electric golf cart (provided) should be charged and ready. Don't worry about coming home in the dark or the rain. The cart is fully equipped with lights, weather covering and even locked compartments for any valuables.
Spanish Springs is teeming with revelers every night, the outdoor dance pavilion rocking. Grab a beer or glass of wine at the outdoor booth and join in the fun. When you get hungry, you can choose from dozens of fine restaurants in the square or close by. We like Margarita Republic for NTN trivia at the bar, RJ Gators for sports and, of course, the resident-only Katie Belle's for the finest in food, inexpensive drinks and live entertainment beginning at noon everyday. As our guests at the Villages, just present your guest card for admission.
After dinner and dancing, you will find your lovely 2-bedroom ranch welcoming. Tiled floors, vaulted ceiling, new furnishings - you will feel at home here. For the convenience of any guests, the second bedroom area has a sliding door which gives full privacy to this side of the house. The kitchen is fully stocked with all utensils and dinnerware for dining at home. You can watch cable TV and dvd or VCR movies. The computer is connected to broadband which can also be accessed with a laptop through our Wi-fi network.
You will no doubt want to play golf while you're visiting and you have plenty to choose from. Nine championship golf courses with names such as Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez and 20-plus executive courses are located in the Villages. Look out the back door to the right and you will see the closest course, and one of our favorites, Hacienda Hills. Chi Chi Rodriguez calls the opening holes on two of the 3 nines his favorites to play. Each of the championship courses has a beautiful clubhouse and recreation facilities, including tennis and swimming. As our guest, your are automatically a member of all 9 country clubs. Enjoy their fine restaurants and bar areas.
There are so many other activities to choose from: both adult and family pools, shuffleboard, boccie ball, pickleball, tennis, horseshoes, basketball and billiards to name a few. Watch a polo match, play bridge everyday, take dance lessons, try your hand at archery or skeet, or choose from myriad social clubs and recreational activities at one of the Villages' regional recreational centers.
We were initially skeptical of retirement communities, but after one visit we were sold. The Villages is not your parents' retirement community; no one is retired here except from the humdrum of a 9 to 5 work schedule. Welcome to our home at the Villages. You will love it.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 2-car
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen-sized in living area
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Golf Course View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: Dell with Windows XP & email account
- Broadband Internet: Embarq DSL with access to the Villages golf reservation system.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 32-in cable TV, Computer with high-speed internet, 2-Car Garage, binoculars, No Smoking except for lanai
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 2009 ... $650/wk or $2,000/mo
Jun-Sep 2009 ... $650/wk or $2,000/mo
Oct-Nov 2009 ... $750/wk or $2,200/mo
Dec 2009 ... $1,000/wk or $3,500/mo
Jan 2010 ... $3,500 per month
Feb-Mar 2010 ... Sorry we are booked.
Apr 2010 ... $2,400 per month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front yard. Large 2-car garage, Porch with cocktail table & bench. - The Villages, Orlando Vacation Home Rental
- Lanai has table & chairs, gas grill and view of Owl Preserve. - The Villages, Orlando Vacation Home Rental
- Comfortable sleeper sofa & love seat face 32-in cable television. - The Villages, Orlando Vacation Home Rental
- Formal dining area.
- Morning sun awakens you. Master suite has walkin closet, bath with bench.
- Golf cart is speedy, has headlights, lockable compartments.
- Kitchenette includes table w/4 chairs, counter bar stools, view of preserve.
- Guest suite-computer w/hi-spd internet, walkin closet, full bath, privacy door.
- Golf course across the preserve from backyard.
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Joe & Mary Ann Sieczka , Mattituck, NY 11952
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Ron Haneberg , Columbus, IN
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Syd and Jean Lawley , Port Perry, Ont, Canada
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We have had a wonderful month here in the Villages. Such an elegant & beautifully decorated home. Having the computer made my husband very happy. We have visited quite a few places now in Florida looking for the best retirement package & we think we have found it finally. Great golf - Tierra del Sol probably our favorite. The clay courts at Glenview are 1st class. The dedicated bike paths were great. Loved overlooking the Owl Preserve - the Burrowing Owl, Bald Eagle & Red Shouldered Hawk. Thanks for making our stay so comfortable - not your typical rental home. Best Regards
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Nancy & Clint, I stayed 3 months, so obviously I loved the beautiful. The owners are also wonderful folks, but then you know that because you is they. Thanks.
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Nancy & Clint, I had a great holiday in your home. It is in a great location near the town square. Also my mother & friend Alan had a wonderful stay. Thanks also to your neighbor, Dan & Kathy Vega. They made our stay one we will always remember. All the best, Joe Newcastle, Northern Ireland
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Clint & Nancy, Your home is beautiful - great decorations! I love the "owl reserve" and I am determined to see one someday. At least, I added 4 more birds to my list. Robin
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Bob & Kathy Howard ,
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Elaine Hamilton , Cincinnati, Ohio
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We enjoyed our stay here very much - great location for getting to both town squares. You have a lovely home. We also enjoyed watching the same owl and turtle every day at the same time. It was a wonderful, relaxing trip. Thanks for everything.