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FAMILY FUN, Sleeps 8, Nr POOL & Ice Cream & Town, 4-Seat Cart, DESIGNER ELEGANCE

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, offices, printers
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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The Villages, FL
  • Popular LocationThe Villages Market Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpanish Springs Town Square8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club12 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)77 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

FAMILY FUN, Sleeps 8, Nr POOL & Ice Cream & Town, 4-Seat Cart, DESIGNER ELEGANCE

Designer Home, with Library. Sleeps 6 adults in 3 bedrooms + 2 children in Youth Bunks in Library. 5 Smart TV's, PLUS gorgeous Florida Room. Strong WIFI. A 3 minute cart ride to Town Square with Lake and Boardwalk for strolling or jogging!!!

In the HEART of the VILLAGES – WALK, bike or golf cart to LAKE SUMTER LANDING Town SQUARE... Restaurants... Entertainment...Movies... Live Music and Happy Hour drink specials.
PLUS... pools and billiards, tennis, pickle ball, shuffle board, horse shoes, bocce ball, petanque, polo fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, croquet fields  - and the equipment for all the sports... free wifi in all those facilities.

Or take the golf cart to the various golf courses. Beautifully decorated, ideally situated in Village of Caroline, considered to be the most ideal area of the Villages ... within one-half mile of Sumter Landing Town Square and close to shopping, restaurants, golf and activities.

Nestled in the Mallory Hill Golf Course, Caroline Pool Complex, our location is ideal for all amenities ... Golf, access to all the facilities, entertainment every night in the town squares, .

This home has been lovingly upgraded to a high standard with all tile bathrooms and kitchen, granite counter tops, rich hardwood floors and high end decorator furnishings to provide a luxurious stay. The interior rooms and Florida Room are filled with light and give you a perfect place to entertain or wind down and relax. This is an elegant home with every amenity, giving you luxury and comfort to enjoy.

We named our home The Sweet Caroline because of it’s elegant décor and charm in the heart of The Villages, just a short stroll from The Town Square Shops and Grocery Store.

And don’t forget that the golf is free on any of the 32 Executive Golf Courses! Or pay a small premium and play one of the 12 Country Club Championship Courses such as The Arnold Palmer or Nancy Lopez Course when you elect to pay for a Resident ID Card.

RESTAURANTS AND COUNTRY CLUB EATING -

There are great restaurants around the area.Try any of the Country Clubs that often have music or entertainment as well. One of our favorites is Cane GardenCountry Club that boasts special different menus each night, and the best breakfast special in The Villages.

We also enjoy going to the Town Square where a dozen or so restaurants are located, many with outdoor eating. You’ll be spoiled for choice! Our favorite is Red Sauce, but try them all.

And most of all we love going to the Town Squares from 5-9pm for the free entertainment and dancing on the Square. They serve 2 for 1 beer and wine at 5 to 6pm each night and supply chairs for you to enjoy the music!

The Square is easily accessible by foot or golf cart! It’s amazing to see so many golf carts which people use instead of their car. It’s a fun way to take advantage of Florida’s wonderful warm weather.

If you want to eat in, there is a Winn-Dixie market conveniently located on the corner of Caroline, so you will never run out of essentials.

QUIET, CHARMING & CONVENIENT -

The home is on a quiet Loop, just off Morse adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing Town Square. In the Master Bedroom there is a King Size Bed for 2, a second bedroom with a Queen for 2, a 3rd bedroom with a very comfortable trundle bed that converts to a King on request. In addition, in the study there is a comfy sofa for a 7th person, plus the youth bunk beds for 2 kiddies when you need extra guest sleeping space. All linens are supplied.

You’ll have cookware and china in the kitchen and dining areas, and all linens and towels freshly laundered for your use.

If you are considering exploring the area, you can rent a car and take in the Disney attractions about an hour away, and all that Orlando has to offer. Or travel further afield and take in the renowned Florida beaches.

AIRPORT TRANSPORT OPTION / EARLY CHECK-IN -

You might want to take advantage of The Villages Transport that will pick up up at the Orlando Airport for a fee and deliver you back again at the end of your stay. Many visitors to the Villages feel that there is really no need for a car, as your golf carts can take you most places.

Check in is normally 1 pm, and check out 10 AM. However early check in can be accommodated if the home is available before 3pm.

We'll try to do all we can to make your stay enjoyable. We’re world travelers ourselves, and know how nice it is to have friendly, helpful landlords, even on short term stays. We’ve made the home nice for ourselves and our guests, and hope you will enjoy every minute of it. We look forward to receiving your enquiry. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...
RIGHT in the HEART OF THE VILLAGES

Our recent visitors suggested that we stress how nice it is to stroll or jog or bike along the tree lined golf cart paths. It's truly beautiful with it's Old Florida Oaks, moss, and foliage. And don’t forget the activities! As a renter you can partake of the 3000 clubs – yes 3000 – covering every imaginable interest, sport or art! People are friendly and are use to newcomers popping in for a Club activity. There is a weekly ‘Rec News’ available at all the Rec Centers on Thursday with the weekly activities and locations.

If the 3000 FREE Clubs and FREE golf aren’t enough, you can join a short term class at The Learning Center in the Villages for a small fee.

3 EXTRA BENEFITS OUR GUESTS ENJOY!!! -

1. LOCATION - heart of the gorgeous Villages - walk or take a cart ride to restaurants galore, or shop 'til you drop in the Town Square. Or jump on your cart for a ride to the Country Club for lunch, dinner or GOLF

2. GAS GOLF CART - 4 SEATER. That’s a thrill for our family – everyone from 1 to 100 has enjoyed it immensely.

3. LUXURY DECOR - relax and soak up the elegance! It’s your vacation – make it memorable.

WHAT WE LIKE MOST ABOUT OUR VILLAGES HOME -

We fell in love with this property because if it's Location and Charm.

Not noisy, yet in the heart of everything, with everything walkable. We especially love the proximity to Lake Sumter Landing Town Square with all it’s amenities – less than 2% of Village home have that luxury!

We also love Screened Outdoor Patio, with it vaulted roof and the Library, which can be divided from the Living Room by French Doors, giving it seclusion. The comfy sofa in the Study gives a retreat to watch TV or curl up with a book while others go about their activities. The Florida Room is a great place for breakfast, or a glass of wine in the evening, soaking up the great Florida weather!

WHAT VISITORS COMMENT ON ...

1. One visitor said: “What amazing décor. Every nook and cranny has something beautify! Nothing has been overlooked.”

2. Another visitor suggested we emphasize that our location in the Villages is really walking distance to everything. Other homes she looked at advertised themselves to be '10 minutes' from the heart of the Villages, but they were actually a 10 minute drive, whereas ours is actually walking distance to the Town Square.

WHAT TO DO AND SEE NEARBY:

Here are the 20 most popular visitor activities, many of which you can walk to from the house, and all are a golf cart away.

1. Try one of the 32 executive golf courses, all 9-hole layouts. FREE (i.e., no green fees) and you can walk the courses free as well; a small fee is charged for riding a cart on the courses.

2. Choose from 32 (and more coming) Recreation Centers offering various facilities such as pools, bocce, horseshoe, shuffleboard courts, billiards, croquet, meeting rooms for activities etc.

3. Take the grandchildren to one of the Family Pools, or go off to the adult pool for water aerobics or water volleyball, of just soak up the sun!

4. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainers 365 days a year. Every night from 5 – 9 you can enjoy FREE live entertainment in the gazebos at all three town squares.

5. The Villages Polo Stadium, not only for polo, but parades, and seasonal events.

6. 10 country club championship golf courses, including notable course architects of Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez. Each country club offers a wide array of food.

7. 1,000's activities... games, hobbies or activities to choose from.

8. 3000 Clubs of every interest. If you can’t find an interest field you can start one!

9. Churches and synagogues offer a friendly place to worship... all accessible by golf cart!

10. Parades & festivals plus guest visits from well known personalities – there is always something special happening.

11. You’ll find a great selection of retail outlets.

12. Over 60 restaurants - all just a golf car ride away.

13. Many country clubs and restaurants have entertainers of their own to enjoy during dinner or happy hour.

14. Enjoy Lake Sumter Landing’s colorful waterfront setting. It reminds people of the quaint seaside villages they visited during their childhood.

15. The Lighthouse on Lake Sumter has become a landmark for fish lunches and dinners. Enjoy food, fun and FREE nightly entertainment all year long!

16. A popular activity is to watch the Amazing Sunset across the water at Lake Sumter, from your golf cart, just north of the Lighthouse. Bring a picnic or a bottle of wine to share.

17. Catch a film at one of the three town squares that feature modern, multi-screen movie theaters.

18. Staying healthy is easy ... fitness centers, fitness trails and health care facilities are just a golf car ride away.

RELIABLE LANDLORDS -

We'll try to do all we can to make your stay enjoyable. We’re world travelers ourselves, and know how nice it is to have friendly, helpful landlords, even on short term stays. We’ve made the home nice for ourselves and our guests, and hope you will enjoy every minute of it. Please feel free to call us with any questions you might have.
All best, Tom and Christine

Property manager

Tom & Christine

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Mature, well-behaved dogs only, no cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

The Villages

This vacation home is located in Caroline, a neighborhood in The Villages. Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem and The Orange Blossom Opry are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Villages Market Square and Spanish Springs Town Square. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 3 min drive
  • Cane Garden Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 8 min drive
  • Water Oak Country Club Estates - 10 min drive
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FAMILY FUN, Sleeps 8, Nr POOL & Ice Cream & Town, 4-Seat Cart, DESIGNER ELEGANCE pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is FAMILY FUN, Sleeps 8, Nr POOL & Ice Cream & Town, 4-Seat Cart, DESIGNER ELEGANCE located?

Located in Caroline, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Villages Market Square and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cane Garden Country Club. Spanish Springs Town Square and Central Florida Health are also within 6 mi (10 km).

FAMILY FUN, Sleeps 8, Nr POOL & Ice Cream & Town, 4-Seat Cart, DESIGNER ELEGANCE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST
I've rented national and international properties through VRBO and this was the most well appointed home. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD AND JOANNE B., BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness
Village holiday
Beautiful,quiet getaway
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place during difficult time
I booked this property for myself and family in town to bury our grandmother. We needed a comfortable place during this difficult time and it was just that! It was spacious and clean! We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy and Bob C., Biloxi, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home
Our stay was so awesome! Absolutely anything you could possibly need for your stay was there. The beds and pillows were comfortable, the most well stocked kitchen. Any kind of spices you could need, a brand new gas grill, plenty of linens and towels, an excellent washer and dryer. The gas golf cart was appreciated by my husband and Grandson, as they golfed twice a day. They brought their clubs but there was a couple sets of clubs in the garage you could use if needed. Tom and Christine's place is in the perfect location. Sumter Landing is just outside the gate to their neighborhood, as well as a Winn Dixie. Any kind of shopping you enjoy or need is within 2-3 miles from the house. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

gregg g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation in The Villages
Property features and amenities are as described. Location was perfect for our priorities. The owners are very responsive, attentive and easy to work with....'A true pleasure to get to know them!
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Great location, plenty of room
We stayed in the house for three months, January to April 2019. Maybank Loop is a nice, quiet neighbourhood, just off Stillwater Drive, the main road through the village. It is in a great location for access to any of The Villages facilities by car - we played bridge regularly as far south as Eisenhower rec centre and as far north as Mulberry rec centre. It is also a short golf cart ride to all of Lake Sumter and to the central rec centres such as Lake Miona and Sea Breeze. We also walked to the local Winn Dixie shop a couple of times! Plenty of space in the house - mostly there was just two of us staying, but we had family visit from Louisiana and there were another six of them as well sleeping over for a couple of nights with no problem.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

HomeAway from Home.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was delightful and very elegant. We would definitely book another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Sharon R.

Beautiful home, clean & well maintained.
Our group of ladies had a lovely time. Their was enough room for the 5 of us to sleep comfortably with more than enough sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, etc. The kitchen was well outfitted and everything was high quality. Our only comment would be to encourage the owner to have a golf cart map available to renters. We had a road map, but that is different from the golf trails. We spent much of our first day getting lost until we got the map!

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Beautiful home, centrally located, convenient to Lake Sumter.
We had an extremely enjoyable time for our 30-day visit to The Villages. The owners were very pleasant to deal with and very accommodating. Ed & Jenny G, Chesapeake, VA
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

We loved it!
The house was in an ideal location very close to Sumter Landing Town Square where we spent most evenings listening to music and dancing. The restaurants in the town square varied in cuisine, but all were very good and affordable. The house was excellent, wonderfully decorated, immaculate and fully equipped with anything you could possibly need. The two golf carts worked flawlessly and were in constant use since we played golf most days. Tom and Christine were a joy to work with and responded promptly to any question we might have. I would highly recommend this home to anyone wanting a beautiful home in an ideal location!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M., Omaha

Beautiful home in an excellent location!
The house is absolutely gorgeous! Lots of space for 2 or 3 couples or a family. Very close to Lake Sumpter in The Villages. Would highly recommend. The owners are very accommodating. Thank you for an awesome vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane J., Burlington, IA

Great place to stay.
Beautiful home. Enjoyed our stay in The Villages. Home owners were very nice and accommodating. Will rent again on our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

We absolutely loved it!! The home is beautiful and we were truly blessed by all it had to offer.
We loved staying in the villages and the home was beautifully put together. We will definitely have to stay here again!! We recommend it to all families 😀
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2017