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Our Village Gem-5 Star- Elegant & Comfortable- Very Close to Sumter Squ.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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The Villages, FL
  • The Villages Market Square
    17 min walk
  • Toojay's
    14 min walk
  • Wildwood Bus Station
    12 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    45 min drive

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About the area

The Villages

With a stay at this vacation home in The Villages (Virginia Trace), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Villages Market Square and Cane Garden Country Club. .This vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Spanish Springs Town Square and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Central Florida Health.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 17 min walk
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 9 min drive
  • Water Oak Country Club Estates - 11 min drive
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive
  • Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪City Fire - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Red Sauce - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Our Village Gem-5 Star- Elegant & Comfortable- Very Close to Sumter Squ.

Our Village Gem *Closest Walk To Lake Sumter* Golf Cart & WIFI
Call us for details.

With this home you'll have Village center decorator elegance, with golf cart in the heart of the villages - wifi and 55" tv & 40" tv – possibly the closest walk to Lake Sumter town square of all available properties, plus restaurants and entertainment. Or take the golf cart to the various golf courses for free golf!

We named our home 'Our Village Gem' because of it’s incredible location, elegant décor and charm in the heart of The Villages, just a short stroll from the pool, recreation center and The Lake Sumter Town Square, with restaurants and entertainment galore.

It's been beautifully decorated and sleeps 6 comfortably,with dining for 8, ideally situated in Virginia Trace, considered to be the most ideal area of the Villages ... the closest neighborhood to Sumter Landing Town Square with shopping, restaurants, golf and activities.

This home has been lovingly upgraded to a high standard 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.

PERFECT LOCATION - Located near the Canal Street Recreation and Pool Complex, our VIRGINIA TRACE location is ideal for all amenities ... FREE golf for LIfestyle ID holders, access to all the facilities and pools and billiards, tennis, pickle ball, shuffle board, horse shoes, bocce ball, petanque, polo fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, free wifi in all those facilities as well as the home, entertainment every night in the town squares, croquet fields - and the equipment for all the sports.

And don’t forget that the golf is free for Lifestyle ID holders 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.

RESTAURANTS AND COUNTRY CLUB EATING

There are great restaurants around the area that we can highly recommend. Try any of the Country Clubs that often have music or entertainment as well. One of our favorites is The Tierra Del Sol Country Club that boasts Opera Singers who circulate around the tables most nights, and a fabulous Irish couple... singer/entertainers on Thursday nights.

We also enjoy walking to the Town Square or taking the golf cart where a dozen or so restaurants are located, many with outdoor eating. You’ll be spoiled for choice!

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 a certain time each night and supply chairs for you to enjoy the music!

The Lake Sumter 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 Stillwater and Morse, so you will never run out of essentials.

QUIET, CHARMING & CONVENIENT -

The home is on a quiet Cul-de-Sac, in Virginia Trace adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing Town Square. In the Master Bedroom there is a King Bed, a second bedroom with a Queen Bed. In addition, there is a comfortable sofa bed when you need extra guest sleeping space. All linens, sheets and towels 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 small 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 3 pm, and check out 10:30 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 2000 clubs – yes 2000 – 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. Or check the Villages TV and radio stations for announcements.

If the 2000 FREE Clubs and FREE golf aren’t enough, you can join a short term class at The Lifelong 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. GOLF CART !!! IT’S A 2 SEATER – take guests and family around with you. That’s a thrill for our family – everyone from 1 to 100 has enjoyed it immensely.

3. CHARMING DECOR - relax and soak up the charm! 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 homes have that luxury!

We also love our Screened Outdoor Patio/ Florida Room, with it’s glass top dining table and chairs, divided from the Living Room by sliding doors and screen, giving it seclusion. Since it overlooks the private courtyard, it makes a nice retreat for curling up with a book while others go about their activities. The Florida Room is also a great place for breakfast, or a glass of wine in the evening, while soaking up the great Florida weather!

WHAT VISITORS COMMENT ON ...

1. One visitor said: “How relaxing! We love the privacy of the courtyard, and elegant décor. 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 a 6 minute walk 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 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.

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

8. 2000 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. Visit the Lighthouse on Lake Sumter has become a landmark. 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.

19. Check out the HUGE state of the art woodworking shop!

20. Try one of the softball fields!

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bill and Laurel Erskine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please pay the pet fee when booking.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Our Village Gem Closest Walk To Lake Sumter Golf Cart
Our Village Gem Closest Walk To Lake Sumter Town Sq. Golf Cart
Discount! Our Village Gem Closest Walk To Lake Sumter Golf Cart
Our Village Gem *Closest Walk To Lake Sumter* Golf Cart (4 Seat)

Our Village Gem-5 Star- Elegant & Comfortable- Very Close to Sumter Squ. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M., Lewiston, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
GEM+
This truly is a gem as listed. We have had various rentals in the past 7 years and this one ticks all the boxes for us as we consider ourselves seasoned renters … location✔️Communication✔️✔️✔️Bed/mattress comfort✔️Living room furniture comfort✔️Kitchen amenities✔️ Even hosted a complete Thanksgiving meal for 6! Golf cart( the best we’ve had)✔️Cleanliness(✔️even with it being pet friendly.. no odor) enclosed and private yard✔️Can’t say enough for this rental.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendsgiving
Villa was a perfect location for our activities. Home was very clean, well appointed and casusl enough for a relaxed stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great time. Beautiful place and excellent location. Host very responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host
Well appointed and located. Enjoyed our stay great communication and super value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation rental
The house was perfect size and location, close to the pool, grocery store and town square. The golf cart life was a neat experience for sure, being able to visit 3 of the 4 town squares all via golf cart. We loved that the villa had 2 bathrooms, laundry on site and a huge walk in shower. The home was beautifully decorated and we wanted for nothing. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with wife and little dog
Great property! It was perfect for us. We used the GC to visit my dad near Spanish Springs and to visit other Village areas. The dog was at home in the closed-in patio! The place was beautiful and had all the good stuff. We will be back! Thanks, J and K Bess
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Days
We enjoyed the property, location and the golf cart. We will stay again when we're in the neighborhood. Thanks so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Village Gem
Super clean. Great location. I never used my car in the 5 days I was there. The golf cart was a big hit. You use it to play golf and go out to the square. The town square is great. All kinds of restaurants and bars. The Chop House was my favorite, ate there twice. If you want dancing and great bar scene go to City Fire at night. All the bands everywhere were great. The golf courses are spectacular. Great time!⛳️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
nice rental
I would recommend saying here
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Nice home! Clean, comfortable, and convenient with a 5 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter town square.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but Sweet
Our Village Gem is an awesome place to stay for a short trip or an extended one. We have previously stayed here for 30 days so when we needed a place for a quick getaway of 4 days, we chose this house again. The location is great! The house is clean and decorated very nicely. The owners are very responsive if you have any questions or issues AND there is a golf cart for your use! If you know anything about the The Villages, you know that having a golf cart included is a plus! We can’t recommend this house strongly enough. You won’t be sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
A 5 minute cart ride to the center of Sumpter Square, & that’s not an exaggeration! The unit was very well equipped and clean. Owners were very friendly and responded to any requests. We were lucky enough to get the unit for next season. Can’t wait!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
softball and golf
great
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful as always
We have stayed in this home several times and it never disappoints!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa, great location!
Clean, location perfect, comfortable beds, 3 TV's and a golf cart too. Would definitely stay here again. Close to Sumter Landing for nightly music. Great place all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place while house hunting
The "Gem" was perfect for us as we were house hunting. We would have like to have had more time to visit the pool. It is conveniently located and easy to find. We cooked about half of our meals there. Hosts were very nice. Much better than staying at a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Communication with owners was great, location was close to all amenities and the house was very nice. We especially enjoyed the use of the golf car. Only unexpected thing was the requirement to wash our bedsheets and towels before we left as we thought it was included in the cleaning fee. We had an early departure so had to get up early to strip beds to wash them dry before leaving. We’d definitely rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AS ADVERTISED. Very nicely situated home with easy access to shopping, dining and golf. House was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Excellent Wi-Fi and TV! The included golf cart worked well and was our primary method of transportation. Very happy with the overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This property is in the perfect location to Sumter Landing, 3 minutes by car and about a 7 minutes ride by golf cart. The property was extremely clean and the bed was so comfortable, we slept great and the neighborhood is very quiet during the day and night. Bill and Laurel were excellent host, the instructions were easy to follow and answered our questions quickly. We loved riding around in the golf cart that was provided to us. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we will book with you the next time we are in The Villages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and location
Very nice home in a great neighborhood. Everything was as advertised and better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Virginia Trace Villa
Comfortable and clean. Great location to stores, recreation and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Sumpter neighborhood
Actually stayed at this location for a total of 3 weeks. Very comfortable. All the necessities you could need. Close to shopping, grocery store, movie theater , restaurants and nightly entertainment. Go ahead and book it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Worked perfectly for our needs.
Perfect location. Very comfortable. Enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023