Serenity - The Villages
Serenity - The Villages
Best Location in The Villages, Florida! Walking distance to Lake Sumter Landing Square!
6 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1691 Sqft
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**Only NON-smokers please**Come and enjoy all that the Villages has to offer in this 3 bdrm, 2 bath, designer home with privacy wall, in the sought after Village of Virginia Trace. This house is your home away from home and includes a 2 person gas golf cart and 2 cruising bikes with helmets. Walk to beautiful Lake Sumter Landing or take a two minute golf cart ride to enjoy all the great shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment in the square. This home sleeps 6 and includes a master suite with a King size bed, 40 smart TV, a walk-in closet and a master bath with dbl sinks and walk-in shower. A separate guest suite on the other side of the living area includes bdrm #2 with a Queen size bed, bdrm #3 with twin beds and a guest bath. Your stay includes all linens, bath and pool towels, hair dryers and a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs. The kitchen includes a breakfast nook and there is also a separate dining area. There is a separate laundry room with a front load washer and dryer, a two car garage and a screened in Lanai that is furnished with comfortable cushioned patio furniture and a dining table. A gas grill is also provided. The living room is furnished with a comfortable reclining leather furniture, a love seat and a 60 smart TV that has a full cable package, with DVR. Internet and wifi are also included. 2 car garage (1 space for golf cart) This home is close to several pools, golf courses and recreational centers where you will enjoy tennis, pickle ball, horseshoe pits, bocce ball, shuffleboard courts, billiards and meeting rooms for clubs and activities. Come enjoy the 42 executive (9 hole) golf courses, where your golfing is included with your $50 Temporary Resident IDs that are purchased from The Villages. There are also 12 championship(18 hole) golf courses that are accessible for an additional fee. Dogs (2 max)welcomed with an additional fee**no Cats*****there is no landline phone at this home, a cell phone is required***
Sleeping Configuration
Bedrooms
1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 single beds
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Gas Grill
Patio
High Speed Internet
Smart TV
TV
Smoke Detector
Shared spaces
Shared Pool
Shared Fitness Room/Gym
Shared Tennis Court
With the purchase of a $50/2 people, Temporary Resident ID, you have access to free golf at all the 42 executive golf courses and 3 pitch & putt courses (small fee is charged if using the golf cart on the course) there is an additional charge for golfing on the 13 Championship courses. This pass also gives you access to all pools except the Country Club pools, tennis, pickleball,1000's of clubs and activities and discounts at the movie theaters located at each of the 3 squares. Additional guests can obtain free guest passes after the Temporary Resident ID's have been obtained.
Nearby activities
Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Swimming
Fishing
Basketball
Roller blading
Walking
Suitability
Child friendly
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
Absolutely NO SMOKING in the house or on the premises. Request Only NON-smokers please
No Parking
2 car garage (golf cart uses 1 spot) driveway accomodates 2 cars
Meet The Host
Lisa
Owner
We love the Villages, but unfortunately we are not yet in the position to retire, so we are offering it to you to enjoy until we can ourselves. Once you have visited, you most likely will want to return and possibly buy a house of your own. Living life in the Villages, keeps you young at heart!
Member since: March 2019
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within an hour
Location
Village
Getting around
If flying into Orlando International Airport, renting a car is the best way to be able to travel to The Villages and also be able to visit areas around The Villages such as the Orlando amusement parks, Gulf coast beaches(Clearwater beach 2 hr drive), East Coast beaches(New Smyrna Beach and Daytona, and Cape Canaveral 1hr and 45 min)
If you are planning on staying in The Villages vicinity then you can travel on 90 miles of golf cart paths in the included gas golf cart, that will give you access to all of the 3 Town squares that provide many restaurants, shopping and entertainment. You can also travel to all 12 championship courses and 42 executive golf courses, 89 swimming pools and 96 Recreational centers(developing areas in the far south may not have access at this time) If transportation to and from the Airport is required:
Creative Concierge www.creativeconceirge.com, GroomeTransportation www.groometransportation.com, Workman Transportation www.workmantransportation.com
If you are planning on staying in The Villages vicinity then you can travel on 90 miles of golf cart paths in the included gas golf cart, that will give you access to all of the 3 Town squares that provide many restaurants, shopping and entertainment. You can also travel to all 12 championship courses and 42 executive golf courses, 89 swimming pools and 96 Recreational centers(developing areas in the far south may not have access at this time) If transportation to and from the Airport is required:
Creative Concierge www.creativeconceirge.com, GroomeTransportation www.groometransportation.com, Workman Transportation www.workmantransportation.com
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Directions
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
Check in
Check out
Guests
1 guest, 1 pet
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - Flexible
You will be sent detailed arrival information one week prior to your arrival.
Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
This is a 55+ Retirement community, younger family members and friends are welcome to stay.
Maximum occupancy: 6
House Rules
When you click on "Rental Agreement" You must review, agree and at the bottom of the rental agreement and golf cart waiver, SIGN, add your name to the box at the bottom and click on SUBMIT. You can also download a copy or print a copy for your records. This is a 55+ retirement community, younger family members and friends are welcome to visit.
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Payment Policy
credit card payment accepted through STRIPE, Processing fee will be deducted if Payment made with check, Venmo or Zelle
Refundable Damage Deposit
The Damage Deposit is not taxed and is refundable. If damage does occur in the home, beyond the normal wear and tear, if the home is not left as found beyond a general cleaning or cleaning of linens or if the home smells of cigarette/marijuana smoking, the damage deposit will be withheld for payment of damaged, additional cleaning time required or missing items. Refunds will be returned within 7 days of the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations: If the house is damaged and/or we are unable to rent it to you, you will received a full refund. You will receive a full refund Less a $200 cancellation fee if cancelled at least 60 days prior to your reservation start date. You will receive a 50% refund if cancelled at least 30 days prior to reservation start date. There will be NO refund if cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival date.
If payment made with a credit card, there will be an additional 4% credit card fee added to the nightly rate and if the booking is cancelled the credit card fee will not be refunded(In addition to the $200 cancellation fee)
We recommend that you purchase Travel insurance that will cover any reason you may need to cancel. www.insuremytrip.com for other options.
If payment made with a credit card, there will be an additional 4% credit card fee added to the nightly rate and if the booking is cancelled the credit card fee will not be refunded(In addition to the $200 cancellation fee)
We recommend that you purchase Travel insurance that will cover any reason you may need to cancel. www.insuremytrip.com for other options.
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Notes
You must agree to and sign, the Rental Agreement/Golf Cart Waiver before your Reservation will be confirmed.
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