If there is a Disneyland for adults, that would be The Villages, Florida. It’s an active retirement community one hour away from Orlando where residents possess ID cards to access all the town’s amenities. Three town squares named Brownwood, Spanish Springs, and Sumter Square feature various shops, restaurants, theaters, and live entertainment every day of the year. Enjoy numerous outdoor activities with pleasant surroundings of wide roads and sidewalks lined with huge oak trees. Over 640 golf holes, 60 swimming pools, several recreation centers, and country clubs are accessible by driving your car or a golf cart. Spend a few days in town and feel rejuvenated! Below is a list of the best vacation rentals in The Villages, Florida, USA that provides a luxurious stay. Book them now!
1. Villa with a view (from USD 119)
This gorgeous single-floor villa surrounded by a landscaped garden with a courtyard and has an overview of the Turtle Preserve is perfect for long-term stays. It’s located in The Village of Santiago in between Spanish Springs and Sumter Landing. Stylish interiors, floor to ceiling windows make the villa bright and roomy. The open layout features a cozy living room, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Sliding doors from the living room open to a furnished sunroom with excellent outdoor views and from the dining area open to the furnished patio for al fresco dining. Two spacious bedrooms with huge, thickly cushioned beds, cable TV, ceiling fan, and free Wi-Fi sleeps four guests comfortably. The private bathroom has a tub with a hot shower, a vanity sink, toilet, and free essentials. Comforts like air-conditioning, heating, laundry facilities, and free on-site parking are provided.
Turtle View Cottage in The Villages, FLThe Villages, Florida, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the fully-stocked kitchen was wonderfulenjoyed seeing turtles from the cozy relaxing porchCleanliness:
sparkling clean tons of spacegreat place — very clean and comfortablewell furnished and immaculately cleanbeautifully decorated and very cleanvery clean with cute decorationsRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the location right on the turtle preservewonderful stay great location and a beautifully decorated spacevery quiet and relaxing atmospherejean's place was perfect for us
2. Pet-friendly patio villa (from USD 60)
This villa, located near Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, is perfect for travelers with pets! It has one floor featuring a living room with soft leather couches and TV, dining table set for four, and a fully equipped kitchen with a bar sharing the open layout. There is a screened-in lanai with a tiny dining area and an outdoor patio with a seating area. To sleep four guests comfortably, there are two huge bedrooms with a king and a queen-sized bed provided with a wardrobe, ceiling fans, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. The two private bathrooms have an enclosed tub with shower. Rental includes the use of laundry facilities, free garage parking, and free use of the golf cart. Do note that the villa is in a 55 year and older neighborhood. Guests and children below the age limit may have issues using the town amenities.
Pet friendly patio villa with complimentary use of golf cartThe Villages, FL, USTop guest reviews
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Being outside of the target age demographic and having an 11 year old and newborn prevented us from utilizing the onsite pools and amenitieseverything we expected and more excellent everthing we expected and morPictures were true Electric reclining couch didn't work but everything else was greatThe second you walked thru the doorGolfers have easy access to multiple courses The management company was friendly and just a phone call away to answer questionsCleanliness:
House was clean and well stockedThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanHost:
I was more than happy with the locationI was more than happy with the locationThe physical property is nice and metAmanda & her team made it happen and we appreciated you greatly 5 starsI was very happy with the locationRead more reviewsLocation:
Homes were great but to expensiveIt is important to note that this property is located in a "55 and older" community Being inThe pool was just around the corner and our favorite Country Club was minutes away for great lunch and dinners and the prices were greatIt's a short golf cart ride to the square stores and restaurantsall of our needs but the social environment and attitudes of the neighbors within the neighborhood could present challenges
3. Beautiful Summerhill home (from USD 100)
The house on Summerhill is near restaurants, Publix, pools, golf courses, the Polo Club, shops, and the two town squares. Guests are required to stay no less than seven nights. The house has an open kitchen, a living room with a TV, a dining area, and two spacious bedrooms with enough beds and two private bathrooms for four guests. Sliding doors open to a glass-enclosed furnished patio. The property has a two-car garage with a golf cart and is surrounded by a landscaped garden.
Beautiful home in Summerhill, The Villages, FloridaThe Villages, FL, USTop guest reviews
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the kitchen in general was organizedi was unhappy with the fact that the owners car remained in the garagehome furnished with everything you needthe house was very clean and had all the necessities we needed to relax and enjoy our stayCleanliness:
we had to search for decent bed linens and most of the glasses were not cleanwe spent a month in the villages and we rented this wonderful home! it was very clean, well equipped, comfortable and in a quiet placeHost:
gloria and phillip were wonderful people and were extremely helpful to usthe owner should consider a rental spot for his car while he is collecting rentusing the golf cart was the best way to travel and was a lot of fun once we learned the trails and tunnelshandy to shopping, dining, golf, swimming and other entertainmentRead more reviewsLocation:
nuts and bolts were loose on the bar stoolsthis house is located in a wonderful area, minutes from shopping and a short walk to the poolthe neighborhood is pleasant and we really enjoyed ourselvesfine home in quiet neighborhoodthe house was very nice and located in an ideal location to get to spanish springs and lake sumter landing squares
4. Gorgeous villa near shops and diners (from USD 37)
The rental is ideal for long stays. It’s located in Lynnhaven near shops, movie theaters, diners, recreation center, and free live entertainment of Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. It has vaulted ceilings and a single level with an open plan featuring a cozy living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast counter, and a table set for two. There are two bedrooms with ceiling fans, flat-screen TV, ensuite bathrooms, and enough beds to sleep, four guests. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, laundry facilities, free linens, free use of the golf cart parked in the garage, and free access to the golf courses and other town amenities that will require a resident ID.
Beautiful 2 Bdrm Patio Villa w/WiFi & Gas Golf Cart Included! Great Location!The Villages, FL, USTop guest reviews
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the owners provide you with everything you might need or want to make your stay comfortable and enjoyablevery comfortablevery comfortable master bedfor the next renters: the spare room needs a light bulb replaced, two light bulbs need replaced in the garage and the patio door sticks when closingplenty of spaceCleanliness:
vicinity great, villa was neat, clean and comfortablethe vacation rental was very cleaneven the towels and linens were top knotchHost:
we're already looking forward to the next tripwe had a really nice time, the location was fine, the neighbors were friendly, and the golf cart was great!! the only negative was the garage was too small for usrating details:the property manager was very helpfulrating details:the property manager was very helpfulrating details:the property manager was very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is also central to pools, golf, recreation centers, shopping and entertainmentthe rec center is just through the backyard and across the streetwe especially like the location which is centrally located in the villages, close to restaurants, shops and our friends who live in the village of ashland!porch was nice but needs new blindsall the convenience of home
5. Homely bright house (from USD 39)
The property is at Kenilworth Place in Bonnybrook neighborhood near Lake Sumter Landing Market Place. The brightly-lit home has a resort-like ambiance with its mix of modern wood and wicker furniture and tastefully landscaped surroundings. Its open plan is shared by a living room perfect for lounging and watching TV, dining table for four guests, and a furnished kitchen. The two wide bedrooms have thick cushioned beds, cable TV, free internet, air conditioning, ceiling fans, heater, and ensuite bathrooms. There’s a screened-in lanai where guests can enjoy breakfast with outdoor views. Enjoy barbecues in the outdoor patio and free use of the garage with a golf cart.
Bright & Beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Ctyd Villa with Golf CartThe Villages, FL, USTop guest reviews
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We like the courtyard villas because of the privacy they offerthe house was the best equippedBeautifully decorated Clean Golf cart handy Would have liked to be a little closer to one of the squaresIt was well appointed and a nice back yardCleanliness:
The vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalHost:
With both of us doing our thingalso provided good customer service for usI was more than happy with the locationI was more than happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationRead more reviewsLocation:
IHOP Red Lobster Publix Grocery and other misc shopsA great place for any couple to stayI recommend this vacation rental Reviewer Comments:I only rented for a week but the house has everything I wanted like internet and cable tvRating Details:The property manager was very helpfulRating Details:The property manager was very helpful
6. Elegant home in the Village of Tall Trees
This elegant, single-level home is near restaurants, groceries, and pharmacies. It’s a quick golf cart ride to a golf course, the local pool, and Lake Sumter Landing. Enjoy clean white walls, modern furnishings, hardwood flooring, a private garage, and a screened-in lanai with a view of the well-manicured garden. The house may have basic luxuries like air-conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and laundry facilities but it is so spacious that it can house 10 guests. The three huge bedrooms furnished with a total of five beds and two sofa beds can sleep a huge family comfortably. The two bathrooms are supplied with free essentials and hot water. The master bathroom has a walk-in shower and bathtub while the guest bathroom has a tub with shower. The open plan features a living room with an L-shaped sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast counter.
3 Bedroom Home in the Village of Tall TreesThe Villages, Florida, United StatesTop guest reviews
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great location and host who is very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice place great locationsuper host convenient and close to all you locals needsstayed here for a 8 week project quiet and very comfortablegreat person great place definitely recommend will be there again
7. Beautiful home in Polo Ridge (from USD 80)
This luxurious home in Polo Ridge is located near swimming pools, golf courses, banks, restaurants, and shops. It’s a single-level home with chic modern interiors surrounded by a professionally landscaped garden. The layout is designed such that the living room, sunroom, and dining area are interconnected to each other making it a perfect space for family gatherings. Guests can enjoy breakfast or morning coffee in the enclosed lanai. The three spacious bedrooms contain enough beds to sleep six guests. The two bathrooms have an enclosed tub with shower and free toiletries. There is a huge kitchen and a separate room for laundry facilities. The owners are willing to lend their golf cart to their guests and their Village ID card for a fee to entitle them access to the town’s amenities.
4 SEAT GOLF CART W/CLUBS GREAT LOCATIONTop guest reviews
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the air condition and ceiling fan did there jobThe golf cart was top of the line and much appreciatedAll the amenities of home and then someThe house need more outside areaWe thoroughly enjoyed our selfs in this spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath home Clean and beautiful decorated with very comfortable beds and excellent shower heads and water pressureCleanliness:
The house was very clean and had everything we neededThe house was immaculately clean and very well stocked with kitchen utensils pots and pansI recommend this vacation rental Reviewer Comments:House was very clean and pleasantI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalI was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rentalHost:
We enjoyed the golf cart that came with the property and electric garage door openerI was very happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationI was very happy with the locationRead more reviewsLocation:
The location was ideal with easy access to shopping and restaurantsThe coolest it would get was 81 degrees in the houseThe property was just perfectRating Details:The property manager was very helpfulRating Details:The property manager was very helpful
8. Lovely spacious villa
This newly remodeled home offers a comfortable long-term stay for four guests. There are two huge bedrooms each with a queen bed and two bathrooms complete with free toiletries, hot water, and a bathtub. The living room with cozy sofas and cable TV is beside the fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. Sliding doors open to a patio where guests can enjoy al fresco dining and barbeques. The enclosed porch has heating and air-conditioning along with a TV and ceiling fan for relaxing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free on-site and street parking, and access to the outdoor pool during your stay. It is located in The Villages with golf cart access to all the amenities in the town like the 648 golf holes to play golf and over 60 swimming pools.
FREE Golf + Amenities in The Villages, Fl.The Villages, Florida, United States
9. Adorable Turtle House
Turtle House is in the Villages’ family section near Spanish Springs and Sumter Landing. This family and kid-friendly single-level abode with a spacious split open plan, features a cozy living room, dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. To sleep six guests, there are three spacious bedrooms containing a king bed, two single beds, an air mattress and cribs, and a couch in the common areas. Two full bathrooms offer free essentials and hot water. The pool area has a screened-in lanai with loungers and a built-in alarm if kids are going in the pool unattended. The main feature is the outdoor saltwater pool with turtle-designed tiles. Enjoy luxuries like air-conditioning, cable TV, heating, Wi-Fi, baby equipment, and free parking. Luggage drop-offs and long-term stays are allowed.
The Villages family pool homeLady Lake, Florida, United States
10. Neat patio villa in Bonnybrook (from USD 70)
10 minutes’ to Lake Sumter Landing near shops, recreation centers, pools and golf courses is a gorgeous villa with a furnished screened-in patio surrounded by a well-kept garden and a white picket fence. Stay for at least three to five nights in this cozy abode that hosts four guests comfortably with its two spacious air-conditioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms with shower tubs. The open layout features a cozy living room with a TV, dining area, and a fully furnished kitchen. Enjoy conveniences like free on-site parking and laundry facilities. For a small fee, the owners provide assistance in processing the guests’ Village ID.
2 BEDROOM CLOSE TO LAKE SUMTER BONNYBROOK IN THE VILLAGESTop guest reviews
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Second item is the cable included only basic cable except it included several HBO channelsand the rental agreement stated that but in reviewing the VRBO site I believe it shoed a cartHost:
(Did not include ESPN)All in all a very nice unit and would recommendWith all the football for the weekend it would have been much nicer to have more of the channels and less HBORead more reviewsLocation:
The house was clean and in good shape Very convenient for Sumter landing and for visiting friends up Buena Vista Very much enjoyed the time Only a couple of items
Retire in style in The Villages
Listed above are spacious homes tastefully designed with all the modern conveniences on a single floor. Their location has easy access to facilities to keep you well-entertained and well-exercised. You can drive a golf cart in place of a car to get around. Book your next trip to The Villages, Florida. Who knows, it might be a permanent vacation!
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