Our Village Gem-Dog Friendly-Cozy & Peaceful-Walk to Sumter Square

The Villages, Florida
$153 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Our Village Gem *Closest Walk To Lake Sumter* Golf Cart & WIFI
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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 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Meeting Rooms
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Evening Entertainment Games Pool Or Billiards Table TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Alexander Edward

    Submitted Oct 25, 2023

    Stayed Oct 14, 2023

    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.

  • Autumn

    Submitted Jul 22, 2020

    Stayed Jul 16, 2020

    So clean. Beautiful decor. The king bed in master was so comfortable as well as the oversized plush pillows and linens. I would highly recommend staying at this villa. We enjoyed the golf cart rides exploring the Villages community and hope to be back soon. Thank you, Laurel & Bill for providing such a wonderful place to stay! There was an earring left there by a previous guest which we set on the dresser in the master...hopefully it finds its owner.

  • Jeff R.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    The home was very clean and conveniently located. Hosts were very responsive.

  • B B.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    We are repeat guests and our hosts were very accommodating and responsive. Great location and their home had everything we could want or need for our stay in The Villages.

  • Þorsteinn G.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    The host was nice.The location is perfect. The house is old and outdated.

  • Alicia F.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 8, 2025

    Absolutely lovely home! Very conveniently located, comfortable, quiet, was equipped with everything one could need and fabulously comfortable mattress.

  • Charles M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Wonderful villa home, nice private back yard and lanai, close to Sumter Landing, cool golf cart.

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this home in Virginia Trace Village. The house was extremely comfortable and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need—even items we didn’t realize we’d want until we used them. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the entire home was spotless. Check-in and check-out were very clear and easy, which made the whole experience stress-free. The location is also fantastic, convenient to everything yet peaceful and relaxing. We would highly recommend this home to anyone visiting The Villages!

  • Sharon A.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    Great place

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This rental is beautiful, clean and well stocked with everything you would need. The owners are pleasant and most gracious when we accidentally left the lights on in the golf cart over night. Closest rental to Sumpter Landing and the adult pool is just down a short jaunt down the road. Highly recommend!

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We had such a wonderful stay at this adorable villa!! It was so inviting, very clean and equipped with everything we needed!! The king bed in the master bedroom was so comfortable!! The hosts were amazing and let us know they were available if we needed anything!! The golf cart was perfect and got us everywhere we needed and wanted to go!! We will definitely stay here again!! Thank you Laural and Bill for sharing your beautiful villa with us!!

  • Dale P.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Everything was very nice, no issues at all.

  • Sue C.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    We loved our house in the Virgina Trace neighborhood in The Villages! The house was very clean and well appointed. We also appreciated the nice golf cart!

  • Jeanne T.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    This Gem was truly a gem of a rental. It was convenient to the pool, Miona Recreation Center and Lake Sumter Landing. We had so much fun here and will be back. The home was so comfortable and adorable. Thanks for making our stay very memorable!

  • Sean S.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 4, 2025

    Great spot and beautiful home will definitely be back!

  • Nancy N.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 28, 2025

    Loved the property, and the location!

  • Lori D.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    The house was very clean and perfectly appointed. The hosts were great to work with as well. The location and golf cart made for an awesome stay!

  • Allie S.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    The home was in an excellent location. It was fun having the golf cart to drive. We were so close to Sumner Landing.

  • Sherri B.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Centrally located in the Villages, this house was the perfect distance to activities and shopping. The house layout is great for family gathering and relaxing in the yard or on the back porch. The equipment at the recreation centers is well maintained and the pools, grounds are all kept clean and tidy.

  • Shirley M.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    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.

  • Robyn G.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 3, 2024

    Villa was a perfect location for our activities. Home was very clean, well appointed and casusl enough for a relaxed stay.

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Had a great time. Beautiful place and excellent location. Host very responsive

  • David S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Well appointed and located. Enjoyed our stay great communication and super value.

  • Kevin L.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    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.

  • Jeremy B.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    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

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We enjoyed the property, location and the golf cart. We will stay again when we're in the neighborhood. Thanks so much.

  • Michael R.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    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!⛳️

  • Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    I would recommend saying here

  • Steven P.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Nice home! Clean, comfortable, and convenient with a 5 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter town square.

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