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Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square

Holiday home in The Villages with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Terrace/patio
A heated pool
Exterior
Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ...With this home you'll have Village DECORATOR ELEGANCE, with GOLF CART, wifi and 55" TV... in the heart of the villages...3 MIN CART RIDE or 7 min walk!... – 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!

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

This is an elegant home with every amenity, giving you luxury and comfort to enjoy.

This home has been lovingly upgraded to a high standard to provide a luxurious stay. The interior rooms are filled with light and give you a perfect place to entertain or wind down and relax.

Be one of the 1st to rent this gorgeous home. Come alone or
bring your friends and family. Brought to you by the owners of 'Our Village Gem', with 5 star reviews, and equally close to Lake Sumter Town Square!!! Decorator furnished. You'll love the elegance.

Call us with any questions you might have. 321-626-4242

We named our home 'Our Village Gem 2' because it's our second Villa with incredible location, elegant décor and charm in the heart of The Villages, just a short stroll from The Lake Sumter Town Square, with restaurants and entertainment galore. The pools and recreation center are just a short cart ride away.

PERFECT LOCATION -

Located near the Coconut Cove Recreation and Pool Complex, our Caroline 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.

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 street in Caroline 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 in the study 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 inquiry. 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 !!! – 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!

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 to just soak up the sun and talk to our friendly neighbors!

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,278 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Rules

UPON MOVE OUT: Soiled sheets/towels washed and left in the dryer. Trash bagged. Doors Locked. A/C set 78.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY/PROBLEMS: Current state of cleanliness, must be returned in the same condition. Report problems immediately, not after leaving.
PREMISES AND GOLF CART: Renters agree to be liable for any damage, loss or injury to self or visitor, and release owner from any/all liability.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
The Villages, FL

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cane Garden Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Glenview Champions Country Club - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪City Fire - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mallory Hill Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square located?

Located in Caroline, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from The Villages Market Square and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cane Garden Country Club. Spanish Springs Town Square and Spanish Springs Lanes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Location! Our Village Gem-5 Star-3 min to Sumter Landing-Restaurants-Town Square Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location

Great landlords, beautiful villa and great location
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property was excellent. Great home base for
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bought a house

So clean, and everything needed was at my fingertips!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

This property is absolutely beautiful and plan to stay there again when we return to Florida
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Can’t say enough about how nice the stay was. Will look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

nice place, very well appointed
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

Second time we’ve stayed here. Love the location. The owners are responsive; saw us through hurricane Milton. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Practicing Realtor

Just perfect will do it again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Very nice layout for the villa and nice lounging area outside too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villages

Home was great. Just as described. Loved the location.will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean

We were in the Villages for about 3 weeks. We have family in the area. This villa was clean, well stocked and great location! The owners were very kind and answered texts quickly! Definitely a prize!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this Villa

We really enjoyed everything about this Villa! Location, decorating , well stocked kitchen. It was a plus, having a 4 person golfcart, for when our friends spent the day with us.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem is right!

Beautiful home. Easy access to many restaurants and entertainment, as well as several pools and rec centers. Even nicer than expected!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Vacation rental

We could not say enough about this amazing Vacation rental. Every detail was perfect and we look forward to returning. Thanks to our host for your support when Hurricane Ian approached
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Everything was just what they said. Close to Sumter Landing and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay O., IOWA CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Villages

Great location in The Villages! Home was clean and comfortable. Wonderful hosts! High demand so plan ahead !
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cilla

Perfect location and perfect accommodations for us and our little dog ❤️ we especially liked how they enclosed the sun porch and made it air conditioned living space with a love seat and tv, it was a nice surprise! The villa was lovely, clean and perfect for us. We would definitely stay there again! The addition of a golf cart to use was was a bonus for us! Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was beautiful well maintained very clean The location is excellent close to Sumter Landing owners provided a golf cart, which is a great added benefit property felt safe. Owner is responded to any questions right away and seems very concerned that I was having the best possible vacation. I appreciate that highly highly recommend this property and owners.

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Village Gem 2 lives up to its name😎

The property owners Bill and Laurel made sure that everything was just right for our stay. The house was clean, tastefully decorated and fully stocked with all of the essentials. It was in a prime location.... close to Sumter Landing/Town Squares, Caroline Pools and many golf courses!
Stayed 103 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

ila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The only difficulty we had was the fact we had an early flight out and we had to get up super early to wash the sheets and towels. Although, in all fairness I think that had I let them know, they may have said not to worry about it. They were very easy to work with. Would stay here again w/o any hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selenia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our second visit

My sister has pancreatic cancer and we wanted to spend quality time in a home but also enjoy the fun. We had a blast. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay

I had a wonderful three-month vacation here. The house is just as stated, with everything that I needed. The backyard is enclosed for a pet. There is a golf cart included. The hosts are so attentive, want everything to be perfect for one's stay. I couldn't of asked for a better location. I would positively recommend this home. I will be back also.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location!

We cannot say how much we enjoyed the home, the location and the amenities. We enjoyed taking the golf cart and listening to live music at Market Square. We ate appetizers at RJ Gators and lived a dinner at Redsauce. We met local family at Sonny’s for lunch and ate at First Watch and Flying Biscuit for breakfasts. Everything was exceptional. We would do this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Village Gem really is a gem! The kitchen was well-stocked, the decor & furnishings immediately made us feel at-home and the entire home was spotless. Plus, we could not have asked for a better location. Hosts Bill and Laurel obviously put a lot of thought and care into this home and it shows. It made our stay exceptional. We would recommend Village Gem without reservation to anyone looking for a wonderful stay in The Villages. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Lovely Home

My husband and I, along with our dachshund, spent a week at this home in early July 2024. The house was clean, with modern decor and a well-equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The beds and linens were very nice, and the living room furniture was quite comfortable. We also appreciated the YouTube TV for watching local news and weather while there. The location was very convenient for many things, including a grocery store, Lake Sumter Square, and golf courses. And it didn't take long to get to Spanish Springs via gold cart, either. We really appreciated the fenced-in backyard for the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024