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The Villages is located in central Florida, about fifty miles north of Orlando between Leesburg and Ocala. Primarily a retirement community, The Villages offers a high quality lifestyle, tranquil country scenery, lots of recreation and shopping opportunities and fine restaurants. An unincorporated community, the original portions of The Villages complex (Orange Blossom Gardens) and the town square (Spanish Springs) are actually in Lake County, however the newly constructed community of Sumter Landing (in The Villages) is wholly within Sumter County. A small portion of The Villages is also situated within Marion County. The more heavily populated portion of the retirement community is within Lake County and is included in the figures for the town of Lady Lake. Therefore, some people refer to The Villages as “Lady Lake.” There are seven golf courses within a five-mile radius of The Villages, but there are 19 golf courses in the surrounding area. The Villages also has 14 swimming pools, great fishing, tennis, bowling, softball, horseshoes and many more activities. The Town Square offers free nightly entertainment. The town of Lady Lake hosts an annual Heritage Festival, usually held in October, at the Lady Lakes Sports Complex. This festival features arts and crafts, entertainment, delicious food and a carnival for children. The Villages has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in the state of Florida and enjoys a very comfortable lifestyle. It offers immaculate residential areas and all the qualities for a great vacation – or to settle permanently. It is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 27/441, with easy access to I-75.

Surrounding areas: Lady Lake, Florida (3.3 mi), Oxford, Florida (5.4 mi), Fruitland Park, Florida (5.6 mi), Lake Weir, Florida (6.4 mi), Summerfield, Florida (7.4 mi), Leesburg, Florida (9.4 mi), Belleview, Florida (10.9 mi)

The Villages Vacation Rentals


Listing Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  FREE Golf, Free Gas Golf Cart, High Speed Wireless Internet P H House 2 1 4
  Florida Lake House     House 2 1 5
  The Villages, 2/2 Patio Villa on Duran Dr.     Villa 2 2 4
  WOW! Carriage House -On golf course & walk to tennis     House 2 2 4
  Nov. Special for Patio Villa w/golfcart     House 2 2 4
  New 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Courtyard Villa w/golfcart     Villa 2 2 4
  Brand New Patio Villa!     Villa 2 2 4
  2/2 Patio Villa w/ 4 person Golf Cart     Villa 2 2 4
  Book now for the 2008 Summer, Fall & 2009!!!     House 2 2 4
  January, February, March available due to cancellation     House 2 2 4
  Beautiful Ranch/Golf Cart/Internet - October Available     House 2 2 4
  Beautiful Cabot Cove 2BR Villa     House 2 2 4
  Beautiful Ranch Home in the Village of Summerhill     House 2 2 4
  BayouPlace Patio Villa     House 2 2 4
  2/2 Villa on Glen Leven Loop in The Village of Chatham     Villa 2 2 4
  Bright and Cheery Austin Ranch/Summer Specials @ $595.     House 2 2 4
  1860 W. Schwartz Blvd., The Villages     House 2 2 4
  The Villages New Ranch, Low SUMMER Rates     House 2 2 4
  Unique home in The Villages     House 2 2 4
  The Villages - Furnished Ranch     House 2 2 4
  2/2 Courtyard Villa with Golf Cart, DSL Internet     Villa 2 2 4
  Beautifully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath Patio Villa     Villa 2 2 4
  The Villages - Furnished "Key West" Style Courtyard Villa     Villa 2 2 4
  Designer Furnished w/ VIEW The Villages MAR CH '08 avail     Villa 2 2 4
  ** December /April Special- New Home in Sabal Chase.     House 2 2 4
  Colony Patio Villa #2128     House 2 2 4
  Mallory Square     House 2 2 4
  Ranch home w/golf cart     House 2 2 4
  2/2 Patio Villa w/ 4 person Golf Cart     Villa 2 2 4
  2/2 Patio Villa w/4 person Golf Cart     Villa 2 2 4
  Previous Cabot Cove Display Model     Villa 2 2 4
  New 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Patio Villa, Golf Cart Available     Villa 2 2 4
  Amarillo Rancher 2399 Tatum Terrace     House 2 2 4
  Available May thru Nov 2009 - Polo Ridge Ranch     House 2 2 4
  New Villa Professionally Decorated     Villa 2 2 4
  New Patio Villa w/golf cart, computer, DSL internet, free LD     Villa 2 2 4
  "Patio Villa With a View & Golf Car" !!!     Villa 2 2 5
  Beautiful Villa- Spring Specials!!! Rent / Sale - $157,000 P   House 2 2 5
  Free Golf,,,Best Location!!     House 2 2 5
  The Villages 2 BR Villa, Golf, Pool, 1 Hour to Disney P   House 2 2 5
  2/2 On Golf Course - Call for Special Price for Nov&Dec, 08 P   House 2 2 6
  Reduced Rate !! - Courtyard Villa     House 2 2 6
  Take a Look at this Beauty on Blackville!     House 2 2 6
  Beautiful Rental Home-Fully Furnished     House 2 2 6
  'Lakeside Landings' on Lake Miona; Adjacent to the Villages P   Condo 2 2 6
  Single Home Near The Villages   H House 2 2 6
  Two BR, two bath Patio Villa, Fully Furnished w/Golf Cart     Villa 2 2 6
  2/2 Lovely Deluxe Courtyard Villa w/ Golf Cart     Villa 2 2 6
  Patio Villa on Duran     Villa 2 2 6
  Oct is the BEST time in The Villages, Save $150 P   Villa 2 2 6
  Broyhill Villa 2bd/2bh end unit extra parking     House 2 2 6
  On the 9th Tee! 5 minutes by Cart to Spanish Springs     House 2 2 6
  Beautiful Home in Historic District P H House 2 2 6
  5 Star Luxury Condo on Lake Miona P H Condo 2 2 6
  Single Family Home     House 2 2 6
  Designer Home with Horse Property View     House 2 2 6
  Dec2008 Avail - 2/3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Home     House 2 2 8
  17363 S.E. 84th Foxgrove Avenue - Beautiful View     House 3 2 4
  Luxury Courtyard Villa on a Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf Course P   Villa 3 2 4
  Design Hm.-PrivatePool/Golf cart-within 5min. either Square P   House 3 2 4
  3 Bedroom Walled Courtyard Villa     House 3 2 4
  Gorgeous Gardenia Designer Home     House 3 2 4
  No Longer Available!     House 3 2 4
  Immaculate Newly Furnished Amorillo Ranch Home     House 3 2 4
  Apr 1-17th now avail-3BR Villa/golf cart/golf clubs     Villa 3 2 5
  The Villages - Beautiful, Fully-Furnished Vacation Home     House 3 2 5
  3-Bedroom Designer Home - Fully Furnished! P   House 3 2 6
  Designer Home in “The Villages” on San Lorenzo     House 3 2 6
  Beautiful Home - Close to Sumter - Free Golf Cart     House 3 2 6
  Designer Home on Championship Course at The Villages     House 3 2 6
  ** Located 1 min from SUMTER LANDING, INTERNET/golf cart ** P   House 3 2 6
  Book Now for Preferred Dates in 2010     House 3 2 6
  Luxury Courtyard Villa Located in Virginia Trace     Villa 3 2 6
  Ranch Home ( 3 Bdrm w/golf cart) *New rates     House 3 2 6
  3 Bdrm Designer - Walk to Lk Sumter Landing &Pool     House 3 2 6
  Designer 3BR - w/ FREE golf cart near Sumter Landing P   House 3 2 6
  Luxury Rental. Prime location. Golf cart included.     House 3 2 6
  Beautiful Designer Home - 3 BR-2 BA - 2010 sq.ft.     House 3 2 6
  Largo Vacation Home     House 3 2 6
  3/2 Ranch on Chaparral in Santo Domingo Section     House 3 2 6
  Villages designer home on golf course Street     House 3 2 6
  ***Beautiful Designer Available for January 2009     House 3 2 6
  Gorgeous Ranch Home 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths     House 3 2 6
  The Villages, Gorgeous Ranch with 3BR's & 2 Baths     House 3 2 6
  Available Due To Cancellation     House 3 2 7
  WOW! location1/2block townsquare, 3/2 1/2 Villa +Golfcart     House 3 6

The Villages Weather & Climate

The lush, green  horse country of north central Florida, near Ocala and Lady Lake, lies between Gainesville and Orlando. It is warm and humid in the summertime with plenty of sunshine along with frequent thunderstorms that generally pass very quickly. Winters are warm, dry days with cool nights - perfect for a round of golf, horseback riding and other outdoor sports. Northern Florida receives an average of 50 inches of rainfall per year, with most of it during the months of May through September. There is much less rain overall in the wintertime, although continental low-pressure systems can bring longer periods of cloudiness to the area. North winds in the winter keep this area slightly cooler than southern Florida, but summers are slightly warmer without the cooling effect from the ocean, as do cities that are located right along the coast.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 68°F 45°F 3.32 in. -
February 70°F 47°F 2.87 in. -
March 76°F 52°F 4.03 in. -
April 80°F 57°F 2.80 in. -
May 86°F 63°F 4.13 in. -
June 89°F 69°F 6.13 in. -
July 91°F 70°F 5.67 in. -
August 90°F 70°F 6.20 in. -
September 88°F 69°F 5.76 in. -
October 82°F 61°F 2.54 in. -
November 75°F 53°F 2.53 in. -
December 69°F 47°F 2.65 in. -

The Villages Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Orlando Sanford International airport (SFB) located about 44 miles east of The Villages in Orlando / Sanford, Florida, the Orlando International airport (MCO) located approximately 52 miles southeast of The Villages in Orlando, Florida, the Gainesville Regional airport (GNV) located roughly 55 miles northwest of The Villages in Gainesville, Florida, and finally the Daytona Beach International airport (DAB) located around 56 miles east of The Villages in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Villages Attractions
While staying in your The Villages Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL20.7 mi.
SeaWorld OrlandoOrlandoFL44.0 mi.
Universal Studios FloridaOrlandoFL44.0 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of AdventureOrlandoFL44.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM StudiosLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - EpcotLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic KingdomLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Old TownKissimmeeFL55.2 mi.
Main Street Pier AmusementsDaytona BeachFL59.2 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkWinter HavenFL67.1 mi.
Busch Gardens TampaTampaFL74.9 mi.
Celebration StationClearwaterFL84.6 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wild WatersSilver SpringsFL20.7 mi.
Wet N' WildOrlandoFL44.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard BeachLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon LagoonLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Water CountryLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Buccaneer BaySpring HillFL48.1 mi.
Water ManiaKissimmeeFL55.2 mi.
Adventure IslandTampaFL74.9 mi.
Adventure LandingJacksonvilleFL98.3 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Hacienda Hills Golf & Country ClubThe VillagesFL 
Arnold Palmer Legends Country ClubLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Country Club of Lady LakeLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
GlenviewLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Harbor Hills Country ClubLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Lakes of Lady Lakes Golf ClubLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country ClubLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Tierra Del SolLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Water Oak Country Club EstatesLady LakeFL1.1 mi.
Continental Country ClubWildwoodFL7.1 mi.
Miona Lake Golf ClubWildwoodFL7.1 mi.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club at Spruce CreekSummerfieldFL7.4 mi.
Links of Spruce CreekSummerfieldFL7.4 mi.
Stonecrest Country ClubSummerfieldFL7.4 mi.
Monarch Golf Club at Royal HighLeesburgFL9.4 mi.
Pennbrooke FairwaysLeesburgFL9.4 mi.
SilverLake Country ClubLeesburgFL9.4 mi.
Wedgewood Golf CourseGrand IslandFL14.3 mi.
Baytree Golf CourseTavaresFL15.9 mi.
Village Green Golf CourseTavaresFL15.9 mi.
Black Bear Golf ClubEustisFL17.1 mi.
Twin Lakes Reserve & Golf ClubUmatillaFL17.5 mi.
Bella Vista Golf & Yacht ClubHowey in the HillsFL18.9 mi.
Country Club of Mount DoraMount DoraFL20.5 mi.
Mount Dora Golf ClubMount DoraFL20.5 mi.
Baseline Golf CourseOcalaFL20.8 mi.
Country Club of Silver Springs ShoresOcalaFL20.8 mi.
Huntington Golf ClubOcalaFL20.8 mi.
Lake Diamond Golf & Country ClubOcalaFL20.8 mi.
Marion Oaks Country ClubOcalaFL20.8 mi.
 
State Parks
Lake Griffin State ParkFL6.2 mi. 
Silver River State ParkFL18.8 mi. 
Dade Battlefield Historic State ParkFL22.2 mi. 
Fort Cooper State ParkFL23.2 mi. 
Wekiwa Springs State ParkFL29.4 mi. 
Rainbow Springs State ParkFL31.3 mi. 
General James A. Van Fleet Trail State ParkFL31.4 mi. 
Withlacoochee Trail State ParkFL32.7 mi. 
Lake Louisa State ParkFL34.9 mi. 
Hontoon Island State ParkFL35.7 mi. 
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State ParkFL36.0 mi. 
Blue Spring State ParkFL36.8 mi. 
De Leon Springs State ParkFL38.4 mi. 
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkFL39.3 mi. 
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State ParkFL39.9 mi. 
 
Museums
Appleton Museum of ArtOcalaFL21.0 mi.(Art)
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture GardenWinter ParkFL43.6 mi.(Art)
Morse MuseumWinter ParkFL43.6 mi.(Art)
Orlando Museum of ArtOrlandoFL44.0 mi.(Art)
Museum of Arts and SciencesDaytona BeachFL59.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL20.7 mi.
Central Florida Zoological ParkLake MonroeFL38.4 mi.
Sea World of OrlandoOrlandoFL44.0 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological ParkLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Disney's Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
The Living SeasLake Buena VistaFL44.9 mi.
Busch GardensTampaFL74.9 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL74.9 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL74.9 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator FarmSt. AugustineFL76.7 mi.
Jacksonville Zoological ParkJacksonvilleFL98.3 mi.
Brevard ZooMelbourneFL100.5 mi.

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