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THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled.

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living area- great room
Great Room. Hign spped internet, upgraded Comcast TV, puzzles, books, games
Living area overlooking lanai
living area- great room
Reading area in great room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lady Lake, FL
  • Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • The Villages Market Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled.

We want you to arrive at our home, unpack your suitcases and start having the time of your life from the minute you arrive.
Paradise Found is a newly remodeled, professionally decorated single family home in the Village of Country Club Hills. We want you to arrive at our home, unpack your suitcases and start having the time of your life from the minute you arrive. Your rental includes unlimited use of a golf cart, access to 38 Executive golf courses, 12 Championship Courses and Country Clubs,36 Recreation centers, 13 Shopping Centers, 12 Professional Plazas , 73 swimming pools....and more!

Paradise Found is available on a monthly rate. Rates vary depending upon the month that you request to rent the home. In certain circumstances, bi-weekly or weekly rentals may become available and rates will vary accordingly. Your rental options include:

•Unlimited use of golf cart
•No hidden fees (such as cleaning fee added at end of your stay)
•Use of access card for controlled gate access throughout the entire Villages
•Washer/Dryer, fully stocked kitchen, large sit down dining for 6, lanai, huge great room
•Completely remodeled and newly decorated home with all new appliances and linens
•Cable TV and high speed internet/WiFi access
•Easy access to Disney World, Universal Studios (within 1 hour's drive)
•Easy Access to the Atlantic Beaches (I 1/3 hour drive) or the more laid back Gulf (1 and 1/4 hour drive)
•Orlando International Airport is just 57 miles away. Arrive at Orlando International Airport and take The Villages Transportation shuttle from the airport to your front door. Arrange for a pick up ahead of time.
•Temporary Resident ID Request Form can be completed by the Owner prior to your arrival and you will have full access to all of the Amenities that a full time "Villager" enjoys.

THERE IS A $500.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT THAT IS DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING. THIS DEPOSIT IS REFUNDABLE (unless you leave our home dirty, break something that needs to be replaced, have an accident with either the golf cart or the car, etc.).

Your rental of "Paradise Found" includes FREE GOLF... 38 Executive Courses (2 within 1/2 mile of your home and 12 Country Club Courses (1 within 1/2 mile of your home). Some fees apply to play the Country Club Courses Championship).

Additionally, you have the use of numerous Recreation Centers that allow free usage of family swimming pools, adult swimming pool (three swimming pools are within a 1/2 mile radius from your rental location), billiards tables, corn hole, sand volleyball, bocce courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, pickle ball courts, softball, meeting rooms and kitchen facilities.

Three Town Squares offer fabulous shopping and dining experiences (Katy's Belles is a Villagers only entertainment dance hall/dinner show experience unprecedented by none) and each square offers nightly(as in 365 days of the year) free dancing and live bands(1 of the squares is a 5 minute golf cart ride from the house). Happy Hour offers two for one drinks, and it's hard to find a spot on the dance floor. You can choose to pull up a chair and relax and listen to some good old Rock and Roll, Country, Dance music, Line Dancing, and the Villages all time favorite song "Mustang Sally." People watching is a plus and you won't sit long before someone talks to you and wants to know why you are here. After all The Villages is "Florida's Friendliest Home Town."

You may choose to participate in any of the 2400+ clubs here, or learn something new (topics galore! and no tests) at the Lifelong Learning Center.

Your rental includes membership in twelve Country Clubs, that offer exclusive dining experiences or go the casual approach at 100+ local restaurants.

Finally, there are three movie theaters, at three different site locations that offer first run top rated films on over 27 screens. Spanish Springs (the Town Square closest to "Paradise Found" has a bowling alley and pub, too!

13 Retail Services-All of the major merchandise stores are within a golf cart ride away (SAM's, Lowe's, Target, Walmart, Walmart, Pub lix, Winn Dixie, Aldis's, Kohl's, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Stein Mart, Beall's, Belk's, Ross, Marshall's, Kirklands, Michaels, Jo Ann Fabrics, Office Depot, Marshall's, Auto Zone and so many more)....most within a short golf cart ride from your rental unit.
Indulge yourself in chain restaurants like Chili's, Perkins, Ruby Tuesdays, World of Beer, Subway, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Bonefrish, and many more. There are some local restaurants that "the Villagers" love to eat at also....most within a golf cart's drive.

Heath Services-The Villages has their own health care system and hospital. The many (15) Professional Plazas contain medical Specialists and dentists.
EMT's are within three blocks and the major Hospital for the Villages is less than one third mile from the house.

Property manager

Kate Matthews Pollard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Villages is a 55+ community but children OK.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 40 lbs. non- refundable $100 deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on any of our properties.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lady Lake

Located in Lady Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks. Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club and Spanish Springs Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Griffin State Park and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lady Lake, FL

What's nearby

  • Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AdventHealth - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stonecrest Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Villages Market Square - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE VILLAGES, EZ access to shopping + squares, Pet Friendly, remodeled. located?

This family-friendly Lady Lake holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club, Spanish Springs Town Square and AdventHealth. Spanish Springs Lanes and Central Florida Health are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Nice home, owners very responsive, enjoyed the community.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January trip 2025
The house was clean and looked exactly like the pictures on VRBO. The kitchen was well stocked and our bed was comfy. In the 9 times that we have vacationed in The Villages, Kate and Lonnie were the best landlords that we have ever had! They were welcoming, and very responsive to our questions. Enjoyed our month there, even though the weather wasn’t the best.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RicknVal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to be back someday!
This was our first time in The Villages. Kate and Lonnie were the best landlords! They were very attentive with anything we needed and very quick with fixing the garburator when we noticed a leak. We also had a bit of trouble with the golf cart and while it was being fixed, they gave us theirs for the week. We sincerely enjoyed our stay and enjoyed all our talks with Kate and Lonnie. We will be back to The Villages someday and hope this property is available for us. Great house and location. Thanks Kate!
Stayed 55 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Learning experience
Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Vacation in The Villages, Lady Lake, Fl.
We enjoyed the swimming pool's and riding just about anywhere in the Villages. Lots of great places to eat. We really liked "The Red Sauce", An Italian Restaurant. We also visited friends and family in Leesburg about 35 min. from the Villages.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 month stay
Excellent host. Great location. Everything we needed at the house.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fact Finding
Came to this area to see if I would like to live here. Definitely interested in moving down here from up North.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Nice property. Owner was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property w/ all the necessities and more...
Great place, location and neighborhood. The property has everything you need or forgot, no worries there. Loved my stay and would book again when I get back!! thx
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WARM & SO WELCOMING!
The owners of this sweet home are the HOSTS with the MOST! They could not do more to make sure you enjoy your stay…the home has everything you need, lovely decor; I met lots of wonderful neighbors as well. Sad to leave !
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and location.
Kate and Lonnie were very helpful and available if needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at The Villages
Kate was a great owner and responded immediately to any questions or requests that we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spanish Springs
Perfect location for attending a bowling tournament at Spanish Springs Lanes. Property owner was attentive with prompt communication during our stay. Checkin in and out process was fast and easy. Having access to a washer and dryer for our 10 day stay was appreciated.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Hamburg ny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!!!
Kate is a super host, her home is super clean and Lady Lake is a super location!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience the historical north villages
Wasp problem due to scrren door not closing properly. On a positive note this properly offers a great look at the north side of the villages. These are not run of the mill modulers people resent there
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Host met us at the rental. Amazing. Very well stocked and fun golf cart (weather was colder so we didn't get a chance to use it except 3 times lol). Location was perfect. Thank you for making this a comfortable stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House hunting
Was a great stay during my house hunting. The bed was perfect after a long day no. Kate was an excellent hostesss and provided much info. See you soon Kate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feb 2024 - Golf Getaway
Overall the home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. There were a few small issues that were addressed and other issues forwarded to the owners. The owners were great to work with. Would recommend the property for rental. Only down side was that it was at a somewhat busy intersection!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home before our home
Thank you for letting us stay at your property and the community. We greatly appreciate all that you did for us while our house was being finished and considering your house as our home before our home.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Todd T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pleasant but needs updated
It was a nice stay in the villages. The property is roomy and the owners are very nice people. It needs updated and needs cleaned very well. The property had some maintenance issues that were addressed immediately and they offered a refund due to unexpected water problem. Furniture needs replaced with more functionality. Empty cabinet space would be a plus as well. I love this area and will be back to Spanish springs.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Moldy smell uncomfortable beds
The woman owner was nice her husband on the other hand was rude, aggressive, and pretentious. Lingering moldy smell. Owner stated prior to check in that the condo had a moldy smell. She attempted to address the smell by turning on a air purification unit in condo. At the end of our stay despite running air purification unit smell still lingered possibly dog urine in rugs in bedrooms, and front room. Carpets need removed or professionally cleaned. They desperately need to invest in new mattresses as beds were not comfortable. The owners husband was very rude . We will not be back .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great find!
Thought and heart went into this clean, organized, comfy home. It's close to Spanish Springs square and shopping but in a quiet neighborhood. The home isn't new but it's updated and equipped with everything--linens are new, if one cooks I think every gadget is there, wifi/cable, W/D, golf cart, and Villages access passes. We stayed right after hurricane Ian went through so initially there were a couple of items that needed attention but Kate took care of everything as soon as she was notified. Kate and Lonnie are friendly, excellent hosts. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Good location, nice owner and well worth it!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niina M., Wesley Chapel, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lady Lake coziness
Kate’s place felt like a home from the start. Very cute decor and the home has everything any guest would need. Location is great, close to all the shopping, restaurants and the Villages amenities. Our furry babies loved the nearby dog park. Golf cart is a fun way to get around. Kate is a wonderful host and her communication is flawless. Danke schön!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
We had an excellent stay at this property and an amazing experience at the Villages. Kate was a breeze to communicate with. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate Matthews Pollard

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Kate and Lonnie retired to the Villages in 2015. They are year round residents and enjoy the Villages life style. Although they knew no one when they moved here, they have built instant friendships with neighbors, fellow golfers, students at the Lifelong Learning Center, church members and fellow residents that are members of many of the clubs that they have joined. Kate and Lonnie love to shop, dine out, swim, dance at the one of the three squares, and attend many of the performances offered by local bands, theater groups and big named performers that travel through the Villages from time to time. They feel like they are on a lifetime holiday.
Lonnie and Kate are retired dentists and Kate served in the United States Air Force. They have been married for 11 years and have a new Golden Retriever puppy, Mabelene, that keeps them very busy.
They have not had a problem integrating into the Villager lifestyle and understand now why The Villages is deemed "America's Friendliest Town."

Why they chose this property

LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION. 1132 Paradise Dr. is within 1 minute of the entrance gate...you are literally feet away from all of the action.
The Villages is home to approximately 120,000, 55+ year old citizens that enjoy an active, individualized lifestyle unprecedented by any other senior living facility found in Florida. The Villages is known as the "Healthiest Town in Florida." Veterans of the Armed Forces can enjoy health care from a VA Clinic on site and any other person can rest assured that they are within 5 minutes of emergency health care. An on- site, multi-disciplined hospital, area specialist in medicine and dentistry and the Villages own health care system guarantees that as a patient you will wait no late longer than 10 minutes and once seen by a in house doctor, you will receive at least 30 minutes of their attention.
Paradise Found is located in the original section of The Villages and is so close to Spanish Springs Town Square that you can sit outside and here the nighty live music from your backyard. Enjoy being a "Villager" and all the amenities (use of recreation centers, free golf on Executive Courses, swimming pools, etc.) and free activities associated with it or visit local AREA ATTRACTIONS.
Visiting area LOCAL ATTRACTION is easy, affordable and accessible with a quick drive. You can visit during the day and are close enough to come home to affordable housing in the Villages at night.
...... Atlantic beaches... 1.4 hrs. drive
...... Gulf side beaches...1.25 hrs. drive
...... Universal Studios ... 50 minute drive
...... Disney... 45 minute drive
...... Sea World ... 50 minute drive
...... Cape Canaveral ... 75 minutes away
...... Gatorland...55 minutes away
...... Busch Gardens ... 1.25 hours away
...... Winery Tours... 15 minutes away
...... Horse farm tours.... 30 minutes away
...... Polo .... 7 minutes away
...... Florida Air Boat Rides ... 30 minutes away
...... Farmers Markets at squares 2 x/ week



What makes this property unique

Florida enjoys a year round sub- tropical temperature that allows Villagers to garden year round, dance the night away 365 day of the year at your choice of three town squares, movie theaters with 27 screens (your rental includes discounted movie tickets), bowling, pickle ball, horseshoes, tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, over 2200+ clubs to join, area high school sports events, Polo (in season), Soccer (in season), woodworking center, car and golf club special event "drive in cruises" at area squares, motorcycle and car clubs, synchronized golf cart clubs, bi weekly festivals and celebrations, and of course the biggest draw YEAR ROUND FREE GOLF! Shopping, medical facilities, self-improvement centers, hair and nail salons, spas and neighborhood social clubs complete the year round experience of being a "Villager.” Veterans groups are varied and many. The Villages VFW is the largest in the world and there are plenty of opportunities for Villagers to give back to the country and its sizeable Veteran population. In the mood for a drive in movie? There is a drive in movie a mere 10 miles from Paradise Found!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests