Are there any age restrictions?

The Villages is a unique community designed for active adults, with a few simple rules in place to maintain its character. At least one person living in 80% of the homes must be 55 or older. While kids and grandkids are always welcome to visit, no one under 19 can live here full-time. They can stay for up to 30 days at a time and visit as often as they like! The owner of this property requires that the person making the reservation be at least 30 years of age.

Is there a swimming pool?

There are three types of community pools: family pools, which are great for all ages and perfect for kids; adult pools, which are quiet and relaxing and limited to guests 30 and older; and sports pools, which are for lap swimming, fitness classes, and water activities, also limited to guests 30 and older. You’ll have access to all of them with a Lifestyle ID or a guest pass.

Do golf carts have special rules?

As you prepare to explore The Villages by golf cart, please review these key rules and safety tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride.

Where to Drive:

You may operate your golf cart on residential streets and multi-modal trails where the posted speed limit is 30 mph or less. On streets within The Villages with a 30 mph limit or below, drive in the marked diamond lanes or along the right-hand edge if no lane is marked.
To cross major thoroughfares (El Camino Real, Buena Vista Blvd, Morse Blvd, CR 466 & CR 466A), use the designated tunnels—or at El Camino Real, cross only at the traffic light between Enrique Drive and Botello Ave.
Do not cross or drive on roads with posted limits of 35 mph or higher, including U.S. 27/441, CR 466/466A (except via approved tunnels), Griffin Ave, or other 35 mph+ roadways.

Vehicle & Operator Requirements

Golf carts (Low Speed Vehicles) are defined as vehicles that do not exceed 20 mph. Operators must be at least 16 years old; drivers under 18 on public streets need a valid learner’s permit or driver's license, and those 18+ must carry a government-issued photo ID.
All traffic laws apply: obey stop signs, traffic signals, and yield to both vehicles and pedestrians. Also, use hand or directional signals or turn signals for turns.

Safety Practices

Keep hands, arms, and legs inside the cart at all times.
Never allow passengers to stand or ride on the back platform.
When making left turns, signal early, merge safely into traffic just before the intersection, then complete your turn.
- Remember to TURN OFF your turn signal.
Always yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and larger vehicles.
Do not drive on sidewalks or in areas not explicitly marked for golf-cart use.
Yield to vehicles in roundabouts. Do not stop within a roundabout. Travel in a counter-clockwise motion in roundabouts.
Do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or have an open container of alcohol in the cart.
- Such infractions carry the same penalties as driving a licensed vehicle.
Enjoy your time discovering all that The Villages has to offer—and drive responsibly!

Golf Cart Fee

We offer 2-seat Yamaha Drive gas golf carts for rent at $25/day, with a maximum monthly rate of $350. Some booking sites let you add this as an extra; if not, feel free to text me, and we can settle it when you arrive. If you're staying for more than 2 weeks and are charged more than $350, I’ll refund the difference.

How do I get Guest Passes?

Complimentary Guest Passes are Free for all rental guests.

Grant access to: Family & Adult Pools, Recreation Centers featuring:

Outdoors: shuffleboard · bocce · pickleball · tennis · horseshoes · basketball · beach volleyball · beach tennis · …and much more!
Indoors: billiards · darts · exercise classes · card games · social events · meeting lots of new friends
Golf: Access to Chip-N-putt and the Putt-N-Play. Does not allow for booking tee times at the executive or championship courses.

Send a message to request:

Provide the name, address, and birthdate of each guest who desires a Complimentary Guest Pass.

What is a Lifestyle ID?

The Villages offers two types of visitor access. The Guest Pass is free and provides access to all amenities except golf. The Lifestyle ID includes the same amenities plus golf and has a $50 total cost per household, regardless of whether one or two IDs are issued. A maximum of two Lifestyle IDs may be issued per household. Payment is made in cash or by check to The Villages when you pick up your IDs.

Once a Lifestyle ID is active, the Lifestyle ID holder is responsible for obtaining any additional guest passes at a recreation center. When a homeowner relinquishes a Lifestyle ID, they can no longer issue guest passes; only the active Lifestyle ID holder can do so.

Because of this structure, when guests request both Guest Passes and Lifestyle IDs, we will submit a Lifestyle ID application for the first two people listed on the Lifestyle ID request (or, if only one Lifestyle ID is requested, for that person and the first person listed for a guest pass). Additional guests can then receive passes directly through the Lifestyle ID holder upon arrival.

If you’d like to add golf to your itinerary, you can purchase a Lifestyle ID, which allows you to:

Reserve tee times on Executive and Championship courses, and invite non-ID-holding guests to join your round.
A maximum of two Lifestyle IDs can be issued per reservation (First ID: $50; Second ID: free).
Provide the name, address, and cell phone number of each person requiring a Lifestyle ID.
Lifestyle IDs are purchased from The Villages Sales Office once the homeowner has applied.

Where is The Villages Sales Center?

Lifestyle ID pickup for 1533 Erika PL, 3418 Possehl PL, and 4529 Benjamin PL
Your passes are available for pickup at:
Brownwood Sales Center
2705 W Torch Lake Dr
The Villages, FL 32163
Hours: 8 am to 6 pm; 7 days a week
The $50 fee can be paid in cash or by check made payable to “The Villages” (they do not accept credit cards).

Lifestyle ID pickup for 5827 Valente CT and 2289 PatriciaPL
Your passes are available for pickup at:
Welcome Home Center at Eastport
6980 Central Lake Dr.
The Villages, FL 34762
Hours: 8 am to 7 pm; 7 days a week
The $50 fee can be paid in cash or by check made payable to “The Villages” (they do not accept credit cards).

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