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Pool, golf cart, private Paradise!

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Welcome to Serene on the Green
Designer home with 1,536 sqft.
Read, nap, or just listen to the birds
2021 Yamaha QuieTech golf cart with 4 seats & golf rack
Living room with 75 inch TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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The Villages, FL
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Villages Market Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Pool, golf cart, private Paradise!

Come and enjoy this relaxing piece of paradise surrounded by lush greenery with your own, small, private pool (not heated, about hip deep, no bubbles). "Serene on the Green" is a beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom designer home with a large screened outdoor pool area with lots of privacy (no rear neighbors). Just steps away from the Santiago Recreation Complex with two golf courses, a community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a short ride to Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs the location is perfect. 2021 Yamaha QuieTech golf cart is included!

Property manager

Kristina Fricke
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

The Villages

Santiago, a neighborhood in The Villages, is home to this vacation home. Glenview Champions Country Club and Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Spanish Springs Town Square and The Villages Market Square.
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The Villages, FL

What's nearby

  • Glenview Champions Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Stonecrest Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • The Villages Market Square - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Francesco's Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool, golf cart, private Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pool, golf cart, private Paradise!?

As of Apr 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool, golf cart, private Paradise! on May 20, 2025 start from $381.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Pool, golf cart, private Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, golf cart, private Paradise!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool, golf cart, private Paradise! located?

Located in Santiago, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of AdventHealth, Central Florida Health, and Glenview Champions Country Club. Spanish Springs Town Square and Spanish Springs Lanes are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

THERESA G.

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

Visiting Mom in The Villages

The property was extremely clean and well stocked with items to use if needed. The pool is not accurately described. It is really just a large, unheated jacuzzi. Aside from that, the property and experience was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Amazing Property

Our stay at this home was absolutely fantastic! The property is stunning and equipped with every amenity we could have possibly needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We had a wonderful weekend and really appreciated the prime location—close to several pools, beautiful golf courses, and great shopping. The golf cart was a great added bonus, making it easy to get around and explore the area. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience and would 100% stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane d.

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

Great Location, Well kept, Clean home

This 3 bedroom rental was clean and well located in a very quiet neighborhood. We were pleased with the gas powered golf cart that came with the rental. We did not use the plunge pool, instead opting to take the golf cart to the pool at the rec center only two blocks away. The screened in porch was great for eating meals. We used the washer and dryer in the garage to do a load of laundry. Baths were well stocked with towels and blowdryer in each bathroom. Kitchen has spices and cleaning items under the sink. It has all the appliances you need to prepare meals. The beds were very comfortable. There were 4 extra soft throw blankets for chilly nights. We would definitely recommend renting this beautiful, spacious home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila k.

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

SK

Visit to see life in the Villages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

The Villages

This property did not disappoint! Great location.Well appointed with everything we needed. The patio and pool area looked so nice, didn’t get to use the pool or the patio much, because of the cold during our stay. Would definitely come back again, and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hal L.

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

Friends

High school friends for almost 60 years spent 4 days at the Villages. The house was perfect location, clean, close to all activities. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie M.

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

Didn’t want to leave! 😔❤️🌴

We had a great 9 days in this gorgeous home. Everything you could possibly need was there. All switches were labeled which helped a ton. Kristine was a great host and responded promptly when needed. Location was great. Sitting on the lanai was peaceful and quiet. Definitely download the villages app for golf cart adventures, it was super helpful. Next time we are vacationing in the area we would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd f.

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

Relaxing

Want to return!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Ladies Vacay

We had a great stay at this beautiful home. Very clean and spacious and the location was great. Very close to Spanish Springs square and Lake Sumter square by car or golf cart. Kristina was very easy to get in touch with to answer all our questions. We did have an issue with the golf cart but Kristina rectified the situation. Very beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Vacay mode

Our stay at Serene on the Green was better than we imagined. The house was clean, stocked with kitchen items enough for all and has an amazing spice cabinet (so helpful). It is centrally located so we could easily travel by golf cart to all the fun activities. The golf cart was super fun and a bonus since it came with the rental. The house is nearby one of the community pools which was another bonus! The host thought of everything! We would 100% rent this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Nice Home

Very nice place. Well maintained and clean. If you are looking to rent a place in the villages, I highly recommend this place. Just wish it would’ve been warmer so we could use the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Very enjoyable property

Property was well located for access to both Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter town centers. Comfortable and quiet home, stocked with all amenities. Golf cart ran well. Home located close to a beautiful golf course and two blocks from a Community Center. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would return again to same property.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Nice Quiet Street & Peaceful Rental

We stayed for 4 nights while visiting to do a Celebration of Life for my father, 89, who recently passed away and had lived in The Villages 2002-2022. We had my mother with a walker, a caregiver, and my husband and me. The place had everything we needed to make the trip work and is especially nice having the safer walk-in 2nd shower with a bench for my older mom! My parents used to live near Spanish Springs, so for us we were in a convenient area to their old friends and church. Lake Sumter Landing was an easy drive away. We were visiting so many people that we didn't need to cook dinners while there. The layout was nice. The place was very clean and well stocked. The only thing I might add is a few more bath towels available. There aren't any floor rugs, which was safe for my mother, but also does make sound carry quite a bit in the place. The patio has a wonderful peaceful feel with no homes behind the house so it's secluded. Personally I would have loved to have the bushes on the left cut lower so that you can see further of the big backyard since it's so private, instead of them being so tall to block the view out from the patio. A great easy stay, especially given the reason why we were in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

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

63rd Birthday!

Had a great time. Iwould definately recommend house and area to family and friends. The house is beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Good Location

Great stay with a good location. The golf cart was an added bonus which was helpful. Very quiet and the plunge pool was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

renter

amazing house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara G.

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

Nice home

The property is lovely in a great neighborhood. Great location to check out two of the squares. One downside is the pool is really not a pool but a large jacuzzi. So you can not swim. It would have been nice if a cheap set of golf clubs were provided since it’s advertised as being on the green. I tried to rent at the closest course who told me there were no rentals. Beds and furniture quite comfortable. Owner was responsive to the few problems encountered.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

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

Honeymoon

The house was beautiful and extremely clean, organized and lots of room. All the amenities you need. The Splash pool and lanai were a game changer, peaceful , relaxing and you can sit and relax without bugs. Golf cart was awesome and we were able to get around to Spanish Springs and Sumter Landings. Great location, great food and great people. Definitely will return next year! Love being able to wash clothes and hang dry outside. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., MI

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

Wonderful Location

Beautiful home. Great location in proximity of recreation center. Use of golf cart is a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARYANN M.

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

Get away

Location was good. Amenities were good. Enjoyed outside glad it was screened.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

First visit a success!

Kristina was super responsive and ensured we were set up for easy entry and exit and a week of relaxation. The entire house was labeled with an extremely detailed orientation book and all items needed for a week were available. Loved the golf cart and makeup towels! Too cold to pool it but the cul-de-sac property that backed up to the Polo Grounds made it quiet and allowed us to keep open the sliding glass doors so we were living “outdoors” in the winter. Appreciated the huge TV, YouTube TV, and monitor/keyboard. Pickleball, golf and pool only a 2 minute golf cart ride away. Would definitely recommend to a couple or small family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Great House and Location!

House was very clean and nicely appointed. Everything we needed was well organized and easily accessible. Nice private location with lake/golf view very close. Excellent communication from owner. Thank you for helping to make our visit for my father's 80th such a success!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

henry b.

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

Thanksgiving

House was very clean and comfortable. Owner was very accessible and cooperative. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Easy to communicate

Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Labor Day get away

The property was exactly what we expected from the add. It had all the amenities you needed. Things were labeled well and there was a sheet of instructions on how to use the TV etc. Very helpful. It was located close to everything we wanted to do. Having a golf cart was so nice. I would highly recommend it,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristina Fricke

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Hello, my name is Kristina and my husband Jan and I bought this beautiful home for our retirement. But until we get there, we want you to enjoy this peaceful green space we fell in love with. Originally we are from Germany, so we speak German fluently and would be happy to chat with you in German. We have travelled quit a bit and our experience in travel and moving between Germany and the United States multiple times has taught us how to be good hosts. We are available to our guests anytime via phone, text message and email.

Why they chose this property

Our house is named "Serene on the Green" because those are the first thoughts you will have as you enter this beautiful home. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, our block and stucco home (San Lorenzo floor plan) captures you with its private setting and lush green space in the back of the house and throughout the large backyard. Having no rear neighbors is rare in The Villages.

"Serene on the Green" was just completely remodeled with new wood-look tile flooring throughout the whole house, brand-new all stainless steel appliances, and updated cabinets and fixtures. The house has 3 bedrooms (king in the master, queen in the guest room, and 2 twin beds in the den/office, 2 full bathrooms and offers a comfortable work space with a large desk in the den overlooking the golf course pond across the street.

But the star of the show is the wonderful screened outdoor area that leaves no wishes unanswered. A private plunge pool (about hip-deep, not heated, and no bubbles), plenty of shaded space for outdoor dining, reading, napping or just sitting back and listening to the birds.

Enjoy all The Villages has to offer while being able to retreat to your own private paradise to social-distance or work from here. If you come over for your "work-cation"you will be pleased to know that we have high-speed internet (400 Mbit), a stationary monitor for your use and a large desk for comfortable seating.

The house also features a 75 inch LG flat screen in the family room and a 55 LG flat screen TV in the master bedroom. Both with sound bar and over 125 cable channels via the Xfinity app.

Let "Serene on the Green" invite you to a relaxed state of mind, resort living at its best, and the priceless feeling of being where you want to be.

What makes this property unique

Two guests can enjoy the owners' privileges to golf for free at the 40+ executive golf courses in The Villages. All of The Villages amenities and their unlimited free use are transferred to the guests for the duration of their stay with the Lifestyle ID card. The Lifstyle ID cards will need to be purchased separately upon arrival from The Villages Sales and Information Center at Lake Sumter Landing town square at the cost of $50 for two cards. This fee goes directly to The Villages and is not included in the rent. Also, there is a small feel for using golf carts on the executive courses but you can buy a monthly pass for $20 per cart. Drivers of our golf cart need to be 18 years and older and can't have a revoked driver's license.

Of course, all linens, lots of small appliances like an air-fryer, a Keurig coffee-machine, and a blender as well as beach towels are included. A washer and dryer are at your disposal. And for your BBQ needs we have a gas Weber grill outside the screen enclosure for you. But above all we do offer the free use of our new 2021 Yamaha golf cart in the garage. However, if the golf cart is in the shop or otherwise disabled the use of a loaner is not guaranteed.

Languages:

English, German

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