Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Check out the area

Fruitland Park, FL

Lake Griffin State Park9 min drive
The Villages Market Square12 min drive
Spanish Springs Town Square13 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Cottage bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Cottage bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This lovely place is very close to the Villages, so all entertainment and shops are within a 10 minutes drive. But you’re still in a secluded area on a 5-acre lot.
All the big attractions (Disney, Universal, etc.) are within an hour's drive. Same for the outlet stores.
Pilots! Fly to your own vacation destination since this cottage has its own grass 3200 ft runway. Tie-down is available for free.
Arrangements can be made for non-pilots to enjoy the freedom of flying.
Or just jump in the pool and relax. The pool can be heated (80 °F) in wintertime for an extra fee.

The Villages are just around the corner. So we have all the shops and restaurants close by. But when you are on the property it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere! It's a 5-acre lot part of a bigger 80-acre lot with a grass landing strip. On our 5-acre lot are two houses.

No public transportation nearby. You'll need a car!

Property manager

Caesar & Ellen

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The cottage is for 2 persons max! (baby's allowed)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

On request for a additional $10 a night per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets are not allowed on the furniture and it has to be house-trained!!!

If an "accident" happens, i.o.w. your pet's poop or pee ends up in the cottage, please let us know so we can get a professional cleaner afterwards.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fruitland Park

Located in Fruitland Park, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem and Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Club Of Lady Lake and Cane Garden Country Club. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Fruitland Park, FL

What's nearby

Lake Griffin State Park - 9 min drive
The Villages Market Square - 12 min drive
Water Oak Country Club Estates - 12 min drive
Spanish Springs Town Square - 13 min drive
Venetian Gardens - 16 min drive

Getting around

Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Little Caesars Pizza - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Legends Cafe - 10 min drive
Checkers - 11 min drive
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fly-in place to stay close to The Villages located?

Located in the heart of Fruitland Park, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Country Club Of Lady Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Griffin and Lake Griffin State Park. Lake Deaton and The Villages Market Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Kenneth V.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet rural property

Very disappointed. House needs to be updated. No mention in the posting of a $15 per day charge to heat their pool which they also use. No mention that pets (we had 2 dogs) could not be on the furniture. The property is connected to the owners house & you need permission to use washer/dryer but it was not a problem. Very uncomfortable living so close to the owner. Very quiet area.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

18 July 2023

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

Wonderful VRBO

Caesar was a wonderful and caring host. My fiancé and I had a great time while we searched for our new home. The pool was amazing, the scenery spectacular and the home clean and cozy. We highly recommend Caesar and his home - you’ll have the best time. :)

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

26 Mar 2023

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

Tranquillity

Caesar is a kind and accommodating host. His little slice of heaven is what we needed. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of his 5 acre property….away from the hustle and bustle.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

23 Mar 2023

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

Spring Training Cottage Stay

The cottage was nice, quiet and quaint with all necessary amenities. Caesar was wonderful about communicating with me, even helping to make sure I got to the property on night 1…calling me from Amsterdam! Absolutely amazing time!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Troy, USA

11 Mar 2023

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

Cute place with Open Space

Our stay was very nice for our needs. We have relatives in The Villages so this worked out perfect. So nice & quiet and my little dog loved it. Caesar was not on the property, but kept in contact and was a great host from afar! Thanks again, would recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caesar & Ellen

Caesar: Actor, director, commercial pilot / Ellen: writer, artist

Why they chose this property

This property is unique because you have total privacy and it will give you the idea you are in a secluded area but you are just 5 minutes away from the Villages.
If you want to stay away from everything and everybody (COVID wise) this is your place, Wallmart will deliver your groceries.
If you want to join the entertainment of for instance the Villages, restaurants, shops, etc are just a 5 minutes drive away. Leesburg is just a 15 minutes drive.