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# Chesapeake Bright Retreat in The Villages

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Chesapeake Bright Retreat in The Villages provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Chesapeake Bright Retreat in The Villages

☀️ Chesapeake Bright Retreat in The Villages ☀️  
  
Welcome to Chesapeake Bright Retreat, a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa perfectly situated in the Village of St. James — a central and vibrant location that gives you easy access to the best of The Villages lifestyle. This home offers a warm, bright atmosphere with an open-concept layout, extended enclosed lanai, and plenty of natural light that makes every morning feel like a Florida vacation.  
  
🏡 Home Highlights  
  
Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms: Each room features a comfortable queen bed, ample closet space, and inviting décor designed for rest and relaxation.  
  
Spacious Kitchen: A large, fully equipped kitchen with everything you need — cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, and more. Perfect for preparing meals or entertaining friends.  
  
Enclosed Lanai & Outdoor Seating: The extended lanai is a guest favorite — ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing with an afternoon cocktail. The additional outdoor seating area makes it perfect for hosting friends or soaking in the Florida sunshine.  
  
Living Area: Open and comfortable with plenty of seating and a bright, welcoming feel that makes it easy to unwind after a day out exploring.  
  
Laundry: Washer and dryer included for convenience.  
  
🚗 Getting Around  
  
This home includes a two-seater golf cart, making it easy to explore The Villages in true local style! Take a short ride to golf courses, pools, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.  
  
🌴 Location – Village of Liberty Park  
  
Liberty Park is one of the most central and desirable areas in The Villages — perfectly positioned between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square.  
  
Lake Sumter Landing (about 10 minutes away): Enjoy nightly live music, waterfront dining, and boutique shopping. Top spots include RJ Gator’s, City Fire, Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill, and the Old Mill Playhouse movie theater.  
  
Brownwood Paddock Square (about 12 minutes away): Home to Bluefin Grill, Gator’s Dockside, and World of Beer, plus outdoor concerts and weekly markets.  
  
Colony Plaza (less than 10 minutes away): Convenient shopping at Publix, Walgreens, Chase Bank, Red Sauce, Bonifay Country Club, and other restaurants and services.  
  
🎾 Recreation & Golf  
  
You’ll have quick access to some of The Villages’ most popular recreation centers and golf courses:  
  
Seabreeze Regional Recreation Center – offers pickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, fitness classes, and arts & crafts studios.  
  
Colony Cottage Regional Recreation Center – features indoor and outdoor activities, pool tables, and a resort-style family pool.  
  
Golf – Within minutes of Bonifay, Havana, and Mallory Hill Country Clubs, plus dozens of executive courses included with your guest ID.  
  
🆔 Temporary Resident IDs  
  
With your Temporary Resident ID ($50 paid directly to The Villages), you’ll have full access to:  
  
40+ executive golf courses (free with the ID)  
  
Championship golf courses (small fee applies)  
  
All community pools, sports courts, and recreation centers  
  
Fitness clubs, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard  
  
Live music and entertainment at all three town squares nightly  
  
🐾 Policies  
  
Dog allowed upon approval (pet fee may apply)  
  
No cats allowed  
  
No smoking or vaping anywhere on the premises  
  
🌟 Why Guests Love Chesapeake Bright Retreat  
  
Bright, cheerful home filled with natural light  
  
Extended enclosed lanai for relaxing or entertaining  
  
Two cozy queen bedrooms for couples or friends traveling together  
  
Large kitchen and open living space for comfort and ease  
  
Perfect location between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Square  
  
Clean, well-cared-for home with a welcoming feel  
  
Come experience The Villages lifestyle from your very own Chesapeake Bright Retreat — where comfort, convenience, and community come together for the perfect Florida stay.  
No Smoking or Vaping on Premises ($200 to $500 penalty charged if house rule is ignored)  
No Cats ($500 to $1,000 penalty charged if house rule is ignored)  
Dog Friendly - Shedding Breeds will require an additional $150 cleaning fee to make the checkout cleaning a deep cleaning.  
2 pets limit  
Pets upon approval

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near an outlet shopping centre

### Things to do

- Boat
- Golf
- Kayak
- Optional golf privileges
- Tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 30 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

No Smoking or Vaping on Premises ($200 to $500 penalty charged if house rule is ignored)

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

439432

## About the area

St. James, a neighbourhood in The Villages, is home to this holiday home. Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem and The Orange Blossom Opry are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Uncle Donald's Farm and Leesburg Center for the Arts. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby. [Visit our The Villages travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Villages.dx6053731)

[View more Holiday homes in The Villages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Villages-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6053731-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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The Villages, FL

### What's nearby

- ![spectacular sunset in central Florida ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7818/9b769653-4d7d-4a20-b4d4-e0274a0249aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Brownwood Paddock Square  
7 min drive \- 3.2 miles
- Cane Garden Country Club  
7 min drive \- 2.1 miles
- Lake Okahumpka Park  
7 min drive \- 3.2 miles
- Lake Deaton  
7 min drive \- 3.0 miles
- The Villages Market Square  
8 min drive \- 3.8 miles

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- Panda Express  
6 min drive
- Starbucks  
5 min drive
- Culver's  
6 min drive
- Oakwood Smokehouse @ Grill Express  
8 min drive
- Dunkin'  
9 min drive

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