Title: The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car Family-friendly holiday home in Wildwood with a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983800/105983754/f9e4d33a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983800/105983754/w1753h1167x5y0-37cdb734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983800/105983754/aeca8ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983800/105983754/w1754h1169x0y0-8269edbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983800/105983754/3c9aa8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of The Villages at this beautiful 2 Bed/2 Bath Patio Villa Home in the Village of Hawkins. A 3-minute golf car ride takes you to Sawgrass, while a short walk leads to the pool and Aviary Rec Center. Enjoy a relaxing stay with access to multiple amenities, including resident IDs for use at neighborhood pools and executive golf courses. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4954 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car Come and enjoy this beautiful 2 Bed/2 Bath Patio Villa Home. The home is located in the Village of Hawkins. We have made it very relaxing and welcoming for your stay. You will enjoy just a 3 minute golf car ride to Sawgrass and a 25 min ride to Brownwood. It’s only a 5 minute walk to the pool and Aviary Rec. Center is about 5 minute golf car ride away. Golf Car included with home. Waiver will be sent to those interested. The home is fully equipped with everything you will need to have a relaxing stay. Resident IDs: You will need resident ids if you want to use the amenities in The Villages, such as the neighborhood pools, family pools, sport pools, pickle ball, classes, free golf at the executive courses, ability to make tee times, and more! Resident IDs cost $50 per person (Only two are allowed per The Villages rules.) However, once you have your resident IDs, you can request guest passes for other guests in your group. Upon picking up your IDs, you will pay the $50 fee ( cash or check ) to The Villages. After you receive your Resident ID(s) you can go to the Recreation Center to fill out the guest pass form for the other member(s) of your group. Pick-up will be at the Brownwood Sales and Information office. I will need the following information no later than 3 days before arrival for Resident IDs: Full names, phone numbers, email addresses, and home addresses. SWIMMING POOLS for Guests: All Rec center Family Pools for guests of all ages All Rec center Adult Pools for guests over age of 30 All Country club pools – please call Golf Management Solutions. GOLF COURSES for Guests: Play is subject to a reserved tee time and payment of any associated golf and greens fees. Please call Golf Management Solutions. ALL VILLAGES CHAMPIONSHIP AND EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSES You may also use the following facilities when they are not in use for league or organized play: Shuffleboard Courts; Bocce Courts; Pickleball Courts; Tennis Courts; Horseshoe Pits; Basketball Courts; Platform Tennis Courts; Billiards ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Unit size: 954 square feet - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103641200/103641154/48be4e5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home in newer area of the villages-Citrus Grove Wildwood - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=103641154&PinnedHotelID=103641154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63940800/63940796/15739aa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Comfort & Prime Location in The Villages – Golf Cart Included! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Wildwood, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Griffin State Park and Lake Deaton, while Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum and Leesburg Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Wildwood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wildwood.dx7818) [View more Holiday homes in Wildwood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wildwood-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7818-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.79009%2C-81.98320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=euOzusMlJVIN0UoW-siUvL40Sno=) The Villages, FL ### What's nearby - Continental Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Lake Okahumpka Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Venetian Gardens - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles - The Villages Market Square - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles - Spanish Springs Town Square - 26 min drive - 13.5 miles ### Getting around - Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive - ‪Victory Sports Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Boosters Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Sawgrass Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car located? > Set in Wildwood, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Deaton, Lake Okahumpka Park and Continental Country Club. Brownwood Paddock Square and Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sunshine Retreat in the Villages with Golf Car Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley E. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was immaculately clean. The visit was absolutely perfect, and it was very nicely centrally located to all of the squares. ##### Lesley E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weather Everyting was enjoyable. Easy access to pickleball, shopping end especially the pool which was right aroud the corer ##### Paul M. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc S. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was awesome with quick responses to any questions we had. For us the property was close to where we needed to be . This next fact may be of importance to people traveling with family but water pressure in showers were very strong even with both showers going at the same time . Again can’t say enough about the quick response by the host to any questions or concerns ##### Marc S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathi K. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place The property was clean and in the perfect location. Close to everything we were looking to do. Owner was responsive and easy to work with. We enjoyed it. Thanks! ##### Kathi K. 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