The Owners:
My wife, a retired teacher, and I, a retired printer, live in Cornwall in the UK, and usually spend a few months each year at The Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice, Florida, where our condo is situated. Our 'Place in the Sun' has truly become our 'Home from Home'. Over the years, apart from delightful neighbours, we've cemented many friendships, including renters, many of whom book with us time and time again, one couple for instance, having spent at least 2 months a year at our condo for the past 10 years. What a great base Venice is. Difficult to think of a thing that's not within striking distance. If you plan to stay for a reasonably long period, venture down South to Miami (200 miles) and then, meander further on to The Keys and Key West. On the other hand, head North to Orlando (150 miles) and even further to captivating Charleston and Savannah. If exploring is not your 'cup of tea', just sit back, relax and watch the world go by in a recliner by the poolside.
The Renters:
If you plan to be one of them, we promise you will not be disappointed. Live in bright, clean, peaceful, harmonious surroundings, yet only a few minutes from beaches, shops, restaurants, cinemas, libraries, golf courses, tennis courts, and so on . . and on . . and on.
At this stage, may we indulge for a few minutes to mention some renters' comments from our Guest Book :
'Your holiday home in the sun was all we hoped for and much, much more.'
'The condo is beautiful.'
'A beautifully decorated condo. We would love to meet you.'
'Thank you again for a superb holiday. Condo in fine condition' (10th visit).
'Our 5th year at The Plantation. Your condo is the best. Will return next year.'
'Wonderful condo. We'll see you next year.'
As owners, we strive to assure renters of satisfaction. No complaints in 19 years of ownership (since new). Need help or advice? Our managing agents are local - just down the road - a 'phone call - or pop in and say 'Hello.'
Additional Pursuits:
On a previous page, you may have noticed a short list of Leisure Activities in the local area. Following, we add a few more, many local, but some, a few miles distant:
Aquatics, Archery, Archives, Art centres, Baseball, Basketball, Beach combing for Shark's Teeth and Shells, Bingo, Birdwatching, Board walks, Boating, Botanical Gardens, Casinos, Churches, Clay Shooting, Community centres, Cultural Venues, Fantastic Sunsets, Fishing - all types, including Charter, Fitness centre, Flying Instruction, Football, Golf - including Driving Ranges, Gymnastics, Hiking, Historic Spanish Point, Jet Skiing, Jungle Gardens, Kayaking, Library, Malls and Outlet Shopping, Marina, Martial Arts, Mote Marine Laboratory, Museums, Nature Park and Trails, Parades, Parks, Picnics, Pistol/Rifle Range, Playgrounds, Reef Diving, Restaurants, Rookery, Rotary, Skateboarding, Snorkelling, Soccer, Softball, Street Markets, Synagogues, Theme Parks, Train Depot, Water Parks, Water Tubing, Woodland Trails, YMCA.
Other Activities:
Aerobics, Antiquing, Boat Tours, Bowling, Canoeing, Cinemas, Croquet, Dancing, Jogging, Mineral Springs Spa, River Walk, Symphony, Theater, Yoga.