Welcome to The Villages

First, let us introduce ourselves. We are your hosts, Traci Alexander and
Martina Mashek.

It is so nice to have have you staying with us. We pride ourselves in our in
being of service in your quest for a great vacations. Please do not hesitate to
reach out to us with any questions, concerns or comments. We can be
reached via your booking platform or by phone or text at 928-366-9901.

Thanks again for choosing Whitman Vacations!

About The Villages

We welcome you to our Patio Villa, in The Villages, FL. We thank you for
choosing our 3 bedroom and 2 bath home for your stay. We hope to provide
you a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

The Villages is 55+ community, perfectly located in sunny central Florida,
where you can strive each day to lead an active, meaningful and happy life.
Their vision was to create a community with the ideal backdrop for you to
write the next chapter of your story, a place where you can grow, learn new
things, and spend more time doing the things you love surrounded by friends
who are more like family.

In this hometown, each of the Villages is made up of a collection of quaint
neighborhoods surrounded by a wide variety of recreation, golf,
entertainment, shopping, dining, and wellness opportunities – just a golf car
ride away. Go exploring and have a new adventure every day. Reconnect with
family and make new friends. In The Villages, your dreams can become a
reality.

Vacation Rental Address
Your vacation rentals address for your stay is as follows:

7168 Denver Ave, The Villages, FL 34762

Please do not ship any packages to our home without first consulting with our team, as we may not have access to the mailbox at your vacation rental if your package/mail is placed in mailbox.

Appliance Instructions / Information

Kitchen

All devices should be fairly straightforward to use. Here are some specifics you might want to know:

Dishwasher: You will find dishwashing soap pods under the sink for your use during your stay. Please ensure plastic dishware is placed on top rack of dishwasher only.

Coffee Machine: Home is equipped with a traditional drip and a K-Cup Keurig
coffee maker. We will provide starter cups for your arrival to save you from having to make an immediate trip to the grocery store.

Stove and Oven: Home is equipped with a natural gas stove/oven. Should you smell a faint smell of gas while in use, do not panic, this is normal.

Additional kitchen items available:
Blender
Can opener
Toaster
Tea Kettle
Baking sheets
Roasting pan
Mixing Bowls
Plastic food storage containers
Salt, Peppers and basic condiments

We will provide a fresh dish sponge and dish washing soap as well for your
arrival.

Heating & Cooling

You’ll find the thermostat in the back Hallway near the bedrooms.

Please ensure that all windows and outside doors are closed when cooling, to ensure it operates at the maximum efficiency. Leaving doors and windows open while also running your Cooling system can cause it to overwork and freeze which will not allow it to further cool. We recommend a setting of 72F / 22C which we find keeps the place at a comfortable temperature.

PLEASE DO NOT SET A SCHEDULE ON THE THERMOSTAT

Ceiling Fans

Our home is equipped with ceiling fans to help keep you cool in every bedroom and in the living room. Each fan is operated via a remote control that is attached to the wall. Please do not remove them from the walls to avoid them being lost and ensure they are available for all guest to enjoy.

Laundry Appliances

The full-size washing machine/dryer can be found in the kitchen closet.
Starter amount of detergent and softener available during your stay can be found in the same closet.

To operate the Washing Machine:

Insert your laundry load to be washed
Select your desired cycle
Select soil level
Select rinse option
Select wash temperature
Add detergent
Press START
*We recommend leaving the water level on Auto Sensing

Dryer:

Insert your laundry load
Select desired cycle
Select desired temperature
Press START
REMEMBER TO CHECK LINT FILTER BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY USE.

Televisions

Home is equipped with ROKU Smart TVs in all rooms and living room.
All Remote controls are labeled to match each room/TV.

To Raise the Volume on your remote, use the volume control buttons
on the right side of the remote.

Should you need replacement batteries for your remote, these are available in the kitchen drawer.

*Please do not take the batteries for personal use, as then they will not be available for the next guest who may need them*

If the television prompts you to enter your checkout date, please do so, as the TV will automatically log you out from your services at check out. You may then access your favorite streaming services during your stay.

Grill / BBQ
There is an outdoor grill available for your use on the patio side of the home.

To use the grill:

- First remove the cover
- Ensure the gas on the propane tank is in the OPEN position
- Turn the knobs on the grill to the ON position
Press the IGNITE button (small black button on the left side of grill)

*If the Ignite button does not work, please use the long lighter in the kitchen to attempt to flame the grill

When finished with the grill:

- Please ensure all knobs on the grill are turned to the OFF position
- Ensure the gas on the propane tank is returned to the CLOSED position
- Please make sure you leave the grill clean and bring in all cooking utensils when finished to avoid any additional cleaning fees.
- When the grill is no longer hot, please recover

There will be a propane tank already attached to the grill and an extra tank available if needed stored in the homes garage.

Chairs / Tables

There is a small table and 2 chairs outside. Cushions are also available for
your use on the 2 chairs, located in the dining room - please put the cushions
away on bad weather days and before you leave.

All About the Golf Cart (Not guaranteed)

The Villages is a Golf Cart friendly and accessible community.

Temporary Resident ID’s

Live the fun, relax, and excitement of the Retired life! Yes, that's right, you
too, can have access to all the amenities that an owner have at the Villages in Florida have to offer. For $50 a month live the life of your retirement dreams!

* NOTE: REQUIRE A 7 DAY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION.

- Fill out the form from the below link.
- Send the form to your host via the booking platform or to our email.
We will have it signed and email it into the villages.
- see the link below where to pick up your passes upon your arrival. The
- $50 fee is due upon pick up.

https://www.districtgov.org/services/resident/id-cards/

https://www.districtgov.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resident-and-Guest-ID-08

GUEST ID'S

INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUEST ID:

* NOTE: REQUIRE A 7 DAY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION.

Please send us the following information to take advantage of this amenity:

- The full name, address, birthdate of each guest over the age of one year.
- There are no more that four Guest Id's available per reservation.
- Please send the required information to the hosts via the booking platform or via email to whitmanvacations@gmail.com.
- we will order the guest id’s for you to pick at at the Ezell Recreation Center at 769 Marilee Place · 352-674-1860 · 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Daily.

Property Condition & Reporting Policy:
To ensure the highest standards for all guests of Whitman Vacations, any issues regarding cleanliness, maintenance, or amenities must be reported via the platform within 2 hours of check-in.

Right to Rectify:
Guest agrees to allow the Host or our maintenance team an opportunity to resolve any reported issues immediately.

Acceptance of Condition:
Staying in the property past the first night, or failing to report an issue within the 2-hour window, constitutes the Guest’s full acceptance of the property’s condition.

Refund Policy:
No "full" or "substantial" refunds will be issued for issues reported after a stay has been completed if the Host was not given the opportunity to fix the issue during the stay.

Thank you for choosing Whitman Vacations for your stay, have a wonderful vacation!