Gallinule Court Retreat | Spacious Fenney Patio Villa
House in The Villages, FL
4 guests·2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
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Gallinule Sunshine Villa | Near Golf & Pools • King & Queen • Village of Fenney
Welcome to Gallinule Sunshine Villa, a welcoming two-bedroom, two-bath villa in the beautiful Village of Fenney in The Villages®. With comfortable furnishings, inviting living spaces, and convenient access to swimming, recreation, golf, shopping, and entertainment, this home makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the Florida lifestyle.
Located in the heart of the southern portion of The Villages, Gallinule Sunshine Villa offers a wonderful home base for exploring both established favorites and newer destinations, from Brownwood Paddock Square to Eastport.
Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway or an extended stay, you'll find the comfort and convenience you need to feel right at home.
Comfortable Living & Everything You Need
Inside, a bright, open-concept floor plan creates an easygoing space for spending time together. Relax in the comfortable living room after a day of exploring, enjoy a quiet evening watching TV, or gather for meals and conversation.
The fully equipped kitchen includes cookware, dishes, a coffee maker, blender, crockpot, toaster, and everyday essentials, making it convenient to prepare anything from a quick breakfast to dinner at home.
The spacious primary suite features a comfortable king-size bed, TV, walk-in closet, and private ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The guest bedroom offers a queen-size bed and convenient access to the second full bathroom—an ideal arrangement for couples, friends, or family traveling together.
Enjoy your morning coffee or take a little time to unwind outdoors before heading out for another day of Florida sunshine.
Additional amenities include:
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Central air conditioning
Full-size washer and dryer
TVs in the living room and primary bedroom
Fully equipped kitchen
Comfortable king and queen sleeping arrangements
Golf Close to Home
Golf enthusiasts will love having several executive courses in the surrounding area, making it easy to fit a round into your vacation plans.
Red Fox and Gray Fox Executive Golf Courses, both located in the Village of Fenney, offer two distinct nine-hole experiences. Red Fox features a shorter layout, while Gray Fox offers a longer course with scenic wooded surroundings. Together, they provide convenient options for enjoying a morning round before an afternoon by the pool.
Longleaf and Loblolly, located along Fenney Way, offer additional variety nearby, while Lowlands Executive Golf Course on Marsh Bend Trail gives you another course to explore in the surrounding southern Villages.
For a casual outing, Fenney Putt & Play features an 18-hole putting course—a fun choice for practicing your putting or enjoying some friendly competition.
Nearby Pools, Recreation & Nature
One of the best parts of staying in Fenney is the variety of recreation close to home. Whether you prefer a relaxing swim, an active afternoon, or a peaceful nature walk, there are several wonderful options in the surrounding neighborhood.
Fenney Recreation Center & Family Pool
Fenney Recreation Center combines beautiful natural surroundings with places to gather, exercise, and relax. Its resort-style, zero-entry family pool is perfect for enjoying the sunshine, while indoor gathering rooms offer space for activities and socializing.
The adjoining Fenney Springs Nature Trail adds something truly special: a scenic boardwalk and walking trail through a spring-fed setting shaded by beautiful trees. It's a lovely place to slow down and enjoy Florida's natural beauty.
Blue Heron Recreation & Adult Pool
Blue Heron is another convenient neighborhood option, offering an adult swimming pool for ages 30 and older, along with bocce, shuffleboard, pétanque, and corn toss. Its walking path and pavilion make it a pleasant destination for a swim, a casual game, or some time outdoors.
Spanish Moss Recreation
Nearby Spanish Moss is a great choice for guests who enjoy staying active. With pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, outdoor exercise equipment, a walking path, and a sports pool, it offers plenty of ways to add movement and friendly competition to your stay.
Everglades Recreation Complex
For even more variety, explore Everglades Recreation Complex. Its national park-inspired interior, gathering rooms, crafts, and theater space complement outdoor amenities including pickleball, bocce, disc golf, a sports pool, and radio-controlled boat and car areas. The nearby Hogeye Preserve Pathway is another beautiful option for enjoying nature beneath an oak canopy.
Access to community recreation facilities, pools, and golf requires the appropriate Villages identification and is subject to applicable rules, reservations, fees, and availability.
Easy Access to Magnolia Plaza
Everyday errands are convenient with easy access to Magnolia Plaza. Pick up groceries at Publix, enjoy breakfast at Reveille Café, stop for coffee at Foxtail Coffee Co., or choose from pizza, barbecue, and other casual dining options. Banking, salons, medical services, and additional neighborhood businesses make this a useful destination throughout your stay.
Explore the Southern Villages
Fenney's location makes it easy to enjoy the natural surroundings of the southern Villages while exploring dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment throughout the community.
Spend an evening at Brownwood Paddock Square, where Florida's old-fashioned cattle-town character meets restaurants, shops, and free nightly live entertainment. Enjoy dinner, browse the boutiques, and finish the evening with music and dancing beneath the stars.
You can also explore Eastport, The Villages' newest town square, where a growing selection of dining and recreation destinations gives you even more to discover during your stay.
Whether your plans include golf, swimming, pickleball, nature walks, live music, or simply enjoying a slower morning at home, Gallinule Sunshine Villa puts you in a wonderful position to experience the southern Villages.
Golf Cart Rental Information
A golf cart is not included with this home. After booking, AJ Home Rentals will share information about local golf cart rental providers so you can arrange a rental for your stay and enjoy exploring the community's extensive golf cart paths.
Pet Policy
No pets are allowed at this property.
Make yourself at home at Gallinule Sunshine Villa and enjoy a comfortable, sunshine-filled stay with AJ Home Rentals!
🏡 General House Rules
🚭 No Smoking or Vaping
Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home, garage, lanai, or anywhere on the premises.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in:
Additional cleaning and deodorizing charges
A penalty fee between $200 and $500
Potential immediate termination of the reservation without refund
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🐱 No Cats Allowed
Cats are not permitted in any of our properties under any circumstance unless explicitly authorized in writing prior to arrival.
Unauthorized cats in the property may result in:
Deep cleaning charges
Allergen remediation charges
Penalty fees between $500 and $1,000
Additional charges for damages, odors, or excessive cleaning requirements
🐶 Dog Policy (Pet-Friendly Homes Only)
Some homes may be designated as dog-friendly. Approval is required prior to booking or arrival.
Dog Requirements:
One dog maximum unless otherwise approved
Less than 30 lbs preferred
Non-shedding breeds preferred
Must be house-trained and well-behaved
Guests must contact the host prior to arrival with:
Breed
Weight/size
Age
Temperament/personality details
Whether the dog is potty trained and accustomed to indoor environments
Approval must be confirmed through the booking platform messaging system or in writing.
Additional Cleaning Fees
If excessive pet hair, odors, stains, waste, or damages are found after checkout:
Additional deep cleaning charges may apply
A minimum additional fee of $200 may be charged
Additional damages beyond cleaning may also be billed separately
👶 Children & Infant Safety
Families with children and infants are welcome; however, guests acknowledge that homes are not childproofed unless specifically stated otherwise.
Guests are fully responsible for:
Supervising children at all times
Safety around pools, lanais, golf carts, kitchens, and furniture
Bringing any baby-specific items needed for safety or comfort
The property owner and management company assume no responsibility for accidents or injuries related to inadequate supervision.
🚐 No RVs, Boats, Trailers, or Commercial Vehicles
Due to community deed restrictions within The Villages:
The following are not permitted to be parked overnight or stored at the property:
RVs
Boats
Trailers
Commercial vehicles
Large work vans or utility vehicles
Guests may need to arrange off-site storage accommodations for these vehicles during their stay.
Failure to comply may result in towing, fines, HOA violations, or additional charges passed through to the guest.
🎉 Respectful Use of the Property
Please treat the home and neighbors with care and respect.
No parties or events unless approved in writing
Quiet hours should be respected
Excessive noise or disruptive behavior may result in immediate termination of the stay without refund
🔑 Guest Responsibility
The registered guest making the reservation is responsible for:
All occupants and visitors
Compliance with house rules
Any damages, missing items, excessive cleaning, or violations occurring during the stay
Please note: The Villages spans several postal zones, so addresses may appear as Wildwood, Okahumpka, Sumterville, or Lady Lake. All homes are fully located within The Villages® community with access to its lifestyle and amenities.
MAIL & AMAZON PACKAGES
The property’s mailbox key is not provided to guests. Please do not arrange mail delivery or mail forwarding to the rental address.
Amazon packages may be delivered by USPS and placed in a locked mailbox or postal parcel locker rather than at the home. For this reason, please select an Amazon Locker or approved pickup location when ordering.
Local Amazon Locker options to check:
• Lady Lake / Spanish Springs area: Amazon Locker “Concita” at Wawa, 13535 US Highway 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159.
• Central Villages / Colony Plaza area: Amazon Locker “Kersen” at 7-Eleven, 260 Colony Boulevard, FL 32162.
• Wildwood / Brownwood surrounding area: Amazon Locker “Allergist” at Save A Lot, 360 Shopping Center Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785.
How to select a locker: At Amazon checkout, choose a pickup location and search using your rental address or ZIP code. Select the locker through Amazon—do not simply type its street address as your delivery address. Availability depends on the item and available locker space. Follow the pickup deadline in your delivery notification.
Need to receive regular mail or other packages?
You may arrange a private mailbox rental directly with one of these providers:
• Village Pack & Ship Plus: 1080 Bichara Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32159.
• The UPS Store, northern Villages: 1576 Bella Cruz Drive, The Villages, FL 32159.
• The UPS Store, Brownwood area: 2518 Burnsed Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32163.
• The UPS Store, southern Villages: 3427 Warm Springs Avenue, The Villages, FL 32163.
Contact the provider before sending anything to confirm availability, rental fees, minimum rental periods, identification requirements, and package acceptance. A mailbox or receiving arrangement must be established first.
Guests are responsible for arranging delivery and collecting their mail and packages. AJ Home Rentals and the homeowner do not provide mail or package retrieval, storage, or forwarding services and are not responsible for lost, delayed, misdelivered, or inaccessible deliveries.
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
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House rules
Check-in: 3:00pm
Checkout: 11:00am
No pets allowed
No smoking
No parties