Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Sumter County

If you are looking for quaint, quiet getaway, this is your place! It’s cozy and the stars at night are beautiful! The neighbors are friendly and the local restaurant, Riverside, has tasty food and live music. It is near the River, so there is kayaking, hiking, fishing and biking nearby for those adventurous travelers as well!

Only spent two nights and was out and about during the days but from what I experienced, good stay

What a great place. As an airbnb host myself, I’m picky about my stays. Laurie communicated well from the moment we inquired about pets and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Even made sure we had access to bikes and kayaks. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well appointed and the screened back porch was a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee or an afternoon cocktail. At times it was so quiet we could hear the bees buzzing outside the screen. We even enjoyed daily visits from a hummingbird. Huge laundry/storage space gave extra room to store coolers and other bulky travel items. Plenty of towels too. An all around great location. It’s our second time staying in Floral City and there are two places we always stop- Sleepy Hollow (only 1/2 mile away with great shrimp from the food truck- beer, wine and seltzers only) and the Side Bar (downtown Inverness- short drive, full bar, great staff and delicious pizza.) We’ll be back!

we really enjoyed it will definitely return... had a little trouble at first finding it but only because you have to actually pull under the carport to see it... but it's a cozy little hide away.. and the best part is from trying to find a place to stay before we found Sally's it wasn't a problem to bring our fur baby willow! as well as didn't have to pay a ridiculous amount for 10pnd little dog. It was really enjoyable.. the black kitty visited us our first night. so sweet I think she approved! I ment to let you know we knocked down a small bees nest from the corner of the door frame on the side with the patio.. as well as noticed two more that were a little bigger.. also thank you to the kiddos for removing a steroid infused mutant grasshopper... which even willow was scared of it lol... they sure don't get that big back home. thanks again for letting us stay!

Great location. House was warm & inviting. Rick was a pleasure to deal with. Very responsive to any messages or concerns. We had a great week & hope to stay again.

A perfect little piece of paradise! Super clean, spacious, and very comfortable! The kids loved fishing and seeing the deer across the canal. Would 100% book this great little place again!

Sandpiper is a beautiful home away from home. We visited the Villages to attend my father’s 85th Birthday celebration and party. The Sandpiper is beautifully decorated and the coffee station was so convenient and needed for all the family activities leading up to the party. This two bedroom property was spacious for the 6 of us and very convenient to get to the squares like Saltgrass and Brownwood and grocery stores like Publix. And once Eastport opens you’ll be right there in minutes. The manager owners were extremely helpful and responsive to any questions we had. Would highly recommend Sandpiper to anyone visiting the Villages.

Perfect, quiet and just like being at home! Loved getting a paper in the am, Nice touch! Great convenient area!

Thanks we are frequent visitors and stay was amazing! Would recommend!

Beautiful, beautiful place. Felt right at home....even better than my home as convenient first floor living. Quite neighborhood, many amenities in the house. Safe and clean environment conveniently located in The Villages.

Marty was very responsive and accommodating! My entire family enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect for everyone's needs! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to visit The Villages!

Sebastian was very kind and responded in a timely manner when we had any questions we would definitely stay here again.

Had a great weekend! Kayaking the lake was a plus!

We had a fantastic stay at Gayle’s home. The home more than exceeded our expectations. The home is in a great location. Walkable to the rec centre for pickleball and choice of pools. Close to the market square where great restaurants and live music are available every night. The golf cart was definitely an added bonus and we would highly recommend it as a way to tour the villages. Gayle is a great host, very responsive to our questions and always available to assist. We hope to have the opportunity to stay at this wonderful location again.

We had a wonderful 5-night stay! Trina’s home was beautifully furnished + well equipped: solid, quality furniture; soft blankets for cozy comfort; plentiful towels for shower, kitchen and pool; fabulous closet/storage space; bountiful plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery; clean, easily accessible washer and dryer; and a generous stock of toiletries (dishwasher and laundry detergent pods, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash). Location was fantastic — just steps from a family pool + a short golf cart ride to Lake Sumter for morning coffee, dinner, or ice cream + a stroll on the dock. Extra kudos for connecting us with David’s Villages Golf Cart Rental upon reservation. Our rented golf cart was waiting for us in the garage when we arrived + was picked up the morning of our departure — white glove service that allowed us to focus on our vacation. Trina was very friendly and quick to respond with any questions we had. We highly recommend + would love to return!

I can’t say enough about this place or the host!! It was way more than I ever expected. We were able to check in sooner than the original check in time. Dave was awesome with communication and periodically checked in to make sure everything was going good throughout our stay. Everything was well stocked in the house from the kitchen (including spices and other little stuff that you would normally have to run out and buy to make a meal) to the bathrooms. There is everything you would need for the pool also. Dave even thought about your furry friends by providing leashes/bowls and treats. The house was immaculate! All you needed to do was literally pack your bags. Thanks for a great stay. We hope to return to the villages in the winter time!

We enjoyed our stay at Jason’s Villa. It was clean and very well maintained. Bed was comfortable, and the Villa had everything we needed. It was easy to get around the area and was a perfect location. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Jason

Great atmosphere! We rented a golf cart. It’s like 35 a day or something very nice. Make sure you download the villages app so you can get around golf carts have their own road on tunnels that get you across the highway to Publix to restaurants to gas stations like it’s really unique. All with in 3 miles of your stay and all golf cart assessable. Scott was amazing with communication!

If you love nature this stay is perfect for you. Next to the river, kayaks on the property, outdoor movie screen and projector, little tree house, tons of hammocks and two fireplace. Also they have two rv which is perfect for larger groups. Amazing host and cute dogs.

We are so happy we chose Dardens cabin as our spot to reset and relax. We work a lot and rarely get a chance to take time for ourselves and we were definitely due. My favorite part was being able to sit in the screened in patio, read a book and enjoy the beautiful nature outside while my boyfriend cooked on the grill. This place did exactly what we needed it to do and would definitely come back again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and all the amenities needed for a home away from home. The villa is located close to many pools, golf courses, rec centers and town squares. The screened in porch was a hit for our family. It was the gathering spot for coffee and lounging. The hosts were very responsive and helpful before, during and after our stay. We would definitely be a repeat renter

We loved our stay at Kayleigh’s cabin, the property is beautiful and peaceful. There were lots of birds and a small trail through the woods. Feeding Henry the donkey carrots was such a treat, he’s the sweetest. The chickens, horse and cow were also so fun to meet. This is a perfect cabin weekend getaway. Thank you Kayleigh!

Great place with every comfort of home. One small issue was resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. The host was easy to get in touch with. Would recommend.

This was our third stay and we love the home! Looking forward to visiting Brownwood area again!