The unspoilt beaches of the Gulf Coast are a 12 minute drive from the villa. In addition to the golf courses at Rotonda (the nearest is two minutes away) there are over 20 courses within 30 minutes and at least one nearby is lit for night use. Locally, you can enjoy a wide choice of restaurants, superb shopping, and plenty to see and do to ensure your vacation is a success. For those who can't sit still and need to travel, Busch Gardens is 90 minutes, Disney is two and a half hours, Miami is 3 hours and the Everglades around 2 hours away. Venice with its antique shops is around 20 minutes, bustling Sarasota and a terrific outlet mall around 50 minutes and the mall and multiscreen cinema at Port Charlotte around 25 minutes.