Spanish Village

Pros

• The village is very well kept.
• The neighborhood is nice and residents are friendly; the community is helpful.
• The pool is nice and not overcrowded.
• The area is laid out nicely.
• There are plenty of events to keep residents busy and nearby conveniences.
• The park-like surroundings are great for walking and golf cart rides.
• Park management keeps common areas in good shape and responds to residents' concerns.
• It is a nice place to live, with a pool and it is kept clean and neat.
• The location is convenient to Leesburg, Clermont and the Florida Turnpike.
• The community is beautiful and residents are lovely.
• New residents find moving in easy and management is accommodating.
• Nice, quiet place to live.

Cons

• The rent was raised every year by more than $100, including a $150 increase this year.
• The management fired the best manager who supported the renters.
• They upgraded the air-conditioning but left holes in the walls and unfinished, ugly interior walls.
• They do not care about the renters at all.
• They took the deposit and charged for an extra month.
• Spanish Village is described as an absolute mess.
• The community cannot retain a General Manager, and the lot rent has increased by over $300 in two years.
• The new owners keep raising the price to live there.
• The property manager is never available.
• The manager is not nice and the maintenance people are not responsible for doing their work.
• There is a surplus of houses for sale as residents try to leave.
• The entrance road needs to be repaved and there are many maintenance and cosmetic issues that need to be addressed.

Review

Spanish Village is a community that elicits a wide range of impressions from its residents and former residents. The setting itself feels appealing: a park-like environment with lakes, walking paths, and golf-cart friendly streets. People describe it as a friendly, family-oriented place with a strong sense of community. The neighborhood layout makes it easy to stroll around, and the overall atmosphere is enhanced by features like a good pool, a clubhouse, and a calendar of events that can keep residents busy. Many who visit or live here note the convenient proximity to nearby towns and highways, making trips to Leesburg, Clermont, or the Turnpike fairly straightforward. It's also commonly touted as a place where neighbors look out for one another and where there are plenty of opportunities to socialize or take part in organized activities.

There are several glowing testimonials about life in Spanish Village. Phrases like Very good and well kept Village and Nice neighborhood, great people live here echo repeatedly. Residents praise the community's friendliness and helpfulness, the well-kept appearance of common areas, and the variety of activities available, from bingo on Monday evenings to other events as Covid restrictions allow. The environment supports a slower, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with walks around the lakes, golf-cart rides in the evenings, and a sense of security and belonging in a neighborhood that many residents describe as welcoming and well-suited to families and retirees alike. For some, the pool is a standout amenity, the clubhouse is a pleasant hub, and the overall experience feels clean, neat, and well cared for.

Yet there is a darker, ongoing thread that colors many of these evaluations. A number of residents describe the management and leadership as unstable or out of touch, with turnover that disrupts consistency and trust. There is a strong sentiment that the owners have increased costs aggressively - one review notes rent or lot rent rising by several hundred dollars in a relatively short period, and another complains that the rent has gone up by more than three hundred dollars in two years. Some residents point to a surplus of houses for sale and describe the ownership as repeatedly changing hands or failing to keep facilities and services aligned with resident expectations. The recurring complaint is that the management team does not maintain the level of service or the physical updates residents expect, especially given the outside appearance some reviews praise. This disconnect between exterior appeal and interior maintenance troubles many long-time residents and can leave people feeling uncertain about the value of staying versus leaving.

There are sharper, more personal anecdotes about day-to-day experiences with management. Not everyone has had a smooth relationship with the property manager, and some reviews run with stark language: the property manager is said to be rarely available, and the community is described as not gated and not always safe from the perspective of residents who want more oversight. A particularly pointed entry calls the place "an absolute mess," with criticisms aimed at the inability to retain a General Manager and ongoing price increases, suggesting a broader pattern rather than an isolated incident. A few residents even label the community as "not friendly to residents" and lament that some fundamental needs - like timely repairs, road upkeep, or clear signage - are not being prioritized. There are also cautions about perceived shifts in priorities that favor profit over comfort, such as unfinished interior improvements in units that had been upgraded on the exterior, and maintenance requests that are not fulfilled promptly or at all.

Interwoven with these concerns are individual stories of positive experiences with staff and living conditions. There are references to a management team member who helped make moving easier for new residents, and to the acceptance of residents who decide to relocate with supportive responses from the staff. People describe moving to Spanish Village for the lifestyle, the welcoming neighbors, and the sense of community, even when the management landscape changes. Some long-term residents reflect nostalgically on how things used to be, praising the park-like surroundings, the lakefront scenery, and the sense of safety and routine that comes with a stable environment. There is also appreciation for the purely practical aspects: a nice pool, a clubhouse that serves as a social hub, and the ability to participate in a variety of activities that suit different interests.

Taken together, the reviews paint a nuanced portrait of Spanish Village. It is a place that can offer beauty, community, and a convenient, outdoor-oriented lifestyle, accelerated by walkability, lakeside scenery, and an array of activities that bring neighbors together. It is also a place where resident satisfaction can hinge on management stability, transparent policies, timely maintenance, and consistent investment in both the exterior and interior needs of homes and common areas. For someone considering moving in, the community promises a pleasant, social, and accessible environment, but it also carries caveats about rent increases, the reliability of maintenance and repairs, and the current state of leadership. In other words, Spanish Village holds real appeal for those who can align with its strengths and who are prepared to navigate its management dynamics and ongoing upkeep.

Physicians

• To Your Health of Lake County (1 miles)
• Central Florida Medical Care (4.1 miles)
• Morgan Justin Dr Florida Heart And Vascular Leesburg (5.9 miles)
• David C Lew (5.9 miles)
• St Francis Primary Care Clinic (6 miles)
• Total Eye Care Center (6 miles)
• Dr Bindoo Narain Pediatrics (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

• McDonald's (2.1 miles)
• Oakwood Smoke House & Grill (2.5 miles)
• Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (2.5 miles)
• Yalaha Bakery (3.2 miles)
• Hardee's (6.1 miles)
• Dq Grill & Chill (7 miles)
• KFC (7 miles)

Pharmacies

• Winn-Dixie (2.1 miles)
• Walgreens (2.1 miles)
• Adonai Pharmacy (6 miles)
• Walgreens (6 miles)
• Starx Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
• Burry's Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (7.2 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

• Jackson Hospital & Clinic (6 miles)
• UF Health Leesburg Hospital (6.2 miles)
• Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center (6.2 miles)
• Leesburg Regional Medical Center (6.2 miles)
• Leesburg Rehabilitation Hospital (6.9 miles)
• Lrmc Nursing Center (6.9 miles)
• Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center (9 miles)

Parks

• Venetian Gardens Swimming Pool (6.1 miles)
• Lake Idamere Park (7.7 miles)
• Dudley Canine Park (10.4 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Lake Square 12 (8.9 miles)