We'd like to introduce you to some of the neighbors/neighbours you are likely to encounter at the Retreat. Because the villa is located on a lake, there is an abundance of wildlife. We've been visited by families of
Sandhill Cranes, lots of ducks and
White Ibis. It's also fun to watch the turtles swimming in the lake. One morning we watched a bird (which, according to our resident family ornithologist (thanks Ken!), was probably an
Anhinga ) playing "cat and mouse" with a turtle. It was the funniest thing to see... the turtle was swimming behind the bird who would let the turtle get to within a couple of feet of it and then the bird would dash about 10 feet away where it would wait for the turtle to catch up with it... and then they would do it all over again and again and again. This went on for well over an hour.
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| Sandhill Crane family that kept visiitng |
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| lots'a ducks |
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| Florida White Ibis |
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| Sunset Lakes fishing dock & gazebo |
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| friend with a big catch |
The lake is also reknown for its
Largemouth bass. Fishing is allowed on the lake, on a catch and release basis. We've seen people fishing off the dock, as well as from the shore. At first we were skeptical about what we had heard about the size of the fish in the lake. But, then we saw pictures... .they're big ones in there alright!
The neighborhood/neighbourhood "critters" are another great attraction of our Retreat on the Lake.... you get all of this wonderful, relaxing entertainment included when you stay at this Orlando vacation home rental.
Stay tuned for some new renovation pictures, as the work will be resuming after the US Thanksgiving break... upcoming is the grouting of the floor tile, installation of the new kitchen and exterior painting... can't wait!
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