This was the most beautiful vacation spot ever compared to several previous rentals in Mexico Beach Fl. and Hilton Head. You woke up each morning with the sun coming up over the lake in the back and the fish jumping creating ripples in the water that was often as smooth as glass. Caught several nice bass on black worms and named the alligator that was an occasional visitor.
I took a long walk several mornings and viewed the eagles's nest just across the street (2 adults and a young chick who could fly). There was another occupied nest within a quarter-of-a-mile up the road. The grounds throughout the Riverwood community are landscaped like a show garden and the lawns are cut and edged to perfection. There are numerous kinds of palm trees, bushes, and flowers.
We are not golfers so being a mile or so from the course was not a problem. Riverwood is very proximate to Port Charlotte with numerous eating establishments and shopping opportunities. Ditto for distance to Northport and then further to Venice, Englewood, Sarasota, etc.
We developed an excellent relationship with the owners as we faced a couple of minor glitches during our stay (internet down for a day, but was a Comcast issue). The owners checked on us a couple of times more to ascertain that we were enjoying our stay. Great people even though they are from Michigan.
The home is very well-provided with all items needed for cooking and eating A welcome package was there for us with cleaning, laundry, and bathroom items so that we didn't have to go to the store. immediately.
The area is very quiet. If desired, one could stay on the lanai and pool deck and have complete privacy. The pool and spa are heated and do not require any attention by guests as they are addressed weekly by a pool service.
Don't know what else to write. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and was sorry when we had to return to the North.