We stayed at Timberland Villas in Sarasota while our daughter attended a class at the hosptial in this area. We brought our 5 month old grandson and thought we would have a great time. The place we rented was very nice but another owner let us know when we got to the pool (late one evening) that our grandson could not get in the pool! We had not intended for him to go swimming but the attitude of this individual with the manager present made it impossible to enjoy our stay! Would NEVER go back~

Really enjoyed staying at Timberwoods and would definately come back. The resort is not too large so you don't feel overwhelmed with people. The pool and outdoor facilites are great and we never had to wait to use anything. The villas are lovely and very spacious. The grounds had lots of mixed wildlife, turtles, ducks, otters and lots of different birds which was a pleasure to see and although you feel secluded from noise and traffic etc when in Timberwoods you are also very near to local malls, restaurants and Siesta Key beach and turtle beach are only a short drive away so it is very centrally located for anywhere in Sarasota and the other nearby Gulf beaches of Venice in one direction or Anna Maria Island in the other.

We have been visiting this part of Florida for over 20 years and I think this must be the best all round place we have stayed in. The location is excellent, just on the outskirts of Sarasota close to good shops and beaches, the accomodation is great and has everything you could possibly need, the pool and hot tub are lovely and all this in the most beautiful surroundings. I wish we had found Timberwoods years ago, we hope to go back and back.

I am writing this review in the middle of a two month stay at the complex. We leave the end of March 2009.

TImberwoods Villas is a complex of 114 individually owned vacation villas. One books a reservation either through the office or privately, either through a real estate office or from the owner directly, depending upon arrangements the owner has made. Because the villas are individually owned, decor and amenities vary. Each villa is 1344 square feet and has two bedrooms, two baths, full kitchens and a lanai. The complex has a club house with a heated pool and hot tub. There are weekly get togethers with guests arranged by the complex, as well as events such as Valentine's Day parties, St Patrick Days Parties, etc.

The setting of Timberwoods is superb. It is wooded and set back from the road. The outside condition of the villas is excellent, as one would expect from properties that are individually owned.

The clientele is mostly retired people, with the usual visits from friends and family during school breaks, etc. That said, there are a number of villas (such as our neighbours) that are occupied by owners on a permanent basis - it is their home!

I strongly recommend Timberwoods. This is our first year here, but it will not be our last.