Big Lake Village is a 55 plus mobile home community with 64 home sites, and you'll find homes here with lap siding on most of them, peaked roofs on many, and a handful of multi-section units mixed in, so there's a pretty settled look about the place even though more than five spots are vacant if someone's looking. Streets are paved and on the narrow side, and while there's off-street parking so folks aren't taking up the road, there's no special RV spaces set aside. The community was built in 1970 and uses city water and sewer, and the lots include costs for trash, water, and sewer in the $450 to $750 monthly rent range, which is about average for a place like this. Charles Stafford manages the community, and the rules allow pets with approval, so it's possible to bring along a small companion if the office signs off.
Homes tend to have handy appliances-a fridge, a microwave, an oven, plus a washer and dryer and even central air heating and cooling with a heat pump, which keeps things comfortable. The floors are new, with tile or laminate, and you won't find any carpet in the homes, which many people like for easier cleaning. Some homes have nice features like a metal roof, a screened porch, a patio with a swing under the trees, and a small eating area in the kitchen looking into the living room. The owner's suite is usually large with a walk-in shower and a double vanity in the en-suite bath, and there's a big guest bedroom with its own bathroom so company can stay and not have to share. It's got things like an electric fireplace if you want some extra coziness.
Outdoors, you get access to a white sandy beach at Big Lake Village, where you can swim, fish, or boat, and there's a clubhouse that hosts regular events and tournaments for people who want to get involved. Shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables are some of the things set up for folks, and the recreation facilities are open to residents, so there's usually something to do if you're feeling social or just want to spend a little time outside. The clubhouse space can be used for gatherings, and the area stays pretty active with different activities.
There's a focus here on being a place for active adults over 55, and with the pet rules, residents have some flexibility if they want an animal. It's a mobile home community, so buying or renting is possible, and there are several tools for homebuyers, like mortgage calculators or guides for making an offer and figuring out financing, and there are real estate agents connected to the place who come highly recommended. There are also ways to get advice about selling or even looking into a real estate career or franchise, depending on someone's interests. All in all, Big Lake Village offers basic comforts, some community activities, and flexible housing in a quiet lakeside setting.
