RV Park Disaster \ Campground Review- WOULD YOU STAY HERE?

RV Park Disaster \ Campground Review- STAY HERE? Ft Myers Beach RV Resort
Fort Myers Beach RV Resort hurricane damage was extensive from hurricane Ian 2022. During our RV travels- RV living Full Time we stayed at Encore Fort Myers beach RV Resort as they recently opened back up, March 2023. This is a fair and honest campground review and we share the RV park problems and campground disaster with you. We hope sharing this camping disaster helps you in deciding to stay at Thousand Trails Encore RV Park- Ft Myers Beach RV Resort or not. Let us know if you like our new Campground Reviews rating system and if you agree with our Campground Review!
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[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Would you stay here?? How did you like our new campground review?? Thanks for watching- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@markburton8680]

Having been blessed to have survived direct hit by hurricane Andrew I have developed a tolerance to these inconveniences. I lived in a totally devastated neighborhood in a 21’ RV while we rebuild.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi Mark- We are glad you were able to rebuild and we are so impressed with those that could. We would still say this RV park was a disaster even if the hurricane didn’t hit it. We think they missed an opportunity to improve the sites, roads and resort. We enjoyed the area and loved supporting the local come back- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@melodyassaro]

The whole time Joel was unhooking sewer I’m yelling at the phone don’t hit your head. Then when he was backing out I’m holding my breath lol. Glad we cancelled out stay there. Hopefully they will be fully up and running soon.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Haha- glad you were as nervous as we were!! 😂🤣 Sad to say- We are glad you canceled here too! It's not ready & we have made the best of it! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@thomasseals7670]

I appreciate your honesty in letting us know what is really happening. Your right the should not be letting new people come into the park with the shape it is in. ❤

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

They did a disservice by opening it up they way they did. We are glad we got to stay and support the local businesses. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@MyBucketListDay]

Great Video Guys, Love your review on Campgrounds. Great Scale system

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi Geoff- We wanted the scale system to be fair and honest- and judged this place if the damage from the hurricane didn't happen- We would not stay here again, but we are glad we did as we had fun in the area! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

Don’t know if we would have got our in that hole. Wow! What a mess. Good job staying positive and maneuvering around that place

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi guys- They are a disaster and we will not stay there again unless we have to! We did enjoy the area and are glad we were able to support the locals that are re-open. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@mollyjackson5731]

Love your positive outlook! You guy did a great job with the review and would agree with what you said- not worth staying there before the hurricane and not even if it was all completely done. It was way to small of sites. Glad you were able to make the best of it and can’t wait o see next weeks video.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi Molly- We are glad we were able to come and stay in the area. This RV “resort” is not somewhere we would stay again. Thanks for watching! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@stuwardw]

We were supposed to stay in Naples this winter for 3 weeks but because of the hurricane they closed it until it was safe. Looks like that is what should have been done at this park. Great video!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

It shouldn't have opened- it would have been the smart thing to do! So sad about all the destruction Ian caused- We made the best out of our stay & glad we could support the locals that are rebuilding! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@Ourrvlifechange]

We really enjoyed listening to your campground. We love your rating system and the fact that you were so positive about everything ! You could’ve really really let them have it 😂 You guys are the best, giving them the benefit of the doubt, and highlighting their strengths, not only their weaknesses and shortcomings! Great video share! Very honest and informative ❤

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We appreciate this comment so much! Thank you- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@Wandering_Kerrs]

GREAT job maneuvering the rig! That is a pretty tight park! I know I could not get around in it with my 5th wheel.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

This is not a big rig friendly RV park at all. We feel they missed an opportunity to improve the campground with widening the roads and enlarging the sites. However, we are glad we stayed here and enjoyed the area. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Yikes! No, couldn't stay there and they probably shouldn't have open. Park looks like a war zone. Like the point system and the categories. Love that Maya has a say in this rating system too. :)

[@davenehilla9610]

Well, we have to realize that most of the available contractors are taking care of the residents who actually live there as opposed to vacationers in RV’s. But hey, my Travato GL will fit just fine! Given the scarcity of sites it’s nice to see the option is available.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Well, that's great for you that you can fit in there- hope you get a good neighbor to share the outdoor space with. We enjoyed the area and are glad we stayed, we will be back, just not to this RV park- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@pops3882]

Looking forward to more RV park ratings.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi Pops- thanks and glad you want more! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@journeysendrv]

Sorry about the bad experience. Thank goodness you had things around to escape to! Maybe you can find another place before the two weeks is up

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are grateful for being here and able to learn from the experience. We love the fact we can support some amazing local businesses that are on a comeback! Will we stay here again at this park- no- but the area is worth coming to! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@Colleen1978]

Oh my! Sorry you guys had that experience! Looks like you were so close you could share more than space! That would make me claustrophobic I think! We were that close at a campground once and I felt like I had to whisper so they couldn't hear my conversation. Ick! LOVE the rating system! I will be keeping track for sure. I think you could go back and rate some of your past campgrounds. Jamaica Beach in TX is one I'm interested in.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

This was way to close for comfort and feels weird sitting outside. 😂 We had fun and glad we could enjoy the area! We would rate Jamaica Beach RV Park at : RV Site: 6 Value: 8 Cleanliness: 8 Amenities: 10 Staff: 10 Dog friendliness: 9 Location: 6 Things to do: 8 Cellphone reception: 8 Big rig friendly: 7 Overall: 80 We highly recommend Jamaica Beach RV Park! thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@Skinner1520]

I have also been through some horrific power issues in parks that forced me to learn about power fast. My best advice for you and that rig, and everyone else for that matter is to look into the Hughs Autoformer. 30 or 50 amp. It works hand in hand with the Watchdog surge protectors. What most don’t know is the watchdog protects you from high spikes only. If you have the one with the white light it will shut off if power drops but not protect from low voltage problems. The Autoformer protects you from this and boosts the voltage to protect your electronics which is way more extensive than I ever imagined in these new rigs. It is a small but very worthy investment. Now that I bam aware and check the different parks I visit I am amazed at the different power issues many have. Check it out. You won’t be sorry.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We have been looking at the Autoformer. We agree 100 % that protection from electrical issues is a top priority! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

Great video! We really like the scoring system you came up with! So what does the score have to be for y'all to want to come back to a campground? Joel did such a good job maneuvering through that campground! Wow! Talk about up close and personal with the sewer hose, LOL 😂 Y'all are such troopers, Matthew said "we would have left day one" LOL 😂 ~ Shion and Matthew

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

The grades would be the same as in school- 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 59 Fail We debated leaving several times, but there was so much to do in, and had fun! This campground is an F even if the hurricane didn't hit it! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@NewHorizons2020]

I really think that campground should have been better evaluated by the company and management about reopening that soon. Fort Myers was hit extremely hard during the hurricane Ian. I couldn't have dealt with all that construction. I know my 2 dogs wouldn't have dealt with the noise. And that's way to close for me. Cloverleaf RV Resort that's a Encore campground is the same closeness as this one is. Stay away from that one. Plus there was a mean lady who wouldn't let people use the washers she yelled at me. Lol 🤣. TTO is so much our favorite campground. We absolutely love that new section. Dang I wish that I didn't have doctors appointments and had to leave Florida early. It's cold here in Indiana. Lol 🤣

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We have been disappointed in the Encore parks in Florida and they cram everyone in they can. Maya did do a good job protecting us from all the weird construction noise. She saved us from a skid-steer loader, a few work trucks, and garbage bag blowing by to name a few! 😂 We made the best of it and glad we could enjoy the area. Sorry you had to go back to Indiana for doctors appointments as it’s cold there. Stay warm! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@rvfamilylife]

WOW, that is a tight RV park. They really cram you in there, and I don't just mean the parking. Watching the turns when you moved had me cringing.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

This is not a Big Rig Friendly RV park- you can do it with a lot of stress and who wants that!! We have enjoyed the area and are glad we got to have some fun! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@blu472]

At least its warm there 😊

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

The weather has been gorgeous and we found so much fun to do in the area! We are glad we could find our own sunshine and make the best of it! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Your Watchdog was awesome to help you with those spikes in electricity. We have really struggled with understanding some of those extra fees with some of the Trails Collection parks. We stayed at one in New Hampshire to be close to our nephew and his wife, that we were like, if it wasn't for the location to them we would not pay that. We had to pay $20 a day for a tight spot, but in this instance it wasn't safe for another reason. The police were being called out to the park on a regular basis. Luckily, we only stayed a couple nights. Great job maneuvering the rig through all that. Still tight, but at least you can get to those bins under the slide. You tell 'em Maya. You guys were very positive. Like you scale system. Hope you guys are having a great time in the Keys. 'Old Guy Coming' 😂😂. Not the place for Maya to escape.😪

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are so grateful for our Watchdog- the electrician said most people don’t have a surge guard and would have no clue there was a power issue. The park is on a temporary grid system and that spot was the end of the line. He said the more RVs that come in the more problems they are having. No clue to the justification for the $20! Maya came running out and then was like- oh no, I don’t want to be outside here! 😂 - Thanks Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@garykrissteiner1004]

We always say that there is a difference between "big rig friendly" and "big rig accessible". We had to stay in a similar park in North Fort Myers when our Peace River reservation was canceled. TT opened some parks a little early because they had so many full timers displaced when Peace River didn't open in time. I was very grateful they squeezed us into two parks that weren't really big enough for us, because otherwise we would have had to leave Florida because it's so hard to get last minute reservations there. And, I really like your new rating system. 🙂 @bigdogrv

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi guys- Getting into the Encore parks in Florida is so hard. We are glad we came and got to stay in the area. But we would not come back to this RV park- not big rig friendly! Glad you liked the new rating system- Thanks and safe travels- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@UniqueAdventurez]

Wow, what a crazy experience. Never seen anything like this and they most certainly shouldn’t have all that exposed wire all over the place and that unstable power is just nuts. Opposing sites are sometimes difficult to navigate as you share the same pole sides , which does put you crazy close to someone else’s rig and doesn’t give you much space and privacy. There is no way we would pay north of 70-90 $ a night for what you got. Here’s to brighter places on the horizon !

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We felt the lack of value and site & road size make this a place we wouldn't go back to unless we have to! It's too bad they opened too soon and could have greatly improved this place by enlarging the roads and sites. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@longdt5226]

I don't blame you at all for not wanting to stay there. It looks like they needed to keep. It closed until they could actually get it repaired. It will be interesting to see what it is like this time next year. Lynn and Danny

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi guys- We would not come back to the RV park even if it was all fixed up because of how tight the sites are and the roads! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jimestell3853]

This time next year the sites will still be too damn close together

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@@jimestell3853 Yes they will and not somewhere we want to stay again- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@adamlevine2320]

I feel your pain and frustration. I had a power issue at a park too. I was so worried i would fry my coach. This was before I bought my Watch Dog. I don't think this park should have been open so soon. I hope they get the problems fixed otherwise it can cause people not to book there.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We do wish the best for them to get it all fixed up. Having power issues is so stressful and caused a bad night's sleep as we were up worrying! We are so glad we have our Watchdog! We have had a good time in the area and are glad we could support the locals! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@thecherryrvlife]

Oh man, that is bad. We're sitting at a no-frills gravel lot park in Red Bay where it's currently 51F and overcast but I think we wouldn't be trading with y'all ...

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Come on!! Please trade- 😂 Thanks -Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

I'm very surprised that they open the park in that condition. As you know, we live in a sue happy nation, With all those wires, pipes, and construction material laying around, that would be a sue happy persons dream, Not to mention possible damage to someone rig from debris and equipment moving around. I could see some idiot hurting themselves just for the money. We won't stay there just because of the electrical issue, your RV equipment can still get damaged by having to shut down and restart multiple times.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We agree with you- and someone will get hurt here! When we moved sites the power is stable- but have been out of water twice because of water line breaks! But we have made the best of it and time to move on to a better place! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Did anybody call Thousands Trail and report them? With the sites this close together it sounds like a great place to have a meetup to get to know your community. Lol

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We did not call and plan on it- we are having too much fun in the keys right now. And yes- perfect meet-up places haha 😂- Thanks Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jdroberts3363]

Hopefully y’all are getting a great discount at that park!!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

No discount 😢- they need six to nine more months to repair and fix it up before letting people stay there. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@Sam-blackwidow7329]

try sun outdoors rv resort in sarasota, we stay there every year for a few weeks in november/december, honestly you do not have to leave the resort if you dont want to

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We will add that to our list! Thank you!! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jasper69234]

I just stayed there for 2 weeks and was glad that they opened more sites early. You seem unreasonable wanting a premium perfect condition site after one of the largest hurricanes hit this area. So what fully repaired RV parks in the area is taking reservations? None! I called all of them along 41 to Naples. Most people are thankful and understand the situation. What a crappy way to rate a park under the situation.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Sorry- just the opposite of what you are saying- The rating was based on as if the hurricane never hit them. We didn’t expect perfection. We can say the park had issues before the hurricane and still will have the same issues after they are done with the repairs- Too tight of roads and sites. The only thing the place has going for them is the locations and friendly staff. We are happy we got to stay there and explore the area and could support the locals. Thanks Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Not to mention how close the other rigs are gees.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

They squeezed every RV in they can and why we rated the sites at we did! We would not stay here again as we were very cramped. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@dsjonesconservative8509]

I would have taken one look at the park and cancelled my reservation at the front gate. The roads are too narrow they are shoving too many people into small sites. The park doesn't look as though it was in good shape even before the hurricane.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Yes, they do shove everyone in there! It was a thought to just leave- but we are glad we stayed and supported the local recovery! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@west5869]

Would not be a favorite even if no hurricane damage - too close together!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We can say we would not recommend staying at this RV “resort” - thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@m.b.6113]

Dang! Sounds like a terrible experience for you guys. One more confirmation to NOT go with thousand trails. Sorry for your experience. Thanks for publishing your review.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi- we do have to say we made the best of it in the area and lots of fun things to do. But this RV “resort” is not somewhere we recommend and the only park we have been in so far we have said we wouldn't do again. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@TheDepreys]

the problem is all parks are booked so people are begging to get in.. thats why they are open peopple are begging them

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

There are issues with booking with Thousand Trails and Encore parks in Florida for sure- but this shouldn't be open yet. We have made the best of it! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jjjohny_a5965]

i stay there but at a big discounted rate

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

There should be a discounted rate for sure! Thanks

[@jimestell3853]

I would never stay there even PRE hurricane based only on the crampness of the sites.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We agree and the crampness of the sites is ridiculous and why we rated them what we did. We feel they missed on opportunity to improve the campground after the hurricanes by enlarging the roads and sites. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@outlawten5750]

I don't know what you were expecting? We had a major hurricane 5 months ago. That place and the Walmart next door were under 4ft of water or more. Not trying to sound like a jerk but tourists were told to stay away.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are saying shouldn't be open and are taking in people right now- and the point is this is not an RV park anyone should stay at even prior to Ian or now - We made the best of it and are so happy we could support the amazing locals that have opened back up! Thanks - Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@outlawten5750]

@@ChasingOurSunshine I understand. They probably should'nt be taking reservations.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@@outlawten5750 We even called two weeks ahead and asked and they said they were fully open, we were told they were good to go but didn't have the hot tub & TV cable working yet- but we are glad we got to enjoy what we could in the area- just will not be coming back to this RV park - Go Ft Myers Beach and amazing resilience & come back!

[@rob2may60]

Thank you for naming the campground. We need more Rver's to name the campgrounds and/or RV dealerships whereby your experience was below your expectations. Looking at your post showing the grounds, I personally would have looked for another campground.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

You are welcome- we are not drama people and can make the best of anything. However, we would not stay here again unless we absolutely had to! We wanted to give others a chance to see it for themselves as we tried looking it up before we went and couldn't find anything. We even called the campground two weeks beforehand and they said they were “good to go” other than no cable TV or hot tub. We are glad we stayed and supported the locals in the area too! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@frankmitzen2008]

Why would you even think about staying at a RV park that was destroyed by a hurricane last year.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Glass is empty then- we are glass as half full- and enjoyed supporting the locals here- thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Yeah they should have had the electric solidly in place before renting any sites. They did themselves a disservice for all the unhappy people. I understand them wanting to get a revenue stream going but insurance should have provided loss of revenue from the hurricane. It’s just bad business. Imho

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are with you and they shouldn't have opened yet. The power is unstable and not good!! But even when they get it all fixed up this would not be a place for us to come back to unless we had to! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@robertdoyen5434]

It’s not trying to get into a Camp Grounds that you just don’t like. You’ve been pretty lucky though if this is the first one that was really bad in 18 months you’ve been out. Been doing this for quite a while and I only came across one or two that I probably would not go back to. We kinda go back to the same ones year after year, hopefully will get to get out farther in the next year or so. Even our trip to Yellowstone we only ran into one campgrounds that we were not really happy with. Thanks from Wisconsin. PS anyone nice scoring for Camp Grounds are you going to have something printed up so we can copy it?

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We agree- we have been lucky so far and got a bad one! But we had a great time in the area and enjoyed all the stuff we found to do! Made the best of it! We can make something up for the campground review sheets and have it posted to our website! Great idea! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Here is a link to our Campground Review Sheet: www.canva.com/design/DAFdGs1kKtM/UAwQA5WVAVqVUjEINre1TA/view?DAFdGs1kKtM&

[@DW3555]

I wouldn't have stayed ... I couldn't have stayed.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are glad we stayed there to explore the area and support the local come back. However, we will not stay there again, unless we have to. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@barbaraspiecher4084]

That didn't look good at all, thanks for the heads up.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

You are so welcome! We so wanted to spend time with you guys- just not here! 😂🤣 Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jam471975]

Yeah I wouldn't have been happy there either at all. I understand that they probably couldn't have afforded to stay closed but at the very very minimum they should have focused on one half of the campground and fix that half before they opened then they could have open up half of the campground first and kept everybody separate from the half that's not finished. That is just an absolute random mess everywhere and absolutely agree that it's not safe especially if you have kids. Then there is the space issue... even when the campground is fully operational I wouldn't stay there with those sites being that close, that's not okay. And I don't like sites where you are sharing your camp side of the camper with your neighbor. In my opinion all of this is just plain greedy on the park owners... I understand they're trying to make as much money as possible but don't do it at the expense of your paying customers. I would rather pay a little bit more for the site than to be right on top of my neighbor.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Right on! We think they missed an opportunity really improve the RV park- instead, they went with the same old site plan. We wouldn't stay here again unless we had to. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jam471975]

@@ChasingOurSunshine my wife and I for the last couple years we've stayed at Lani Kai resort right on Fort Myers Beach Island there... and when I seen this video I was thinking this Campground was also on Fort Myers Beach but looks like this Campground is actually inland a bit. I can maybe see them getting away with all of this if they were right on Fort Myers Beach Island but where they're actually at is not worth all of this.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@@jam471975 They are located about 3 miles inland and they squeeze every RV in the could before the hurricane. They are keeping the same plan for the future and why we can say not worth the cost to stay there.

[@dawnie3029]

We’re supposed to stay there the 26th-30th. 🤔

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

It is doable as we stayed there for 2 weeks and had a lot to do in the area. We loved supporting the locals that are reopening. If it is a stopping point to see the area, we hope this helps with knowing what you are getting into and that you can be prepared for the stay. We personally would not stay there again unless we had to. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@jamiejocribbs9216]

Not good!! Very surprised they opened!!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

They shouldn't have opened yet and we wish them the best of luck for improvements! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@marychristie6194]

This is why I will NEVER join Thousand Trails -NEVER 🤷‍♀️

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

This is an example of Thousand Trails parks that have issues. We feel they have missed an opportunity with the hurricane damage to improve the park. However, just kept the same small sites and having people coming in now is hindering the progress too. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@stevedenoyer5956]

No way my rig would fit there.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

This RV park is not Big rig friendly for sure- it's doable- but stressful and not worth it! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@janapecherek4158]

I WOULD NOT STAY HERE,,, HOOK UP YOUR GENERATOR

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi- we are glad the second site we moved to had stable power. However, we wouldn't stay here again either, unless we had to for some reason. Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@terrywilkinsonu2231]

You chose to visit Ft Myers after one of the most destructive weather events in years. Can't really feel sorry for your self induced problems. Maybe note in your rating system to NOT vaycay at ground zero.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We don't feel sorry for ourselves -We had an amazing time in Ft Myers Beach and are glad we went & supported the locals that are reopening!! We didn't hold the hurricane against the RV Park and rated it as if it never hit. We would not stay there again because of the small cramped sites and roads. Thanks - Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@stevegrant1537]

You got a very nice rig. to stay in a very bad place??? Hell no....... What is wong with you.....

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Don't get us started on what's wrong with us! 😂😂😂 Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@santiagojimenez8912]

Way too tight I will never use that place

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

It was crazy tight & glad we are only 35 ft! Thanks

[@santiagojimenez8912]

@@ChasingOurSunshine my RV is 45 foot impossible to fit in there

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@santiagojimenez8912 completely agree! Safe travels

[@sailing1stwatch]

If I was even Considering going to a Fort Myers RV park there's no way in heck that I would be judging it right now. Common sense tells me that I shouldn't expect 5 star resort. The area was completely decimated by the hurricane a few months ago. Why would you even think it would be OK to stay in the area at all?

[@mollyjackson5731]

WOW- they said they weren’t judging the park on the hurricane damage and understood that. The park would not a good place to stay at all even before the hurricane or once it is completed fixed up and it is obvious from the video.

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

It is OK to stay in the area and have enjoyed the beach, supporting the local businesses that are open and have had a lot of fun. This is not a 5 start RV Resort, knew it wasn’t before getting here so had low expectations going it. We even called to confirm that they were really open and it was safe to stay here. We were told that they we all “good to go” other than the hot tub and TV cable was not working. We are happy we came and were able to help with the area recovery. Would we stay at this park again- no. Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@1257wizard]

life is hard in a 500k RV.... I understand..

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

😂😂😂👍 500k we wish- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@rochelleskorlinski554]

What does that have to do with anything?? Why are you being rude?

[@RVAmerica]

I don't blame you at all for not wanting to stay there. It looks like they needed to keep. It closed until they could actually get it repaired. It will be interesting to see what it is like this time next year. Lynn and Danny

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Hi guys- We are sad about the damage that was caused by Hurricane Ian- but they shouldn't be letting people on here yet. We wish them the best- Thanks for agreeing with us! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya