VERY Expensive Florida Keys RV Park Review | KOA Campgrounds

[@IreneIronTravels]

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[@waynedanley1190]

My advice to the two of you is live the life. I’m not saying reckless abandon but rather use that fun money and have some fun. For years my wife and I would take our kids on a family vacation only to come home and talk about all the things we should have done. After several such vacations, we came to the conclusion that we don’t know how to vacation. We took our work life stress with us and never shed it. I wish we would have followed my own advice earlier in life, there a lot of roses that we passed by and didn’t smell. Take care, travel safe and take the time to smell the roses.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Very good advice, thank you!😊

[@toronto6019]

Hey thanks you guys for posting such interesting and informative videos for couples like us who are planning to live the RV life in the next few years. We think you are both great and especially how you love your new puppy. Good luck on all of your adventures!!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

I love hearing about places that are great with a dog! I’ll be traveling with just my dog so I appreciate this.

[@cherylclark1612]

So interesting I just ran across both your videos on Sugarloaf and Fiesta Key! We are doing both this early winter and now I’m really excited. Sugarloaf is also our most expensive ever resort but we decided what the heck! Can’t wait.

[@gd4u422]

Louie is getting big! And yes you two look relaxed and happy!

[@IreneIronTravels]

He is! 18lbs now on his way to 20lb!😳

[@gd4u422]

@@IreneIronTravels 🥰

[@larryvincent2098]

Wow !! It looks so beautiful there !! Lucky you three !! Good rules to follow at the places to go: and enjoy life !! Thank you for sharing this magical beautiful place with me . As always BS & BK

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Larry! 👋 glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the comment! Bs and bk!

[@bjbenso]

I love bingo! Looks so relaxing there. Beautiful!

[@IreneIronTravels]

It was pretty nice! But we didn’t go play bingo unfortunately 🤷‍♂️

[@carmancloud]

Wow, Louie is fearless! ❤️🐶

[@toddpressman184]

Great review. I have seen you guys on RV unplugged keep it up.

[@sbayles]

Very neat! I think that looks super. So glad you shared it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks so much 😊

[@shelleymcquillin7329]

Ok! You have intrigued me once again to check out the Keys. It's back on my bucket list. I just assumed all campgrounds there were just super packed and cramped. Another awesome video! Thanks 😊.

[@IreneIronTravels]

You should!

[@mikegardiner335]

I just stumbled across your channel, I enjoy the low-key approach. As I have time I’ll go back and try to catch you from the beginning. Enjoy.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Mike, appreciate the feedback😊

[@FreeBirdUSA]

Beautiful! Glad y’all could get away and have some alone time.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!

[@mnmandthegang]

Very nice video, we stayed at Fiesta Key last year, going to try that KOA on our next visit.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! We loved fiesta key as well for different reasons!😊 have fun!

[@leehappy3259]

Happy you're feeling better. Food poisoning is no joke. Thought I'd die, then I was angry when I didn't. Thank you or another great video. We'll review it again before we make our way to the Keys, probably winter of 2024.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you! Glad to hear you survived as well😊 Do the keys for sure… no regret s!

[@CrissWithNoH]

We just booked this KOA because of y'alls video as part of our 6000 mile coast to coast trip.

[@daveenlow1103]

Our favorite spot in the Keys - 7 visits since the soft opening last July. We bring a boat and the gentle sloping ramp makes it easy to launch with our Class C, great marina with easy ocean access. Awesome spot/amenities, location and staff!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Wow 7 visits!😳 That's awesome and glad to hear you're enjoying the keys...a boat would be great there! 😎

[@baitguru9197]

We stopped in there last August, looking for a location to pay to dump the black tanks on our class 'C' after spending several days in the Keys, and heading back North to Islamorada after spending the day in Key West. They actually allowed me to dump at no Charge and asked that we come and visit them in the future (this is actually my first experience with KOA). We had towed our boat down from North Texas, and left it at the rental condo in Islamorada. I appreciate you sharing your experience of launching your boat with your Class C. We look forward to returning to the Koa with our boat.

[@cocochanel9291]

You kids seemed to have embraced the amazing vibes of the Keys. Thanks for sharing !!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks CoCo! I think it might be an annual thing now 😉

[@cocochanel9291]

@@IreneIronTravels See you all there in 2023 !

[@campingalan]

Helloooo Chris and Aaron! Wow….that KOA really looks awesome! You took the words right out of my mouth…..that is as nice of a looking place that as can remember. I am so happy that you got to experience it down there. Kind of a bummer that you didn’t do any excursions…..but then again, relaxing is awesome and important too. Next time…..it’s only 20 miles to Key West. You can bike down there….put your bikes on a charger for the afternoon while you explore…and bike back home (of course, only while Louie can fit on the rack). Then again, it may be easier to just drive hehehe. If I think about it…I will look to see what the military campground is. It is on key west proper….and probably a lot cheaper. But, it would be nowhere near as nice. Safe travels!

[@WeekendWandering]

Oh RVing the Keys sounds amazing! Definitely a dream!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Very fun!

[@herb7877]

Very nicely done ! We are not full timers but have Rv'd for over 40+ years. We now do a lot of extended trips but have not RV'd FL. have been a couple of times but flew in & stayed with friends. Living in the PNW we are not use to the humidity. It's killer there. After seeing this we may just have to do so soon though. I like your rules. I have trouble with #3 as well. We'll work on it.

[@1951Roy]

I love camping in KW, I stay at the Navy Base and walk downtown. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikejordan9220]

I stayed there last July. The campground was very nice and I had a great time in the keys. It was expensive but everything is there.

[@jenniferhood3982]

I’m glad you are feeling better. Go ahead. Enjoy your work vacation.

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊 thanks!

[@jenniferhood3982]

@@IreneIronTravels you are very welcome.

[@dholtman5977]

Ah I can’t wait to get our rig and go to this place. Thanks guys!

[@IreneIronTravels]

you'll love it!

[@conchscooter]

I used to live around the corner from the KOA and enjoyed walking my dog down the road especially after Wilma closed the place for three years. I spent this winter retired driving around Mexico and the averages we paid, if we used a campground at all we’re $10 - $15 a night. Luckily I have friends with driveways when we go back for a visit to the Keys.

[@cooperjamesg]

I was there for Thanksgiving and loved it! I’ve already made reservations for next Thanksgiving too!

[@IreneIronTravels]

That is awesome!

[@TravelingSag]

I was in St Auggie last week to see my parents and the weather was awesome - you've chosen a great time to visit. There are a lot of natural remedies to keep the no seeums away. Check out Best Bee Brothers. Keeps the mosquitos off you too.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for the tip, we'll check it out! They were really bad!!!

[@navigatingwithnana]

As a native Floridian, I thought it might be helpful for everyone to know that your visit is most likely not during "high season." Rates when it's cold up north, Jan-March for instance, are over $200/night.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great tip!

[@nomadicnative2444]

Yup.. most expensive time is winter.. sept to feb.. hint . It doesn't get cold here til Feb /.. March

[@navigatingwithnana]

@@nomadicnative2444 Actually, Sept is hurricane season and it's ultra cheap here then. Oct- Dec is "swing season" and somewhat reasonable. Jan-March is the most expensive "high season", and then mid April prices start going down again.

[@TheEdelKampers]

We are wrapping up our stay at Sunshine Key and Fiesta Key and trying to decide if we want to invest in staying at the KOA or not. It is kind of hard after paying 20.00 a night. Nice Review, thank you for sharing. Mary 💕 Fred

[@c.alcazar2584]

happy for you guys the time you were on the keys, the first one looks so beautiful and well kept ❤️ Love the keys. Loui looks so happy by the way Chris you look beautiful with the dress....keep enjoying the keys and wherever you are now, be safe, glad you are ok now...

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you so much, appreciate it 🤗

[@pedrofernandez8729]

An E bike ride from the KOA to Key West would have made for one heck of a video. Glad you enjoyed a bit of "paradise" Hope you got out of there before the storm hit this weekend.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Pedro, we are out of the Keys now thankfully! We had planned on biking more in the Keys, but it was pretty hot and not ideal for Louie!

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@IreneIronTravels Hope you come back soon,Y'all. Gotta put that bike ride on your bucket list.

[@amydelpiere9315]

A little bit of Wayne’s World going on at the beginning lol. Those bugs love me too -have had to resort to taking Benadryl before because of the itching at night. KOA does have amazing landscaping!

[@IreneIronTravels]

🤣 Waynes world... excellant 🤣..too funny. Chris is super allergic to most bug bites as well!

[@horizon42q]

Cool, we’re heading there in January

[@jerrythompson6992]

I see its raining heavy in Miami today. Waiting for your next video to see how you faired in the Keys

[@danrandall794]

Come home you are missing a record mosquito season. Couple of decades ago a bunch of us towed our family cruisers down to the Keys for ten days. Long tow but well worth it. Diving, snorkeling and having fun. Interesting note that summer I mentioned this trip to my insurance agent and he freaked. Turns out none of us had boat insurance as policies were eight states. Glad we had no insurance issues. We went in March so had to winterize the boats again before we came back.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Sounds like a fun trip you had! Good memories😊 We’ll be home soon enough to experience those blood suckers 🦟

[@danrandall794]

@@IreneIronTravels Being selfish here but sure would enjoy it if you did a couple hour meetup somewhere. Would love to say hi in person. Going to an adult league baseball game at the great Hinckley ballpark. Beer and a brat is going to taste great.

[@GaryMiller1973]

Wow! Very nice place. I glad you guys are getting a bit of a holiday. Sometimes you just gotta put the camera down and really take in the moment and enjoy each other’s company. Question: Have you guys ever thought of checking out the Muskoka’s in Ontario Canada?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! We will get to Canada eventually…. I hadn’t heard of the muskokas and had to look them up. Beautiful area and we’ll keep them in mind. Thank you!

[@chrisfair8449]

We stayed there the same time as you. We were behind you in the momentum. We spoke to you about your dog. Place was very nice but very expensive. We had a boat and that cost an additional $43 per day. Enjoyed it but probably won't be back due to prices

[@IreneIronTravels]

Ahhh yes good talking to you, hello!! 👋

[@joannfroman4976]

Welcome to Siesta Key!! Enjoy!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!!!

[@denniswilson6426]

To keep the Noseeum’s off or drown them you need to mix suntan oil with skin so soft

[@Joe-ps8ko]

Looked beautiful! You guys remind me of us.😂 We are staying at a KOA at Cody, Wyoming and have the same chairs and color.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh nice! 😂🤭

[@rosemaryferche8102]

What do you use to help avoid the "No See ems bugs.

[@annettemills2399]

We are much like you. (Not full-timers, though.) Sometimes I tell my husband we should just camp locally, since we just stay at the campgrounds mostly. We’ve had some beautiful spots, but just don’t do the sightseeing much. We’re trying to change that too!

[@IreneIronTravels]

It can be tough for sure… but glad to hear your working on it. Goals!😊

[@petsur]

Glad you guys enjoyed the Key's!! You need to rent a boat and get out on the water! Make sure the boat does have a roof as you don't want to be in the Sun all day, believe me. I sold my RV and purchased a boat which I keep out on Estero Island (24' Whaler). Have you guys given any thought to selling the RV and living the mariner nomadic lifestyle??

[@IreneIronTravels]

We are really bummed we didn't get out on the water! We're still enjoying the RV life, but a boat could be in then future..... enjoy that Whaler!

[@petsur]

@@IreneIronTravels I get out on the water usually about once a week and every time I see amazing things! Last week I was 2 miles out and this giant head pops up out of the water..........turns out it was a big turtle! Holy crap!

[@charlescartwright71]

You need to spray with a deet bug spray b/4 venturing out. Unlike mosquito bites these red bite spots will stay with you for a couple of weeks or more. I hope your trailer is outfitted with no-seeum screens. Also, the "food poisoning" you had is nothing to fool with. It can be fatal. You should have headed to the Emergency Room for treatment.

[@AdventureswithLogan60]

for the bites you are getting , go to walmart and get some oderless garlic pills and take 1 a day and after about 3 days of taking them the bugs will not bite you anymore, i use them here in tennessee because i like hunting and fishing , but try them they work .

[@kathigee]

welp... Florida is not my fave.. even the keys... BUT!! I'm SO glad you had such a good experience. You both look super rested and happy. Sorry you were so sick Chris. ...

[@IreneIronTravels]

Florida can be a love hate!🤣 but we love the heat and the island vibe for sure. Great vacation for us. Thanks Kathi!

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

No-see-ums won't be an issue there in a year. After 25 years of building here, I've noticed that they're usually only bad near new construction.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thats good to know thank you! That makes sense as they were not bad anywhere else!

[@joycem2795]

Great campground!

[@IreneIronTravels]

It was! Thanks Joyce😊😊

[@dsbruening]

That looks lovely! Do the parks there have an age requirement on the RV? I drive a 2000 Lazy Daze class C.

[@IreneIronTravels]

This Koa did not ask about age at all and Fiesta Key RV didnt either. I don't think many parks in the keys would have a problem with you Lazy Days😊

[@damarissanchez9040]

We’re homebodies also. 😊

[@Running_With_Scissors]

That's a great deal for being in the keys.

[@markferguson3365]

How do you go to the keys and not get on a party boat and catch some tropical fish?

[@MikeMarthafuker]

Siesta Key is actually 1hour north of Fort Myers Beach it not in the "Keys" but the beaches are way nicer at Siesta Key

[@darbarto4091]

Get yourself some Sawyer Picaridin lotion or spray. Works wonders for no see ums.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks!

[@cobra5088]

I had food poisoning once. I felt like I was on my deathbed..I couldnt keep water down and when I got out of bed i felt violently ill.

[@garretlewis4103]

Christine (mine, not yours) went to school on Sugarloaf Key. Sugarloaf Elementary school. Christine says definitely don’t stay out after dark. No-see-ums and mosquitoes. Food poisoning…..what rule was that one? We didn’t hear that one when you guys were making the rules.

[@AB-so3jv]

I love the keys!!!! Glad u are having a great time!!! On the way back to the main land see if you can eat at Mrs Mac's kitchen, it is a local and non-local favorite.... amazing food. They have 2 restaurants super close to each other, both amazing, but the one on the bay side, road heading south, is the oldest and the decor is amazing. The newest one is on the road heading north, on the ocean side. Have a great trip!!!!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for the tip!😊

[@davish2964]

Do you guys have the TT Camping Pass with Trails Collection or do you have a lifetime membership?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We bought a camping pass in 2018 and then upgraded to a used full Platinum membership. It allows us to do 21 days in and go park to park. We do always buy the trails collection ( encore parks) as well each year which does the 14 days in 7 days out we talked about in this video.

[@davish2964]

@@IreneIronTravels thank you

[@jesserevilla992]

$200 a night at Boyds RV Resort back in January 2022 " Peak Season" hands down that KOA is beautiful in comparison. But we were 5 minutes from Key West on Stock-Island. We were supposed to go to the Dry Tortugas and my wife got some food poisoning and it didn't happen but our son and his wife went. And they stayed with us in our TT. I will say in FLA Mid MAY through end of Oct i rather stay at a decent resort with pools and Beach not to far. The state parks during the summer here are just to hot bug infested/ mosquitoes etc lol

[@IreneIronTravels]

Bummer you missed the Tortugas! We really want to do that as well. 5 minutes from Key West would be nice to really explore it! 😊

[@RamblinRoadies]

That looks like a really nice KOA. Are you sure it was the no-seeums that caused the red bumps? Have you been tested for MonkeyPox?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hopefully not! 😬

[@RamblinRoadies]

@@IreneIronTravels 😂

[@milesgentry850]

KOAs are nice..but you pay❤️lots in Florida too❤️

[@nomadicnative2444]

Native floridians have always used "skin so soft" to protect against the noseeums... mosquitoes.. ect.. just a tip for those of you that are not.. really works.. really.. born in Florida and have used it my entire life...

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great tip thank you! Some locals mentioned it there as well, but we didnt get a chance to try it. Good to know and we'll keep some on board the RV 😊

[@metajones3220]

I got those bites at the keys before and for weeks after I got home still suffered from the bites, not fun

[@wes10011]

Nice KOA

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Wes!

[@tumbleweedbandit]

What’s the name of the KOA resort ? Looks amazing .

[@IreneIronTravels]

I believe it’s just called Sugarloaf KOA

[@tumbleweedbandit]

@@IreneIronTravels oh Do you think the bugs are a summer thing ? I’m thinking of a winter trip there . I love love your channel and the pup . We upgraded our solar and batteries . Thanks for the help on that . 🙏

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks John, glad to hear of your upgrade. I’m sure you’ll be loving it! I’ve heard the bugs are worse in the summer for sure…. Usually after April. And the two weeks we just spent at Fiesta key at the end of May….. no bugs!

[@Sonnyboy346]

How bad is the storm now?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We just left Florida… but hear it’s pretty bad there…. Glad we missed it!

[@321PCX]

"Hamhocks" in the pool area? lol

[@kkaalaas]

If you are still there you got to eat at square grouper …..get there at 5 before the line

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! We are out of the keys now…. But have heard square grouper is great. I’m kinda bummed now…. Because we were next to two locations and never went. Next time!

[@kkaalaas]

@@IreneIronTravels I’m a foodie and it’s really good.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We should have went!

[@ZebbMassiv]

Concrete tent sites? Wow

[@mgv00]

Check out Boyd’s Campground on Stock Island. Great place but $$$. I’ve tent camped there many times.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!😊

[@johnphillips8088]

What was the cause of the food poisoning?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We are not quite sure..... we did eat out a few times.... She might have just picked up a bug somewhere..... but it passed quickly, thankfully.

[@g550guy]

the no see ums.>>>>>>>>>>deal breaker......... wonder if they are yet round?

[@IreneIronTravels]

I think the bugs are worse from April on into Summer and better in the Winter months...

[@billangelo2190]

As always, 👍!!!!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Bill 🙏

[@tc2425]

Food in the Keys Sucks.....I lived and Worked there for years .....very difficult to find quality food .....it's all trucked in from the main land ....and most of the Fish is Chinese as the Local Fisherman went out of business long time ago .....And with today's Diesel ⛽️ fuel costs makes this all worse .....to survive keep the food simple and basic 👌

[@Sonnyboy346]

Wow! Imagine how much it cost to build that place.

[@IreneIronTravels]

A lot of mooo la for sure! 🤑

[@markcallan8268]

OK this is want works oil of citronella dap a little bit here and there and you can see the biters hover around you.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good to know thank you!

[@jeffersonfoster4274]

Was it the lobster reuben that mad you sick?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Not sure what it exactly was or where she picked up the bug…..

[@BackroadExploits]

Too funny rules? Food poisoning sucks!! No warning to stay away from a certain place or did you only eat at one place? Missed opportunity for a timelapse sunset/sunrise for your video I'm thinking....hint, hint. Excellent review of the campground.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you! 😊 We did go to a few places so not quite sure where or what she got sick from..... Yes the cameraman was on vacation that week🤣🤣🤣

[@snowbirdlady8496]

Sounds like a wonderful "vacation", except for the bugs! I would be eaten alive. Did you use repellant? That KOA does look very nice, but wow I could never pay that much. Have fun and get out and do some ACTIVITIES!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes and yes! We just had Off with 40% deet and it didnt really work at all!!😳 A lot of people are recommending Skin so Soft lotion and swear it works for the no see ums!

[@gracegotmehere]

Solar is my friend. I did State park’s last summer, but with gas prices I’m parked at family house’s for the summer, than back to BLM land. I’m a retired widow with a lower income and I can’t afford those sites, so I rely on my solar, and sunshine 🌞

[@IreneIronTravels]

Sounds Like a nice setup you have 😊 we love our solar as well and really enjoy the open lands out west 👍

[@byronlemay2166]

They're called Sand Flies...ask the locals how to keep them off you if you haven't done that yet...and maybe that little restaurant isn't the place to eat after all?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks!

[@johnpaulsamia7599]

Your accent sounds Canadian or Minnesotan, maybe Wisconsin? Lol definitely Northern American. HammOcks and Abouut lol

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yup, Minn E Sotan and Wes Con Son 🤣🤣

[@vidmantaseiva5353]

The food across the street was terrible 🤢🤮 usually I’m not picky but my whole family refused to eat when the food came 🤢🤢🤢

[@roxyraber8931]

Noseeum spray on amazon.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!

[@carolbrucecollett]

Sounds fun-other than food poisoning.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes! 🤣

[@RVerJerry]

Nuts.

[@1951Roy]

Are there deals on Thousand trail memberships, never own one?

[@IreneIronTravels]

I would recommend buying a used membership from www.campgroundmembershipoutlet.com or you can always try out a Zone Pass for around $500 for the year to see if you like it.

[@MangoMike316]

😃👍👍👍😃

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊🌴🌴🌴😊

[@KirbyVandivort]

How dare her moaning get in the way of you enjoying your beverage!

[@IreneIronTravels]

😂🍻

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

They are more the size of flees, here is how you avoid them... Deep Woods OFF. Works great. I live 1,000 feet from the Gulf and have a great outdoor deck/space with glass top table that we have coffee in the morning, visit with our neighbors at night, with no biting from these little devils, Deep Woods Off keeps them from biting you to a red, bumpy mess.