ctechbob
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Stay Dates - September 17-25, 2023
Site#: There isn't one. This is a private site. Only one RV at a time.
Site Type: Pull Through
Full Hookups: Yes (30/50 Power)
Bob Rating: 11/10
Wife Rating: 11/10
Would Stay Again?: We've already booked almost 2 weeks for 2024
Wifi?: No**
Where to begin. If you're not into beaches or just relaxing, this isn't for you. That out of the way. Yes, there are a few sites in Cape San Blas that are RIGHT on the beach, and this one is about an 800 foot walk, but. The sites that are on the beach are also right near the main road, so there is little to no privacy, there is only one site that I would put above The Salty Turtle (TST), but it is booked solid for the next year for the most part and it is something like $200 a night. TST is still a bit expensive at $70-110/ night. We had originally booked for the 18th-24th, but I added on the 25th a while ago because we thought that the kid would be able to take the weekend off and come down (that didn't work out) and then last weekend the wife and I were sitting around Saturday, RV loaded and ready to go on Monday, when we decided that we'd strike out early. Looking at the booking calendar, the day was open, so I called and got their answering service, they said they thought it would be ok and the date disappeared from the calendar that evening, so we figured we were a go. Turns out they didn't know about it when we got there and I actually called them on Monday, but they took my $35 for Sunday and let it roll. I gambled and won. (Side note Pristine Properties, the property managers are pretty easy to deal with, always polite and willing to work with you**)
While I was setting up the RV on sunday, a car pulled up and a nice dude got out and introduced himself as Woody, the property owner. (They have a camera monitoring the site and I suspect he saw me roll in). I explained to him what I'd done (with the extra day) and he waved it off with a 'no problem' and said that he was just there because he'd just spread ant killer on the ground and he saw us get out with doggo and wanted to make sure we knew in case it was a problem for the dog. We had a really good conversation, he told us to have fun and took off.
The site itself is mostly a gravel driveway and you will need some leveling skills to get everything the way you need it to me. No, you're not parking on the side of a mountain, but it isn't a concrete pad either (Woody said that is in the works for this year or next). Getting a big 5er in there will also be a bit of a challenge, but there should be enough room to swing it wide and get the job done.
**There is no 'official' WiFi at the site, however, Pristine Properties also manages the 'Cape Bear' property that is just next door to the RV pad, and I asked them nicely for the password to their WiFi. Depending on your equipment, you might be able to make it work. I carry a WiFi repeater with me, so I can put it outside of the RV and pump the signal up to where it works well inside the metal box. Your results might vary.
On to the pictures.
This is the pad, look to the left and find the picnic table, the pad is in that area, Seacliff Drive is the vertical road on the right side of the pic.
The first thing you see driving in Blue Water Drive is actually the EXIT of the lot.
The backside of the lot is the entrance.
Swing it wide and pull right in:
Hookup area. Sewer pipe isn't too far out of the ground, dual water spigots, and your breaker panel with 15/30/50 plugs/breakers.
Overview, I'm pretty far off the hookups and could have slid over another 4-6 feet, but I was tired of driving, and it was 'good enough' so that's where I plunked down the jacks and kicked off the vacation. (Doggo not included with site rental, you have to bring your own, this one is mine!)
The beach. They only get a little better than this. Clear water, and hardly any people. Yes, it is the off season, but even this past weekend there were hardly any people out here. If you look at the Google Street view that someone shot on the beach, the pictures are from July, and there's still not a ton of people on the beach. Some people like people, I think most of them are ok some of the time, but for this vacation, I'm very glad I didn't have to deal with many of them. Just the wife and dog, made for an extremely relaxing week.
More photos from the vacation/area here.
I'm going to eventually get around to reviewing a few of the local eateries when I get a chance, there's a few of note that you should be aware of if you're in the area.
Site#: There isn't one. This is a private site. Only one RV at a time.
Site Type: Pull Through
Full Hookups: Yes (30/50 Power)
Bob Rating: 11/10
Wife Rating: 11/10
Would Stay Again?: We've already booked almost 2 weeks for 2024
Wifi?: No**
Where to begin. If you're not into beaches or just relaxing, this isn't for you. That out of the way. Yes, there are a few sites in Cape San Blas that are RIGHT on the beach, and this one is about an 800 foot walk, but. The sites that are on the beach are also right near the main road, so there is little to no privacy, there is only one site that I would put above The Salty Turtle (TST), but it is booked solid for the next year for the most part and it is something like $200 a night. TST is still a bit expensive at $70-110/ night. We had originally booked for the 18th-24th, but I added on the 25th a while ago because we thought that the kid would be able to take the weekend off and come down (that didn't work out) and then last weekend the wife and I were sitting around Saturday, RV loaded and ready to go on Monday, when we decided that we'd strike out early. Looking at the booking calendar, the day was open, so I called and got their answering service, they said they thought it would be ok and the date disappeared from the calendar that evening, so we figured we were a go. Turns out they didn't know about it when we got there and I actually called them on Monday, but they took my $35 for Sunday and let it roll. I gambled and won. (Side note Pristine Properties, the property managers are pretty easy to deal with, always polite and willing to work with you**)
While I was setting up the RV on sunday, a car pulled up and a nice dude got out and introduced himself as Woody, the property owner. (They have a camera monitoring the site and I suspect he saw me roll in). I explained to him what I'd done (with the extra day) and he waved it off with a 'no problem' and said that he was just there because he'd just spread ant killer on the ground and he saw us get out with doggo and wanted to make sure we knew in case it was a problem for the dog. We had a really good conversation, he told us to have fun and took off.
The site itself is mostly a gravel driveway and you will need some leveling skills to get everything the way you need it to me. No, you're not parking on the side of a mountain, but it isn't a concrete pad either (Woody said that is in the works for this year or next). Getting a big 5er in there will also be a bit of a challenge, but there should be enough room to swing it wide and get the job done.
**There is no 'official' WiFi at the site, however, Pristine Properties also manages the 'Cape Bear' property that is just next door to the RV pad, and I asked them nicely for the password to their WiFi. Depending on your equipment, you might be able to make it work. I carry a WiFi repeater with me, so I can put it outside of the RV and pump the signal up to where it works well inside the metal box. Your results might vary.
On to the pictures.
This is the pad, look to the left and find the picnic table, the pad is in that area, Seacliff Drive is the vertical road on the right side of the pic.
The first thing you see driving in Blue Water Drive is actually the EXIT of the lot.
The backside of the lot is the entrance.
Swing it wide and pull right in:
Hookup area. Sewer pipe isn't too far out of the ground, dual water spigots, and your breaker panel with 15/30/50 plugs/breakers.
Overview, I'm pretty far off the hookups and could have slid over another 4-6 feet, but I was tired of driving, and it was 'good enough' so that's where I plunked down the jacks and kicked off the vacation. (Doggo not included with site rental, you have to bring your own, this one is mine!)
The beach. They only get a little better than this. Clear water, and hardly any people. Yes, it is the off season, but even this past weekend there were hardly any people out here. If you look at the Google Street view that someone shot on the beach, the pictures are from July, and there's still not a ton of people on the beach. Some people like people, I think most of them are ok some of the time, but for this vacation, I'm very glad I didn't have to deal with many of them. Just the wife and dog, made for an extremely relaxing week.
More photos from the vacation/area here.
I'm going to eventually get around to reviewing a few of the local eateries when I get a chance, there's a few of note that you should be aware of if you're in the area.
