I booked a two-night stay at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo for a school trip for my…read more7-year-old son. One week before check-in, I received an email saying the resort could not honor the reservation and it was cancelled. No explanation. No solution. Just cancelled. What followed has been an absolute nightmare. I spent hours on the phone with trying to get this resolved, and the only thing they offered was a $50 credit -- which is frankly insulting considering the time, stress, and last-minute scramble this created for a trip involving a child's school event. The resort has been completely unhelpful and their customer service is terrible. If a reservation can simply be cancelled a week before a stay with no meaningful support, then their platform is unreliable and not worth using. I have also spent days trying to work directly with the resort to fix the situation, making multiple phone calls and still not receiving a clear resolution. For something that should have been a simple reservation, this has turned into an exhausting and frustrating ordeal. Families plan trips months in advance. Cancelling a reservation a week before arrival with no real assistance is unacceptable. Between lack of support and the resort's inability to resolve the issue promptly, this experience has been incredibly disappointing. I will never book through Expedia again, and I would strongly recommend others think twice before relying on them for important travel plans.

This is One Beautiful Ranch in Lovely Polk County Florida!!!…read more Our stay was 4/24/25-4/28/25 Secured Property! Multiple Security vehicles and officers on patrol and checking the many venues and sites. Felt secure and I didn't witness anything suspicious or loud. People were respectful of surroundings which was enjoyable by many! Property (1800 acres), was clean and expansive! Split rail fence that goes on for miles with Bison, Cattle, Steers, Horses and many other Ranch animals. Property has an Airport, Ownership Options for Cabins, Camping for Class A, B & C RV's with Hook ups. Separate dump site. Platform Tents W/ electric hook up only, and Primitive Camping. Hotel on the property too. We were using our Class A RV and did note that campsites did have some heavy leaf cover and underneath not uncommon to find juice boxes, straws, or fruit snack wrappers. They were smaller sites but were accommodating for corn hole or horseshoe. Some extra detail should be addressed at these locations. Water is quite odorous and smells of sulfur and heavy iron. It was camping but this is also a Resort so I did expect better. The public restrooms looked newly remodeled with dark wood look floors, clean and comfortable. Several stalls were always open. We were under a burn ban so will return during the winter months next time. Currently set to open this summer is a Water Park and Large Pool. Mini Golf, Horse Back Riding (Reservations) with Trail Guide, Swamp Buggy, Airboat and River Cruise available but is a separate charge. Most attractions and activities are a la cart. Tour Guides were all enthusiastic, entertaining and friendly! Knowledgeable about what they guided and helpful! Really nice people who cared about what they were doing and it showed. Rodeo on Saturday Night was under the big lights and the performers were fun and exciting! Definitely a small venue and circuit but the atmosphere was amazing! Really enjoyed this show! Saloon on site had Line Dancing Friday Night and full bar. Prices reasonable and special was a branded Beer Boot. The saloon and dancing opened at 7:30 PM. I was a little surprised to see several children in there. I would recommend that maybe they allow families at a certain time but evenings for adults. It is a bar and really isn't a place for children. So we did leave after Children remained in the bar at 10:30 pm. It was for this reason I couldn't give Resort a better rating. A nice Marina shop and barbecue restaurant on the river that provide relaxing sunsets and reasonable prices. A second restaurant also on property. Pizza, parlor, ice cream shop, candy store, general store, camping store are all on property and have just about any item that you may need in the event that you forget packing an item. There is a target range, skeet shooting, archery shooting available. I would recommend making this stop and giving yourself a few days. I definitely would recommend the "Cooler" months! Taking your bicycles in lieu of renting golf carts. We were prepared for this so no surprise.

This is a great spot for group outings and family reunions. You can bring your boat since they have…read moretwo dock spots right beside their private white sand beach. They also have a pool and a covered pavilion that is perfect for group meals with a beautiful water view.

Great place for families and friends to get together. Lots of areas to get together and relax.read more

This place is magical! Our family celebrated my grandmas 100th birthday, so my uncle rented out the…read moreentire resort. It was one of the best reunions we've ever had and having the beach across the street was perfect. You have kayaks and paddle boards to use and it really felt like we were right at home

I think perhaps it depends on your expectations. We seemed to have several issues with Suite 3 but…read moremaybe it was just a bad week and for the price we were expecting a turnkey relaxing vacation. A few small things to consider- do not expect world class paddle boards, there is one SUP paddle that functions and two old paddle boards- kayaks seemed ok. The walk to the beach does require crossing a busy road, but once there it IS a nice beach, but you must bring all your own gear, including beach towels. There are not any beach rental chairs, etc. nearby. The wifi did not seem to work for us, the fan in the spare bedroom had a short apparently so my first night trying to sleep, it got up to 78 degrees in the room as we could not adjust the temp on the thermostat, the couch is not comfortable, the streaming buffered, so it took a couple hours to get that to work, there is a neighboring house with a large dog barking and although they warn you, I find it strange for the nightly price ($336/night!) to offer a small soap and shampoo. There is a washer, no dryer. The blankets were thin, beds were decent and the place was clean. There are no screens on any of the windows so you can't really get fresh air and there was a wasp nest above our bathroom window so definitely didn't want to leave a window ajar while showering. There is a "no refund" policy, so you are stuck there as we had wanted to check out after our first of two nights. There are not any walkable restaurants nearby. We were offered a couple of free nights to make up for all the mishaps we had. All in all, there were nice chairs and solitude by their water's edge. I could see a family enjoying the grounds and playing the outdoor games they had, but for us it was a letdown for the price. I think some people would be perfectly happy here but we had a lot of stress upon check-in and so many things not working properly.

We LOVED our stay at the Resorts at Canopy Oaks! 12/10…read morerecommend you go! We hosted the Nomad Families Rally here with 11 families and had the absolute best time together. The Resorts schedule they have activities to do daily and so much for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Our kids favorite thing they did was play glow in the dark scavenger hunt! We also ordered groceries from the nearby grocery store and they delivered right to our site!!! Live music at the Tiki Bar on the weekends and some days they even had food trucks available! We have never been to an rv resort that had such big concrete slabs to park on and they were completely LEVEL! Very nice picnic tables were at each site and a fire pit. I can't wait for the next Rally because we will definitely be returning!

Husband and I went for 2 beers a piece bought a round of 15 shots for a group celebrating a…read morebirthday. Establishment keeps your credit card until leaving. We were charged $265 with the bartender helping herself to $65. When I called to talk to management they said I was under charged. We would frequent this place. Never again!!

At the end of a month-long stay at SSR, we did something we rarely do: booked the same month for…read morethe following year. It wasn't that tough a decision. 1. Located on a stretch of secluded beach, the resort has a wonderful "Old Florida" vibe. The two bedroom, one bath apartments are "beachy": tile floors, comfy furniture, good beds, well-equipped kitchens. Website photos are spot-on! 2. Led by owner Wendell, the staff--Flor, Lillian, and Carol--meticulously maintain the property. The paint's fresh and colorful, landscaping is impeccable, everything's clean, and every issue is addressed immediately. When we had a small glitch with our air conditioner, a repairman remedied it as soon as Wendell learned about it. 3. There's a real sense of community among the guests, many of whom are regulars. Because of its small size, there's an intimacy that we seldom encounter in larger resorts. Our dog Mo made friends with everyone, including other four-legged visitors. 4. Guests are welcome to no-charge commercial grade washers and dryers, fridges and freezers full of snacks and beverages, a barbecue area with gas grills and tables, and plenty of beach-side seating. We even caught a couple of SpaceX launches from the beach. 5. Outdoor activities: I'm a cyclist and the stretch of A1A that SSR sits on is perfect for flat-land riding. Sebastian Inlet State Park and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the nation's first NWR, are close by. I'm not a fisherman, but other guests did plenty of fishing from the beach. 6. As city dwellers, we don't spend much time driving. That said, there are plenty of excellent restaurants within a half-hour of SSR. Two of our favorites: El Ambia Cubano and Oh Biscuit in Melbourne.

Seashell Suites Restores The Soul…read more The Seashell Suites is the place where you will feel and experience the real Florida vacation. On the water, Beautiful beach, No crowds. The place itself makes you feel as if you have your own home on the ocean. Wendell and his staff are the best. When you had enough of the daily grind and need to get away. Go To The Seashell Suites.

What a delightful stay we've had for a few days away from the grind…read more This is our to us from us for the holidays which is a great way to enjoy the holiday and an experience present which gives and gives and keeps going through the learning and memories and experiences we gain when traveling together as a family. Thanks for quality accommodation with great standards of service and clean, fresh food and excellent time and time again with our DVC membership and visits to all things Disney. It's not perfect - but it's practically perfect in every way.

As a DVC member this was a resort we wanted to come see. We were sailing on a cruise and added a…read morefew nights here before we sailed. We have absolutely fell in love this Disneys Vero Beach Resort! The grounds, beach access, and views are beautiful. It's a smaller resort than we are used to which makes getting around nice and easy. There is so much to do from the pool and beach to mini golf, games, activities and crafts you will not be bored! The cast members have all been amazing! We will definitely be back!

I have been coming here to say for years but had never had the dining experience. Ok. Came here for…read moreThanksgiving. Now I realize you can't plan the weather and it could not have been any more perfect, but Thanksgiving time generally is bluebird perfect balmy and dry so to have such wonderful weather , while certainly our good luck, not so unusual at Thanksgiving. Ok BYOB affair. Fine with that. The help quickly labeled and iced down beers and wines. Nice. Food. Beyond perfect. Turkey done to a turn, fantastic vegetables and sides, but also pompano. Pompano. I have caught many on the beach right behind this place but I couldn't believe I was lucky enough to find it on the menu. Well so much for the turkey-pompano is tops in my book. Desserts were just as pretty and delicious. One of the best meals I ever had, between the food and atmosphere quite a memory.

We reserved the Pelican House at Manasota Beach Club months in advance for our 20th wedding…read moreanniversary. Leading up to the trip, we made repeated efforts to communicate with the property about details and amenities. At one point, we were told their system had been hacked and that we should not accept emails from them for a period of time. Then, shortly before our trip, we received what they described as an "app," which appeared incomplete and contained little to no useful information. Taken together, the communication issues raised concerns early on. The day before our cross-country flight, we received a call from Charles, who identified himself as the head sales manager and said he was "the boss" when asked about a supervisor. He informed us that the Pelican House was no longer available due to a reported bedbug issue. Regardless of the reason, the timing left us with virtually no ability to make alternative plans. The replacement options offered were, in our view, not comparable. We specifically chose this property for a quiet, intimate beachfront experience with access to amenities like kayaks, canoes, and bikes. The suggested alternatives were larger, more traditional resort-style properties without the same privacy, beach access, or features we had planned around. While these were described as "nicer," the focus was on things like interior finishes rather than the experience we had intentionally booked. What made this especially difficult is that just the day before, we had conversations with staff where we shared that this trip was for our 20th anniversary during a period of repeated family tragedies. At that time, the tone was empathetic and understanding. However, once the cancellation was communicated, that empathy disappeared. The interaction shifted to a rigid, take-it-or-leave-it approach with no meaningful acknowledgment of the impact. We were given two options: accept a replacement that did not meet our needs or take a refund at the last minute--leaving us with non-refundable flights, a car rental, and no place to stay. There was no effort to provide a comparable solution or to help mitigate the disruption. After the call, I attempted to reach Charles again, but did not receive a return call. My wife later received an automated refund email. When I contacted Susan, the house manager, to confirm what had happened, the response was brief and, in our view, lacked empathy--stating only that they "couldn't risk it" because of bedbugs. From our perspective, this experience was deeply disruptive and disappointing. It left us with significant unexpected costs, no accommodations, and a milestone anniversary trip that had been planned for months effectively undone at the last minute.

GORGEOUS resort. We loved our stay here. Such a lovely…read moreproperty along A1A and so impressive overall. We were not arriving til after 6pm and the staff left an envelope for me with instructions in the box. It was a seamless checkin and we were blown away by the beauty of the room. It was very nicely air conditioned and it smelled sooooooo good. So clean. Everything you need here. Microwave, fridge. Cute little shower. Plenty of towels. Comfortable bed but we hated the overstuffed pillows. The only gripe was the pillows. Our room was right outside the pool and you turn left, there's the ocean. Beautiful and breathtaking views. The pool area is so clean and well maintained. Very quiet premises. There is a small laundry room with an ice machine and reserved parking spaces. Stephanie was very pleasant when we checked out. We had no issues so no need to call staff. Such a great location and we will be back.

My husband and I brought our son to Melbourn on a last min spring break trip to fish off the beach…read more We found MBR while driving around looking for a place with direct beach access. Decided to stay and we are so glad we did. Stephanie the owner is so nice and helpful. There isn't a host on site from 6pm-8am but she is easy to get ahold of if needed. The resort grounds are kept VERY clean and tidy. Pool and pool patio were cleaned each morning. The pool is not heated but my son didn't mind the cooler water after being on the beach all day. Plenty of lounge chairs around pool and seating outside the pool area on a patio over looking the beach. Steps down to the beach were kept clean led off and clear of clutter. It would be really nice to have a ramp going down to the beach. Was a little tricky getting our beach cart down the stairs. The ice machine was out of service while we were there so we did have to buy ice for our fish but hopefully it will be available next time we visit. A big plus was the water hose available for us to wash out our coolers and beach gear. Patio also has 2 enclosed beach showers to rinse off as well. The overall feel was very cozy and relaxed. We stayed in room 104 on the bottom floor. King bed with pull out couch. Mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot. We didn't pull out the bed since the couch was super comfortable so my son didn't want it pulled out. The provided LOTS of pillows which was VERY impressive. Room was very well laid out and clean. Shower was a little awkward since it's an open concept but water pressure was perfect. Hot and cold water worked very well. King bed was VERY comfortable. Firm but not rock hard. Hubby and I both slept like a rock. Big TVs in living room and bedroom. Lots of windows to let in all the sunshine! I only have a few suggestions/tips to add: 1. Heavier blankets. We had bedding for the pull out but a few heavier blankets would be nice. After being in the sun all day it's nice to be in a cold room under cozy blankets. 2. A sink in the kitchen area would be so helpful. Running back and forth to the bathroom to use the sink was a little annoying but not enough to dampen this review. 3. A broom and dust pan. This is a MUST. After 2 hours of being there our floor was covered in sand. I had no way of sweeping it up and since the bathroom was in the bedroom, we had a ton of sand on the floor beside the bed. 4. Sand rugs beside the bed to wipe feet on before getting in the bed. (I HATE sand in my bed) All in All this is a perfect place to stay if you're looking for direct beach access. We will 100% be coming back.

The area is very crowded, parkiing was notabundant, difficult to find the office, the room was…read morespacious, very clean, the beds were rustic but extremely high and difficult to access, there was not a step stool available, the beds were hard, no extra blanket, the TV did not work at all, leaving nothing to do but sleep, there was a canteen type food hut, not indoor seating, long wait for food, front office thought there was 2 laces to eat, lot of room noise in room but us almost all night, doors opening and closing often. I think if you are a senior citizen, this is definitely not for you. Also everything runs off of cash mostly, no credit or debit cards. We had a 2 night reservation and had to just leave early day 2. We just forged our payment. Would not go there again.The lady in the office was pleasant and in the air boat office was also pleasant!

Ever wonder where the quintessential southern campsites are located, look no further than Camp Mack…read more- this is where the piney woods meets up with the Florida swampland. You ain't never experienced old Florida charm until you been here, the land of airboats and alligators, a place where the mosquitoes swarm at dusk and the screeching wildlife will wake you before dawn. Ahhh this is the life I love, a place where the internet struggles to connect you with the real world, the only agenda here is rest and relaxation, a place where chores are something you'll look forward to, most consist of filling the yeti with ice and can beer and visiting your neighbors on your golf cart or 4 x 4 ranger. There are no strangers here it seems everybody shares the same mindset. I spent five days here and I didn't want to leave when it came time to break camp. This place is known for its fishing and believe me they are plentiful, it's a simple recipe - catch / clean / fry. I like beer but I'm not a beer drinker I prefer vodka so I stocked up before arriving, finding beer is easy if you like the hard stuff it's a trip to town I'm guessing it at least thirty miles round trip and leaving the camp will break the vibe and there's no reason to do that if you prepare. There are no typical days here every is different but everyday is the same in the sense that you own one hundred percent of your time while you're here, it's a place you can turn your phone off and disconnect for awhile and forget anything else exist - I know I don't do that enough but I do know this is the kind of life we should be addicted too. Okay okay I'll review the place instead of the lifestyle that seems to be the norm here. Things to do: cross the street and you're in a beautiful State Park, find a shady spot down at the boat ramp and watch one of the best shows on earth there seems to be an endless number of unique water crafts being launch or being pulled from the water (airboats, bass boats, skiffs, pontoon boats, jon-boats, etc) I say with the utmost respect this place is like the redneck yacht club where everyone seems to have a buzz e.g people ride in the boats while it's still on the trailer going down the road - yes they are creeping along but it's still fricking awesome. I recommend you leave any pretentious behavior at home and pay attention to the dress code it's very easy to look out of place here - acceptable clothing includes - anything camouflage, women should have a few pairs of short shorts and a ragged pair of cowboy boots and any kind of top you can tie in the front, men shirts are optional but a stained tank top and a pair of Tevas gets you status. After the sunsets fire pit sitting beer drinking attire rules can I get a little yeehaw repeat day two and day three and so on and so on. Other highlights include a visit to the outpost store lots of beer and snacks, a indoor fish cleaning area and a bait shop, a outdoor projection screen, community fire pit, you can rent bicycles and pontoon boats or take a swamp tour on an airboat. They occasionally have live music which I hear is pretty amazing with an outdoor food court and beer for sale. The campsites are large and plentiful with full hookups with concrete or paver pads, they offer up to 50 amps, water and sewer all included unless you're planning on staying awhile then you pay for utilities. There are a few bars and restaurants, maybe restaurants is a stretch but you can buy food on property. There's a lodge onsite if you don't have a camper and still want to experience this unique venue. Theres lots more I don't think it's possible to take it all in at least not in the five days I spent here - I believe having a good cup of hot coffee at sunrise sitting in your favorite chair is nirvana, having a cocktail at sunset in the same chair by the fire pit will rejuvenate you, there's nothing wrong with freeing your soul once in awhile...