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Vacationer RV Park

3.8 (36 reviews)
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Mau C.

I can't say enough good things about this RV Park, The Vacationer was one of those places we booked for 6 months to try it out and stayed permanently, that's how much we like it. Besides the constant renovation efforts, the cleaning up is also daily, always improving the landscape, spaces, lightings, the park has a management that responds immediately to the tenants needs. Jim Nicolete is the star of this business, since day one we felt at home, he went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our space, relocated us to a better spot, but most importantly, since we are an LGBT couple that has been together for 16 years, we never once had any attitude or comment from him that made us feel less equal or different, quite the opposite, me and my husband feel special every day living here. We were very lucky to have chosen this place to call home. Haven't even mentioned the big pool with a gazebo and a bbq place, the SPA with clean hot bubbles and the pool table in the party/conference room. All the other workers deserved a mention in this post but I am going to praise Adriana, which is the right arm of Jim, perfect since day one. Well, I told you I couldn't say enough good things...

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Federico H.

This older urban RV park appears to be mostly residential. Check in strictly after 1:00 PM otherwise you have no option but to wait outside the gate and can't back out into the street. Not really suitable for bigger rigs. Tight sites and streets with ntruding untrimmed trees. Cleanliness could be better: our site had dry dog turds and other debris. Office clerk was courteous as was a maintenance worker. Phone number goes to a reservations call center and there isn't an option to speak with someone at the park. Not great for vacation RVing.

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Is very small spaces and very expensive , everything is very old too. Definitely this is not my favorite space

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Great place to stay ! Jim and Adriana are very helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone

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Thanks to Ilda the girl in the front desk my experience was great thank you Ilda

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“My father passed away and Jim, the General Manager stepped in and assisted me throughout the entire process.”

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