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    3.0 (60 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    We have owned four campers over 20 years and this is, by far, the worst camping and diving area we've ever stayed at across the U.S. They allow a few people to ruin it for everyone. Management has no backbone to ask a few bad apples to be respectful. Pros: Truly none Cons: Side by side trail riding took place the same weekend we were diving and staying at their campground. Management allowed a few thugs to play vulgar and explicit rap music at the highest possible volume. I counted 5 large speakers on one machine, which rattled our windows. Many campers complained about this. Nothing was done after notifying MGMT. No one wants to hear this all day and until midnight. The general rules say quiet hours are 10pm. Campground rules say midnight. When I notified MGMT of the issue they sent me a screenshot saying quiet hour don't start until midnight. Great response! It's 9pm and we're exhausted as I wrote this review, but you can't go to sleep because the music overpowers any noise cancelling machine you have. Campsites are not kept up or cleaned between campers. So much trash on our site when we arrived. Look at the picture. It's 9pm and the thugs are blasting rap music with every other word being a curse word. I don't want my children exposed to this. The place is so run down. True junk everywhere. The space beside the dive shop could be a junk yard. Piers falling through at the water. Trash floating in the water. Water clarity was extremely horrible. I've dove more clear waters in rock quarries than here. The algae is unreal. We are leaving early and cutting our trip short. Peace a quiet camping and diving turned into a rap concert with some of Florida's finest. I will be filing a dispute with my credit card company and receiving a refund. I should have adhered to all of the warning from fellow reviewers before booking our stay.

    View of visitors basking in the Vortex Spring experience
    Kerri G.

    Our family had a great Saturday enjoying Vortex Springs. It was an extremely hot summer day however, the beautiful and overall vibes made it worth it. While the kids and friends roamed the property we chatted with the owner and he was as pleasant as can be. The water was not crystal clear but that did not detract from the experience. Check out the restaurant n premises and talk to Carla. This lady embodied great customer service - she delayed her lunch time by a few hours to care for hungry and thirsty guests. Make the trip and have a blast.

    Clear water and lots of fish
    Michael M.

    I had been looking around for a place to camp with my family that had some fun water activities as well as diving for me and my son. This place looked like a great option, so I did a lot of research, looked at reviews, pictures, Google Earth, etc. Here is how it went: The Good: - water is very clear and stays a constant 68 degrees, so very refreshing on a hot day - water slides, swing, diving board, and platform provide a variety of things to do in the water - you can paddle board (which we did) or rent a kayak and float on the section of the river they own - the dive shop is well stocked and provide everything you need for the dive. I didn't actually dive since my diving buddy had an ear infection, but they can rent you all you need - they sometimes have events...a rodeo was happening for two nights while we were there - the section of the water you dive in is very clear....just standing on the shore at night we could see the bottom when night divers shone their lights around - the campground has a lot of space, electric, water, fire pits, grills, picnic tables, and a bath house along with playgrounds for little kids - lots of mature trees The Not So Good: (here we go....) - don't believe any of the pictures you see online that were taken more than a year ago. The location is run-down in many places and the pictures don't tell the story - I've seen cleaner outhouses than that bath house - bath house should be cleaned every day with the amount of people there, but it was only sprayed down once during our 5 days there - bath house not regularly stocked with soap for hand washing - half of the little kid playgrounds were unsafe, torn down, or unusable - 4/7 water slides were closed/torn down/unsafe - stand alone pond that used to be a swimming area with a slide, swim platform, and boardwalk is completely shut down; no items remain; water is questionable. - you can paddle board and kayak on the river, but over half the stretch is overgrown with water plants that you will get stuck on A LOT; there is a rusty gate at the end of their property; you can get out of the water, walk a bit to another place to get on the river and continue with clear water, but the water there is shallow a lot of the time and overground from the riverbanks - garbage dumpsters overflowing - not all campsites have a grill, fire pit, and picnic table each even though it is advertised they all have them - no sewer drains for RVs or trailers - midnight quiet hours....camp hosts were some of the loudest people there - hiking trail boardwalks and bridges all gone even though the trail entrance sign remains - chain and swing used to swing from a platform into the water has no grip, is heavy, and is a little dangerous - lots of areas have loose boards over bridges or walk ways - I've probably missed something Bottom Line: The water play area was fun and my kids loved the slides, the sand, and just playing in the water. But I would only go here for the day. I would not camp here again, and I would even think twice about coming for the day unless management fixes the place up.

    Cockroach infestation right outside the grand view cabin and right next to the dive prep area.
    Jen C.

    I booked a stay at at vortex spring,was horrified all the way around,a picture and video is worth a thousand words.The health department needs to be called,people are going to get sick.

    Water, water slides.
    Gaby F.

    Easy entrance, great food and drinks, staff is helpful and informative. Had a blast. The music was dope, met lots of people. Slept in my flatbed of the truck and had a nice view of stars.

    Brannon B.

    Great place to dive or swim. This place is known for the place to go for dive certifications. It is a natural spring and the water is clear. The water is cold so you might need a wet suit when diving. They have cabin type places to stay and a place to put an rv. They have rope swings and a slide at the swimming side. They have a dive shop to rent/buy dive equipment and purchase snacks. The cost for diving was $25 and they offer a military discount. Not sure of other prices because I only went to dive. If diving on the weekend, get there early cause it gets busy.

    Spring

    This place has potential but it's costly to rent their scuba gear. Also lots of young ppl running the shop. They had a manager present but wasn't helping... $26 to just dive $20 for a wet suit $1 per weight about lol so even tho we got 1 4lbs bags we got charge for $8 ... $20 for bcd. Make sure you check yours. We had no chest clasp and the latch that holds the tank was put on incorrectly $20 for the tank So all this times 2 and it's well over $200... so I'm not sure it's worth it. Tbh it would be cheaper and faster to rent from your local dive shop. Bathrooms were disgusting. If you're charging these prices I aspect better.

    Our crew here for another year. See you guys next year
    Terry D.

    Was a fourth again and we will see you again next year. Love the new gear and all the things you have there now. Made the dive seemless.

    A shout out to Jeremy Coonts NAUI dive instructor! We really appreciated you taking us on as students and working with us to complete our course. We enjoyed working with you.

    Moldy shower... ever heard of bleach?
    Vicki M.

    If I could give this place negative stars, I would. We visited here last year and stayed in a cabin... the cabin was musty, the a/c didnt work, we didnt get a key until the 2nd day of our stay and the restrooms that the entire park uses were only cleaned 1x/day... even at full capacity (to say they were disgusting would be a compliment). Fast forward to our stay this year... we booked up a room with a private bathroom and a full kitchen. When we arrived and checked in we found the beds hadn't been made nor had the room been clean. After hauling most of our stuff up the stairs, we were told that the plumbing may not have been fixed and to hold tight until they found out. Moments later we were told that it was all good to go and that the housekeeper would be by to clean. Shannon and Ryan did a fabulous job, but were confused about the plumbing issue being fixed... low and behold, it wasn't fixed. After multiple phone calls to different people, they offered us a room at Otter Creek, then Treasure Chest... we picked Treasure Chest because of the full kitchen. Ryan and Kevin helped move all our stuff while Shannon and Amber went to clean that place. At 830, (a mere 3 1/2 hours after checking in) we were finally in a room. Later we learn that we can't lock the place up because someone had broke the sliding door lock. There is mold all over one of the showers too. We were comped the upcharge to stay in this lodging, but for 239$ a night, we cant lock up at night, or when we leave. Our only recourse is to load up our stuff, once again, and move to another location. To top off this wildly excellent adventure, we find out that their firewood is sold for 17$ a bundle... for 10 sticks (basically highway robbery, 1.70 a stick, let that sink in). This place is just horribly mismanaged and disorganized. Also, the wifi here is practically nonexistent. My husband has been diving since 1978 and says this place has 2 redeeming qualities... the tunnel to the cave and the road leading out.

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    WaterColor Inn - Sunset from 3rd floor balcony

    WaterColor Inn

    3.9(70 reviews)
    33.1 mi

    This boutique hotel is straight up wonderful! It's intimate, with its own pool and restaurants…read more Even though it is not an all-inclusive, it sure gets close! There is a sweets suite that has granola bars, popcorn, soda, oranges and apples, goldfish, an ice and water machine, espresso machine (that also makes hot cocoa), and ice cream bars! No need to pack extra snacks for your little ones on this trip! The rooms are large and the balconies have a gorgeous view of the bluest turquoise waters- it reminded me of being in the islands! The turndown service brings you fresh homemade cookies every night (so don't use your DND!). The staff onsite are super accommodating, the drinks at the bar are delicious, and the food is good as well. The pool drinks are more expensive if you go to the beach club next door. The pool area has a huge sunscreen dispenser (never seen one of these), ice water, fire pits (free to use). There is a tiny gym off the lobby (open 24/7). It has one treadmill, one elliptical, free weights, one bench, on pulley system and a Lululemon mirror thing. No one seemed to use it, so that was nice. The beach is powdered sugar soft a the ocean is clear and calm. It was an OASIS! The only surprise is that there isn't any drink service. Luckily the pool bar wasn't too far away. There is a free trolley you can take to other pools like the Watercolor Club (for kids), and other locations. There are some eateries within walking distance (however not a ton). The whole town is walkable and bike friendly. If you're a runner, there's a paved walkway that goes alongside the main road for miles and miles. I stuck to the trails behind the houses and loved it! It was secluded and woodsy, and yet I still saw houses so it didn't feel unsafe. This was probably one of the best vacations I've been on- it felt foreign but was stateside. Everyone enjoyed it- myself, my husband, our toddler, and my older in-laws. It's worth every penny! And bonus: the AC works amazingly! You can have a cold room and the ceiling fan makes it even better! The housekeeping was also phenomenal! Everyone was friendly and did such a great job! They gave us more shampoo, etc without us even having to ask. My only cons- I wish the free bike rental had helmets. I don't trust drivers when I have a little one to take care of, and the pool pump was loud so we couldn't really hear the ocean from the balcony, but not a deal killer.

    Hotel is well located and has good entryway staff. Very attentive. Quite a bit of deferred…read moremaintenance and not worth the price IMHO. You are paying for location for sure. Restaurant and most importantly bar staff on 2nd floor were very average. Would not make eye contact with numerous patrons at times ... a number of us were sitting at bar and noted this as it took forever to get a drink at times. Rooms average and third floor room view was great. Won't be coming back to this Ritz priced "inn".

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    WaterSound Beach Club - Pool

    WaterSound Beach Club

    4.1(9 reviews)
    33.4 mi

    During a recent visit to 30A for a work function for my wife where we were staying at the Camp…read moreCreek Inn, we joined friends over several days to check out several WaterSound Club locations (which also include where we were staying). We were provided access to these locations and even enjoyed some meals and walking around WaterSound Club areas. As a guest of the Camp Creek Inn, we were provided exclusive access to the private WaterSound Beach Club amenities with complimentary shuttles (daily 8 AM to 9 PM). The beach is private and not open to the general public though we had access because of the WaterSound Club. The Beach Club offers two 7,000 square foot pools, a spacious pool deck, and over a mile of private beach with complimentary chair and umbrella setups along with paddle board and kayak rentals. There are also several dining venues there, too. To be a part of the WaterSound Club as a member, there is a hefty initiation fee with monthly dues though staying at a hotel like the Camp Creek Inn allows us access as if we are a member without being an actual member. Some of the restaurants that we went to include the Bark 'N Brine at the Camp Creek Inn and the Beach Break Grill at the Beach Club. Both of these had similar but different food offerings and mostly similar drink menus. They also both offered happy hour with half price select appetizers and drink specials. We also enjoyed walking along the beach though it was a cloudy and somewhat rainy day when no one was on the beach but we still saw some WaterSound staff working. We also enjoyed the pool at the Camp Creek Inn. I'm sure there were a lot of other aspects of the WaterSound Club we could have explored, and should we visit the area again, we'll gladly do so. In the meanwhile, learn more about the WaterSound Club at https://watersoundclub.com.

    Just arrived to this... I would never recommend…read more Rooms do not look as photographed, they are tired and warn

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    Black's Island - Filthy rooms! This was all left in our room in Bungalow 3. Non of this is ours. This was here at check in.

    Black's Island

    3.0(2 reviews)
    80.4 mi

    Unfortunately, our experience was not like other reviews. We had Bedbugs. (Photos and video below.)…read moreWe were moved to a different Bungalow, but the staff didn't seem concerned with the issue at all. In fact, no one even apologized for our nightmare or offered to assist us, besides moving our luggage. If you have ever been faced with Bedbugs (this was our very first experience) then you will know the nightmare that we had, and are still going through 5 weeks post vacation.) Bedbugs aside, this place is disappointing to say the least. The website states "luxury vacation". This place has ZERO luxury. It is best described as rustic camping on the beach on an island. No restaurants, no bars, barely any staff, FILTHY rooms! (After we were reassigned a new bungalow, I spent 8 hours cleaning it.) The owner asked why we stayed if our experience was so bad. Let's remember that we are on an Island!!! We took a plane, and then It took us 6 hours to get there by boat! We don't have a car, and we don't have anywhere else to go! We didn't have a lot of options being part of a group. Also worth noting, the bungalow that we were reassigned to didn't even have running water in one of the bathrooms. We were told that this is a common problem on the island and nothing can be done! So we all had to share one small bathroom!!! For $850 night, we expected running water and clean rooms. After a 4 week battle we were refunded half of our money. That means the other half of our money went to pay for a filthy bungalow and one non usable master bathroom. So if you want a rustic beach vacation with no amenities, little staff, a dirty rental, and bedbugs, then this is the vacation spot for you! Just remember to bring your own cleaning supplies!

    Blacks Island was very nice. We went as part of a reunion/birthday celebration. The owner Scott was…read morethere and made sure we had a great time. We were able to fish, boat to anywhere we wanted to go and hang by the pool. The only way to get there is by boat or helicopter which makes it feel very private and relaxing. It's very close to Port St. Joe. The rooms are well equipped with a full kitchen. Perfect for two couples or families.

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    Black's Island - Trying lint roll and kill as many as possible.

    Trying lint roll and kill as many as possible.

    Black's Island - Bed bugs crawling on our pillows and inside of our bed.

    Bed bugs crawling on our pillows and inside of our bed.

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    El Governor Motel

    El Governor Motel

    4.2(20 reviews)
    65.7 mi

    The El Governor was basically wiped out in 2017 when Hurricane Michael made a direct hit on Mexico…read moreBeach. I did not stay there before the hurricane, so I can't speak to how the resort use to be; but I can tell you that it's a great place today. They recently in the past 6 months reopened to the public after an extensive reconstruction and remodal. They did a fantastic job keeping the "Old Florida" charm as well as upgrading to more modern amenities. I could not be more pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of the staff running the El Governor. They were super awesome the entire stay and went out of their way to anwser any questions we had or make recommendations for us. They even noticed that the rate we paid online was higher than the special they were running and adjusted our bill accordingly. It's always nice to get money back. The updated rooms were very clean and inviting. I love the fact that you can walk in the front door of the room and walk out the back to your own private balcony. Did I mention all rooms have a balcony facing the beach and gulf? That's awesome! Also every room sports a kitchenette with a range/oven, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, Kurig, and is stocked with everything you need to cook (dishes, pots & pans, and utinsels). The room we were in had 2 full size beds that were very comfortable. The television in the room has a lot of channels and you are able to use mobile mode to stream your favorite movies and shows. The hotel amenities include a nice new heated pool, small splash pad, gazebo with swings and chairs, a new bar area (to be open soon), and it's right on the beach with access. There is even a gift shop with souvenirs, snacks, wine, beer, and even a small selection of liquor. Across from the hotel is an RV park for guests who enjoy bringing their RVs down for a visit. I will warn you about the parking; it can be a little tricky as it's tight. This past weekend the hotel was packed out and it was difficult getting a space in front of the hotel. There is overflow parking across the street in front of the RV lot if the parking lot does get filled up; or you have a larger vehicle. We enjoyed our visit so much that I'm planning another visit in the next couple of months; once it's warmer outside.

    They just reopened this place and it's really nice. It is steps from the beach. The rooms have a…read morekitchen with balconies facing the gulf. The people were very nice and accommodating. We will be back! There are not many stores. A few food trucks and maybe a few restaurants. Very small and peaceful.

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