Recreation Plantation RV Resort

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  Kim Switzer
a month ago
Super fun, tons of activities, the activity director is top knotch. Very clean, nice friendly people, close to everything and far away enough from the tourism craziness. 2 magnificent pools 3 clubhouses, dog park, pickleball, thats just scratching the surface of activities. Always a pool party happening, evening shows that are excellent in the huge state of the art clubhouse. Specific state dinners that highlight your states specialty. So much fun. Close to the Gulf, Cryatal river, Atlantic beaches, even has a dog wash, poker games, quilting, book club, aerobics.......GREAT place.

  felix p. alejandro
2 months ago
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  Tim Murphy
a month ago
Great staff, very friendly people, lots of things to do and right outside the Villages for your nightly entertainment!

  Teri Malakowsky
2 months ago
Beautiful place, lots to do, two pools, kind workers, love visiting here!! Wish I lived here!

  Daniel Farrell (Sr)
3 weeks ago
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  Collin Jurkovich II
2 months ago
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  Ronda Payne-Minor
a year ago
I agree with some of the other reviews, regarding the customer service at this park. We ve actually stayed at this park a couple times but have had unpleasant experiences with one of the ladies in the office. One lady is not very accommodating or helpful. The sites are on grass, or dirt, and if you ask for a site, in the newer section, with better grass, she will not give it to you, even when there were plenty open at the time. This does not make you want to return to this park. There are other parks in the area with better customer service. However, they do have a very nice pool and nice activity rooms.

  Cathy Nighswander
a year ago
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  Bill Taylor
4 weeks ago
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  Brian Geissinger
a year ago
TV service is no any longer provided. You are on your own there.That means the Free Modem Internet, provided, is so over used and busy during early morning and evenings, with so many people 'trying' to stream TV, that it is almost impossible to actually stream and watch TV during the mornings and evenings. Buffering is what you get. That is a bummer.Otherwise, the park is old, but very well run, and staff are very good. Two Swimming pools are well maintnained, as is the whole park. LOTS of activities here - LOTS!Best pickleball courts and people ever.Rec Plantation is located Right next to The Villages, which has an abundance of great restaurants and shopping, Bands & dancing 5PM to 9PM, 365 days a year, at four outdoor locations known as "The Squares" in The Villages. You are welcome and it's free.The whole area is VERY busy during the winter months, just like most of Florida.Activities are amazing - except TV.

  Bill K.
11 months ago
I might ve given this place three stars for being incredibly average. However, after my interaction with the owner/manager (a stout, surly gentleman with wavy, gray hair), a one-star review seems more than generous.The office closes its doors at 4 pm, early by most standards. I was directed to the evening manager s house/trailer a few steps away and was greeted by Brian, a pleasant man deserving of five stars. He gave me the lowdown and the lay of the land sent me to my space. After parking and attempting to hook-up, 50A service was unavailable (it was later determined) due to bad outlet. Brian & Co. attempted to get it remedied that evening to no avail and I was asked if I would rather move or run my generator and use my batteries for the one night. I opted for the latter as it was already dark and I m not a fan of backing my 45 + 5th wheel in the dark unless necessary.I went to the office the next morning and told the three ladies working there of my situation and they assured me the issue would be fixed that morning it was. I told them that I d had to run my generator for several hours to charge my batteries to last the evening. They told me, that since I d contracted for FHU (Full Hook Ups), to take my propane tank to the shed and have it filled and that they would credit me for the propane I used. They, too, gave 5-star service.I dropped my propane tank off at the shed on Wednesday. When I went to pick it up on Thursday, it appeared not to be filled so I went into the shed and asked the surly man (see paragraph one) about the status of my tank. He seemed out of sorts that I was in his work area and told me the tank had been filled. I asked him where the fill receipt was and he told me the wind must ve blown it off. I told him I needed the receipt in order to be reimbursed for the propane. That s when the firestorm started that led to the lack of stars in the review.He went on a tirade about how "that s not how he does things" and who authorized that? and so on and so forth. He asked me which person had authorized my free propane. I responded with, I don t know. There are three women in the office. To which he barked, I know how many women work there! I pivoted and walked away (not wanted to be the further target of his ire), returned with my truck and picked up my tank. When I weighed it back at the trailer, they had failed to even refill the tank. The entire episode was a domino-effect of disappointment and frustration.Not only will I never stay here again, I will advise everyone with whom I come in contact to avoid this Shakespearean tragedy of RV parks. The Recreation Plantation is more of a group of local settlers ruled by the iron fist of the heavy-set man with the gray hair. It seems to me that if you re not one of his flock, you are nothing more than an annoyance. NOT RECOMMENDED.

  Katie Fisher
4 months ago
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  Denny Tulenson
4 months ago
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  Kathleen Higgins
a year ago
My parents rented a camper for the season. I am visiting for 9 days. Nice little park. Very friendly people. Attentive staff. New Big pool opened last week. 2nd time visiting. Would recommend to othersNearby activities: Close by to shopping, entertainment, movie theaters dancing and an endless number of restaurants.

  Phil Morgan
a year ago
Very nice RV resort. We are here for 5 weeks. Lots of seasonals but all are very friendly and kind. Office staff and property manager are exceptional. We see maintenance folks out working all day. Landscaping and paving are immaculate. Highly recommend.

  Dale
5 months ago
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  Barbara Crewell
a month ago
Terrific RV Park. Lots of activities, friendly staff.

  Paul Schultz
2 years ago
We have relatives who have stayed at this RV park for three or four years, and now own a park model there. They have been wanting us to come for a winter season. I called to see if I could reserve a spot for six months starting in October or November 2022. The lady was not pleasant at all to talk to. She indicated the only thing they had was the lot and a half spaces left. I would pay the four month rate and then two additional months. This totaled over $8,000. I called back after finding out, another way, there was a spot, but I would need to move during February to another spot. I was fine with that. When I spoke to the lady again she was down right rude. I asked her what the 6 month plus six was. She thought I should already know. When I said that I didn't, she asked me "then how do you know you want that?" I asked her to please explain it to me. She finally indicated it was six months at the park, and six months gone. (she did not tell me the second six months was storage of the RV.) I had indicated at the beginning we were full time RV'ers. I tried to reserve the six plus six, not knowing the second half was storage. She said I could not reserve it over the phone, and I would have to come there to do it. I told her I did not want to pull my fifth wheel halfway across the country on the hope there would be a spot, so I declined. Unfortunately the owners are not usually in the office for the day to day operations, so there was nobody else I knew of to talk sensibly to. We are now trying to find out if someone in the park owns a lot that they would rent us. I do not want to call back and talk to the same rude person, who basically represents the park to anyone that calls. I will likely have to, either not go to that area, or find another park close by.

  Shayrie Voges
3 years ago
In town to visit my grandmother and this place was right up the street, didnt know what to expect but it well exceeded any expectation for a nice camper site! Check in was simple and although the office was closed for the weekend, the guy at the night manager post got us in quickly with no questions! Although we were only staying one night, they still held their offer of a your first free night, making it no cost to us, but we will be back! No time to enjoy the amenities this round but next weekend when we return we shall! Thanks for a great stay!

  Craig Petraszewsky
2 years ago
The night manager was a bit rude at first because I didn't leave my truck and camper in the front parking lot and walk to his place. But he quickly warmed up and was pretty cool and very accommodating. Decent place. Clean restrooms, and grounds.

  Sadie Slayton-Pittman
3 years ago
Such an amazing place. Everyone here is so nice! The pool and hot tub is perfect! We are huge fans of this RV resort. Our family has visited here 5 times in the last 2 years! Everyone we have met is so kind and welcoming!

  Jim & Julie Vestal
3 years ago
This is our happy place. We ve been coming here for 5 years in the transient spots with our Class A. Our new 5th wheel is on a permanent lot in the new section. Nice cable TV and terrific WiFi. The pool and laundry facilities are nice too. What s not to love?!

  carol syfert
2 years ago
Transient travelers avoid if you can. The office is only open Monday-Friday till 4. Other times you have to find the night manager and hope he is willing to assist you. The residents at the park are not friendly and they let you know you are not welcome. It is too crowded to navigate and they are adding more sites without widening the roads or making some one way. Heads up Management you guys need help in running this facility.

  Joanna Crawford
2 months ago
We have been coming here since 2012. We stay over 5 months through the winter. Yes we are snowbirds, but have been coming to this area since 1996. Lots of activities & entertainment. Three clubhouses, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, tennis courts, pickleball courts, beach volleyball, exchange library. Over 1000 RV sites. Most are park models. Neighbors are great.

  Richard (DicktheMooner)
10 months ago
Stayed here for a week. Great place, nice people and huge dog park! Reasonable rates.

  Fred
2 years ago
Been here over a year now and I love it. Everyone is so friendly and tons of activities if you are looking for them. Staff is very accommodating and pleasant to talk to.

  Debbie Rowe
3 years ago
Mixture of permanent residents, part time, and short stays are in this park. Everyone is friendly. Lots to do here at the park, from pickle ball to shuffleboard. If you are an avid golfer they have 12 championship courses and either 42 or 48 executive courses in the area. Also, near The Villages. The only negative are the ants. They will not spray them, because someone's pet got into chemical spray and died and they were sued.

  RN Deb
5 years ago
Visited first to explore potential to bring our RV there for extended stays as my mom lives in a local community but it is not something we have done yet. Recently we were invited by a friend of a resident to watch a musical band. The recreation hall for the band was very large, there were not a lot of attendance due to being a summer month. (Many residents head north during the summer, "snow birds") The park is a community for various types of units, from manufactured homes to fifth wheels, park models, and pull trailer RV's. The park appeared clean with offering numerous amenities. A resident stated price of lot rents and inclusions. Seems reasonable. Certainly seemed like friendly residents.

  Carla
5 years ago
My husband and i spent last week at this park. Its amazing! So much to do if you want. Quiet, clean & safe feeling! Such friendly people! We definitely will be back!

  Paul J Beck
4 years ago
Great park to not only live there, but a great park to rent for a month or so. Enjoy all the daily activities and relax at night with a quiet peaceful environment.Management is great and also plenty of golf within a 15 minute drive. ENJOY YOURSELF