Awesome little RV park. Owners are absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, and helpful! Stayed here…read morefor about a year and enjoyed every moment. Would highly recommend anybody looking to stay in the Palmetto area checking out Lazy Oaks!

Sarasota Bay RV Park is on Cortez Road close to the bridge that goes across to Anna Maria Island…read more Wonderful location that is close to the beaches and close to restaurants, grocery stores and shopping. We stayed here for a month in February 2021 when we moved down to Florida. The park is older so the roads are very narrow making it hard to back into sites. The sites are an ok width with room to put chairs and relax. The view at most of the sites is just the RVs at the other sites. The park had an outbreak of covid and during the time we got to the park. We really appreciated the park telling us. We had already been staying in a self-isolation of sorts which is easy in your own RV even in a park. This park staff is honest and will let you know what's going on-though, I'm sure some parks would not. We only had one issue during our stay-we had trouble getting our deposit back when we returned the fob for the restrooms and laundry. We did get it mailed to us but it took numerous phone calls and trips to the park. There are a number of amenities available such as pickleball courts, a heated pool, recreation hall, l shuffleboard court and others. There are also activities that you can enjoy. We were here during the Covid-19 pandemic so did not use or do any of these.

Slow service High prices…read moreJust average Convenient at the campground But i would try it again

Pay more and get less, corporate greed! Winter season of '21/'22 saw events cancelled, water…read moreshortages, electrical outages and more violations of park laws than previous years. The island which is advertised on their webpage was restricted to pedestrians only and has since been totally closed. This means no more nature walks, no barbecuing, no picnics, no kayaking, no fishing, no boating, no screened clubhouse, no river views. Yet, Sun Communities have sky rocketed lit rentals for this "privilege " AVOID!!!

We stayed here four days in site 94 at the end of June 2021. We had some warranty work done so…read morewanted to check it out to be sure it was done properly. The park is very convenient off I-275 on US 41. The streets are paved, the sites are gravel for the RV, parking for your vehicle is grass with a concrete patio with a picnic table. It's not a big park and there are many park models so you need to get your request for a site in early for the winter season. Luckily, they had a space available for us in June. They have a nice saltwater pool which was the perfect temperature. I really enjoyed There are also amenities & things to do but we did not take part in them. The sites are decent so you have room between your slides and the neighbors. Everyone we met was very nice. I want to mention Jaden Clark, who works in the office and Marty, head of maintenance. They are both very nice, knowledgeable and super helpful!! I made our reservations and checked-in through Jared. Marty helped us back in and get the water going. They are both real assets!! I recommend Winterset RV Resort. We haven't stayed longer or during the season so can't talk about long term or seasonal visits. I cannot say about anything else, but we enjoyed our stay at the park.

Had a great time. We spent one month. The WiFi is great, the management especially Barbara is…read moresuper, the park is well maintained and we had a great spot. We loved it and recommend it.

Camping with Karacoles is a pleasure to say the least. Incredible service and a fully loaded camper…read morewith all the amenities needed. Jason was super helpful with everything I needed to know about the camper and how to use it's features. As a camping enthusiast, I will be camping again with Karacoles very soon.

Most beautiful beach and sunset! Older facility with strict rules and not much for activities,…read moreespecially after Covid, but a great place to relax and enjoy the beach.

The location is excellent, but unfortunately, the property itself is outdated, poorly maintained,…read moreand in significant need of repairs and management attention. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed maintenance issues. The blinds in our unit were broken and lying on the floor, setting the tone for what became a disappointing stay. Throughout the week, there was no housekeeping service of any kind--no bed making, no fresh linens, no replacement of kitchen towels, and no general upkeep. We were expected to keep and reuse the same towels, including damp and increasingly unpleasant kitchen towels, for the duration of our stay. The towel process itself was one of the most frustrating aspects of the experience. Guests are required to turn in towels and then be issued replacements for any trip to the pool or beach. The process felt unnecessarily restrictive and, at times, demeaning. We were repeatedly instructed where to take towels, where to pick them up, and what we could and could not touch. On one occasion, when we brought towels to housekeeping during the designated day and time window, each towel was individually inspected. We were lectured about makeup stains, informed about their laundering procedures, and warned that we could be charged for anything they could not remove. This level of scrutiny felt excessive and inappropriate. In all my years of staying at hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals, I have never been threatened with replacement charges for normal wear on old, frayed towels. Another major issue was the insect problem. Staff themselves joked that there was an unusually high concentration of bugs this season. Unfortunately, the situation was far from humorous for guests. Bugs were constantly entering through poorly sealed windows and doors, crawling across the room, getting into beds, and covering personal belongings. When we asked whether the property sprayed for pests or offered any assistance, we were told they do not spray and provide no solutions. No guest should have to spend nights dealing with insects crawling on them while they sleep. Customer service was also disappointing. Several interactions with front desk staff left us feeling as though we were being scolded rather than assisted. As first-time guests, we naturally had questions about procedures and amenities, but the responses often felt condescending. Rather than helping guests navigate the property's unusual policies, staff frequently spoke to us as though we should already know the rules. The shared amenities were equally problematic. When we attempted to use the BBQ area, we discovered there were no utensils available because another unit had taken them upstairs and kept them. Despite cleaning up after ourselves, we were later told that the grill needed cleaning the following day, apparently due to another guest's use. There seemed to be little oversight or accountability regarding shared resources. Noise and safety issues further diminished the experience. One night, an apparently intoxicated underage resident caused a major disturbance on our floor from approximately 2:00 a.m. until 4:00 a.m., eventually requiring police intervention. Surprisingly, the individual returned a few days later and was openly drinking again. Despite the significant disruption to guests, no compensation or accommodation was offered for the sleepless night. The family in the neighboring unit was also extremely noisy throughout our stay. Children repeatedly bounced a hard ball against the shared wall for hours at a time, day after day, with no intervention from management. Likewise, the pool and hot tub were frequently overcrowded with unsupervised children, making it difficult for other guests to enjoy the facilities. There appeared to be little enforcement of rules or consideration for guests seeking a quieter environment. Perhaps the most unusual part of the stay was that we were given materials encouraging us to become "owners" despite the property's obvious maintenance, service, and management shortcomings. Overall, while the location is undoubtedly attractive, the combination of poor maintenance, lack of housekeeping, pest issues, inconsistent customer service, noise disturbances, and inadequate management oversight made this a disappointing experience. This property may appeal to families with young children or groups looking for a more party-oriented atmosphere, but it was not the relaxing vacation experience we expected. Unfortunately, I would not choose to stay here again.

We booked room 105. Based on photos on VRBO, the living area was much, much smaller than the pics…read moreindicated never having seen the inside. The sofa was a futon which was very low and uncomfortable (hard). No other chairs were there so we brought in the beach chairs off the patio to sit on. Wife & I have back back and knee issues respectively and getting up and down was very difficult. The living room area was quite uncomfortable and the TV was about 3' away from your face. The room is not meant to sit in during a rainy day or at night while relaxing. I wouldn't recommend this unit before looking at it. The overall cleanliness was good and smelled fresh when we arrived. The kitchen was adequate with stove, microwave, full-sized fridge and dishwasher. The grounds were well manicured and each day except weekends someone wiped down furniture and blew off leaves & debris. Pool water was clear, however our son who has a pool business pointed out black algae all over the sides and bottom. The tiles on side also need a good cleaning. Gas grill was in tough shape and only one burner worked. Access to beach was very good and the beach was clean. Overall the room is a 2-3 and the facility is a 4.

We booked our stay for a week, my family really enjoys this hidden gem. It's quiet and peaceful…read more The beach is footsteps away. Only downside is the parking. If you have a larger vehicle, it tends to get really tight.

The location was great the front desk staff was great but that's it. General manager does not like…read morebeing called out on their mistakes. Room was extremely dirty and dusty. Human discharge on sofa, broken marble slab going in and out of the shower with I got injured with. Julie is nice in front of you but on the phone is a complete different story. Was not happy with her attitude towards a guest. Waiting to hear back from owner and will update after.

This is our new favorite place to stay. The staff were…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is great and the beach is steps away. The room was immaculate. We loved our time here. Would definitely recommend!