RV Lot in Florida

[Scooterfan]

Beautiful...here's a crazy question from a rookie: These appear to be "drive in" lots. This makes perfect sense as the best views from most motorhomes are out the huge windshield. Is this correct? Thanks for sharing your "adventures" with us

 

[Jim]

Beautiful...here's a crazy question from a rookie: These appear to be "drive in" lots. This makes perfect sense as the best views from most motorhomes are out the huge windshield. Is this correct? Thanks for sharing your "adventures" with us

Bella Terra is made up of about 175 sites, some pull through, some back in, and some pull in sites. Mine is on the (man made) lake, so naturally it's a pull in site. It's a very nice resort to either buy in or just to visit. Here is a list of the resort amenities.

Just for the record, my site will soon be available TO RENT! lol, shameless self promotion, right?

 

[Jim]

I wonder if the concrete was painted/stained previously or if that was stained from "sulfur" water?

They are all painted about 6 months after the slab is poured. Mine had nothing done to in the 9 years that it's been built. In fact, I'm told, that the couple that originally bought it only visited one time. So the paint degraded over those years and what you see is what it turned into.

I'm told that painting the slab will look nice for about 3 years, then it needs to be repainted. In my opinion, I think they should have put stain "in" the concrete instead of painting it afterwards. But that's just me, what do I know.

 

[AbdRahim]

So, if I buy a cheap lotion Fl, does that make me a resident?

 

[Jim]

So, if I buy a cheap lotion Fl, does that make me a resident?

I don't know, AbdRahim. Contrary to the title of this thread, I ended up buying this lot in Gulf Shores Alabama.

 

[Jim]

Short day today a we're going to LuLu's to watch the boat parade this evening and we wanted to spend some time with the dogs before we go. Rex is 11, so we don't know how much more time we'll have with him.

Got the majority of the storage room painted, doors included. Also got new lights on the front hung. I was hoping to enclose the sides and move the front wall out another 4'. That will give me a 11X15 room that I can cool and make a place to get out of the elements and watch the game, etc. I submitted my plans to the board a few days ago but this place moves slow. If I haven't heard from then by Monday I'll have to scrap the idea until I can come back sometime in the future. But for rental purposes', I really want to have the room finished and operational.

But like I said, this place is on a different schedule and nothing moves very fast.

 

[Jim]

Good day today. Meeting with the rental manager tomorrow to get the lot on the rental roll. Lot 821, if anyone is interested. lol

 

[Neemer]

Looks great, @Jim ! That new paint on the pad makes a huge difference.

 

[sheridany]

Definitely looks great.

 

[Jim]

Looks great, @Jim ! That new paint on the pad makes a huge difference.

Definitely looks great.

Thank you, Gentlemen!

 

[Neemer]

@Jim ,I’m going to call tomorrow and see if I can change my reservations to your lot.

 

[Neemer]

Well, it’s the thought that counts, right? It turns out I will lose the deposit I have on 525 if I switch.

Love ya, @Jim , but love has its limits.

 

[sheridany]

@Jim what is the rental rate at that resort?

 

[Jireh Financial]

@BuckyII can probably assist. Pelican Lakes is one of my favs.

By the way, this topic gives me the idea we need a forum for RV real-estate. I'll see what we have here already and add one if needed and move this post once ready.

If you are looking for new forum ideas, I have one.
Ken

 

[Jim]

@Jim what is the rental rate at that resort?

Depends on the site location, amenities, time of year and length of stay. Generally, they range between $65 - $125. Mine is what they call "lakefront" with an outdoor kitchen, gas grill, side burner and Green Egg. Along with bar stools, we also provide wicker chairs/cushions and a gas firepit. Although this is a fairly common setup on the nicer lots, not all owners allow guests to use the grills, etc. We do.

Mine won't be on the rental market until January 1st, as I want the fresh paint on the lot to have the recommended 10-day cure time before a 50,000 lb coach rolls across it. But when it is listed, it will probably rent around $95 a night. Weekly rates are better, and monthly rates are about 1/2 of that. Tenants renting monthly pay their own electricity.

We couldn't get the board together long enough to decide on our planned conversion to make the storage room into an outdoor lounge area with TV, etc. But when that is completed, we'll probably rent for a bit more. As with all of the other lots, cable, Internet, trash (which is picked up daily), and hookups is included. In our case, we include the gas for the grill and firepit, not all owners do this and the visitors must purchase the gas if they want to use the grills, etc.

Also, we allow Prevost motor homes to stay for free during the month of December.