Host no-show, no help from hipcamp
Arrived at 2 pm and was left waiting outside the property for over an hour with no host present, no access, and no clear instructions. There was no self check-in option, no other campers on site, no phone reception, and no attempt at communication from the host. Being left alone on a rural property with no way to enter felt unsafe and unprofessional.
I searched the property to find someone and left multiple messages with no response. I was only able to reach the host later once the call option became available in the Hipcamp app.
The host later provided conflicting explanations instead of taking responsibility for the no-show and refused to issue a refund of $120. The listing was misleading, cleanliness around the house was below expectations, and communication was extremely poor.
This was a complete failure of basic hosting duties. If you value safety, honesty, and clear communication, I strongly recommend staying elsewhere.