Manage expectations to enjoy spot
Once we finally found the spot where we could park our camping van, we enjoyed 2 days of beautiful late February weather.
The owner of the land is a good promoter and writer. The following didn't help me manage expectations:
What to Expect:
The paddock where you’ll stay is filled with delightful features:
A tranquil koi pond
A firepit perfect for evening gatherings
Outdoor seating and tables
Enchanting fairy lights
Passionfruit vines and other tropical fruit trees
You’ll also be right next to the home of our three miniature goats and miniature donkey, who are always eager to meet and be fed by guests! Our cats, dogs, and birds may also pop by to say a friendly hello.
IN REALITY:
No KOI in small plastic above ground pond, rather a few hungry minnows and lots of alga.
Fire pit with huge logs piled up - looked to have caught area trees on fire in the past.
Didn't see any lush 5 acre "nature preserve" - no tropical fruit trees but lots of 5 a.m. construction activity inside locked/gated area. Didn't see the miniature goats, cute cat or donkey. Did see domestic turkey and meet dogs when owner was requested to come turn off water hose that they seemed to be running into the road all day.
Did see JUNK YARD next door. Neighbors (no neighbors in sight?) with broken down boats, campers, trucks everywhere and clothes hanging on the line seemingly forever.
Did not find any paradise or nature preserve, just good ole Florida scrub land that is not being well managed. Get real!