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We stayed one night at the Rio parking lot, boondocking with no issues. I don’t remember the details of their policy. We have stayed at the Oasis and found it to be a great place! Easy/cheap to get an Uber or lyft to The Strip or downtown. I would recommend upgrading to an interior lot. It isn’t much more. We walked by the Circus Circus rv lot and it looked scary. Too many reports of issues there for us to feel safe. But everyone has their own comfort levels.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
Dryheat36 wrote: As a previous owner in Outdoor Resort PS lot 926 (sold when we bought a home in Palm Desert) we found the resort a lot of fun with many activities. The lots are big enough as not to be living on top of your neighbor. We were in out early 50’s and very well accepted. As for younger children, overall they were well accepted. Of course there are always exceptions but our experience was very positive. Thank you for this!636Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
I apologize for the negative turn this question has taken. We had such a wonderful time interacting with young and old at ORPS. Everyone was lovely! The owners were very encouraging about buying a lot and telling us how generations of their families had enjoyed coming there over the years. We heard so many positive memories! The owners were the best advertisement for the property. Our kids had a wonderful time, and we are excited to return.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
MarkTwain wrote: DMMHC wrote: westernrvparkowner wrote: DMMHC wrote: westernrvparkowner wrote: Full time children at those parks would not be pleasant either for the children or you. You are not the customers they are looking for. In all honesty, I would be very unhappy if you bought a lot next to ours. We owned at ORI exactly because there were no children, we get our fill during the season at our parks. I realize that may make me a pariah to some people, but the fact is I am not the only one with that frame of mind. I don’t believe any of the rv resorts were are discussing, including ORI, is an over 55 community, so restricting younger families would be a violation of federal law. Nowhere did I suggest you couldn't buy. But just because you can buy doesn't mean you will be welcomed with open arms. I am intentionally being rude and blunt because I am trying to help you understand what you are likely to experience. I see no reason to lie to you and say you and your children will be warmly greeted. I am 99.9% sure that would not be the case at the parks we are talking about. Well, I think when people live in such close quarters that it becomes all that more important to practice your best manners and be neighborly regardless of who moves in next to you. That’s what I will teach my children. Don't confuse the primary purpose and function of RV parks that are designed around the activities and life style of Senior Citizens with attitudes and feelings about children. Everything and everyone has a designed purpose and place. I don’t think senior citizens should have the monopoly on quality rv parks in warm weather destinations. Disneyland was designed for kids, but they would let you in... with a smile. Odd comment for you to make, that I should have a prescribed purpose and place different from you.... Do you decide that for others?630Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
westernrvparkowner wrote: DMMHC wrote: westernrvparkowner wrote: Full time children at those parks would not be pleasant either for the children or you. You are not the customers they are looking for. In all honesty, I would be very unhappy if you bought a lot next to ours. We owned at ORI exactly because there were no children, we get our fill during the season at our parks. I realize that may make me a pariah to some people, but the fact is I am not the only one with that frame of mind. I don’t believe any of the rv resorts were are discussing, including ORI, is an over 55 community, so restricting younger families would be a violation of federal law. Nowhere did I suggest you couldn't buy. But just because you can buy doesn't mean you will be welcomed with open arms. I am intentionally being rude and blunt because I am trying to help you understand what you are likely to experience. I see no reason to lie to you and say you and your children will be warmly greeted. I am 99.9% sure that would not be the case at the parks we are talking about. Well, I think when people live in such close quarters that it becomes all that more important to practice your best manners and be neighborly regardless of who moves in next to you. That’s what I will teach my children.630Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
westernrvparkowner wrote: Full time children at those parks would not be pleasant either for the children or you. You are not the customers they are looking for. In all honesty, I would be very unhappy if you bought a lot next to ours. We owned at ORI exactly because there were no children, we get our fill during the season at our parks. I realize that may make me a pariah to some people, but the fact is I am not the only one with that frame of mind. I don’t believe any of the rv resorts were are discussing, including ORI, is an over 55 community, so restricting younger families would be a violation of federal law.629Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
John & Angela wrote: Sounds like you are considering all the angles. We did the same thing before we bought and stayed a week or so in each. We love the down town Palm Springs area and Indio is too far away. We are in a motorhome but like the idea of it not being restricted to only Motorhomes. We get transplants from the other two when they decide to switch to a fifth wheel. Pros and cons all around. There are people who leave their lots on the market all year round. Fishing I suppose. A properly priced desirable lot sells usually within a season. Good luck with the decision process. J and A I would love to hear any inside knowledge pros and cons you have or have heard from the other resorts. While we were there, the best information we received came from owners. We didn’t speak with any Motorcoach CC owners.643Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
John&Joey wrote: Sounds pretty clicky to me. That's the down side of ownership in a RV park or even staying long term in a rental park where lot size is less then what a home site would be. In the beginning it's all hugs and kisses, then a time comes where you have to choose sides. I'm guessing that a park that has a "well maintained rig" rule would fraction people. It was eluded to, on a couple of posts back. Faded, slides, age is all subjective to people. Seems to me the more you have at stake as an investment, the more subjective it gets. Guessing if I dropped 100,000K plus on a lot, just bought a new quad slid DP, tow a nice big 4x4 color matching Jeep, ran a very active business weekdays, and got stress relief at my owner park on the weekends, I wouldn't want a 15 year old rig with FT'ers next to me with all their stuff. Then the choosing of sides start to come into play when people start to bunch up. Look how beat up their tire covers look, so easy to replace them, they're making the whole place look a dump.... :E It's good to be mobile! :) I suppose that could easily happen depending on the attitude of the board running the show. We have been told of issues like this. It is a fine line. Having children may put us on the bad side of that line! We enjoyed the impeccable grounds and the clean amenities that you can’t count on when you travel park to park. My kids also enjoyed the freedom they were given because of the safe environment. As far as joining the cliquey golf and tennis groups, we are probably immune from that right now. Too busy with kids and business to be much more than friendly.602Views0likes0CommentsRe: Palm Springs lot ownership
John & Angela wrote: We own in ORPS (Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs). We are currently in our mid 50,s and have owned there about 14 years. We are there about 4 to 5 months of the year although we normally come and go as we make trips to other places in the southwest. This year we stayed put as we had a month in Portugal planned. Orps was a very good choice for us. You can never be bored in Palm Springs. Hiking galore, biking trails everywhere, we golf about once per week, shopping, festivals regularly, within the resort there is a good 18 hole par 3 and a fun 9 hole, 14 tennis courts and pickle ball courts, top notch Gym, nine swimming pools, good security. I think we pay around 375 per month ish for strata fees. That includes golf till you drop though. We rent it out to friends when we don’t use it. There has been a generational turnover in the last couple years. About 150 lots have changed hands in the last couple years. There are no age restrictions and RV’s must be in “pride of ownership” condition. Prices seem to be up a bit although I’m not really in touch with that. I would think somewhere between 50 and 150k would get you a nice lot. It’s all about location. There are a couple of really nice club houses, owners lounge. Theatre. Everything is first rate and there is no deferred maintenance. Only advice. Don’t buy a cheap lot in a bad location. It makes it hard to sell when it’s time to move on. Good luck in your quest. John and Angela. Thank you! ORPS is definitely on the list. We think location, location, location definitely is an issue there. We are keeping an eye on Wall lots, near the back, not by the high school! Curious if the marijuana plant will change anything.... our biggest concern at ORPS is the resell. We tried to make an offer on a few lots. Offered about 10-15 percent of asking. Owners refused despite the lots being for sale 4-5 seasons already. Not the real estate game we are used to! We don’t want to buy an unsellable lot. Sales seem to be happening in the $30k lots and the golf lots. Although no one seems to want to share comps and actual sales numbers. ORIndio has nicer lots for less money than ORPS. Also looking at the Motorcoach CC. The lazy river for boats and kayaks has us intrigued. However, I read they may be a little less accepting of families... So, we are keeping options open and love hearing the thoughts of others!602Views0likes0Comments
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