I've been thinking of camping at Anastasia for a while now. I've watched a number of video reviews of the campground and I think your's is the best I've seen. Your video had just the right amount of detail and the quality was excellent. I hope the effort you both have put into producing the video is well rewarded. Thanks.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Cale, Thank you. We tried something a bit new in this campground review. I'm glad that it seems to work for most. WE really appreciate all the positive feedback form reviews. That is our reward. Alice
@cyndi9628
3 жыл бұрын
Well, this is a first! Our RV made it to KZitem! When you went through the loops, I looked closely to see who was in our spot....and it was us. Apparently we were there when you were there. Thanks for another great video.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Cyndi, that’s a first for us, too. How cool. It’s such a great campground. I wish we were starting our New Year there. Take care, Alice
@wanderlustwheels4870
3 жыл бұрын
Your site by site tours are a great resource! No one else is showing this type of content. So helpful for making reservations.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yes. We seem to be the only ones to do site to site. It helps if you have more than one site to pick from. Thanks. Alice
@joycemoses2411
3 жыл бұрын
We appreciated the drive by with the site numbers...very helpful. Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Joyce, since each site is so different, it does help to see each one. We hope it helps. Alice
@ThePuppymomma
3 ай бұрын
So grateful for you taking the time to do this, we want to go, and will re-watch this video before we book a camp site. This was truly Amazing, we wish all RV videos were done to this standard. Thank you so Very Much!!!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 ай бұрын
Mandi, wow. Thank you so much for the compliment. We actually look at our own tours before booking at a place we have already videoed Alice
@georgewheeler3731
3 жыл бұрын
Love the site by site shots, Great Job
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
George, thanks. Since every site is so different, we like to show them all. Alice
@temamarshall92
Ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that tour. Thanks for sharing❤
@DownsizingMakesCents
27 күн бұрын
@@temamarshall92 Hope it was helpful, Tema. We have a playlist for Florida camping and for beach access camping 🌊 🏝️ Alice
@jimonthebeach
3 жыл бұрын
My Suggestion is, don't listen to other people suggestions you're doing a great job keep it up.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
James, thank you. We were just taken by surprise Take care, Alice
@rhodakeener3216
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the campground tour! Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
No problem. Larry works hard to show everything he would like to see in a campground tour 🤗
@bpetrie68
3 жыл бұрын
Please keep showing the sites! Love your videos.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Jocelyn, thank you for the encouragement. It’s a lot of work, but when we read comments like this and know that people share our videos, it makes it work it. Happy Camping, Alice
@jaclynbentolila8956
2 жыл бұрын
The site by site tour was just what I was looking for. One video is good too. Thank you!! This helps me and save me so much time.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we can help. Even if you can’t pick a site, at least you know what to expect when you get there. Alice
@AmericaFirstKorey
2 жыл бұрын
The site view along with its corresponding site number is fantastic, just assisted me a few minutes ago in determining if a site would work for my wife & I. I'll be subscribing and definitely using your videos as a resource for future camping trips. Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Exactly why we make campground tours like this. And we appreciate your support- Larry has a rare disorder and we hope to camp again soon and make more videos like this. Enjoy 🤗
@maythao1926
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great video. Just the right amount of information. You guys ate awesome!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We try to show what we would want to see if visiting. Glad we could help and enjoy your trip 🤗 Alice
@drob762
3 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Thank you for the time you out into it.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We are glad we could help, Alice
@drob762
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Do you book this state park 11 months in advance?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
We don’t plan that far in advance most of the time - though we are booked for the holidays for next year to be near our kids. We constantly check for cancellations, Alice
@drob762
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents ok thank you again!
@MaSuSax
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I wish you had videos of all the campgrounds I want to visit. I love the detail in showing the sites, that's what I come to youtube to see, and nobody seems to do this. Excellent quality and information!!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Believe me, we wish we had videos like ours too 😂. That’s why we started to do it. Our next campground tour will be John Penncamp State Park in Key Largo or dry camping area in Everglades National park. Thanks again for the compliment, Alice
@Kbattig
3 жыл бұрын
i love seeing the camping sites so I can pick out the best site for our camper.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Keith, exactly why we do it. If you have more than one site to choose from, you have a better idea. Glad it helps. Alice
@wendyl9695
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. I like the site by site ride through it's helped me pick the perfect campsite. I LOVE your channel. It's very informative and you're both great commentators.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Wendy, thank you so much for this comment. We really appreciate the support. And we are glad we could help. Enjoy your stay- it’s an amazing campground with lots to do, Alice
@highc999
3 жыл бұрын
This was everything I needed in a campground review. I love the site by site part the best. It will really help in narrowing our decision when the time comes to book our stay.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Christopher, thank you. We would get so frustrated booking a site and getting there only to see it’s not at all what we thought it would be - it just happened to us in the Outer Banks (up to 40’? No way) Glad we could help. More Florida campgrounds to come after we get back in November, Alice
@BransonEngineer
3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly done! I liked the drive-by campsite with the numbers. Now I need you to do the same thing at every state and national park in the country!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Believe me, we would love to do every campground 🤣. We have one Georgia state park and many Florida. Hopefully National Parks will soon be on our list too- we have one National Forest at least. Thanks for the positive feedback. Alice
@debramontgomery9041
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the music you put to your campsite videos!!! Thank you so much, love it!!❤❤
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
We really try to add music that is relaxing. I’m glad you like it. Use the Shazam app to find the songs you like. Alice
@larrylingerfelt9194
3 жыл бұрын
Site by site review is good. Also, nearby attractions and amenities included in one video is good.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Larry, thanks for letting us know. We think we will stick to that formula unless there’s too much extra fun stuff to do. Alice
@BikesBoatsBivouacs
3 жыл бұрын
Another great review of a Florida State Park. Can't wait for post covid to get my rig down there and stay at some of these parks. Nice job.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Hey. Yes. We love our Florida State Parks. And you can see why. You will love it here. Alice
@crash_childers5580
3 жыл бұрын
LOVED this video...showing all the campground sites was unique and very informative...liked the fast forward on beach trails and roadways...very well done. Look forward to more!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Brenda, I do feel we are the only ones that show every site. Since each spot is so different, it’s really the only way to prepare campers. Larry does most of the editing and has become quite good at the ramping up and down on speed 😂. I’m really glad you like our video. Alice
@nomadbutterfly1506
2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, your video was perfect.Thank you for sharing.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for subscribing 🤗 And I’m glad we could help
@vicentegumataotao5618
2 жыл бұрын
Kudos for the soundtrack
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Vicente, thanks. Glad you noticed. We actually spend a lot of time picking our music 🤗 Alice
@willphillips6386
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review of this popular campground! Best I’ve seen. Loving your content! Thank you for all your hard work and terrific insights.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Will, thank you so much for such great feedback. It really feels good when someone recognizes our hard work. Thank you. Alice
@bluskyodyssey
3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome park, this is a must do for us as we have been wanting to visit St. Augustine for a while now. Thanks for the review and the virtual stay :) So much to see in St. Augustine. That sunset was gorgeous, and that lighthouse, so iconic. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Debbie, this was my first time at the campground. But I’ve been to St. Augustine many times. The area is beautiful. I do love my lighthouses. And the park was amazing too. But hard to get more than a few days. We were lucky to get 14 in a row in one spot. Alice
@ingepratt8889
3 жыл бұрын
Great tour. Well organized so you could use it once or more than once when you're planning to go. I thought it was useful. Thanks for the video!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Inge, thanks. We are always hoping our videos will be helpful. Thanks for coming by. Alice
@dawnstraughen755
3 жыл бұрын
Love the sight by sight tour and things close by to do. Would like to have amenities details too. Thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Dawn, thanks. We always show the amenities- usually at the end of the tour.
@imillionaires
3 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing camp sites. They seem so diverse. Some are narrow and some are wide and open. And low trees on your site -yikes. Crazy how much variation. Would also like to see things to do details. Best to be in one video to find it.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Steve, exactly why we show every site- they are so different. The tree at our site almost took off our back air conditioner 🙄. We put in little snippets of fun instead of longer pieces so that we didn’t make the video too long. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Alice
@imillionaires
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents I like that you are asking what people like to see. The state and county parks in Florida are amazing. I wish we lived closer. We are in PA.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
@@imillionaires Maybe one day you can make it down here- especially during the winter.
@ramonlicha3881
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing the information it’s great value. We like to see a second part of the amenities on the campground. Stay safe and healthy and hope see you on the road on 2021. We plan to retire next year and start our journey.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Ramon, we will have a second part coming soon for the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. So much to do there. Hope you like it. Alice
@ramonlicha3881
3 жыл бұрын
Alice thanks hope to see soon the video!
@glenvaillancourt1575
3 жыл бұрын
Just reserved our spot in December, looks like a beautiful place.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Glen, that’s awesome. We wish we knew where we were going to be so far in advance 🤣 It’s a great campground. Make sure to go see the fort, lighthouse and St. Augustine downtown. Alice
@dianezellhart4737
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! You two are phenomenal at taking and editing video! Fabulously done. Thank you for this tour.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Dianne, thank you so much. We try to improve and try new things with every video. Alice
@USMC5537
2 жыл бұрын
I like this video, I just started following you. Your videos are the best. Maybe slow down the campsites a bit if you have time. Turn inward a tad. If you don't, I totally understand. I am looking to compare when making reservations. I think the campgrounds must change some as well. On this campground you went really fast and I couldn't see any of the numbers on the sites to see them. The coquina loop must really have changed now to 2022. Oh, Thanks for the info about Dogs in Mass parks and the zip screen. We are newbies and learning. Most appreciative of all your hard work and experience. Semper Fi.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
We try our best to show the sites as best we can. The numbers for each site is on the screen lower right. You are right, the greenery can change - did the park trim trees? Wet season, dry season. Many things can make the greenery different. And glad to hear we are able to help. We try to add new videos as we can (Larry was recently diagnosed with MOG- a rare Neuro disease) so we are trying to get back to videos once a week. You can slow down the video by dragging the scroll bar. Also, if you are watching on a computer, you can change the speed of the video - go to settings symbol, and make it .5 to slow it down. Also, on your phone, hit the … in upper right corner. Look for playback speed Hope this helps 🤗
@USMC5537
2 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Oh you are so kind to respond. Hope Mr. Larry feels well and continues to recover! Yes, the one thing in life that is constant is change. A few years ago we were Scuba Diving around the world, then one day, I had 8 seizures in 6 days, now we tool around the South in our rig. The Epilepsy makes it harder to process videos and movies. Thanks for the tips... Safe Travels.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
@@USMC5537 Thanks for the well wishes- plans have changed. Sorry to hear about your health issues. But glad to hear you are still getting out there 🤗
@USMC5537
2 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Looked up MOG, You are in my prayers. 💛
@myrnaedelen8385
3 жыл бұрын
Love your campground tour! It shows the sites well, but it's also a good view of the road & helpful ahead of time to view the ease or difficulty backing in. It's good to see park amenities and area attractions, too. A second video to show the attractions in more detail would be nice, but one video is fine.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Myrna, great feedback. Because Paynes Prairie State Park has so much to do there, we are actually working on a second video. That seems to help determine if we can make it one video or two. I prefer a separate video. Larry prefers one 😂. Alice
@michaelschuster1654
3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you guys today while researching for a future winter in FL. Binge watching. Great site tours. Thanks for doing these drive through videos. Only hopefully constructive comment on this one is it is a bit faster than the others and not as many straight on looks into the sites. My main use is to find a great site. Other than that absolutely great. Part 1, Part 2 separation? I don't know, perhaps since they can get pretty long and not everyone is camping so it might bring in more viewership for other travel modes. Thumbs up and click that bell!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Michael, that is true. Larry was trying something new with this one. The speed is because we didn’t want it to be long but we wanted to include the fun things. Thanks for the constructive criticism. Keep it coming. I hope you make it to Florida for the winter. It’s amazing. Happy Holidays Alice
@floid33556
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Other than the first two loops, would a 40ft class A fit in most of these? Looks like it would.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
You can filter your size rig on reserve America to make sure. Alice
@dholtman5977
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! We are empty nesters and are about to start our journey as well.... As for your question, the more info the better... we can always skip through what we are not interested in. Thanks again!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Congratulations. I bet you guys are excited. And thanks for letting us know about the info, Alice
@lifeisgood141
3 жыл бұрын
Not too far from my old Navy Air Station Jacksonville back in 2011.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Hanna Park is Right beside the Naval Air station in Jax, another awesome place to RV near the ocean. We did two videos about Hanna we loved it so much. Larry
@mrsrillo7518
3 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate the time you took to make this. Well made and the right pace. Thank you very much! Happy Travels!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Larry does work hard on this site by site tours. We hope it helps viewers. Happy Holidays Alice
@JA-em7ze
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like the menu with time stamp and view of sites.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We feel both help a lot, Alice
@celestedickson6475
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the site tour. Video lets me know I can fit my truck camper in the Sea Bean loop, only site I was able to book! THANK YOU.
@mikegreene9215
3 жыл бұрын
We are headed down in a week and this was the perfect video for showing us around. We have a small 19' travel trailer and wondering if we could fit are we allowed to stay in the first two loops that say tent only or is it truly tent only?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Mike, I would call the ranger station at the campground. My understanding is it is for tents only. But it couldn’t hurt to check. It’s a great campground with so much to do close by. Have fun, Alice
@nancymichels8745
3 жыл бұрын
We have watched your channel from the beginning and just wanted to send a quick note to say that we think your channel has been the most improved channel in both production and content! Great work guys-love your videos. Stay safe.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Nancy, that is the greatest compliment we can ever want- that we improved. We have learned so much and we hope to get better and better. Thanks for putting up with us in the beginning 😂. You are a real trooper. You stay safe too. Alice
@theofficialbatmanpodcast
3 жыл бұрын
nice
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@SUNnFUNRadio
Жыл бұрын
Answering your question about site by site tour, I like it. Having a larger rig like you do, it would be nice to know if sites are 30 amp or 50 amp (you did list them early on in this vid, thanks!) Things to do inside and near the campground is also a good option to have. I like that you index your videos, helped us skip to the sites that we might want to know about. Enjoyed this video.
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
We love to read that our videos are helpful. If there are too many sites, we can’t show as much of the things to do. We try to keep the videos not too long
@brownsrvlifecampground9322
3 жыл бұрын
You made a awesome video also what is the camping rates if you know it thanks
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Most Florida state parks are in the 25 to 35 dollars per night range. I think Anastasia was at the high end about $35 per night. Not bad for being so close to the beach. Larry
@corgily
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us, we just went full time about 6 months ago.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. It’s a unique lifestyle that is a not for everyone- lots of reward but still it’s own kind of stresses. Feel free to ask us anything. February will be two years full time 🤗 Alice
@davelauraphillips8814
3 жыл бұрын
Would like info about hookups and which sites can accommodate big rigs. Agree with another comment that do not necessarily need to see every site. Noted that a lot of the sites were unoccupied. Was it filmed mid week?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
The largest rig allowed is 38’. We do the site to site because if we have more than one site we can book, we want to see both sites. Every sight is so different. If the campground map shows the size rig allowed, we have added that. This one did not. For hookups, we do show the one loop that is 50 amp. The rest are 30. Tropical storm Eta was on its way. The day we left, the campground shut down during the storm. Thanks for your thoughts. Alice
@davelauraphillips8814
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents THX - I must have missed the 50 amp loop info (I need to quit playing games on my tablet while watching KZitem!!).
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
@@davelauraphillips8814 🤣😂 No worries. I went back and checked. We forgot to mention about the 38’ RV limit 😅. So I added it to the description. Alice
@rudewear814u
Жыл бұрын
i liked the site tour, but which area is closest to the boardwalk that leads to the beach? Also if you buy an Annual State Park Pass do you get discount on the nightly camping fees? Thank you
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
The pass is only for day use. Check out the campground map - it should show which loop is closest. We didn’t have much of a choice because of size of rig and it’s such a popular campground
@Mrs.KatsCrafting
3 жыл бұрын
Be very careful there especially if you use the showers. My husband was in intensive care from a bacterial infection there that is only found in third world countries. he almost died. Do not go to Flagler hospital if you are sick . If I had not transferred him to Tampa he would not be here today.
@rvnut1133
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad he is doing well. I do not use any shower anywhere but in my rig, I am a nurse and know about all of that very well. I am sorry but I see so many people not protecting themselves. Mind blowing to me and here we are ordering refrigerated trucks to put the dead.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
I never let my feet touch the floor in the bathhouse, crocs or sandals always. I have worked at Flagler hospital as a medical rep in the operating room, I wouldn’t take my dog there. Jacksonville is pretty close by and has several good hospitals. Larry
@OutonaLimbwithKym
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! This is such an awesome video. I live 30 minutes south of this park and I'm planning a carcamping trip, but needed to really see the inside ... and you came through. It seems like a very long walk to the beach, even from the parking lot. Do you recommend I take my bike?? Thanks for such a detailed video. (New sub) ❤
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the positive comment and the sub. It would be a long walk. We biked it or drove it. You could bike to the lighthouse and downtown St. Augustine. Thanks again for the encouragement, Alice
@rconcha3
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! This is exactly what i wanted to see. Just booked my campsite. Can you please tell me where you got your Florida Passport? Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. And thank you for the compliment. I bought my passport book years ago at Silver Springs SP at a gift shop. A ranger told me they are updating them and will sell them again online. Sorry
@cindymaesilva47
3 жыл бұрын
This video was awesome. I truly enjoyed it.
@cindymaesilva47
3 жыл бұрын
I liked how you showed the sections with their sites. The hanging branches would be a concern for us. Does management help you find a site with proper clearance?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
You have to go onto reserve America and click on each site to find its measurements. Other park maps will let you know the size. But the hanging limbs should be fixed. You can only switch if there is something else available. But you really are on your own. Alice
@sherriweber7105
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice park and I think you should if you could put the videos together if not put it in two parts. It doesn’t matter to me. It’s whatever is easier for you. Thank you for this video. See you soon. Stay safe! Travel safe. Enjoy yourselves.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Sherri, I agree. If it doesn’t make it too long, we probably will continue to combine. Take care. Alice
@SmallSpaceLiving
3 жыл бұрын
Now this looks like a very nice park. The kayak rental place is very neat to. Love all the birds. That was my favorite part of FL. I love them sites. Like how deep they are back in. Plus you get a ton of privacy. Bath house looks nice and clean as well. Plus a very good size. The sites look pretty wide to for most of them. I think we will be back in FL for our next winter after this trip is over. Larry was that lady waving at you? Hey saw your kids. Loved the turtle. That was really cool. Get out in those waters Larry. You can do it. Like the light house. That would be a Jessica thing. The Fort is a me thing. I like that. Nice looking town to. I could do me some drinking down there. lol I like the site by site. I do like the thought of breaking them up. We have talked about that though. lol I am glad Larry made it through another video with no injuries. lol Great stuff y'all.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
William, yes. Florida has a lot of birds. And this was a great campsite. Yep. We got the kids to come visit. We usually can if it’s a state park. I saw a lady wave too 😂. I hope you do come to Florida next winter. I made Larry go in the water. Anything for KZitem. I actually loved all the touristy things. I wish we had more time there. We are still torn about combo vs part 1 and 2 vids 🤔 Great hearing from you. Geeks weird we won’t see you for awhile. Larry didn’t hit his head but there are a few new cuts on his fingers. Stay safe. Alice
@marianoriega9716
2 жыл бұрын
I love ur content! I find it very informative, sweet and short… My husband and I just bought out first class c motor home and are planning our future weekends getaways … thanks for sharing… god bless
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We try our best to include everything we would like to see. Enjoy your camping. So many great state parks to visit 🤗
@paulinetaylor365
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, headed here on Monday for 3 days. Just a little beaching, biking, eating, photography and shopping this time, I told the hubby, no kayaks and no fishing!! There are plenty of other state parks for that.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
You will love it. So much to see downtown, too. Enjoy, Alice
@someguyinflorida
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! The wife and I are heading to Anastasia next month. I do like the 2 part video idea. Thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We hope you guys enjoy your time time. We tried the two part and they don’t get watched us much? Weird. We always appreciate a share of any video you think might help others - it does a lot for our channel. Thanks again and happy camping, Alice
@steverobinson5492
Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, I realize this is an older video. Great job by the way!!! Curious what time of year this was? There seems to be a lot of openings and availability. Thanks again. Cheers!!!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
In the video description, the crate should be marked It reads Nov 15 We might have filmed in between check out and check in. And thank you
@LuckyDawgProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and campground review. Love Florida State Parks. That branch looked like it was right on top on your RV. Awesome day use spot at the beach. Cool to see the Gopher Tortoises. Love the lighthouse. St. Augustine is an awesome place to visit. Thanks for sharing Alice and Larry.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
If I wasn’t watching when Larry pulled in, we might have lost an air conditioner 😳. It was a great campground with so much to do. Florida state parks are awesome. Thanks for stopping by. Alice
@andysrvadventureontheroad9240
2 жыл бұрын
We'll be leaving this Friday coming and I have a class A 29' L 12'6", you think I'll be ok after we rise up to level.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Just have someone watch the top as you back in. It’s been awhile so the tree might have changed or they trimmed (but doubt they trimmed)
@WigglebuttsAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. We've stayed there before and loved it. But I saw so many spiders it was crazy 🤣
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It is a beautiful location with St. Augustine so close. I don’t remember a spider problem, but then when we had acreage, we had so many, I got used to them 😉 Alice
@raypabs5374
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for showing the bath houses; this is something that many travel youtubers fail to include in their videos. I gladly liked and subscribed to your channel.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
We try to include everything that we want to see - we often go back and look at our own videos if we go back to the same campground. Unfortunately, we are way behind on our videos because of Larrys recent health crisis. Keep a look out. We hope to be back at it again soon. And thanks for your support 🤗 Happy Camping Alice
@carrielynnminasi8215
Жыл бұрын
The video was very helpful! I love it as is. I forwarded through the site by site until i got to our reserved spot and then went on to see the parts depicting bathrooms and then local sites to visit. I like that I could forward through and get a sense of the campground without having to watch every moment. Well done and thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad we could help. Yes, Larry makes numbers of sites large to make it easier. And the chapters make it easier too Enjoy your stay. It’s a beautiful area 🤗
@karenbs
Жыл бұрын
I loved the video. I like the way you toured the campsite, the beach and the surrounding things to do. One of the best videos I've seen.
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you for such an awesome compliment We have filmed many campgrounds- site by site tours - but haven’t published yet. Too busy traveling 😉 You will love that area. Enjoy
@silaslongshot941
3 жыл бұрын
With all the empty spots I had to keep reminding myself of the hurricane approaching, since it seems making reservations is generally months in advance.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Silas, yes. This is a very difficult park to get any weekends. We did see empty spots during the week. But towing a fifth wheel, I don’t like to move around every few days, so we were happy we scored weekends too. It’s a great park. Just keep checking. People cancel often. Alice
@Sushi2735
3 ай бұрын
WOW, you are indeed in the Cat Bird seat! What fun, enjoy! You have a beautiful RV!!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. This was awhile ago. We no longer have that RV Alice
@msdella4253
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed tour of this pretty campground. Me and my husband will be sure to make it there early fall
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful campground with lots to do in St. Augustine. 🤗
@TheOutdoorSeeker
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I miss Florida! You guys made the right move, RV-ing full time. Cheers from the White North (Canada).
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Larry misses his hometown in Ontario. It was great to be back for awhile. But, yes, I’m glad we are in Florida and skipping the cold. Alice
@hereathome08
Жыл бұрын
Would like if the campsite tour was slower so you can see the sites better. Would also like to know the date you were there and making video.
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
You can play it at half speed; scroll slowly; pause when you want All our videos are marked with recorded date - for instance, this one shows Nov 2021 However, this is Florida- vegetation changes after being hit by Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, and when some trimming has been done or not
@evemcnair2571
2 жыл бұрын
I have reservations for next year and liked the site by site tour so that I could view my site Also like fun things in area - can’t wait to go!
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That’s exactly why we make these videos Enjoy your stay 🤗
@craigdavis5144
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. If you were to go back to this park, which site would you choose?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Craig, that’s a tough one. Our size rig limits the loop. Most have some privacy. Ours did have low hanging branches. They are so varied, that’s why we showed every site 😂 Sorry I couldn’t help more, Alice
@jenniferkrafchik1421
3 жыл бұрын
We've booked site 6 in the Sea Bean loop with our pop up trailer (about 20 feet long popped out). The website says it's 25 feet wide and 46 feet long, but also says 10 feet maximum vehicle length. The park ranger wasn't able to give me much advice. I'm wondering if you remember site 6 by any chance and could give your 2 cents? :-) It looks pretty spacious in your video.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer, when you booked the site on reserve America, what size rig does it say? We can’t remember that site. All we could do is watch our video again. Sorry I couldn’t help more, Alice
@jenniferkrafchik1421
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents - thanks for your quick reply. It just gives the max vehicle size of 10 feet. But the width and length are more than sufficient for us. I was hoping the ranger could help us, but he didn't. It's proven to be so difficult to book any FL state park, otherwise I'd grab another site!
@jenniferkrafchik1421
3 жыл бұрын
Update - We were able to find a ranger that could help us! They said the site is more than big enough, we'll just have to unhitch and push our popup into the site since maneuverability would be the issue.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferkrafchik1421 push your pop up? Wow. We couldn’t do that with our fifth wheel. I’m glad you got some help. I wish I could have helped more, Alice
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferkrafchik1421 yes. We we first did site to sites, it was if you had more than one site to choose from 😂 - not bloody likely now. Let’s hope it gets better as other ways to vacation opens up
@betsyrutledge7414
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the format of this video. Also, the music was great!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! This is typical of our campground tours 🤗
@d.j.roberts187
Жыл бұрын
Site by site is very helpful. The way this video was presented was perfect. Thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - all our campground tours have great detail 🤗
@LorieKah
Жыл бұрын
Love this. so helpful to see the campground and some attractions to see. thank you very much
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know. If the campground is too big, we tend to split the fun stuff into a second video. Let you out camping friends know about our videos 🤗
@highc999
3 жыл бұрын
Did they do away with the passport program? I don't think I can get one online, or am I doing something wrong?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
I bought my passport book at a Silver Springs State Park store. I’m not sure where else they are sold. I still get stamped at each Florida stare park we visit, Alice
@KetzYp0p
3 ай бұрын
Going to Anastasia next weekend, the video was very helpful 🎉
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Enjoy your stay. So much to see in biking distance Alice
@mrsmelodymckinney
2 жыл бұрын
I would just love to know what that sound track is ??? Its amazing I love it. Please tell me!
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing - I spend a lot of time listening to music. If you have the app Shazam, you can listen to any song and it will tell you what it is. We get all our music from epidemic sound - link further down in our description. 🤗
@maggieesteve
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos we use your links for various park tours. What site number was this?
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Do you mean the site in the thumbnail? I really don’t remember. Sorry
@Shelter93
2 жыл бұрын
You too knock this out of the park! Parks should hire you to do this for them. happy trails..😄
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I would settle for a discount or a jump on reservation 🤣 Alice
@LovingLifeHitchedUp
3 жыл бұрын
We loved Anastasia State Park. Perfect location and so much to do. We got great footage of turtles too. Safe travels. TJ & Red
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
It is a great park. We hope to be able to visit again soon. I wish I could had my special zoom camera for the turtle other than just my iPhone. Oh well. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Alice
@dalefine3329
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a nice view! My wife and I want to camp somewhere in St Augustine. Now, we added that to our bucket list! By the way, we want to get 310gk 2022 spring! Hopefully, we get what we want! Many thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
The new 310s are really nice, make sure your get the upgraded 8k axles if you can. Having extra capacity will really give you confidence in your suspension. We broke a leaf spring, it worked ok but could have been a real problem. Larry
@dalefine3329
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Thank you! I have been eyeing on 8K axles because we need extra capacity just like you mentioned. Thanks again!
@proceedingonwardinamerica
3 жыл бұрын
Wow great 3D tour it looks amazing maybe sometime in the future we’ll make it but not with hurricanes 😂🤣
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful area. I hope you can make it here one day. Luckily our last day here was the day they shut down the campground for Tropical Storm Eta. Alice
@andysrvadventureontheroad9240
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have booked that exact location 087. It's good to see where your campsite before you get there. was the back in difficult, approximately how high.
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. The thick live oak branches were hanging low - almost took out our back AC 😳 Our RV is 13’ 6” high
@andysrvadventureontheroad9240
2 жыл бұрын
I will be leaving this Friday coming and I have a class A 29' L 12'6", you think I'll be ok after we rise up to level.
@sincspot
2 жыл бұрын
Include site numbers! 😄 Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
We always try to put in a video info we would want to see. Larry takes too much time sometimes making those site number posts though 😉 Enjoy. It’s an amazing area 🤗
@sincspot
2 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Looking forward to checking it out! 😀
@janetskoglund-ov7nr
26 күн бұрын
you are driving to fast for us to see the sites, slow down and enjoy the ride.
@DownsizingMakesCents
26 күн бұрын
@@janetskoglund-ov7nr Janet, sorry. You can slow it down while you are watching. Pause. Fast forward. Alice
@mariapavon3177
3 жыл бұрын
Please provide the camp ground price and make the video shorter.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Maria, we put in chapters and time codes so you can pick what you want. We should include how much we paid. We will try to include that next time. Thanks for your input Alice
@mikem1018
Жыл бұрын
The perfect campground video. Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it. We show every site and amenities to all our state park campground tours. Hope you enjoy your stay 🤗
@rogue-life7897
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This helped us on the west coast so much!! Please keep it up!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. We will be back in Florida soon with some new awesome state parks. Alice
@meadowbrookguideservice8359
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Maine. First time finding you, new sub. Great video! Loved how well you introduced us to the park. Our first trip in our camper was to Florida. Purchased it in December, shoveled it out in April, packed her up and head to the Keys. It was quite a shake down trip. Loved it. Our fist state park was Anastasia. We left Anastasia and went straight to Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon Key. We have also stayed at Fort De Soto near St. Petersburg. All three are beautiful! I did a lot of searching on KZitem for campground information/videos. Wish I had found videos like yours then. Great Job you Two!! PS loved the Vanna White Pose at the sign. Thanks Again. Have fun with your travels.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
You have been to some great state parks. I don’t know the one near Fort De Soto. We haven’t been that way yet. Next time you come down, make sure to visit some of the parks with springs. They are some of my favorites. Glad you found us. This video was a bit different than other campground videos because of the added “fun things to do” section. That’s the stuff I like to edit. Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I love the Vanna White comment 🤣. Stay warm. Alice
@robertmorcate846
3 жыл бұрын
I love the concept of your KZitem, especially the reviews on the parks and recreational campgrounds. The detail it's amazing and the numbering of the sites it really helpful to all the campers. Especially, if you are looking to camp in the areas. I believe in the future you maybe charging for this service. It's so vital and useful. Keep the good work and look forward to having a lot more videos from you guys. I'm so glad I ran into your KZitem. I'm now a subscriber.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Robert, we are glad you found us and appreciate your following us. There are apps that charge, but it’s for a lot more and different info and has a lot more campgrounds. But not with every site shown. We will continue to add these videos to our channel because we know they help and are appreciated. We will never charge- just ask that you watch and possibly share with others. We do make a very small amount of money from the ads that are watched. Thanks again, Alice
@jayskyblue
11 ай бұрын
How are the bugs, flies and mosquitoes??
@DownsizingMakesCents
11 ай бұрын
We were there end of October- start of November. I don’t remember I bug problem- not like the no see ems at Sebastian Inlet 😳
@albertserra7593
2 жыл бұрын
How was that place so empty and you can't get a site...🤬
@DownsizingMakesCents
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember the exact day we filmed, but it was probably mid week and between check in and check out. Plus this was 2019, all campgrounds are packed now since the big boom in RVing. Hopefully it will slow down soon 🤗
@johnheiser8850
3 жыл бұрын
You produce great videos full of useful information. We are considering visiting several of the parks and, in the future, would like to hear your opinion on the park amenities, ease of preregistration, cost and site hook - ups. You know, things you only find out by actually staying there. Keep up the great reporting! Thanks
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
John, excellent points. We plan on putting pros and cons in the video description for now on. We started with our last campground tour of Rainbow Springs State Park, Alice
@ldrake3155
3 жыл бұрын
i liked the way you video taped the park. The quick view of each site is extremely helpful & showing the location to the bathhouse. Like another commenter said, your video showcase the park is the best I've see. So if I wanted to visit the park I definitely would use your video to help me choose. Great job & please keep up the great work... Bookmarked!!!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Since every site is so different, we like to see them ourselves. That’s how we actually started filming site to site - for us. But then we figured others would want to see too. Glad it helps. Alice
@abby3663
3 жыл бұрын
Camped at this park a good bit as a kid! Now I’m taking my boyfriend there for a much needed vacation. He wanted to know what the place was like and this video was perfect! Great video for a beautiful camp 😁
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Abby, thank you. We try our best to give people a virtual visit so they know what to expect. We do the site by site in case you can actually CHOOSE between more than one site. But it’s been pretty crazy getting ANY reservations Enjoy your stay, Alice
@Chasingthesun2019
3 жыл бұрын
We have reservations at Anastasia in May so was super excited to see your in-depth video. Very much enjoyed your campsite drive by. One question, is it close enough to the fort and old town to ride our bikes to and from rather than driving?
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
The lighthouse is pretty much right next door. It looks like it’s about a 15 bike ride to the fort according to Google maps. Parking is crazy there. We wish we road bikes. Alice
@Chasingthesun2019
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents 15 minutes? Thinking maybe bikes are the way to go. Or Uber. Just watched your Key West vid and enjoyed that one as well. You guys do great videos.
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We try our best to show what we want to see. Glad it helps. Enjoy. Don’t skip the lighthouse - it’s awesome Alice
@larrymccray7172
3 жыл бұрын
Headed to Anastasia on Feb 22 looking forward to it very much. Really enjoyed your video. Gave us a good look at our site plus things to do while there. Great job!
@DownsizingMakesCents
3 жыл бұрын
Larry, great name 😉 We try our best to show what we’d like to see if researching a campground. Glad you liked it. Enjoy - scoring Anastasia is definitely a win, Alice
@larrymccray7172
3 жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents you should try Ft Desoto if you can fit. It is really nice place on the water in St Pete area
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