“Pleasant, clean, somewhat crowed.”
The tent itself was fantastic—clean, spacious, and easy to locate on the site. The fan worked well and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom facilities were brand new and spotless. Saturday evening’s music at the pavilion was a nice touch. However, what I paid didn’t match the experience I expected. I was charged nearly $1200 for a three‑night stay in July, while the receipt from the campsite was around $800. The $300 to $400 markup from Booking is laughable, and I’ll never make that mistake again. Booking claimed there was no return policy, but Hudson Pines said I could cancel with 48 hours’ notice, which I believe. I understand Hudson Pines can’t control everything, and I would not have found the campground without Booking. The sites are new and clean but sit extremely close together; I was given L11, and among the four luxury canvas tent sites, three are crammed next to each other. This would have been fine for a large group, but we weren’t, and we could hear every word from our neighbors. I know it’s camping, but the lack of natural barriers and the parking restrictions that denied us more privacy were extreme. The ADA site across the street was amazing, and it would have been nice to have that much room for the other sites. Minor issues included being charged for firewood—other glamping spots provide wood for free—and confusion over how many cars could stay on site: initially three, then two, then a text saying only one. It’s a small detail, but it shows the staff aren’t on the same page. Overall, the campsite feels like a beaten‑down KOA that charges premium prices for a limited glamping experience. I really want the site to succeed, and I believe Hudson Pines should offer mid‑level and higher‑end options, but it seems to have an identity crisis.
MatthewHá 2 meses