Bay Bayou RV Resort

Stayed for a three day weekend for softball. Great place. Super nice staff. Very well maintained. Would stay again. Residents were super nice, and the place hosts many daily events including serving food and social evenings. There is a whole calendar of events available. If I were to snow bird I would definitely consider this place.

A great home base for a work trip to Tampa with my relatively young family. I say relatively because the majority of the residents are seasonal seniors. That's fine, but for many, it seemed they felt we were intruding on their turf. That said, the staff was great, the grounds were excellent, and we had a good time. If you're a senior snowbird who loves participating in organized activities, you'll love the place. If you're a younger family who doesn't care for busy bodies and cold shoulders, your results may vary.

There was back up in the park's sewage system and they did nothing to mitigate the sewage that was dumped on my neighbor's grass... That's just gross... The park flooded one night and there was zero communication from the staff about the possible flooding... woke up to water all over the place (see photos). Pros: Nice area, amenities, activities, and most residents (permanent and visiting) are friendly. I really enjoyed most of my stay but... 👇 Cons: There's 7 pages of rules you have to sign (including no dog pens) and there's more rules that isn't in those 7 pages including about Service Dogs in the Clubhouse... The staff members are rules Nazis, but rules aren't applied equally. It's like living in a hellish HOA. The staff decides if they like you, (which has been mentioned in other reviews) and if they do, you get a pass. If they don't, they will find ways to report you. One example, dogs must be on a leash and not left outside unattended. My 4 pound dog was laying in the sun on the rug, I was on the camper steps in the shade. She ignores people and pets walking by unless they stop, than she thinks they are going to pet her and she gets excited. I saw her stand up, so I stood up to see what she was looking at and a staff member was taking a photo to report her. I said I know the rules and I was on the steps and she wasn't unattended. He proceeded to say that her being outside as small as she was, was giving him anxiety and even the two of us standing there talking with her outside made his anxiety "really high"... My responsibility is to try and follow the rules, I can't be responsible for your anxiety too...

This is one of, if not the prettiest rv resort in Florida. They are almost always booked, so reserve early, especially during winter months. There are a pair of bald eagles that nest nearby during winter. There are also more species of birds in this little pocket of nature than I can count. This is the kind of place that makes you want to call it home. Highly recommended.