Racer's Retreat
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in N Fort Myers, FL
Hosted By
SchoolmarmandGpa
Max Rig Size
45+ (ft)
Parking Spaces
2
Max Nights Per Stay
2
Same Day Requests
No
Code enforcement officer said that RVs on property cannot appear to be occupied for residence. She has no way of knowing where anyone is sleeping after she is off duty. (Lol - her words). It is ok to have RVs plugged into power but not hooked to water long term. Water is available so fill tank and disconnect hose. You will need to haul out your own trash please. It is VERY important that you let me know your power ability in your request. Need to know if you have solar to determine which site is available and best suits your needs. power hook up is available 50, 30 or 20 amp on first come basis. Can't run generator during the week, OK on weekends, so plan on solar or hook to power. You must have your profile with at least the minimum picture of you and a user name. And a description and picture of your rig and power needs or abilities. Property is fenced, gates are to be kept closed (not locked) at all times. Come and go as you want and need. Please be responsible for pets prefer on a leash on property. We have a swimming pool, can work out details for use (not heated). No pets or children in pool area without adult and prior permission. Code enforcement allows non occupied RV storage if you need to visit family or friends in the area that do not allow RVs due to zoning or HOA rules. Hook up to power for stored RVs is allowed for battery, refrigeration or dehumidifier use. Dump station at Loves Service station 5 miles away by I-75. Suggested Local Attractions: Shell Factory, ECHO, Babcock Ranch, Edison & Ford Home & Lab Museum and several local attractions, lots of restaurants, near lots of shopping, banks and Post office. Just a short distance (5 miles) from I-75 interstate. Good 30 - 45-minute drive to Ft Myers Beach, depends on traffic and construction and season. Access Road Conditions: Wide gate entry. large turn around area. direct entrance from roadway. wide swing to enter. We had 64' rig with our race trailer and made it in and out just fine. Had a rig over 70 feet safely in and out. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Have 1 and a half acres and have plenty of room to store tow rig in a designated area short distance from RV.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Water Hookup
Campfire Ring Provided
Electric Hookup: 30A
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
House Rules
Please plan arrival BEFORE dark (6 PM) and call Linda night before or morning of arrival with ETA. Observing Covid-19 precautions, free to use or request we use masks, distancing as comfortable, hand sanitizer station on the screen room. Hope we can still host within the new limitations. Not ideal but with your cooperation and understanding can make it work. Let me know specific for kids and pets and your schedule. Will decide on individual basis if you plan on being off site for daily activities and site seeing. If allowed please Keep pets and children under control, supervision and clean up after them No entry into out buildings. There is a swimming pool in a screened enclosure on the property. Please No using swimming pool without prior arrangements and approved time and safe swimming ability. No kids or pets in the pool area without owners. Screened pool area has outside shower, table and chairs to get out of direct sun and bugs. Welcome to use most any time. Keep area clean and pick up any cigarette butts - use your own sand container. Boondocking sites for use with your solar not generator - no problem. Fire wood usually available, we just built new fire pit. In the fire pit area you are welcome use the available wood here or use your own wood if you have it. Please keep the gates closed (but not locked) for your security and ours. Please follow "dummy" lock appearance. Free to come and go as you need and want. We are a SAFE LOCATION WITH NO INCIDENTS AND INTEND TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. A fenced and gated secure site is what most guests state is one of best features for peace of mind for their stay. Thanks and enjoy your stay.
Location
Access Road Conditions: Wide gate entry. large turn around area. direct entrance from roadway. wide swing to enter. We had 64' rig with our race trailer and made it in and out just fine. Had a rig over 70 feet safely in and out. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Have 1 and a half acres and have plenty of room to store tow rig in a designated area short distance from RV.
Parking Surface
Grass
Hosted By SchoolmarmandGpa
Age:
65+
Retired Special Ed School Teacher and Retired Owner/operator of Motorcycle business & Drag Racer Details: We have been married 47 years and have had an assortment of RVs since the mid 70s. Recently retired and purchased new Super C to travel and enjoy each other and sights within the USA. As BW hosts we have welcomed over 370 guests and aware of the importance of good guest behavior. We hope to spend time on the road visiting other BW hosts. "Grandpa" has been a professional Drag Racer with NHRA, IHRA, Prostar and SMDRA. He raced motorcycles from the early 70s until 2004, then slowed down the pace and raced a Chevy S10 in the eighth mile sportsman class until Nov 2019. Now we are both retired and hope to travel and enjoy our new motor home and create new adventures. Joined Boondockers in hopes that travels will be having us see locations other than race tracks. But found hosting to be the greatest experience when home. Home Town: We are from South West Florida. "Grandpa" is a Florida cracker, born and raised in central and south Florida. "Schoolmarm" came to Florida in 1972 from Massachusetts and taught Special Ed in Immokalee, Florida for 30+ years and then 17+ years in Fort Myers. We have been living on the property in N Ft Myers now for 12 years. Favorite Boondocking Locations: Hope to do more recreational camping than just traveling to and from racing venues. Boondockers Welcome beats Walmart and rest areas. First Boondockers experience was with a family just outside Houston, TX. Excellent experience. This is a highly recommened resource. Now that we have hosted over 370 different Boondockers on our property we have a great idea and understanding of what to do and how to be the best Boondocker guests we can be on other host locations. Skills or Expertise to Share: "Grandpa" is a motor head and was an excellent mechanic and engine builder and tuner before his retirement. OCD for details on any and all mechanical things. Schoolmarm is great with kids, computers, crafts and can also help tune a motor and clean carbs. Grandpa was a professional Drag Racer. He has won championships on motorcycles and after 40 years of 2 wheel racing he gave up the motorcycle for another 10 years racing an S10 Chevy truck. Linda is the crew chief on and off the track!
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
BrendaandPratt
3 weeks ago
When we were unable to find parking due to displaced prople and workers from Hurricane Ike, we joined BoonDockers and found Linda! Large area for rigs, some power, and new friends! Who could ask for more!
ToolTime
4 weeks ago
Linda and her husband could have written the handbook for how to be great hosts! Great communication, friendly and hospitable! We enjoyed visiting with them sitting by their pool. They even had a fire ring with extra chairs and a welcoming fire going for the other BW guests when we arrived! Although we could only stay one night due to previous commitments, we felt welcome to return whenever our travels bring us back to the area.
cblesser
1 month ago
Linda supports several groups of disaster responders on her spacious property. She was friendly and helpful.
Sam_Janie
3 months ago
We really enjoyed our stay. The communication was very easy and we had a chance to meet Linda who was really nice to us. We didn't stay long but we surely appreciated the overnight at the racer's retreat!
HappySandersCampers
4 months ago
Mrs. Linda was so sweet. Was very understanding when we ran into heavy rain with traffic. Overall it was a nice and safe place to stay to hookup to water and electric to run our A/C. She only charged $10 to go towards water and electric, very worth it.
