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Reviewed May. 16, 2025

Quaint and quiet.

First impression, the front desk worker was very informative and quite kind. However, there is no security gate. As a momma with young kiddos, that does make me nervous. The lake is beautiful and our neighbors have been lovely. Also, I am really grateful for the location. Not too terrible a distance from Anna Marie Island, or Tampa! There is so much to do locally.

Site1222
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Rachel C., May 16, 2025
Reviewed Mar. 15, 2025

My first RV hook up.

This is my first time camping in my RV anywhere. I should have suspected that an RV resort in FL in the winter would be full of retirees, but I didn't expect the number of mobile homes permanently here. At my site, when looking outside, I had a great view of the lake, am surrounded by mobile homes, and can see only one RV. Great laundry facilities and front office staff are wonderful. Flexible pricing with many discounts. Club house and swimming pool is like being in a retirement resort. There are some nice sites, and all are full hookups, but in my case, I have a small lot with a mobile home, literally about 8 feet along side of me. They have a dog park, and it is shady, which is needed in the FL heat, but not very kept up and clean. Location is nice because you are right off I-75 and can be anywhere in the Greater Tampa Bay area with easy access. However, the noise of the interstate is non-stop, and traffic in this area is really congested.

Site4022
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Millie D., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Millie D., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Millie D., March 15, 2025
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2025

Beautiful Resort

Winter Quarters Manatee is a beautiful resort with a lot of activities and amenities (which include 2 heated pools and a spa). The staff have been great and the clubhouse is beautiful. Very close to beaches, Anna Marie Island, Sarasota, and Tampa. The only downside is that you are close to I75, and there is construction currently underway.

Site3041
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2023

Very nice but......

The park is wonderful. Big. One of the two pools on the property provides a lovely view of the lake and a hot tub.The recreation hall is beautiful and has a lot of activities. Throughout the week, food trucks and other vendors visit the premises.Sites are spacious. The staff is very friendly. well-kept park BUT, it's right next to Highway 75.We were fortunate to have a site on the opposite side of the lake, farthest from 75, and the noise was no problem. The sites are assigned to you prior to arrive by text. But not on the other side of the lake. And to think, some of the sites on that side(along the lake) are Elite and Premium(between the lake sites and the standard sites that are up against 75), while standard and standard are practically backed up to the highway.We had a wonderful site. It was a bit different from the norm as you backed in, but you were parallel to the road you came down. It's different, but it's nice. The ATT hotspot was powerful, and T-Mobile phones are 5G!

Close to plenty of shopping and of course, Anna Maria Island, a must see!

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Robert M., February 25, 2023
  • Overlooking the lake from the gazibo by the pool. You can see the clubhouse above the pool. Hot tub behind the pool
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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Convenient Local Stay

I stayed here for 2 nights in mid April (spot 1263) and it was my first time staying here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds were ok overall and internet worked fine. The electrical (30 amp and 50 amp) was farther back than the water, which wasn't a huge deal but might be inconvenient for some. Overall, I'd stay here again.

Site1263
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Karen , August 6, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2022

Friendly and clean

We stayed here twice on the way down to the keys and on the way back. Very convenient location and close to Walmart and Costco. We will definitely be back!

Site4001
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022

Older cramped resort $$$$

Pricey for such an older park, small sites, narrow in park road, small pool and right NEXT to I75.....noisy all the time. Alot of tiny homes with elderly full-timers. Walmart and food a stone throw away. Beaches about 15 minutes away. Don't drink the water here.

Site1150
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by T S., February 22, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Great Location

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful surroundings and quiet! The office staff (Lynn) is amazing and made us feel very welcome and right at home!

Site1051
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Keisha D., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Keisha D., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Keisha D., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Keisha D., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Keisha D., August 13, 2021
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

Great spot

Wonderfully situated around a lake. Good amenities and close to everything. Some highway traffic noise but nothing bad.

Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020

Cramped

Arrived to find it very tight to get into our site, thankfully the nearby neighbors moved there vehicles so my husband could manouver the 5th wheel in.  An agent booked this site for us I think they need to know the property Sites more before they book someone. Site has dirt & mud & is uneven. No free WIFI you have to buy it with a credit card no cable either. Will not be back here, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Site4001
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Jeannine D., February 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Jeannine D., February 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Jeannine D., February 5, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2018

Snowbirds

Spent three weeks here in February and March. The sites are close and there are permanent cabins in between sites. A big lake and a pool

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Frances F., July 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Frances F., July 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Encore Winter Quarters Manatee by Frances F., July 20, 2018