The beautiful Sun Retreats Sea Isle features a host of fantastic amenities. Enjoy our private lake and sandy beach, arcade room, tennis, basketball, and much more! Sun Retreats Sea Isle also offers planned activities and themed weekends throughout the season. Centrally located in Cape May County, you can experience the Victorian splendor of downtown Cape May or spend the day at the beaches and boardwalks nearby. You can also take a day trip to Atlantic City and explore the Jersey coastline. It's all waiting for you at Sun Retreats Sea Isle. Cottage rentals have one or two bedrooms to comfortably accommodate 4-7 guests. Additional amenities include furnishings, a fully appointed kitchen, private bathroom, two flat screen cable TVs, and air conditioning. There is also a screened-in porch, picnic table, and fire pit to complete your camping experience. Wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly units available.
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Traveled with my husband, 2 sons...ages 10 and 9, and my husbands brother, wife and 3 kids...16, 14 and 10. It was a last minute booking, as we had plans to camp at Lake Keuka, part of NY's Finger Lakes, but bad weather had us change our plans. There were quite a few issues with the campground 1). Upon check in, no-one actually showed us to our sites, T 3 and T 4. I had a large tent and my minivan and my brother in law had a motorhome. We misunderstood the signs and ended up basically being all on 1 site and NOT 2...it wasn't until our last day that another guest explained this to us. Thankfully, the sites are quite big.
2. There are way too many seasonal renters here. The "owners" across from us were always outside muttering and complaining that their pebbles were messed up or something else ridiculous.
3). Had to pay for showers...50 cents for 4 minutes! That's not enough with the poor water pressure, so halfway through you have to step out and add more money. There is also NO WAY to adjust the water temperature and I found the bathrooms to be rather icky!
4). A long walk from our sites to the pools and general store. Very disappointed that there were no golf cart rentals.
5). The swimming lake was nice, but too small. No activities offered on the lake. Other campgrounds have kayak or paddle boat rentals...even a dock to jump off of...nothing here.
6). The fishing in the lake was good. Catch and release and my kids caught a lot!
7). Too far from the cape may beaches...about 30 minutes. The campground is much closer to Avalon and Wildwood, than Cape May.
8). No BBQ on site. We had to purchase a grate from the general store to put on top of the fire ring. Also, general store is VERY limited in what they sell.
Overall, we made the best of it and had a good time. Have been to Jellystone in Pennsylvania a few times, and that is a full fledged resort in comparison. We were looking for something a little less "glitzy", which is why we chose NOT to go yo Beachcomber. When we saw Driftwood, we were quite disappointed. Love Cape May and want to return next year, but will go to a campground that is closer, cleaner and offers more activities.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Response from Kelly S, Public Relations Manager at Sun Retreats Sea Isle
Responded Sep 23, 2014
Dear VacationMom0242, Thank you for taking the time to review Driftwood RV Resort and Campground. We are always looking for ways to improve our resort and the experience of our guests. We welcome any feedback from our guests and will certainly take your suggestions into consideration for future seasons. We appreciate the compliments on our lake – we try very hard to keep up the amenities so that our guests can enjoy them. Sincerely, The Driftwood Team
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We rented a "rustic cabin" this past weekend and it was okay for a short stay! The rustic cabins only have a tiny TV, AC, a double bed and bunk beds. The little road the cabins are all on is very pleasant and quiet, and the bathhouse wasn't far away. We didn't realize the showers are quarter-operated, so make sure you have quarters if you're showering there!! (.50 for 4 minutes)
It was a fun stay for two nights, and the close commute to many beaches was why we choose this option, rather than a pricey beachfront hotel. If I were to stay here again, I'd probably opt for the cabin with a bathroom and kitchen for more comfort. The staff was super friendly too, and we took advantage of the nice tennis court! The wi-fi was on the slow side but hey, you're there to camp :)
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Date of stay: July 2015
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We booked our vacation months in advance. We paid half and the other half was due upon check in. We didn't hear anything in the months between booking and check in, however the check in process was a breeze. Everyone was very friendly and informative. We received a ton of information about the area and things to do at the campground. Once we got to our unit ( 2 bedroom luxury cabin ) we knew we picked the right place. We absolutely loved the screened in porch. The cabin itself had all of the comforts of home. Fully stocked kitchen, flat screen TV stand and wifi. We slept on the pull out couch and that was horrible. It felt like we were sleeping on metal springs and we kept rolling to the middle. We chalked that up to being a part of camping. My kids and mom didn't complain about their bed and we chalked the uncomfortable night up to being a part of camping. It didn't take away from the amount of fun we had. We didn't explore the campgrounds too much because we were there for the NAGA battle at the Beach tournament but we noticed it was very family oriented. It had multiple pools, a lake, fire pits for each cabin and kids were riding their bikes. They also had laundry facilities for a price and arcade rooms. We also went to the grocery store/convenient store several times. All in all we had a blast and look forward to staying a full week August 2019.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from LC-SunRVResorts, SunRV Sunshine Team at Sun Retreats Sea Isle
Responded Aug 15, 2018
Hi takeyia03, Thank you for taking the time out to give us a great review! We're sorry about the uncomfortable conditions of the couch. We're always working on ways to improve our community based off of the insight that we receive from you all. Aside from that, it's delightful to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for choosing Driftwood as your destination Campground! Have a lovely day.
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This was my 7th time there and it exceeded the last 6 times the staff is wonderful and nice the cabin I was in was nice I will go back again when I can get off. I'm also thinking about going to sun retreats other place in Delaware maybe next spring i hope it's as good as this one
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from MB SunRVResorts, Owner at Sun Retreats Sea Isle
Responded Sep 23, 2022
Hi Tom, We're so glad that you've visited again and again--and that we could continue to impress. We are thrilled to be your favorite vacation destination and hope to host you again soon!
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Quiet early season stay for traveling campers, pull through site is well maintained and close to store, laundry, and bathrooms. 1:00 check in - 11:00 check out. Nice place for dog walking close to shopping and a 10 minute ride to Avalon, NJ (beach).
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Quiet early season , but probably gets real busy in the summer/warmer months.
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Response from MB SunRVResorts, Owner at Sun Retreats Sea Isle
Responded May 12, 2021
Hello, Thank you for taking the time out to leave us with a great review. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with a great experience and we're happy to hear that your stay was enjoyed! Hope to see you again soon.
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This is more of a cautionary tale for potential seasonal site owners who may be considering Driftwood. My family and I had enjoyed our seasonal site at Driftwood since 2009. We arrived at our site this past May to find eleven trees had inexplicably died. The heights of the dead trees made it unsafe for my children to go out and play around our campsite. Driftwood said they would take care of the removal as the rental agreement states. It took them until July to do so. They never gave any sort of explanation for the delay. During the tree removal process, the crew removed and damaged all of our decks and walkways. They assured us that once the tree stumps were removed, the site would be graded and everything that was removed and damaged would be replaced and repaired. The stumps were not ground until the end of August. In the meantime, the site itself was virtually unusable. It was also an eyesore for the entire community. Obviously, no one wants to inhabit the ugliest site at the campground, but we did. After the stumps were ground, our deck was thrown back together, but the walkways were never reassembled, the site was never graded, and none of the damages were repaired. I made numerous calls to Driftwood management and Sun RV, the parent company, and no one ever responded. Occasionally, someone from facilities would update me on the status, but management never once acknowledged their shortcomings. To summarize, we gave Driftwood $5,000 of our hard earned money for them to ignore the unsafe conditions of a site they own, and when we brought it to management's attention they did and continue to do as little as possible to rectify the situation. Please consider this before giving Driftwood your money.
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Date of stay: May 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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We booked a lovely new cottage for 1 week which per the photos had wooden panels, flat screen TV, screened porch and new. After a long international flight , this was not what greeted us.
We got an old SMELLY cabin. The carpet was filthy, dirty old sofa bed. and worst of all the children's bunk beds ( both sets) had no safety railings, which was a total health hazard. There was no screened porch an an old small TV. The walls of the bedroom were filthy as was the bathroom.
we complained to the manager and showed her the photos of what we had booked compared to what we got which was a very old run down model. I could not let our children continue to stay there as bunks with no safety rails was an accident waiting to happen. we were one of the lucky ones judging by other reviews and were moved the next day to a new cabin.
we wrote a letter of complaint on our return and a portion of one nights accomadation was refunded with no response, no explaination or apology fromDriftwood or Sun RV resorts. we have tried to contact them several times and no response which is disgraceful customer service and false advertising .
I would not recommend this resort for fear of accomadation you could end up getting.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Not many reviews on here. And not one recently. We just got down this weekend to see how our place is and to do our quick spring clean up. Leaves to curb and setting up our outside stuff we had away for winter. Everyone takes a lot of pride in their home away from homes at driftwood. We are in the original driftwood. Driftwood too.... is down the road outside back exit of one. We were pleasantly surprised that they have done even more improvements since end of last year. Sun resorts took over last year and they have done a lot lately. All wood fences that were on the brink of falling apart have been replaced with white vinyl. Pools gutted and updated. Now we see they revamped whole lake with a nice new dock and cleared all the overgrowth from sides. Looks like they dredged also but not sure. Only drove by. They also added more parking around lake area which was needed bad. All building and general store were updated too. But right down the road on Rt9 is a brand new large dollar general. Cheaper then Acme too. All I can say is bring the family,kids,pets even in-laws. ;) Yes no golf carts,but it's safer and quieter without them. Plus walking and taking it slow is what you come here for. And enjoying friends and family by the fire pit. Now for the bonus and for the newer generations,renters or seasonal. WiFi is free and through whole campground-not high-speed but works. Cable is free-for renters and for seasoned for first TV. You have to get your own boxes for additional TV'S. Also water filter system they added seems to be working well, for awhile was rusty stinky well. Now for staff, always nice and willing to help. The all star by far is Debbie in the front entry office. Always has a smile and willing to help. We are so glad they kept her on staff when Sun resorts took over. They seem to of kept them all for most part. Which was a good call. It was not their fault where it was heading. So overall get a weekend,week,or season here. Won't regret it. See you at one of the pools.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Room Tip:Â The pools are close to front so try and snag something in that area. If you want dead quiet go...
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We rented a cottage (not a cabin) for a weekend getaway for 5 adult women. Were told how nice these NEW cottages were this year and the photos displayed were very nice. Checked in with no problem, however when we reached our campsite and opened the sliding door off an open deck the smell almost knocked us over. Once inside realized it was an old park model with a deck hooked onto it. The couch was ripped, the sink was stained and the water smelled. There was a loveseat (that they said was a pull out couch) and a 15 or 19 in. old heavy TV in a corner cabinet. Underneath the TV was a door missing that back in it's day probably had a stereo of some sort in it. We had passed the nice NEW cottages on our way to the site, so we knew this was NOT what we were told we were getting nor what we paid for. When the office was contacted they said they could not switch us but gave us $83 back. (Not a full nights rental) When asked to switch they said they were all rented. The follwoing day they were empty! They then tried to say we didn't pay what we should have for the number of people. If you check the add, it states sleeps 6. Doesn't say you are paying per person. The campground is clean and has amenties, however is VERY, VERY crowded I'm guessing with the majority being seasonal. They may be best to just stick to being a seasonal resort and not try to accommodate weekenders or short vacationers. Very misleading and false advertising. We felt deceived when we left.!
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â Look at the area prior to payment in full.
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I've been full-time for two years and this is the first campsite that allowed guests to play their music as loud as they want! We called and asked about "quiet" hours and was told the guests could play their music as loud as they wish until 11:00pm. It was after 10:00 pm when we called management. The music from outside was louder than my TV inside. When I went to the source of the loud music, the guest told me they only speak French and laughed at me! Needless to say, I will not stay here again. I think it's worse than staying in a Walmart Parking Lot. At least there, you can call the police to handle issues. The management here could care less!
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from BC-SunRVSunshineTeam, Sun RV Sunshine Team at Sun Retreats Sea Isle
Responded Aug 31, 2017
Hello Gene L, Thank you for taking the time to give us your review. We are sorry to hear about your negative experience. Our goal is to provide a positive experience for all of our guests, so if you would like a follow-up conversation to the issues you've listed, please inbox message me. Thank you again for your honest review; we appreciate it.
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There are more places to choose from in the Clermont area.
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Driftwood RV Resort & Campground
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United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreCape May CountyClermont
NUMBER OF ROOMS
706
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