Working great!
Long time RVers, new HH users. I read about it on a forum for RVers. Currently traveling around the perimeter of the U.S. from home (Florida) clockwise until we get back home. In northern CA and looking for something different in an area with few parks that sounded appealing to us. I reached out through the app, got a quick acceptance from a “host” with a very interesting and unusual farm. Our first HH stay is in 4 nights. I appreciate the communication from HH HQ. Regular reminders about how to be respectful guests on the properties we visit.
The app and process seem to work well. HH is on its way to complementing the other tools I use to plan trips and book sites.
The app and process seem to work well. HH is on its way to complementing the other tools I use to plan trips and book sites.
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Must book in advance
Harvest Host was advertised as a way to stay at unique and safe locations while maintaining a style of roaming freedom that is part of the appeal of RV Camping. However, it seems due to its growing popularity, it’s pretty much impossible to book same-day stays through Harvest Host anymore. Most sites were booked out for a month at least!
We paid the annual subscription and attempted to use the app along a drive, but after calling every host within a specific radius in California, no one has availability. Some hosts seemed apologetic about it while others seemed exasperated at the stress load of managing RV hosting. We ended up finding 1 host about 1 1/2 hrs out of the way, so we were able to experience at least 1 host site but for the price and promise, we were expecting a different travel experience buying into the Harvest Host subscription.
I’d like to think this is just growing pains for Harvest Host and that eventually we can go back to easily booking same night stays. But most likely, given the way campsites book out months in advance in California, Harvest Host will likely end up going the same route and be an exclusive book-in-advance-only system. Wish I could take back my annual subscription purchase. Not sure we’ll ever be able to use this again.
We paid the annual subscription and attempted to use the app along a drive, but after calling every host within a specific radius in California, no one has availability. Some hosts seemed apologetic about it while others seemed exasperated at the stress load of managing RV hosting. We ended up finding 1 host about 1 1/2 hrs out of the way, so we were able to experience at least 1 host site but for the price and promise, we were expecting a different travel experience buying into the Harvest Host subscription.
I’d like to think this is just growing pains for Harvest Host and that eventually we can go back to easily booking same night stays. But most likely, given the way campsites book out months in advance in California, Harvest Host will likely end up going the same route and be an exclusive book-in-advance-only system. Wish I could take back my annual subscription purchase. Not sure we’ll ever be able to use this again.
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First Night Stay at Harvest Host was Perfect
While cruising from Bozeman, MT to La Grande, OR in our new to us travel trailer we made use of our Harvest Host membership for the first time. While I was driving, our navigator pulled up the site map, found a good location, made a same day phone call, and we had a spot confirmed at Y Knot Winery in Glenns Ferry, ID. We purchased a bottle of Johannesburg Riesling wine for dinner, and had a wonderful stay overnight. Thanks HH.
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Our first Harvest Host experience
Silver Springs Vineyard was our first HarvestHost experience. We arrived on a Friday night and there was wonderful live music outdoors and the restaurant had a great crowd. We were greeted by George and he took our food and wine order and we sat down and met some friendly and interesting people. The food was amazing and they have vegetarian selections. The red blend wine was my favorite. The area surrounding the farm is beautiful. I highly recommend this host as a stop for your next trip.
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Perfect First Time Stay
My husband and I just got a new rv and were anxious to try it out. We found Adamson Oaks Farm in Glennville GA and we are so lucky we did. Had a great time on their beautiful pecan farm complete with the cutest animals. The scenery was beautiful and very peaceful. Will showed us around and we came away with delish honey, jam and pecans! Just made pecan pie bars!
We will definitely go back. The wool items are also lovely! Thank you Ricky and Will!
We will definitely go back. The wool items are also lovely! Thank you Ricky and Will!
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Canyon and back trip
As brand new RV’rs and brand new Harvest host members I was hopeful the membership would be beneficial.
Our very first long distance trip was from Detroit area of Michigan to South Rim Grand Canyon to St George Utah Zion Nat Park and then back to MI. All in 15 days.
We alternated two Harvest host and then campground, two harvest and then a campground for a total of 4 harvest host on the way to the Canyon and 3 harvest host plus other venues on the way back to Mi.
I have to say it was near flawless. Only one Harvest Host refused to accommodate us and that was due to Covid restrictions in the state of New Mexico.
All the hosts we used were right on and off the main freeways which also made it even efficient and timely.
Whenever a harvest host was open for business we always visited and made a purchase when appropriate.
Because of how well it all worked I just added the additional golf course optional section to our membership.
We are planning a month or two trip in 2021 and no doubt are very pleased to look forward to using the Harvest Host accommodations.
Our very first long distance trip was from Detroit area of Michigan to South Rim Grand Canyon to St George Utah Zion Nat Park and then back to MI. All in 15 days.
We alternated two Harvest host and then campground, two harvest and then a campground for a total of 4 harvest host on the way to the Canyon and 3 harvest host plus other venues on the way back to Mi.
I have to say it was near flawless. Only one Harvest Host refused to accommodate us and that was due to Covid restrictions in the state of New Mexico.
All the hosts we used were right on and off the main freeways which also made it even efficient and timely.
Whenever a harvest host was open for business we always visited and made a purchase when appropriate.
Because of how well it all worked I just added the additional golf course optional section to our membership.
We are planning a month or two trip in 2021 and no doubt are very pleased to look forward to using the Harvest Host accommodations.
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We love Harvest Hosts
We recently purchased a vintage airstream and found HH through Instagram; we just enjoyed our first two HH stays over Thanksgiving weekend and are so excited to explore more! What a VERY fun and cool idea... I love that we can easily find places we wouldn’t otherwise know about, and get to support small businesses, while also staying in such beautiful and interesting spots! We’ve already recommended HH to many friends and will continue to spread the good word! Can’t wait until our next trip!! 🙌🏼
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A great program
We joined Harvest Hosts this year. I figured we had nothing to lose so we would give it a shot. It has been a wonderful experience. We have visited places that we would have otherwise missed. The hosts we have traveled to have given us some of the most beautiful and private places to spend a night. The products we have purchased have been excellent. For us it has been a great program and I’m happy we are members.
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26 States in 32 days
I am new to Harvest Hosts. A friend told me about it. My wife and I were already planning a large driving trip using our cabover camper to visit family. We made a similar trip in 2017 and stayed at rest areas, Walmart parking lots, etc. The 2017 trip was OK because we were really just seeing people and not trying to see the sites. That trip had many 12 to 14 hour days of driving.
I wanted this trip to be more relaxing and only drive an average of eight hours a day. I just completed planning the trip. I wanted this trip to be more relaxing and only drive an average of eight hours a day. I just completed planning the trip. Thanks to Harvest Hosts member facilities we will be staying at 10 vineyards, Bristol Caverns, and Windrush Alpacas. All the people that I spoke with were friendly and enthusiastic!
On the downside, there are no Hosts in Nevada. Big Sky Brewing in Missoula MT never answered their phone (5 calls in 8 days and didn’t answer my Facebook Messenger message). These two minor inconveniences are Nevada and Big Sky Brewing’s loss since we typically spend $100 when we stop at a vineyard or brewery.
I wanted this trip to be more relaxing and only drive an average of eight hours a day. I just completed planning the trip. I wanted this trip to be more relaxing and only drive an average of eight hours a day. I just completed planning the trip. Thanks to Harvest Hosts member facilities we will be staying at 10 vineyards, Bristol Caverns, and Windrush Alpacas. All the people that I spoke with were friendly and enthusiastic!
On the downside, there are no Hosts in Nevada. Big Sky Brewing in Missoula MT never answered their phone (5 calls in 8 days and didn’t answer my Facebook Messenger message). These two minor inconveniences are Nevada and Big Sky Brewing’s loss since we typically spend $100 when we stop at a vineyard or brewery.
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Where are the hosts??
I live in Los Angeles, CA. One of the biggest cities in America. There is nothing nearby. And then if you drive up to Santa Barbara county (huge wine region. Hundreds of wineries) there is absolutely zero places to stay. We’re currently in NAPA. The one place that they should have harvest hosts. They have ZERO hosts in Napa valley. There are two semi nearby. One 30 min away and one over an hour. To advertise yourself as a winery stay app. (I understand there are breweries and farms, golf, etc) it’s a crime not to have hosts in America’s premier wine region. Basically THE region that America is known for. It’s just extremely disappointing to pay for a app that has nothing to accommodate you. Obviously it’s why they don’t let you see the map before you pay. Feels scamish.
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