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Members shared mostly positive experiences with Harvest Hosts, emphasizing that being fully self-contained (with an inside toilet and grey water tank) is essential, as most locations do not provide hookups. Stays ranged from scenic winery tours to less glamorous spots like driveways or restaurant parking lots, so researching each location in advance—using tools like Google Earth—was strongly recommended.
A recurring downside mentioned was the Harvest Hosts app’s poor mapping functionality...
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Members shared mostly positive experiences with Harvest Hosts, emphasizing that being fully self-contained (with an inside toilet and grey water tank) is essential, as most locations do not provide hookups. Stays ranged from scenic winery tours to less glamorous spots like driveways or restaurant parking lots, so researching each location in advance—using tools like Google Earth—was strongly recommended.
A recurring downside mentioned was the Harvest Hosts app’s poor mapping functionality, making it difficult to pinpoint exact site locations or find nearby dump stations and fresh water. Members suggested supplementing the app with Google Maps and noted that Harvest Hosts does not list local dump or water fill stations, so extra planning is needed.
Overall, the consensus was that Harvest Hosts offers good value, especially if used for several stays, and that most hosts are friendly and sometimes provide extra amenities like power or water. No significant negative experiences were reported, and several members encouraged giving it a try, noting that even infrequent use can justify the membership cost.