Conner's Mobile Home Park in St. Petersburg, FL

Pros

• The Pelican Palms Village community has a welcoming atmosphere with a quaint pool and hot tub, and is dog-friendly.
• New manufactured homes in the park are beautiful and feel upscale, with features like vaulted ceilings and crown molding.
• The park is gated, clean, and well-maintained, with pleasant grounds and a nice pool area.
• The management team is friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive community experience.
• The location is convenient and close to the St. Pete Pier, offering easy access to amenities.
• Residents enjoy frequent social events and a strong sense of community.
• The addition of affordable new manufactured homes is viewed as an attractive prospect for buyers.
• The property fence provides added security and privacy.

Cons

• The management isn't forthright and monopolizes like HOAs.
• The office staff are not helpful or friendly.
• The sales department engages in deceptive and unethical practices.
• The salesperson made promises he didn't keep, delayed showings, and failed to bring in buyers for months.
• The salesperson gave misleading information to buyers, ignored calls, and suggested forfeiting the home to the park.
• Sales proceeds were delayed due to internal inaction, with the check written late and overnighted only after.
• The clubhouse remodeling has dragged on for years, leaving residents without a finished community space.
• The park is going downhill quickly, with integrity impaired and rules made up and enforced randomly.

Review

This community is best suited for active, 55-plus buyers who want a gated, low-maintenance lifestyle with a social, amenity-driven setting. It appeals to residents who value security and a built-in peer network, plus tangible perks like a welcoming pool, hot tub, and a dog-friendly environment. The appeal isn’t just the aesthetics, new manufactured homes offered here feature contemporary touches (vaulted ceilings, crown molding, quality finishes) and the sense that the property can evolve into a more upscale, resort-like atmosphere as remodels progress. For buyers who prefer not to mow or edge and who want the convenience of a community where amenities are close at hand, this park provides an attractive canvas.

Those who should consider alternatives will be the risk-averse or the process-driven buyer who prioritizes a transparent, consistently executed sales experience and finished community infrastructure before moving in. Several reviews raise red flags about sales practices and communication, including promises that weren’t kept, delays in showings, and slow or opaque handling of sales proceeds. Corporate access and accountability appear inconsistent, with some residents reporting difficulty reaching decision-makers. For buyers who require rock-solid reliability, a straightforward purchase process, and a track record of steady management, other parks or non-park housing arrangements may be a safer fit.

The most persuasive positives, gated security, a robust social scene, and the potential for a refined residential feel, do have a meaningful offset to the downsides if approached with clear expectations. The gated entry creates a sense of privacy and safety, while the pool, hot tub, and ongoing social opportunities help sustain a vibrant community life. The prospect of remodeled common spaces and the possibility of adding pickleball courts signals real upside value and a shift toward an upscale vibe. Newer manufactured homes bring modern design and energy efficiency, and the overall location, about three miles from central St. Pete, offers convenient access to cultural and medical services, shopping, and entertainment, which matters for long-term residents who want convenience without sacrificing a quieter, park-like setting.

Yet the cons are not trivial and can undermine the experience if left unaddressed. Management-related concerns surface repeatedly: allegations of deceptive sales practices, inconsistent responsiveness, and a reluctance to provide corporate contacts or accounting details when needed. A sense that rules and procedures can be applied arbitrarily undermines trust and can chill the community’s camaraderie. The older, unfinished clubhouse remains a speak-to-come feature in many reviews, which dampens the feel of a complete resort-style experience. Street layout and lot proximity persist as practical friction points, with reports of narrow roads and tight spacing that complicate parking and everyday navigation. These factors matter, especially for residents who value generous space and predictable, well-enforced rules.

Then there are recurrent practical considerations to weigh in the decision. Lot rents, and the level of inclusions they cover, are not consistently clarified in reviews, and at least one account hints at significant annual increases, which can strain fixed-income budgets. The physical footprint, dense mobile-home layouts near main thoroughfares, can translate to noise, traffic, and limited outdoor privacy. While wind-resilience is noted for the homes, and flood risk appears low, the surrounding infrastructure’s aging elements, narrow streets, imperfect signage, and inconsistent landscaping, can affect daily living and maintenance costs. Prospective buyers should demand current disclosures on all costs, inquire about the status and timeline of clubhouse renovations, and verify the current rules and enforcement practices so commitments do not become surprises after move-in.

The bottom-line verdict centers on purpose and tolerance for risk. This community is a strong match for buyers who prize security, social connectivity, and the potential for a modernized, upscale feel as renovations and new-home additions unfold. It rewards residents who can tolerate a certain degree of management ambiguity and who take a proactive stance, cultivating relationships with the resident network, demanding transparent processes, and securing written timelines for key improvements. For those who require impeccably transparent management, consistent, well-documented processes, and a fully finished clubhouse at move-in, this is probably not the ideal choice. If willing to navigate the bumps and invest in due diligence, visit, speak with current residents, review financials, and insist on clear corporate communication, this park can deliver a compelling, affordable gateway to a more refined lifestyle in St. Petersburg.

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
• Winn-Dixie (0.4 miles)
• Walgreens (0.7 miles)
• Octapharma Plasma (1.7 miles)
• Walgreens (1.8 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
• Winn-Dixie (2 miles)

Cafes

• Mazzaro's Italian Market (0.4 miles)
• Kristina's Cafe (0.6 miles)
• Bula Kafe (1.5 miles)
• Bandit Coffee Co. (1.8 miles)
• Panera Bread (2.4 miles)
• Starbucks (2.6 miles)
• Kahwa Coffee (2.9 miles)

Physicians

• Northeast Family Practice (1.4 miles)
• Updegraff Laser Vision (1.5 miles)
• Central Neurology Sleep Disorders Center (1.9 miles)
• Bay Area Heart Center (2 miles)
• Retina Vitreous Associates (2 miles)
• BayCare Behavioral Health - St. Anthony's Primary Care (2.1 miles)
• Suncoast Medical Clinic (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

• Casita Taqueria (1.8 miles)
• The Dog Bar (1.9 miles)
• 3 Daughters Brewing (2.1 miles)
• Byte Federal Bitcoin ATM (Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill) (2.3 miles)
• Hawkers Asian Street Fare (2.4 miles)
• Green Bench Brewing Company (2.4 miles)
• Chuck E. Cheese's (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

• Allendale United Methodist Church (1.8 miles)
• Christ The Cornerstone (3 miles)

Hospitals

• St Anthony's Hospital (2.1 miles)
• All Children's Obgyn Specialists (2.9 miles)
• All Children's Hospital (3.1 miles)
• Bayfront Health St. Petersburg (3.1 miles)

Parks

• Crescent Lake Park (2.2 miles)
• Northwest Park (2.3 miles)
• Roser Park (3.3 miles)
• Fossil Park (3.3 miles)
• North Shore Park (3.3 miles)
• Vinoy Park St Petersburg (3.4 miles)
• St Pete Pier Playground (3.4 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Park Place & RPX (2.8 miles)
• AMC Sundial 12 (3 miles)