Sunny, There are a couple members that are in your neck of the woods right now. They don't get on here as often - will pm them with this thread and maybe you can meet up.
As to parks, etc - you'll find they are not all created equal - even membership parks. I almost purchased a membership in one - happened to stop by one of their parks, and it was not one of the parks I'd want to be at - where as the other of their parks I had been to was beautiful, this one needed tons of tender loving care, and obviously hadn't been getting it. While it had a pool, I wouldn't have gone in it with a 10 foot pole. That said - I'm not saying you shouldn't have joined. Several here have different memberships and they wouldn't be without them. Just saying - don't expect them to all be the same - and beware of promises made! As to $400/mo - you'll find if/when you travel east, that will be a rate you'll wish you could find more of. Depending on where you are - there are parks over $1000/mo - amazing, eh? That's what started me boondocking
But, I must admit, a few years back, when my back was bothering me, I looked for a park with a whirlpool and spent time every day for the week I was there in it. Ah, that's the freedom of choice we have.
Can't wait to hear about the rest of your renovations - they sound wonderul.