Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

I'll go ahead and add my request. Hopefully, it won't be lost in the pile of others.

My particular area of interest is is the 400 block of Blue Mountain Beach Road. This would be the area just to, and around, the neighborhood beach access at the intersection of BMBR and Gulf Point Road.

Someone posted that the erosion was particularly bad in this area, with the foundations of some homes exposed. Any info is GREATLY appreciated, as I can't get in touch with the rental agency who handles the property.

Does anyone have any information on Grant-A-Wish at the end of Gulf Pines subdivision (Sandestin area?) We have our family of 15 coming down in a few weeks! Thanks!

Pinnacle Point - just saw it on the news. The first floor condos were filled with waves at some point during Dennis. Pinnical Point is next to Carillon Beach, and already had extensive damage from Ivan, then more from Cindy.

Ok, SJ, I'll give it a go:
Since "the big house" at Gulf Trace (gulf-front, next door to the office, #257) looks like it may or may not be a go (pic in post #319 - thanx SJ!) for our annual trek on 7/22 (rental office not yet answering phones)...

Anybody out there have some place else we can rent 7/22-7/30 -- that has a minimum of 6 bedrooms?
(That's why we rent "the big house" - we're 12 adults + 6 more aged 8-16!) :roll:

We are in Magnolia Hill (one row back in Gulf Trace) beginning the 16th. We rented direct but need information and the owner is out of country. I didn't know there was a rental office. Can you post the number?

WITHOUT THIS SITE ALL OF US "RENTERS" WOULD HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER TO START OUR FIVE TO TWELVE HOUR TREKS TO OUR FAVORITE SPOT. GREAT COMMUNITY SERVICE!

Thanks!

I'll go ahead and add my request. Hopefully, it won't be lost in the pile of others.

My particular area of interest is is the 400 block of Blue Mountain Beach Road. This would be the area just to, and around, the neighborhood beach access at the intersection of BMBR and Gulf Point Road.

Someone posted that the erosion was particularly bad in this area, with the foundations of some homes exposed. Any info is GREATLY appreciated, as I can't get in touch with the rental agency who handles the property.

JB, PM me which house is yours. (description/ address) I was down there yesterday, but it is difficult to assess the damage from the road, but you can see the cliffs begin at the edge of some of the houses near the access to which you refer. Those homes to the west of that access are noticeably in danger. I am heading that way in a little while and will check for you.

We are in Magnolia Hill (one row back in Gulf Trace) beginning the 16th. We rented direct but need information and the owner is out of country. I didn't know there was a rental office. Can you post the number?

WITHOUT THIS SITE ALL OF US "RENTERS" WOULD HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER TO START OUR FIVE TO TWELVE HOUR TREKS TO OUR FAVORITE SPOT. GREAT COMMUNITY SERVICE!

Thanks!

I bet the office is going to be swamped for a while. The owner has suffered major damage to his personal properties. If you are one row back in Gulf Trace, there is no problem. Come on down and have a great time.

I just wanted to let everyone know that we love Seagrove Beach and have been coming there for the past 8 years.

My family is heartbroken by the pictures of property damage and the beach erosion, but we are thankful that lives were spared.

We have a trip scheduled to Beachside Villas next week (7-16) and hope we still get to come down.

James
Maryville, TN

Thanks for all the great info! The beach looks very sad, but hopefully it will recover soon.

Did anyone happen to snap any pics of Beachside Condos? That's where we're booked for August, in one of the 2nd floor gulf front units..

I bet the office is going to be swamped for a while. The owner has suffered major damage to his personal properties. If you are one row back in Gulf Trace, there is no problem. Come on down and have a great time.

Thanks, Joe! We're coming down, no problem. The wives (read "bosses") are just worried about the kids and the local beach there. In the pictures, I didn't see a severe drop-off like there was at Seaside, etc. It looked more gradual. Since this is our first time in Gulf Trace, I'm having trouble interpreting the pictures for our wives. And if mama ain't happy....

Great website...headed to Mistrals ETA 21st of this month. Our walkdown is gone of course and looking at pictures, you'ld have to have a rope ladder to get down from the unit...what is the closest beach access east or west of where we are? Many thanks and again, just a great site.
DR

WOW!
I need "Down BY Sea" mostly yellow and green house, right at the end of Cottage next to the entrance to the board walk. Only if you have some info avail. Don't go out of your way.
Thank you for all you are doing!!

Need some advice. We have never been to this area so are not familiar with any names or structures that I have seen in pictures. We usually go to Perdido Key but could not find anywhere to stay due to Ivan damage. My family and I are scheduled to arrive July 16th to Beachfront Townhomes located on Beachfront trail. We always stay where there is not a pool because we spend all of our time on the beach. Does anyone know if the townhomes are O.K. and will we be able to access the beach once we are there? Should we reschedule? I would appreciate any advice or information.

Stay safe!

Thanks, Joe! We're coming down, no problem. The wives (read "bosses") are just worried about the kids and the local beach there. In the pictures, I didn't see a severe drop-off like there was at Seaside, etc. It looked more gradual. Since this is our first time in Gulf Trace, I'm having trouble interpreting the pictures for our wives. And if mama ain't happy....

You are correct, there is maybe only a gentle slope to the beach. Please use extreme caution about knocking down any remaining sand because it is very precious. Stay on the path only.

Which one? If you go to my photo album (smiling joe), you will see descriptions for each photo.

I was about to post my own request, but you caught our house in one of your pictures. That house in Grayton with the porch suspended in midair is two away from our house!

Good thing I finally registered, those were some great pics joe. Thanks so much! What a great community this board seems to be attracting. :clap_1:

Thanks, Joe! We're coming down, no problem. The wives (read "bosses") are just worried about the kids and the local beach there. In the pictures, I didn't see a severe drop-off like there was at Seaside, etc. It looked more gradual. Since this is our first time in Gulf Trace, I'm having trouble interpreting the pictures for our wives. And if mama ain't happy....

Hey Arkie!!

I live north of Morrilton and we are scheduled to leave July 16th this Friday - glad to see you guys are still going. I'm still waiting to hear from the property owner that we are renting from - I know things are crazy for him.

Take care and have a great vacation!!

FYI....the beachwalkover at High Pointe is worse than after Ivan......it's cut off right past Cascades, where the stairs used to start......eerie sight. :(

WOW!
I need "Down BY Sea" mostly yellow and green house, right at the end of Cottage next to the entrance to the board walk. Only if you have some info avail. Don't go out of your way.
Thank you for all you are doing!!

July 10, 2005 Cottage St beach access - Grayton Beach.


July 11, 2005 Cottage St beach access - Grayton Beach.


Looking back toward the Cottage St access.

Not sure which house is yours, but you are sure to have plenty of foam to clean off the building. These photos are about as close as I have to your house.

I was about to post my own request, but you caught our house in one of your pictures. That house in Grayton with the porch suspended in midair is two away from our house!

Good thing I finally registered, those were some great pics joe. Thanks so much! What a great community this board seems to be attracting. :clap_1:

Is this one yours?

Could someone please check on the Seagrove Villa's and Motel for me? Just if you are in or around the area. I know the walkovers are gone, but I am worried about structural damage. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thank you SJ and Kurt and everyone else for all the information that has been shared.