Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

Thyme after Thyme

Someone asked about the status of Thyme after Thyme - I drove by it today and it looked fine. You should have a great time, the house is in a great location in old Seagrove.

Thanks for the updates everyone. We have been coming to Gulf Trace for 17 years and love it. We look forward to it every year. We are staying this year at the Sea Turtle. We called Rivard and they said that they have not checked out the property yet as of 7/14. They also could not tell me the closest beach access or the status of the septic tanks.

Rivard hasn't checked the status of the property yet?!! Rivard doesn't know the closest access yet?! I'm glad I'm not that owner! I rent my own property and I made it my business to find out the closest access to my house after the storm, even though I'm running my business from Atlanta, and Rivard is in Walton County.

Yet, they call them "management companies." :bang:

I've also rented through them...same experience. I haven't called the owner because I know they live in STL and they are probably in the same boat as their renters if Rivard isn't checking things out... :idontno:

We are fortunate that we have some time on our side because we're not coming down till August 13. I feel sorry for those who are trying to come down in the next week... :confused:

Thanks for the report! Re: the Ladder: I believe referring to the Inlet Beach access at South Orange Street and West Park Place Ave.

For others who may be unfamiliar with the area, there is a safer entrance just east of there at the end of South Walton Lakeshore. It is a flat entrance to the beach, never had a walkover. However, you will need to park at the lot at the end of Orange St. and walk, as there is no parking at Walton Lakeshore. See map here:

http://www.sunsetdunesgetaway.com/beachaccessmap.htm

I own some undeveloped property in Sand Cliffs (thankfully, not gulf front.) Can you post those photos and send me a private message when they are available?

Thanks!

Rosemary Beach/Seacrest Beach Report

Rivard hasn't checked the status of the property yet?!! Rivard doesn't know the closest access yet?! I'm glad I'm not that owner! I rent my own property and I made it my business to find out the closest access to my house after the storm, even though I'm running my business from Atlanta, and Rivard is in Walton County.

Yet, they call them "management companies." :bang:

Before we jump anybody, let me find out today what the story is.

just curious - any news on Walker house and that area? how is the beach access next to t-time? how is the beach next to t-time? cliffs?

thanks
reece

just curious - any news on Walker house and that area? how is the beach access next to t-time? how is the beach next to t-time? cliffs?

thanks
reece

Walker house shoud be fine.

That access was lost as were a lot of the dunes - yes cliffs.

hope this finds all well - over there it sounds like things are just getting back ok (fri 15th) - saw the coverage - very sad - still it's better than chasing hawksbill turtles on the big island - continuous 4-6 foot very powerful waves - black sand and rock beaches - 25dollar for pot noodle at closest hotel/resturant- turtles are extremely heavy, the shell edge is very sharp and they can bite fingers off! attached is picture of where we are working - real castaway stuff - you still have it better

We are scheduled to leave for Destin on Sunday, July 17 and will be staying at the Best Western Summerplace Inn. Can anyone tell me if that hotel sustained and damage and if the beaches in that area are open and roads are accessible. I've never been to Destin before and was and still am really looking forward to a much needed vacation. Any information and photos of the Destin area beaches would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!

Just was over in Destin yesterday. Dont remember Summerplace being a Best Western so not sure if I've got the right place but here's the report that I recall. I was able to drive from Beachwalk restaurant east to the Outlet mall. Again, most of the damage is primarily beachfront. Very little wind damage of anything North of Scenic 98.

Most of those older beachfront townhomes on the south side have no sand under them. Pompano Joes looks bad.

East Destin has numerous unstable beachfront structures that are still standing on piers but the dune has been eroded right up to the blacktop of the road so you can't even pull into the parking area of these townhomes because it isnt there in some cases. The newer type townhomes and DSF's that are beachfront such as Frangista look much better and didn't see any severe erosion under their foundations but it may look different from the beach. I was driving.

Majestic, Mediterranea, Enclave, Beach Retreat, Amalfi all appear to have no damage to structures.

Rivard hasn't checked the status of the property yet?!! Rivard doesn't know the closest access yet?! I'm glad I'm not that owner! I rent my own property and I made it my business to find out the closest access to my house after the storm, even though I'm running my business from Atlanta, and Rivard is in Walton County.

Yet, they call them "management companies." :bang:

We're not all bad - I have information on all beach accesses to provide for our incoming guests and all our properties were inspected personally by management on Tuesday :cool:

Walker house shoud be fine.

That access was lost as were a lot of the dunes - yes cliffs.

Walked from Grayton to Gulf Trace Wednesday - Walker House looks fine - the beach walk is somewhat damaged. Grayton Beach is flat - still my favorite place to be regardless of Dennis!

We're not all bad - I have information on all beach accesses to provide for our incoming guests and all our properties were inspected personally by management on Tuesday :cool:

I can personally vouch for this lady. :clap_1: Denise, you folks are just the best. So glad we found you.:cool:

Enjoy your Friday!

Walked from Grayton to Gulf Trace Wednesday - Walker House looks fine - the beach walk is somewhat damaged. Grayton Beach is flat - still my favorite place to be regardless of Dennis!

Thanks Denise - Do you mean Mutual Fun?

Hello,
We are planning on being at the Islander Resort on Holiday Isle from August 6-13. We were informed by the people that reserved the condo for us that it is currently closed. I have done some research and it appears that Holiday Isle is still under a boil order and curfew is that correct? Does anyone have any info on how bad damage was there? She we not be counting the days till our paradise vacation?
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