swimming pool rentals?

We've rented a house in Grayton that doesn't have a pool, contrary to all previous years where we have had one. My kids are poolaholics and are really bummed that they won't have one.
Number 2 son rarely if ever goes into the ocean because of jelly fish stings in the past. Do we have any options that are in Grayton anywhere we can take them that they can get come chlorine time, paying $$ if necessary for usage/membership? Is it unheard of to pay something like "pool rental" on a beach house that maybe hasn't rented but would like a little extra income for a week?

No public pools in the area, unfortunately. A few years back, I worked a deal with the SRB Club to use their pool on a reciprocal agreement with my own country club. You might call them and see if you can work something out.

The closest public pool would be Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. If it's looking like a red flag day in the Gulf, it might be worth the drive. Here's their web site:

http://www.swiminparadise.com/

Is it unheard of to pay something like "pool rental" on a beach house that maybe hasn't rented but would like a little extra income for a week?

Wow, how did I get dumped in Business Goods and Services :cry: I'm not looking for a business that rents pools out.

I've heard the new place (I think it's Love Shack) off 98 headed towards Sandestin has a pool at the restaurant that's open in the late afternoon. Food & swimming at the same time....

Also the Destin YMCA is much cleaner than Frank Brown & I think they have daily rates.

Thanks for the suggestions. I am so sorry we rented a pool-less house this year, but it was that or not go at all. To my husband and myself, it's no big deal, but it's major for the kids. I saw a cheap rate and thought we'd just deal, but the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking I made a mistake. :idontno: I wouldn't go all the way to Destin to go to a Y pool, though -- we'd head to seagrove or Panama City and condo pool crash first. 😀

I've been to Frank Brown at least a dozen times with my kids and we love it.
I didn't realize the Y had a daily rate (last time I asked they didn't, but that was a while ago), but I've never had a problem with the cleanliness of FB, it's been spotless every time we've gone.
Did you have issues Lisa?

We will be in the Grayton area the first week of August and we have rented a house with a pool. I am not sure how old your kids are, but we have several between the ages of 5-17 that will be along. We may be able to share if we are there at the same time.

There is also the Community Pool in Freeport...closer than Destin!!!

That is very sweet of you! I would never impose on someone's vacation time, though. We rented Simply Blessed for the second week in Aug.

I was hoping to attract an owner who has a rental w/pool in Grayton that is vacant while we're there (8.10-8.18) to rent out just the pool to us for a a couple hundred bucks for the week. I want to be able to walk to it from the house, though.

Thanks again, very nice of you.

I'm still hoping to find a pool..... The house we rented has no pool and I am now regretful of that.

If there are any owners in Grayton who have a vacancy during the week 8/11 to 8/18 and would like make a little extra $$ by renting out just your pool for a few hundred, please PM me. We are a family of four. If your property does rent at the last minute, we would understand. My kids are devastated that there is no pool and I don't want to drive to a pool every day.

i'm pretty sure there are no jellies in the lake. it is used by many locals as the pool.

Thanks. Not really into the lake, though. We're looking to have access to a pool that is within walking distance to the rental we have. It's too late to change reservations on the house we booked, but if I could, I would. I know it's a stretch to find one, but it can't hurt to try. I still have 11 days.

We're rented in the past from the same agency we've used this time, so we do have a point of reference, but they don't do pool rentals. Maybe no one has ever tried before?

Thanks. Not really into the lake, though. We're looking to have access to a pool that is within walking distance to the rental we have. It's too late to change reservations on the house we booked, but if I could, I would. I know it's a stretch to find one, but it can't hurt to try. I still have 11 days.

We're rented in the past from the same agency we've used this time, so we do have a point of reference, but they don't do pool rentals. Maybe no one has ever tried before?

Tell the kids you are here to go to the beach, not the pool. I imagine after the first day, they won't care about having a pool. If they are agreeable, reward them with a trip to the Destin YMCA or the big pool in PCB.

If they are still complaining, tell them they can stay home next year! This may be a good lesson in going with the flow.;-)

I want the pool, too. It's too late to change rentals, but I do want to find some way to gain access to a pool.

If anyone is interested in making some extra income on an unrented home with a pool in Grayton during the week 8/11 to 8/18, please let me know.

nodilberthere, looks like this might be one of those live and learn situations. It sounds like you went against your gut feeling when you made a reservation for a house without a pool, so this year you'll probably gain an invaluable lesson--either you'll confirm beyond all doubt that a house with no pool does not work for your family, or you'll get the happy surprise of discovering your kids ended up not missing it.

Thanks for the advice. I'd like to still try to find one, if that's okay with everyone. ;-)

If anyone is interested in making some extra income on an unrented home with a pool in Grayton during the week 8/11 to 8/18, please PM me.

nodilberthere, looks like this might be one of those live and learn situations. It sounds like you went against your gut feeling when you made a reservation for a house without a pool, so this year you'll probably gain an invaluable lesson--either you'll confirm beyond all doubt that a house with no pool does not work for your family, or you'll get the happy surprise of discovering your kids ended up not missing it.

good point pea.

but seriously nodil, the lake is ON grayton beach, literally feet from the gulf and at times open to the gulf. many, many children prefer swimming there. I know anytime we are at the beach, we are sitting next to that lake with our kid and his friends, our friends, etc. it is just the place to be with kids.

I hope you will enjoy the beach as it is intended to be enjoyed, in its natural and beautiful state. with no pool. you and your kids will not miss it! not if you really appreciate the beach and all else SoWal has to offer! take a tip from a local with no pool.

Have you thought about a blow up pool? :idontno: