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Does anyone know of a workout facility that weekly renters may join for the week?

I received this email through one of my sites but our home is already rented so I wanted to pass this along to anyone to see if they can help. Message: Hi, I'm a 37 year old professional woman with two children (boy and girl), sister (30's, professional) and her fiance' (early 40's...

Re: Hurrican Items He hasn't had that problem yet, but thanks for the warning. Most of the people are driving up and buying them and taking them with back with them or someone going down there is picking things up and taking them down. What they are doing with them after they leave the store...

I debated about posting this but under the circumstances I am hoping it may help. My husband owns a Hardware store here in Atlanta and has been shipping and sending all kinds of items to families in need from the hurricane. We own a home in Seagrove and are going to be coming down there over...

Re: Smiling JOe, thanks very much for the photos... Smiling Joe, Do you know what the beaches look like in front of Ramsgate, Eastern Lake?

I have a guest coming down who would like to go Scuba Diving, does anyone have any recommendations and numbers?

There is also a write up in the September issue of Coastal Living magazine about one of Grayton's own, Gordie Hinds and his wife Lisa who own Grayton Beach House of Art and Angry Fish Charters in Destin. Very nice article.

I think you will be surprised at the increase of 2nd homes sales from 2002. I think 58% is not acceptable. The developers may be paying extra but, bottom line, it is the homeowners that are footing the bill. Do you think a builder is not going to incorporate those excees amounts into the...

The estimated bill that you just got in is not correct. You can call the number at the bottom and they can give you a correct estimate of next years. I hope you don't get as shocked as my husband and I are right now. Thanks SJ for that information. We may have to look into that. I just...

They told me at the office yesterday that the housing aspect has not increased but the land has increased tremendously over the past year in Walton County. My taxes have gone from $3900 in 04, to $6300 in 05 and this next year it has risen to 11,000. We cannot homestead our home because we do...

Just got my tax bill in yesterday as some others, then I read on the thread about the mistake. Well I took it upon myself to call to see what my ball park on the taxes were going to be this year and I was absolutly floored. My tax bill has doubled, and it wasn't small to begin with. I told...

We pay per guest. I have a 3 bedroom and I pay around $130.00 per guest. I pay $45.00 for lawn maintenance and that is for maintenance of the weeds once a month and trimming of bushes. Pine Straw and anything else is extra. I have not heard of anyone charging housekeeping per month for a...

A lockbox is the best way. I have 2, one at the front door and one at the side door in case that happens. Always leave extra sets for your renters inside your home and if one is missing then you charge them the typically $10.00 rate that mangement companies do. I do 99% of my own bookings and...

Are they allowed to do something like this without the approval of the county?

I can't say that it would not happen, but I don't think the liability would be as much as having an actual highchair that is off of the ground. I know this one has been around for a long time and I used it with all three of my kids and never had a problem. As I said before, I know a lot of...

The booster chair that I have is the safety first in the primary colors that straps to the back of a regular chair. When my kids were younger I would even set it on the floor and use it that way too. We thought about leaving a high chair and port-a-crib but my husband also thought about the...

I believe that guests come back to a home because of the extra touches and it really doesn't cost that much when you think about it to add a few of the extra things. I know with the competition out there now with the number of rental homes available you almost have to do some extra things...

I use a company called Floyd Cleaning Service. It is owned by a husband and wife. They have been very good and they also handle my maintenance. The wife's name is Jena and her number is 850-258-3429. Tell her Kim Smith with the Seabiscuit referred you. You may have to leave her a message...

My husband talked with one of the owner's of the pink house the other day, matter of fact, she is a member of this board, and she said nothing about having to tear it down. She did tell my husband that the structural engineer said it shifted about 2 inches but that they were not going to put...

We went over 4th of July week and it was great, even with 3 kids. Nice atmosphere. We will def. go back.

We can sit here and debate all day what the real estate is going to do. To me, it's common sense, you have something someone else wants then they will be willing to pay what it will take to make it worth you while to sell, you have something that 5 other people have then your going to have to...

My link was spelled wrong, I went on your link and it is up.

I use one called Paradata Systems, Inc. Their website is www.paradata.com and their number is 1-877-600-1717. I researched several and they gave me the best monthly rate and very easy to use. I have had them for about 2 years and have never had a problem.

That is a good question. I know in my area several of the beach front homes are sitting on pilers with no sand and some no way to access the home because it is gone. They have no way of moving it back because there are homes built behind them. What happens in these case? Will the "backfill"...

What we have thought about doing is those that book with us this year, for next year, giving them the 2005 rate. We typically raise our summer rate between $100-$200 and our other rates $100 year but I also give a $100 discount to returning guests so it typically evens out for them.

Kurt, Does anyone have any information on what acceses made the top 21 list and also an update as to which accesses are now complete?

Smiling Joe or Kurt, I hate to ask this because it seems in times of need you two always come through with much needed information as to the area and what's going on. From you posts and your feelings about our beaches, I assume one or both of you will be at the meeting. I am out of town and...

I was told that there was about a 2 year "waiting list" to have this done.

Re: Emergency BCC Meeting I don't believe this color of sand should have ever been considered as a viable option. My home is further down the beach but I can tell you one thing, I will fight tooth and nail to get them to stop and to get them to clean up their mess. I have been watching other...

There is no reasoning, it is about the all mighty dollar. I just received an email for one of the commisioners about the emergency meeting being held on Monday. Thanks to this board I believe they have heard our voices. I have seen some of the beach front homes and the damage but when you own...

We, too, own a home in Summer's Edge and I cannot tell you how important it is to have the virtual tour done by Kurt. I believe guests like to, not only see the outside of a home, but also the inside. I believe it gives them an opportunity to get a feel for your home before they arrive. He...

Do you know what link we can go to find out which 21 have been approved?

Re: Need to Post and Enforce Flag System - More Drownings I just watched the special on 20/20 and I am appalled at the county commissioner's responses to putting life guards on the beaches. One actually came on national TV and said well, my best advice is don't go in the water. I pay over...

Sueshore, We have a sheltie and she absolutely loves the beach. She sits on our front porch, and just takes it all in. When it is time to come back home we have to physically pick her up and put her in the car, she is not ready. Now all we have to say is are you ready to go to the beach...

I may have a cancellation for July 23-30. If anyone is needing reservations for that time period, please let me know. You can email me at jhsmithjr@mindspring.com. Our home is located in Summer's Edge. It is a 3bedroom +bunk room and sleeps 10. It is about 10 steps from 2 community pools...

Dusty, Thanks for your imput. I always email my departing guests to ask them about their stay and how I can make their stay even better and your responses have been a lot of what I have been hearing.

I totally agree. I am a homeowner who does most of my own renting because I want to know the guests staying in my home. This is a business, per say, but it is also my families second home and you can feel it as soon as you walk in the door. I have had wonderful guests stay with me and I...

I do have bunk beds but they are built into the wall and are not as dangerous as some. You can always block them off. Our home is in Seagrove and is about 10 steps from 2 community pools and has views on almost every level of our home. Most of my guests with small children use my air...

BeachDreamer, My husband would be able to answer those questions for you. You can call him on his cell at 404-391-5845, his name is Harold Smith. If you can't reach him on his cell try his store, that number is 770-939-6842, Handy Ace Hardware and make sure you ask for Harold Smith because...

Skier, Did you know interest only, which are connected to LIBOR offer a 3 and 5 year fixed rate?

You can call my husband on his cell, 404-391-5845. His name is Harold Smith. He owns 2 hardware stores here in Atlanta and carries them in his store. Just tell him from the So. Walton family and he can see what he can do. He did say he only had 2 left in his stock. He has sold about 14 in...

Kurt, You just made my day. We are heading 4th of July with family and are counting down the days. How wonderful it looks!!! Thank you Mother Nature!!!!

RiverOtter, please clarify.

Yes, we have one of the Mesq. Magnetics and they do work. My husband sells them at his store in Atlanta and he also sells them through ebay.

Kurt, Do you or do you know of a good photographer that takes family beach pictures in the Seagrove area? We have three families coming down 4th of July and we were all wanting to do a family picture on the beach.

That's what I was thinking but because there are two separate families that wanted to combine the two. It makes it difficult to think of something that would accomodate both age groups.

I have some guests coming in who are going to be celebrating a high school graduation and also a 21st birthday while they are staying in Seagrove. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good place to eat or something special to do that would accomodate both celebrations. I would appreciate any...

The neighborhood is Summer's Edge, which, our home, is located on the South side of Eastern Lake Road. You can view the home on Kurt's site at www.emeraldcoasttours.com/33southryanstreet/. The pictures are about 2 years old so there has been several upgrades to our home since then. If you are...

Sue, You can call a company called Beach Seekers. Their number is 1-800-604-2006 or go on their website www.beachseekers.com and it will have a listing of all of their homes and their availabilities.

Wonderful 3 bedroom+kids bunk room/3 bath beach home in Seagrove for sale. Located in a family neighborhood on the south side of 30A. Home is about 50 yards from the ocean and 1 lot for the private beach access and 10-15 steps from one of 2 heated community pools. Has ocean views on all 3...