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We did 255 nights in 2009 and 240 in 2010, so not too bad. Had cancellations last year, but managed to book more in the back half of the year than usual. So far we've already booked 97 nights for 2011. That is stronger than I've seen in our 7 year history at this time of year. Knock on...

Seaside will not be the same without him! Rest in Peace, Mr. Modica, you will be missed.

Ooh, ooh, dibs on being one of the people that make money along the way! :wave:

Howdy y'all. We don't normally discount, as we feel we offer a dandy value for the money with our property. But this year isn't very normal (understatement of the year). A lot of renters seem to be waiting until the last minute to plan trips. I was wondering what, if any, discounts are...

To every Dad around, Happy Father's Day! Enjoy your day! Did you know that Father's Day was born as a token of love and gratitude that a daughter cherished for her beloved father? The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by...

Now rented, thank you!

It's not too often we get a last minute cancellation at the house, but we've got one for March 28 Sun - April 4 Sun, the week right before Easter. My policy with late cancellations is to give back all deposits if I can get the time rented out, which, so far, I have been able to do the few...

Tickets SOLD. (Cannot figure out how to edit the original post to change title to sold....any help out there?).

TWO tickets for Paul McCartney. He's playing at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Saturday April 3, 2010. The tickets are SECTION 6 (which is truly dead center of the stage, first section on the floor), row 21 seats 13, 14 (together). Parking pass included. Will UPS overnight as soon as the...

Summer's a comin' and I am thinking about soft serve on 30-A. Nothing's better than trying to beat the drips to the bottom of the cone when it's hot outside. Where to go, where to go?

This will give a new, regional meaning to "toe jam". Ick.

Our Little Beach House is back on the market at a new lower priced-to-sell $585,000. Realtors welcome. Owner is Licensed Real Estate broker. All rentals to be honored unless other arrangements made. During 2010, we have 160 days rental booked throughout the year (so far as of March 6); last...

That is correct, I believe. We filed initially and now we get the following form in the mail, so it's a once and done thing until the State of Florida decides to repeal or change the filing exclusions. Not that I want to give Tallahassee any ideas....

Yes, we saw these loiterers at Seaside. They were fantastic.

I was wondering how others in the area were doing, as we have had our best year ever in 2009. I have 239 paid-for nights booked (so far) at our place, which is just ahead of our prior best of 2006. I would've had more, but we wanted to use the place ourselves sometimes. :D Here's my $.02 on...

Well, before this happens, wouldn't it be a great idea to gather up all the tents and stuff left on the beach overnight and have a real bonfire? We could make a fire pit using one of the big holes left by the mondo shovel and there would be plenty of fuel! And the good news is that we'd have...

I think a little proactive message is also appropriate. Until the new ordinance is written and approved, I am sending out (and have been since I received it in the mail several weeks ago) the attached document to EVERY renter that stays at our property. I feel it's my job to get them this...

Good year for us. Have booked 200+ nights/year for the past four years, this year is no less, maybe will end up with more than average. Also, happily, we have early booked a couple of months for this winter. Personally, I refuse to participate in the recession. :D

We have a last minute, unexpected opening at Little Beach House in Rosemary Beach. 04/18 Saturday to Monday 04/27, any combination of days open. A full week is $1175 plus 11% State and County tax. Sleeps up to four (two adults, two kids), but perfect for smaller families or couples. You'll...

Rented! Thank you.

Long term rental available in Alys Beach starting 03/15/2009. Unfurnished, share utilities. $2400 per month. PM if interested for more details.

I've always self managed rentals, so have not investigated the services that management companies provide for their commission. Can anyone in the know share what these companies provide? I think they work with prospective and current renters, give out the keys and manage the cleaning crew...

Interesting discussion! I'd be interested to know how that cash flow works out with a management company in the mix. I do my own cash flow and income statements every year, and if I had to pay a managment company, they'd make more on the rental than I would as the owner, which just seems...

Has anyone used homeaway.com? I am thinking of switching my vacationrentals.com listing to this one. I realize they are owned by the same company, but wondered if either of them was distinctly better at generating rentals for our neck of the woods. (Of course, this site would be in addition...

:wub: Wild Olives! Ate there Saturday, love the new expansion, it will be a great success! Congratulations!

How lovely are your branches!

One of my favorite views along 30a taken Friday night. :wub:

Interesting that this is just about the same amount of time everyone else spends watching TV! I'll be thinking about that next time I watch the "Biggest Loser" instead of going out for a run! :lol: "According to the A.C. Nielsen Co., the average American watches more than 4 hours of TV each...

Hello all you master gardeners out there. We have a need to have some color and/or blooming plants in planters in front of our little house at the beginning of January. Is there any plant that can survive the cold for a short period of time outside at the beginning of January in SoWal? (X on...

Hi SunBurns2. Although this in no way constitutes legal or financial advice :D, here's what we do, also renting in Walton County. We applied for and received a resort dwelling license from the State, got inspected by the State prior to our first rental (at our request) and signed up to pay 4%...

Can y'all post the back to school dates that you know about, either in your area or from an area about which you have personal knowledge? I think this would be useful in determining rental strength coming up late summer/early fall. Interested in any states and areas. Thank you! :) Here's...

Rented now, thank you! :D

Hello all. Little Beach House just became available for a four night rental July 16 (Wed) through July 20 (Sun). If you are looking for a small house short vacation, this is your lucky day! :wave: See our virtual tour here http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/49hamiltonlane/...

Hello there. With spring here, we are doing some work around the yard and noticed our irrigation pipe needs some repair. Does anyone have about 10' of "Super Blue" by irritrol they would like to sell us ($9 or $10 for a 20' length)? If not, I found it on the internet, but we certainly don't...

Yes, it worked for me! Thanks! :clap:

Thanks, all! Couldn't get link 1 to work, but link 2 did. :D

Need a little azure Gulf of Mexico fix, anyone know of a beach cam in the area that shows the water? It'd be good to be able to check out the weather, too.

Re: For rent: new huge house (5 BR/21 guest/pool/spa); great for weddings and reunion Your house is beautiful! Wow! :welcome:

Interesting name suggestions so far. I shall take them all into due consideration. Except maybe, "Bob". Isn't that the name for it *after* it becomes "hurricane bait", anyway? Suppose it depends on the height of the storm surge. Keep 'em coming. Here is some more info to help. The...

Just a little funn post.... If you were building a new house in beautiful SoWal, what would you name it?

Anyone have a small rental that they would like to do reciprocal referrals? We are very booked up this summer (YAY!) so often get requests from couples/partners/small families that we cannot accommodate due to their requested dates already being booked. I am often asked for a referral...

Here's a link to the article for those who care to read it.... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120493957275321243.html?mod=todays_us_nonsub_money_and_investing

If one does intend to try a short sale, make sure to specify "without recourse" for the bank, otherwise they will come after one for the difference in selling price and amount owed.

Some simple tips that have worked for us... Check your email at least once a day for inquiries. Call people back if they call you. Email people back if they email you. Follow up! Be nice! Give them good information on the house that is targeted to their needs; highlight what the kids can...

Sadly, we are not beachfront, but do rent shorter than a week and allow well behaved dogs. Our home has a very nice back yard with deck and is completely walled in, great for dogs, and is a single family home, one king sized bedroom. Rates very reasonable (we think) and we happen to be open...

I bet the market formerly known as jumbo will now become the market that splits mortgages into pieces, with none above jumbo levels. The first will be a lower rate, the second will be higher, but still below the Wells Fargo jumbo rate.

The law of supply demonstrates the quantities that will be sold at a certain price. The supply relationship shows an upward slope. This means that the higher the price, the higher the quantity supplied. Producers supply more at a higher price because selling a higher quantity at a higher price...

Thank you SJ for the information, I know our renters may be disappointed, but I can't quite say that I am devastated that this particular line of business is no longer on 30-A. ;-) Nothing against Fanta-Sea, of course, just maybe against crazy tourists on scooters. Or from what I've read...

Anyone know the name of the scooter rental place on 30A? One of my wonderful renters is asking about it and I want to see if they have a website. Thx.

No one's mentioned it so far, but when we walk our little puppies on the beach, on their leashes, during the time they are allowed to be there, with their beach tags on (of course!), they get attacked by other, much larger dogs, off the leash, no tags, LAWBREAKERS! My poor little dogs! That's...