Another Hotel Development on 30A At the Old Collaborations Site?

[Jdarg]

Don't think that any hotel on 30A, chain or independent, is going to be less expensive- might not be as expensive as the Pearl, but won't be anywhere near rates people expect of regular hotels.

Once again, does 30A have to have lodging in all price points? There are many places we don't visit because they are out of our price range, and we don't expect a destination to come up with lodging that fits our budget.

 

[carson]

Don't think that any hotel on 30A, chain or independent, is going to be less expensive- might not be as expensive as the Pearl, but won't be anywhere near rates people expect of regular hotels.

Once again, does 30A have to have lodging in all price points? There are many places we don't visit because they are out of our price range, and we don't expect a destination to come up with lodging that fits our budget.

You are right on, it will be a $249+ a night Hampton and condos would be a better option but if you are only here for a few nights it might make sense. You know I am not really as opposed to it as I was. I would prefer if it was on 98. We need to be our own town with our own laws. It is easy to govern from Dfunk and prostitute the cash cow, until then we will continue to have 20 meetings to justify why hotels do not make sense on 30a. I go back to it isn't the hotel as much as it is a chain.

 

[m1a1mg]

I agree with carson on the price point. Maybe higher at peak times. But many condos require 7 days, and if I only want 1-2 nights, this makes more sense.

 

[JoeWormwood]

Sometimes a man just wants 3rd rate romance with low rent rendezvous.

 

[BeachMac]

For those in the thread who mentioned nightly rentals at rates less that The Pearl or WaterColor Inn, check out Lisbeth's B&B in Seagrove. Why South Walton doesn't pave the way for more B&Bs to meet the nightly need instead of hotels is beyond me. The current laws or zoning make it cost prohibitive for new B&Bs (I believe because you have to be to a hotel-like code, i.e. elevators/access, but I can't remember exactly - though we did look into it a few years back as I had worked in the industry and would have loved to own a similar place here)... So the owners of Lisbeth's purchased their home/location because it was grandfathered in having been a bed and breakfast previously. I'm guessing Highland House and the inn located in Grayton Beach are the same way. There is one villa in Alys now renting bedrooms nightly - not sure how they got around the legal limitations.

We've previously stayed at Pearl and WaterColor for staycations, and (especially after the management changes at The Pearl) we have found Lisbeth’s to be a much more enjoyable experience, and definitely our preference over the other two. The rooms may not be as "luxurious" and of course it's like comparing apples and oranges (for example, no pool yet at the B&B), but the location is actually a shorter walk to the beach: you just walk out the front door, cross the street, walk a small path and go down a sand hill. At the other places we had to go down long hallways, ride elevators, walk through resorts or cross large green-spaces, and then take large ramps or stairs down to the actual beach. (And neither of the hotels include beach chairs and an umbrella - in WaterColor it is an extra $25+ a day and in Rosemary Beach we were charged a separate “daily resort fee” during our second stay to cover the cost whether we used them or not.) And the homemade breakfast at Lisbeth's was far superior to the other two places - and already included in the rate.

I'd really love to see the regulations change to pave the way for more locally-owned B&Bs in current homes vs. the taller, bigger, corporate-owned hotels for nightly visitors.

 

[kayti elliott]

I guess people like me just ought to spend a weekend at PC Beach with "our own kind".

 

[ddreneet]

You commented on a post that I had asking about where to stay, activities, etc. However, I also asked where Luke Bryan's house was because you had posted that you had seen it. I was very upset with your reply because I felt it was sarcastic but after reading these posts of what you have been through with tourists, it makes a bit more sense on why. I wasn't asking to be one of the obnoxious tourists. I just thought the kids would think it was cool to see from a distance. We live in the same hometown as Madison Bumgarner and see what happens when he is home during the off season and can't have a peaceful dinner out. I would never be one of those people. Celebrities need their family time too. I would never disrespect Luke or his family by bothering him for a picture or autograph. Vacation is not the time for that. That is the reason I included my email so if someone was nice to tell us, it would be kept private instead of being posted for all to see. Some of the posts I have read on here from locals can be quite rude/sarcastic and I began to doubt my decision to visit the area. It's so hard when unfamiliar with an area to know the best areas to stay. I had thought about Seagrove or Grayton Beach but I honestly don't know. Hopefully I can decide soon so I can book it. I'm looking forward to getting to relax on a porch in the evenings while reading a book or crocheting with my kids

 

[ddreneet]

My previous post was in response to Beach Runner. Thank you.

 

[Beach Runner]

You commented on a post that I had asking about where to stay, activities, etc. However, I also asked where Luke Bryan's house was because you had posted that you had seen it. I was very upset with your reply because I felt it was sarcastic but after reading these posts of what you have been through with tourists, it makes a bit more sense on why. I wasn't asking to be one of the obnoxious tourists. I just thought the kids would think it was cool to see from a distance. We live in the same hometown as Madison Bumgarner and see what happens when he is home during the off season and can't have a peaceful dinner out. I would never be one of those people. Celebrities need their family time too. I would never disrespect Luke or his family by bothering him for a picture or autograph. Vacation is not the time for that. That is the reason I included my email so if someone was nice to tell us, it would be kept private instead of being posted for all to see. Some of the posts I have read on here from locals can be quite rude/sarcastic and I began to doubt my decision to visit the area. It's so hard when unfamiliar with an area to know the best areas to stay. I had thought about Seagrove or Grayton Beach but I honestly don't know. Hopefully I can decide soon so I can book it. I'm looking forward to getting to relax on a porch in the evenings while reading a book or crocheting with my kids

i am sorry if I upset you. I can't even find what I said to upset you. Bryan has a house in a neighborhood whose beach access is next to our beach access and has those no trespassing signs posted on "their" beach. If they don't want me to walk past their neighorhood to get to my sister's house nearby, I'll drive there via 30A. I just wish I knew what I said to upset you. You seem like a nice person, and I'm sorry.

 

[ddreneet]

Beach Runner, Thank you very much for your apology! I really appreciate that. The comment was made under a different thread. And it seems the locals like to keep the area clean and free of the wild college parties. I'm sure some vacationers can be inconsiderate when renting and not keeping the beaches clean. I've had a few people send me private messages regarding rentals in the area which I appreciate. I try to do a lot of research when we visit a new place. My daughter has been to PCB with our church youth group to a Big Stuf Christian Conference but unfortunately, when they were there the waters were dirty due to a terrible storm that had gone through the area several years ago. I'm looking at Seagrove or Grayton Beach for a place to stay and trying to decide between a house or condo.