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Passatfish

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Jul 11, 2005
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FYI: Beach rentals of South Walton has put an update of their website stating:



Hurricane Dennis Update

Beach Rentals of South Walton, Inc. Management we like to announce that early assessment shows that our rental properties and beaches have survived Hurricane Dennis with minor damage. There appears to be several beach walks down, however, the Walton County Tourist Development Council is currently working on solving this problem. Beach Rentals of South Walton is aiming to be back on track for rentals starting July 16, 2005. Please be assured that if there happens to be a problem with your rental unit, Beach Rentals of South Walton will contact you and inform you of the situation. We thank you for your concern and cooperation.

So, it looks like we are good for this saturday!!
 

Paula

Beach Fanatic
Jan 25, 2005
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Michigan but someday in SoWal as well
Passatfish said:
SJ: As many people are experiencing, I am unable to get in touch with our rental company and would love to find out how the Cottages at Camp Creek faired. ANY info would be greatly appreciated!!! We are due to come down This Saturaday and would like to know if alternate plans are necessary.

Greetings Passatfish:

Which cottage will you be staying in? We have Ahhh The Good Life and Key Lime at the Cottages at Camp Creek. Our association has been in touch with us (as have others on this site) to say that the cottages, community, and pool are doing fine and we didn't lose electricity. So, the property you're in should be fine, and you'll have a nice porch to relax on and a great pool. The beach access has been damaged so you won't be able to get to the beach right across the street. You'll want to find another beach access and I think they will be posted here as soon as we know what they are (I think Kurt said he may post them once it's clear where they are). I've read on this site that access may be available at Inlet Beach (about 1.5 - 3 miles east of the Cottages at Camp Creek, although I don't know specifically where it is), Seagrove beach (about 4 miles West of Cottages at Camp Creek), Seaside maybe behind Roly Poly restaurant (about 6 miles West), and Grayton beach (about 10 miles West). All beaches will be messy and I'd stay far from the dunes since they sound unstable and I definitely wouldn't let kids go near the dunes. But they should have plenty of space to play down by the shoreline and by next week, the shoreline may look pretty normal as long as you don't look back toward the dunes!

I'll be staying at Key Lime next week beginning on July 18 with two preteens. I'm fully looking forward to our trip and plan to read on the porch, hang out by the pool (kids like looking for frogs in the mornings), taking walks in the area, going to seaside and rosemary beach for outdoor concerts and movies at night (both very close by), eating out a bit, but mostly relaxing. i'll miss not having easy access to the beach, but I assume the beaches will be open and I plan to find accesses every day. You will be awed by seeing what a hurricane can do to dunes, houses, etc. It will be quite the education and (sadly) very interesting photo ops. If you were to just stay at the Cottages at Camp Creek (and many/most communities on 30A) and along 30A and didn't go to the beach at all, you wouldn't know there was a hurricane that came near this area. The give-away is the beach and 30A is much more than the beach (though we can't wait for it to get back to normal).

Stop by and say hi at Key Lime if you're in the community. Also, feel free to send me a private email if you have any specific questions at pcaproni@umich.edu.

If you made your initial contact through VRBO or other online owner website, you could do a search of your old emails or look on the website again to find contact information and contact the owner that way. The agencies seem to be overwhelmed right now.

If you had your heart set on a nice relaxing vacation in a great community and lots of easy things to do in SoWal (e.g., outdoor movies, outdoor concerts, activities, shops, restaurants, etc.), you'd get that. If you absolutely need to have to have a white sand beach with sloping dunes, you won't get that (Frankly, I honestly believe that seeing a beach after a hurricane is quite the education and worth seeing as long as you stay safe when at the beach and stay away from the dunes.) Hope this helps.

And you can try to email your agency as well. You may not get an answer immediately, but at least you've notified them of your plans.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
31,644
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Allirow said:
Yep, that's us. At least I know we're standing, but woah does that lake look high from a distance. Man, I've just gotta get down there to see what's up. Need to find a sitter first as my 3 kids are babies...probably not the best environment there for them.

Can't thank you enough SJ!

Best wishes,
Allison
Relax, that is the Sun's reflection of the hand rail over the bridge. Notice the power pole is behind the rail, not in front, which it would be if it were the Lake.
I really think your house is fine. I hope the previous owner did a great job on the roof repair. He said it had no problems. Just kidding, relax, your house is going to be fine. I have to head that way before I depart, and I will try to take a photo or two for you to put you at ease.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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firepar1 said:
Could someone please tell me about the Legends in Santa Rosa. Suppose to be there Thursday the 14th. Can someone advise on beach area, pool, condition, general appearance, electric on and if we could enjoy by coming at that time. Thank anyone very much if could advise.
The Legends faired well, but your closest beach access will probably be Grayton. (I bet Grayton is going to get busy as July 4th. Ollie and Red Bar - get ready for some business. Ya'll be nice to Stacy, or she might pour some sparkling wine down your shirt. :shock: ) Come on down, you will enjoy it.
 

MG

Beach Comber
Jul 12, 2005
20
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Decatur, GA
:D Hey Karrie.. Can't wait to get there.. only 6 more days and we are FLA bound.. I hope things continue to look good! An I second your cudos to Smilin Joe..

kareshack said:
Hey seester!!(kelprincess) I will see you soon!! I am excited that all went well considering. Can not wait until we are back on your beaches again.

South Walton is really a wonderful place to take the family and the natives keep it so vibrant and up-beat!! I am glad that this is where we choose to vacation and hopefully one day live. :laughing1

by the way-Hey MG
 

Passatfish

Beach Comber
Jul 11, 2005
16
0
Paula said:
Greetings Passatfish:

Which cottage will you be staying in? We have Ahhh The Good Life and Key Lime at the Cottages at Camp Creek. Our association has been in touch with us (as have others on this site) to say that the cottages, community, and pool are doing fine and we didn't lose electricity. So, the property you're in should be fine, and you'll have a nice porch to relax on and a great pool. The beach access has been damaged so you won't be able to get to the beach right across the street. You'll want to find another beach access and I think they will be posted here as soon as we know what they are (I think Kurt said he may post them once it's clear where they are). I've read on this site that access may be available at Inlet Beach (about 1.5 - 3 miles east of the Cottages at Camp Creek, although I don't know specifically where it is), Seagrove beach (about 4 miles West of Cottages at Camp Creek), Seaside maybe behind Roly Poly restaurant (about 6 miles West), and Grayton beach (about 10 miles West). All beaches will be messy and I'd stay far from the dunes since they sound unstable and I definitely wouldn't let kids go near the dunes. But they should have plenty of space to play down by the shoreline and by next week, the shoreline may look pretty normal as long as you don't look back toward the dunes!

I'll be staying at Key Lime next week beginning on July 18 with two preteens. I'm fully looking forward to our trip and plan to read on the porch, hang out by the pool (kids like looking for frogs in the mornings), taking walks in the area, going to seaside and rosemary beach for outdoor concerts and movies at night (both very close by), eating out a bit, but mostly relaxing. i'll miss not having easy access to the beach, but I assume the beaches will be open and I plan to find accesses every day. You will be awed by seeing what a hurricane can do to dunes, houses, etc. It will be quite the education and (sadly) very interesting photo ops. If you were to just stay at the Cottages at Camp Creek (and many/most communities on 30A) and along 30A and didn't go to the beach at all, you wouldn't know there was a hurricane that came near this area. The give-away is the beach and 30A is much more than the beach (though we can't wait for it to get back to normal).

Stop by and say hi at Key Lime if you're in the community. Also, feel free to send me a private email if you have any specific questions at pcaproni@umich.edu.

If you made your initial contact through VRBO or other online owner website, you could do a search of your old emails or look on the website again to find contact information and contact the owner that way. The agencies seem to be overwhelmed right now.

If you had your heart set on a nice relaxing vacation in a great community and lots of easy things to do in SoWal (e.g., outdoor movies, outdoor concerts, activities, shops, restaurants, etc.), you'd get that. If you absolutely need to have to have a white sand beach with sloping dunes, you won't get that (Frankly, I honestly believe that seeing a beach after a hurricane is quite the education and worth seeing as long as you stay safe when at the beach and stay away from the dunes.) Hope this helps.

And you can try to email your agency as well. You may not get an answer immediately, but at least you've notified them of your plans.

Thanks again for the information. We are staying at the turtle boy cottage as we discussed yesterday. After I posted the above I looked on the rental companies website and noticed that the damage is minimal if at all. So, we're looking forward to a relaxing vacation.
 

alankat

Beach Comber
Jul 11, 2005
7
0
Smiling JOe said:
Just post a message on this board, and you will find a place to stay.
Ok, SJ, I'll give it a go:
Since "the big house" at Gulf Trace (gulf-front, next door to the office, #257) looks like it may or may not be a go (pic in post #319 - thanx SJ!) for our annual trek on 7/22 (rental office not yet answering phones)...

Anybody out there have some place else we can rent 7/22-7/30 -- that has a minimum of 6 bedrooms?
(That's why we rent "the big house" - we're 12 adults + 6 more aged 8-16!) :roll:
 
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Allirow

Beach Comber
Jul 11, 2005
9
0
Smiling JOe said:
Relax, that is the Sun's reflection of the hand rail over the bridge. Notice the power pole is behind the rail, not in front, which it would be if it were the Lake.
I really think your house is fine. I hope the previous owner did a great job on the roof repair. He said it had no problems. Just kidding, relax, your house is going to be fine. I have to head that way before I depart, and I will try to take a photo or two for you to put you at ease.

Yes, now I see that's not water! Thanks for putting my mind at ease! Hoping the same as you for the roof! Repairs made right before closing held tight during Arlene at least. Many thanks again (beginning to sound like a broken record here)! Have a great trip wherever you're headed.

Allison
 

tiagus

Beach Crab
Jul 11, 2005
1
0
alankat said:
Ok, SJ, I'll give it a go:
Since "the big house" at Gulf Trace (gulf-front, next door to the office, #257) looks like it may or may not be a go (pic in post #319 - thanx SJ!) for our annual trek on 7/22 (rental office not yet answering phones)...

Anybody out there have some place else we can rent 7/22-7/30 -- that has a minimum of 6 bedrooms?
(That's why we rent "the big house" - we're 12 adults + 6 more aged 8-16!) :roll:
alankat
We are renting 251 next door to 257 for the first time 7-30 to 8-6. Is it in the picture, too?
Thanks,
Michelle
 

MG

Beach Comber
Jul 12, 2005
20
0
Decatur, GA
Passatfish said:
FYI: Beach rentals of South Walton has put an update of their website stating:



Hurricane Dennis Update

Beach Rentals of South Walton, Inc. Management we like to announce that early assessment shows that our rental properties and beaches have survived Hurricane Dennis with minor damage. There appears to be several beach walks down, however, the Walton County Tourist Development Council is currently working on solving this problem. Beach Rentals of South Walton is aiming to be back on track for rentals starting July 16, 2005. Please be assured that if there happens to be a problem with your rental unit, Beach Rentals of South Walton will contact you and inform you of the situation. We thank you for your concern and cooperation.

So, it looks like we are good for this saturday!!

:clap_1: Thanks for the update.. we are headed down on Sunday and were a little anxious.. Looks like it will be okay..

WooHoo!!! Check it out kareshack! :lol:
 
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