My Goodness The Bottom Feeders Are Out!

[bluecat]

I have had people say to me that probably could get some good deals now. I say any time I'm at the beach ,that's deal enough for me.

 

[tistheseason]

Can't blame the bottom feeders for trying, can't blame you for sending them on thier way! Good luck finding a place to rent at those rates. . .

 

[scooterbug44]

Out of curiosity, does anyone have a ballpark for occupancy rates right now?

 

[Beach Runner]

I just got a VRBO inquiry for my Gulf Front Condo:

"I saw your listing #2882677 on VRBO. We are looking for a quick get-a-way vacation. I am willing to pay 70$ a night. Whats the best you can do?"


Um..... That won't even pay the cleaning company :roll:


I swear every inquiry since the press hit Pensacola Beach has been like that. Thanks BP :angry:

My response to the few inquiries of that nature from VRBO that we've had is that accepting a low rate doesn't cover the wear-and-tear on our home. We'd rather use that week ourselves.

Another "Trend" since the oil spill. Everyone has a "Story". :scratch:Hmmmmm do you think I'm jaded

A few guests who have made deposits have emailed me with the question, "Our child has asthma and we are concerned about the oil spill relative to our child's health." I guess this is cynical of me, but my response is always, "It is really coincidental that so many of our future guests have children with asthma." Yes, I'm cynical.

Out of curiosity, does anyone have a ballpark for occupancy rates right now?

Knock on wood, but we are full and haven't had one cancellation.

 

[zip]

All the walk overs in Seagrove have a warning sign that say do not go in the water. How do you charge these people full price when there might be a chance they might get sick with dispersants and oil in the water?

 

[Rita]

All the walk overs in Seagrove have a warning sign that say do not go in the water. How do you charge these people full price when there might be a chance they might get sick with dispersants and oil in the water?

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You're assuming the signs will be ignored?.

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[Beach Runner]

The signs are there to protect the clueless. Just as there are risks in every medication that one might take, there are possibly risks in this current situation in the Gulf. Those who are trying to rent for lowball prices are obviously not concerned about the unknown and hopefully nonexistent health risks. If health were their concern, rental rates would not be a factor.

 

[beachwanabe]

Are rentals going pretty well? Is there a feel for % of occupancy?

I would say if things are bad, why not start the fall rental rates ASAP. Would that make it more acceptable from the owners perspective? As a long term SoWal renter I feel that may be a reasonable solution for both sides.... Thoughts?

 

[RiverOtter]

Are rentals going pretty well? Is there a feel for % of occupancy?

I would say if things are bad, why not start the fall rental rates ASAP. Would that make it more acceptable from the owners perspective? As a long term SoWal renter I feel that may be a reasonable solution for both sides.... Thoughts?

I said I'm willing to negotiate, but I'm not willing to cut it 80%. Fortunately we are having our biggest year ever. That doesn't mean we are making money. It only means we are paying less of a loss.

 

[melscuba]

My response to the few inquiries of that nature from VRBO that we've had is that accepting a low rate doesn't cover the wear-and-tear on our home. We'd rather use that week ourselves.


A few guests who have made deposits have emailed me with the question, "Our child has asthma and we are concerned about the oil spill relative to our child's health." I guess this is cynical of me, but my response is always, "It is really coincidental that so many of our future guests have children with asthma." Yes, I'm cynical.


Knock on wood, but we are full and haven't had one cancellation.

I'm a cynic too, but in the asthma defense..... if they live near or in Atlanta, it's probably true. Atlanta has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma. Or so I'm told by our pediatrician and neighbors. Anyway, we have only ONE WEEK left and we'll finally be there (with no discount btw). Seems things are pretty normal there. I have friends who say they've only had one cancellation. They have been reassuring their clients with links to current pictures and a flexible cancellation policy. It seems to be working for him.