Definitely a possibility. I checked VRBO and their are dozens of one-bedrooms and studios at spots like Gulf Place and Village of So. Walton. I just worry about dealing with an individual owner on a last-minute basis.
Hibiscus may be the way to go (provided they have availability).
Just send emails out to all of them that look good and someone will respond positively. Mr. TFT and I had to cancel our beach vacay this week because of a last minute work conflict.

I put a note in my headline that it was available and would have been thrilled to get 75 percent of the rate. I ended up renting it for less than that to a very nice lady.
I was in a good mood that day because at the very instant I was emailing her back, the mail came with our wind insurance renewal.
It was way down (shhh) and once I made sure we were actually still covered, I happily accepted her offer. Win-win ... as long as we get through hurricane season unscathed.
So, just go for it. Don't be pushy but do ask for their best possible rate. Every owner has a different idea of what is fair.
