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Jdarg

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[quote="reece, post: 204789"]hello
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called "preserves at grayton". 
can you tell me exactly where this is?
thanks
reece[/quote]
 
 
Not in Grayton Beach.  It is west of Grayton, on the north side of 30-A.  A friend of mine almost rented a house there thinking she could walk to the beach- not.  The ads for these rentals are misleading, IMO, but the rental prices are good (because they are not close to the beach?).  From what I can tell ,the closest beach access is a bike ride to Gulf Trace- somebody please correct me if I am wrong.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="reece">hello 
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called &quot;preserves at grayton&quot;. 
can you tell me exactly where this is? 
thanks 
reece</blockquote> 
 
Not in Grayton Beach. It is west of Grayton, on the north side of 30-A. A friend of mine almost rented a house there thinking she could walk to the beach- not. The ads for these rentals are misleading, IMO, but the rental prices are good (because they are not close to the beach?). From what I can tell ,the closest beach access is a bike ride to Gulf Trace- somebody please correct me if I am wrong.

steele mama

Beach Fanatic

:welcome: reece.
Yea, what jdarg said. I don't know what they are advertising for access. They must have their own trails heading to the beach.

:welcome: reece. 
Yea, what jdarg said. I don&#039;t know what they are advertising for access. They must have their own trails heading to the beach.

rongspencer

Beach Comber

The preserve has it's own beach access which is just across the street from the development. No bike riding needed. It is a long access but is very beautiful. I have framed some of the pictures I took on the access. So you do not need a tram or to get in your car or use a public beach access like so many of the other developments. I do not see where there is any misleading info in the rentals. I image you have never been there or walked to the beach from that development.

The preserve has it&#039;s own beach access which is just across the street from the development. No bike riding needed. It is a long access but is very beautiful. I have framed some of the pictures I took on the access. So you do not need a tram or to get in your car or use a public beach access like so many of the other developments. I do not see where there is any misleading info in the rentals. I image you have never been there or walked to the beach from that development.

I drive past it 2 or 3 times a day, and look every time to try and find the access.  Where is it?  It must be a long walk to the beach- do you walk out past and/or around the lake?  I'm not arguing about the beauty of the area- like most of 30-A, that area is gorgeous.
 
The listing for the house my friend was considering made it sound like it was practically in downtown Grayton.  It was so convincing she almost booked it- thank goodness she called me, because she only wanted to be IN Grayton, not a bike ride away.

I drive past it 2 or 3 times a day, and look every time to try and find the access. Where is it? It must be a long walk to the beach- do you walk out past and/or around the lake? I&#039;m not arguing about the beauty of the area- like most of 30-A, that area is gorgeous. 
 
The listing for the house my friend was considering made it sound like it was practically in downtown Grayton. It was so convincing she almost booked it- thank goodness she called me, because she only wanted to be IN Grayton, not a bike ride away.

The beach walk is on the east side of the lake. It goes directly to the beach.

[quote="rongspencer, post: 204955"]The beach walk is on the east side of the lake. It goes directly to the beach.[/quote]
 
Thanks!  Is it paved, graveled, or is it sand?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="rongspencer">The beach walk is on the east side of the lake. It goes directly to the beach.</blockquote> 
Thanks! Is it paved, graveled, or is it sand?

reece

Beach Lover

thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it's on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct?

next question :)

do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer's edge?
is summer's edge walking distance to seaside?

we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I'd like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with...
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he's just at that age where we'd let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in.
i think it'll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now???
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it's easy to meet friends :)

reece

thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it&#039;s on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct? 
 
next question 🙂 
 
do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer&#039;s edge? 
is summer&#039;s edge walking distance to seaside? 
 
we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I&#039;d like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with... 
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he&#039;s just at that age where we&#039;d let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in. 
i think it&#039;ll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now??? 
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it&#039;s easy to meet friends 🙂 
 
reece

SoWal Insider

[quote="rongspencer, post: 204847"]The preserve has it's own beach access which is just across the street from the development. No bike riding needed. It is a long access but is very beautiful. I have framed some of the pictures I took on the access. So you do not need a tram or to get in your car or use a public beach access like so many of the other developments. I do not see where there is any misleading info in the rentals. I image you have never been there or walked to the beach from that development.[/QUOTE]If you look at the listings in VRBO, they're lumped in with Grayton Beach.  They're actually on the edge of Blue Mountain Beach.  IMO that is intentionally misleading, in an effort to attach a greater marketability of the home.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="rongspencer">The preserve has it&#039;s own beach access which is just across the street from the development. No bike riding needed. It is a long access but is very beautiful. I have framed some of the pictures I took on the access. So you do not need a tram or to get in your car or use a public beach access like so many of the other developments. I do not see where there is any misleading info in the rentals. I image you have never been there or walked to the beach from that development.</blockquote>If you look at the listings in VRBO, they&#039;re lumped in with Grayton Beach. They&#039;re actually on the edge of Blue Mountain Beach. IMO that is intentionally misleading, in an effort to attach a greater marketability of the home.

lindatat

quirty

[quote="reece, post: 204964"]thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it's on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct?
 
next question :)
 
do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer's edge?
is summer's edge walking distance to seaside?
 
we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I'd like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with...
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he's just at that age where we'd let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in.
i think it'll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now???
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it's easy to meet friends :)
 
reece[/quote]
 
There are several homes and duplexes right off the boardwalk on Cottage Street in Grayton with access to a small community pool - you might want to look at them.  You can walk right to the beach and the inlet/outlet (I'm not sure what the proper term is for it) is such a magnet for other kids.  
 
I've also looked into some of the homes in Summer's Edge, and the entire subdivision is south of 30A - that's one advantage, but some of them do look to be quite a long walk to the beach.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="reece">thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it&#039;s on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct? 
 
next question 🙂 
 
do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer&#039;s edge? 
is summer&#039;s edge walking distance to seaside? 
 
we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I&#039;d like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with... 
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he&#039;s just at that age where we&#039;d let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in. 
i think it&#039;ll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now??? 
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it&#039;s easy to meet friends 🙂 
 
reece</blockquote> 
There are several homes and duplexes right off the boardwalk on Cottage Street in Grayton with access to a small community pool - you might want to look at them. You can walk right to the beach and the inlet/outlet (I&#039;m not sure what the proper term is for it) is such a magnet for other kids. 
 
I&#039;ve also looked into some of the homes in Summer&#039;s Edge, and the entire subdivision is south of 30A - that&#039;s one advantage, but some of them do look to be quite a long walk to the beach.

[quote="reece, post: 204964"]thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it's on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct?

next question :)

do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer's edge?
is summer's edge walking distance to seaside?

we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I'd like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with...
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he's just at that age where we'd let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in.
i think it'll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now???
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it's easy to meet friends :)

reece[/QUOTE]

If you're looking for other children to play with yours, then the best place to meet new friends is the beach, and the beach at Grayton is the best.  There's the inlet to play in and lots of sand.  Summer's Edge is a very nice little rental community in Seagrove that is one of the best if you have little ones.  It is south of 30A and the furthest house is a bit of a hike, but not bad.  Those house are always fully rented with families, so there should be plenty of kids.  It is not within walking distance of Seaside, but you could bike from there.  

Grove by the Sea is a very nice neighborhood with lots of native vegetation and a little more space between the houses.  There are probably more full time residents there than at Summer's Edge. Very nice pool.  It is closer to Seaside than Summer's Edge, but I don't think most people would walk it.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="reece">thank you all for the information. so, the preserves does look pretty - it&#039;s on the north side of 30 A though? So, you have to cross the street to get to the access, correct? 
 
next question 🙂 
 
do any of you have any opinions on groves by the sea and summer&#039;s edge? 
is summer&#039;s edge walking distance to seaside? 
 
we usually stay in grayton, but this year we are looking at communities with a community pool. Mainly because my son, who is 6, is an only child, and this year, none of his cousins are joining us. So, I&#039;d like for him to maybe have some kids around that he could play with... 
does anyone else have this dilemma with an only child? he&#039;s just at that age where we&#039;d let him bring a friend, but at 6 years old, not many kids can do a week away from their parents, ya know? Home sickness sets in. 
i think it&#039;ll be great when he gets just a little bit older, but for now??? 
he did meet a little girl in grayton one year who he played with on the beach, so perhaps it&#039;s easy to meet friends 🙂 
 
reece</blockquote> 
If you&#039;re looking for other children to play with yours, then the best place to meet new friends is the beach, and the beach at Grayton is the best. There&#039;s the inlet to play in and lots of sand. Summer&#039;s Edge is a very nice little rental community in Seagrove that is one of the best if you have little ones. It is south of 30A and the furthest house is a bit of a hike, but not bad. Those house are always fully rented with families, so there should be plenty of kids. It is not within walking distance of Seaside, but you could bike from there. 
 
Grove by the Sea is a very nice neighborhood with lots of native vegetation and a little more space between the houses. There are probably more full time residents there than at Summer&#039;s Edge. Very nice pool. It is closer to Seaside than Summer&#039;s Edge, but I don&#039;t think most people would walk it.

pk305

You can't go wrong with Summer's Edge....(by the way, it is 2 mile walk down the beach from Summer's Edge to Seaside).   It is extremely easy access to the beach from any of the houses.  Nice access and it is not difficult at all.   In fact, the largest distance from a house in there to the beach would probably be around 1800Ft.....many people rent in SE year after year, finding it to be a great family neighborhood, nice houses, and like I said....easy access.
 
The Preserve at Grayton Beach boardwalk (dedicated beach access too) takes about 5 minutes to get from 30A to the beach....and it is an absolutely gorgeous beach!   Very nice houses too, and 2 pools.   
 
Good luck!!

You can&#039;t go wrong with Summer&#039;s Edge....(by the way, it is 2 mile walk down the beach from Summer&#039;s Edge to Seaside). It is extremely easy access to the beach from any of the houses. Nice access and it is not difficult at all. In fact, the largest distance from a house in there to the beach would probably be around 1800Ft.....many people rent in SE year after year, finding it to be a great family neighborhood, nice houses, and like I said....easy access. 
 
The Preserve at Grayton Beach boardwalk (dedicated beach access too) takes about 5 minutes to get from 30A to the beach....and it is an absolutely gorgeous beach! Very nice houses too, and 2 pools. 
 
Good luck!!

wetwilly

[quote="reece, post: 204789"]hello
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called "preserves at grayton". 
can you tell me exactly where this is?
thanks
reece[/QUOTE]

Reece,

We think our house is "perfect" (so do our renters :D )and it is in the Eastern Lake area of Seagrove Beach. Just 1 lot east of the award winning Summers Edge community.  Our house is named Lemon Drop and Kurt's awesome virtual tour is at [url]www.emeraldcoasttours.com/20brownstreet/[/url] and my rent by owner website is [url]www.findvacationrentals.com/7475[/url].  The house is 5+BR/5BA, is less than 2 years old, is gulf view, so of 30-A (100 yards or 333 steps to the gulf), sleeps 18, private pool, and parking for 4 cars/SUVs.  The house has only 2 weeks still available for the summer and they are the weeks of May 26th-June 2nd and June 9-16th.

It is not Grayton Beach but there is a great beach, access to Eastern Lake which is a rare tidal lake, and a very nice family oriented area.  Just a bike ride away to Seaside (1.75 miles) and FLorida Fish House, Angelina's, Yanni's Seagrove Grill, and Cafe 30-A all within 2 miles.  Also, only 4 miles ferom Grayton, 1 mile from Publix at WaterColor Crossings, 5 miles from Rosemary Beach, 2 miles to Camp Creek Golf COurse, and close to 2 State Parks!! 

Not sure how many folks in your group or what week you are looking for but take a look at our place.  Give me a call or PM me if interested.

Wetwilly:cool:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="reece">hello 
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called &quot;preserves at grayton&quot;. 
can you tell me exactly where this is? 
thanks 
reece</blockquote> 
Reece, 
 
We think our house is &quot;perfect&quot; (so do our renters 😀 )and it is in the Eastern Lake area of Seagrove Beach. Just 1 lot east of the award winning Summers Edge community. Our house is named Lemon Drop and Kurt&#039;s awesome virtual tour is at <a href="http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/20brownstreet/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.emeraldcoasttours.com/20brownstreet/</a> and my rent by owner website is <a href="http://www.findvacationrentals.com/7475" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.findvacationrentals.com/7475</a>. The house is 5+BR/5BA, is less than 2 years old, is gulf view, so of 30-A (100 yards or 333 steps to the gulf), sleeps 18, private pool, and parking for 4 cars/SUVs. The house has only 2 weeks still available for the summer and they are the weeks of May 26th-June 2nd and June 9-16th. 
 
It is not Grayton Beach but there is a great beach, access to Eastern Lake which is a rare tidal lake, and a very nice family oriented area. Just a bike ride away to Seaside (1.75 miles) and FLorida Fish House, Angelina&#039;s, Yanni&#039;s Seagrove Grill, and Cafe 30-A all within 2 miles. Also, only 4 miles ferom Grayton, 1 mile from Publix at WaterColor Crossings, 5 miles from Rosemary Beach, 2 miles to Camp Creek Golf COurse, and close to 2 State Parks!! 
 
Not sure how many folks in your group or what week you are looking for but take a look at our place. Give me a call or PM me if interested. 
 
Wetwilly:cool:

hello
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called "preserves at grayton". 
can you tell me exactly where this is?
thanks
reece

hello 
in my search for the perfect beach house this summer, i keep coming across houses located in a new development called &quot;preserves at grayton&quot;. 
can you tell me exactly where this is? 
thanks 
reece

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