This will be the first time we've stayed in the area since 1995. I've been looking for a rental for this summer. The first thing that I noticed is that rentals for this summer are WIDE OPEN right now for nearly every condo, townhouse, and home I've looked at. When do most vacationers usually start to book their summer rental? It appears to me that there is an overabundance of rentals available (not that I'm complaining). I've been looking over all the possibilities for about a month and don't feel that I need to rush into making a decision since there is so much available right now.
I wonder if the economy, gas prices, real estate market, etc. may have an adverse affect on how many people are renting this summer?
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luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorThis will be the first time we've stayed in the area since 1995. I've been looking for a rental for this summer. The first thing that I noticed is that rentals for this summer are WIDE OPEN right now for nearly every condo, townhouse, and home I've looked at. When do most vacationers usually start to book their summer rental? It appears to me that there is an overabundance of rentals available (not that I'm complaining). I've been looking over all the possibilities for about a month and don't feel that I need to rush into making a decision since there is so much available right now.
I wonder if the economy, gas prices, real estate market, etc. may have an adverse affect on how many people are renting this summer?
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I wonder if the economy, gas prices, real estate market, etc. may have an adverse affect on how many people are renting this summer?
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up4golfup4golfBeach Lover145 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
no it is mostly the surplus of units to rent. call before you come to get the best deal watch the weather for a good week and call then for it.
luvthebeach57luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthor
luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorno it is mostly the surplus of units to rent. call before you come to get the best deal watch the weather for a good week and call then for it.
I suspected that there was a glut of rentals on the market. I've been able to find a number of owners willing to negotiate on their prices for the first week on August. Some of the rental companies drop their prices the first or second week of August. So, it sounds like there really is no reason for me to book our rental so far ahead of time unless we have a particular home or condo that we have our heart set on. Do most condos and homes get completely booked up for the entire summer (June-August)?
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TreeFrogTreeFrogBeach FanaticSeagrove1,793 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
TreeFrogBeach FanaticSeagrove1,793 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticSo, it sounds like there really is no reason for me to book our rental so far ahead of time unless we have a particular home or condo that we have our heart set on. Do most condos and homes get completely booked up for the entire summer (June-August)?
That's exactly it. The popular houses DO book for the entire summer. In my immediate neighborhood near Eastern Lake, this means all of Summer's Edge and Chelsea Loop, fine houses like Lemon Drop, and beachfront houses like Kokomo and Beach Baby at Seagrove.
FWIW, my brother just booked his family trip down for Memorial Day weekend.
Early birds, worms, etc... 😀
luvthebeach57luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthor
luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorWe're looking for a smaller home (2 bdm) or 1 bdm condo, so I would think that they are not as popular. I might be wrong though.
RB1RB1Beach Lover126 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
RB1Beach Lover126 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverIt depends on the time of summer that you are going stay in the area. If you want to be here around the 4th of July, you better book very soon. I know that more than several of our houses are nearly full for the summer, and many are already at least half-way full. It might be easier to book a condominium at a later , than it would be a house. It also depends on whether you want to be directly on the beach or not - most beach fronts book earlier than later. But I am sure that the rental market is better than you think.
luvthebeach57luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthor
luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorWe're looking at the first or second week in August. I've been told by a person who owned a home in Destin for 10 years that rentals really slow down in August. I know that gulf front homes are always the first to fill up, but we're not looking for one on the beach. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.
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graceBeach Fanatichere & now476 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThe previous summer
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SGBBeach FanaticSouth Walton1,034 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticOur June and July is almost totally booked (a house with gulf view, near Seaside). August is slower to rent and many people go back to school earlier and earlier, which is what the Summer season dates are based on. You'll definitely have more of a choice in August.
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodI suspected that there was a glut of rentals on the market. I've been able to find a number of owners willing to negotiate on their prices for the first week on August. Some of the rental companies drop their prices the first or second week of August. So, it sounds like there really is no reason for me to book our rental so far ahead of time unless we have a particular home or condo that we have our heart set on. Do most condos and homes get completely booked up for the entire summer (June-August)?I agree with SGB. Our house normally gets booked up from the first full week of May through the first week of August. Then we end up with a few random rentals in August and September. School starting back the second week of August has really messed up August rentals. And you can get deals in August.
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SHELLYSHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
SHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderThis will be the first time we've stayed in the area since 1995.
You mentioned you haven't "stayed" in the area since 1995, when was the last time you've actually "visited" this area?
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Rather B PaddlinRather B PaddlinBeach Lover178 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
This will be the first time we've stayed in the area since 1995. I've been looking for a rental for this summer. The first thing that I noticed is that rentals for this summer are WIDE OPEN right now for nearly every condo, townhouse, and home I've looked at. When do most vacationers usually start to book their summer rental? It appears to me that there is an overabundance of rentals available (not that I'm complaining). I've been looking over all the possibilities for about a month and don't feel that I need to rush into making a decision since there is so much available right now.
I wonder if the economy, gas prices, real estate market, etc. may have an adverse affect on how many people are renting this summer?
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For some reason, many home owners do not update their calendars.
Our homes have booked up faster this year than previous years. In the past it seemed we would lose repeat guests because they were buying their own properties after visiting the area. Without the buying frenzy, there are more repeat renters. Early August is a great time to come down. Enjoy your visit.
PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI think the first week in August may still be "peak" rate week. If you can wait until the second or third week, the rates will go way down because that's when many places begin their "fall" rates. So, if you have flexibility, I'd definitely recommend going for the fall rates. Everything is still open (though last year in August I don't think the fountains at the Villages at South Walton were "dancing to the music" - I figured that they may have stopped the music (kept the dancing fountains, though) once the peak period was over.
spinDrAtlspinDrAtlBeach Fanatic367 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Many Atlanta area schools (and most of Georgia I think) start the first week of August. Some have even started the last week of July in the past year or two, so 2nd week of August is when prices tend to drop off.
2bohemians2bohemiansBeach Fanatic1,227 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
2bohemiansBeach Fanatic1,227 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThis will be the first time we've stayed in the area since 1995.
Wow ... since 1995 ... have you visited since then? If not, we think you will be in for a surprise!
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodMany Atlanta area schools (and most of Georgia I think) start the first week of August. Some have even started the last week of July in the past year or two, so 2nd week of August is when prices tend to drop off.Our county and several others around us start school the second week in August. The private schools start later.
luvthebeach57luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthor
luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorWow ... since 1995 ... have you visited since then? If not, we think you will be in for a surprise!
I'm sure we will be shocked at all the changes. I felt isolated and so far away from everything when we vacationed at Seaside in 1995. At that time, Seaside was the first and only "planned community" in the area and I thought it was the cutest beach community I'd ever laid eyes on. Now there is WaterColor, Rosemary, and WaterSound (just to name a few). I understand there is a Publix near WaterColor, plus many more restaurants to choose from.
We live in the suburbs of Washington, DC. The Emerald Coast seems a world away.
luvthebeach57luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthor
luvthebeach57Beach LoverColumbia, MD71 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAuthorMany Atlanta area schools (and most of Georgia I think) start the first week of August. Some have even started the last week of July in the past year or two, so 2nd week of August is when prices tend to drop off.
Why in the world do the schools in Georgia start so early? We live in the Washington, DC suburbs. Most of our schools start the week before Labor Day or after Labor Day.
SHELLYSHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
SHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI'm sure we will be shocked at all the changes. I felt isolated and so far away from everything when we vacationed at Seaside in 1995.
Haven't seen it since 1995? :shock: "Shocked" is an understatement.
You'll think someone dropped a "People, Traffic, Condo, Subdivision, Tents/Toys/Plastic Junk, Big Blue Sign Bomb" on the place. 😀
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