Survey: Seagrove Bookings for 2009 Spring & Summer

Not particular to that area, but my sense is that bookings are down. However; I do think people are waiting more for last minute reservations than ever before.

We are Cassine Village 4 br/4 ba. Bookings are not as bad as I thought they would be.

In our case people who travel to Europe are "settling" for the beach. People who typically go to the beach are going somewhere else that is closer/cheaper. Others are having a "staycation."

Yep, lots of "newbies" will be discovering our area this year.

Recognize this is not representative of overall market, but my family has already booked out place at Grayton for Thanksgiving. It is one of our wonderful family traditions....Gotta go to the beach, ya'll

Recognize this is not representative of overall market, but my family has already booked out place at Grayton for Thanksgiving. It is one of our wonderful family traditions....Gotta go to the beach, ya'll

While it's not, it's not a bad idea. When I worked in Rentals I always told people to book holidays well in advance. I had a snowbird in 2007 book their stays through 2010, the system just couldn't do it after that. I explained to them that they had first right to the unit anyway, but they were afraid someone else would scoop it up.

I recently booked my family's Spring Break stay at a good discount. We're staying 4 nights instead of the whole week. Ordinarily I would have booked a Summer week by now also, but I'm waiting a while this year. I may miss the perfect property during the perfect week, but I can't commit just yet.

I recently booked my family's Spring Break stay at a good discount. We're staying 4 nights instead of the whole week. Ordinarily I would have booked a Summer week by now also, but I'm waiting a while this year. I may miss the perfect property during the perfect week, but I can't commit just yet.

Hold out, so far today there are two threads offering 10% and 15% discounts for early bookings.

We booked for Spring Break at Watersound and this is our first visit. We also plan to go to flip-flops a lot!

Anyone have a read on the Memorial Day crowd this year? I am trying to finalize my depature in May and see whether I should stay through then or leave right before. :wave:

Anyone have a read on the Memorial Day crowd this year? I am trying to finalize my depature in May and see whether I should stay through then or leave right before. :wave:

You're not a fan of crowds are you? Unless we are standing soup lines I think Memorial Day will be pretty busy. ;-)

While it's not, it's not a bad idea. When I worked in Rentals I always told people to book holidays well in advance. I had a snowbird in 2007 book their stays through 2010, the system just couldn't do it after that. I explained to them that they had first right to the unit anyway, but they were afraid someone else would scoop it up.

I thought for sure you were in sales instead of rentals. Did people always ask if the unit had gulf view over everything else?

You're not a fan of crowds are you? Unless we are standing soup lines I think Memorial Day will be pretty busy. ;-)

Only the right kind of crowds...like on the dance floor. 😀

We are flexible, so if we don't have a rental, we will stay.

I thought for sure you were in sales instead of rentals. Did people always ask if the unit had gulf view over everything else?

Actually most people usually specify the number it needs to sleep. I would say about 20% of people aren't worried about the view, more the location or specific unit amenities. That number actually goes down with snowbirds. They all want gulf front. As the season gets deeper in most people start with the dates they want to rent.

Thanks for all of the replies....its good to get a pulse of what is going to happen...see you all at Flip Flops Grill.

For all it's worth, this is my second visit to Sugar Dunes in six months. I live 20 mi. from the beach, Gulf Shores AL. BUT, I think it has to do with age, rather than economics. Yes, some will see $$ signs and think to wait, but others who have a favorite location will just DO IT. Its a wait and see season for you guys who rent, but I wish you the best, it a great stretch of beach, 30 A. I'll be back! Diane