MAB,
I'm on the fence about the FB event this year. I got on the Website for the Regatta you provided and they had no 2 bedroom facilities available. I even left a voice mail for Pam at the number you gave us; but she has failed to call back. Since then, my buddy Mackboy has cancelled because some unexpected repairs need to be made to a rental property he has, so I would be coming alone.
Is there a hotel close by (preferably within crawling distance from the Florabama) that I may call; at least along that strip.
I'd rather not have to travel 20 minutes to get there if I didn't have to.
Also; I read that RiDawn Raelette may be coming down (I assume with her hubby), and I know Philboy mentioned being open to a group Condo. Perhaps some others may be interested in a group Condo rate as well.
Update: I just got off the phone with Pam at the Regatta MAB and Tina stay at. She was shocked the internet site reported no 2 bedrooms available because they have a few 2, 3, and 4 bedroom Condo's still not booked. I got some rates for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, beach front (with a balcony approximately 10' x 12' ), and here are the rates. These rates are concidered at a one week stay meaning we would pay for 6 nights and the 7th night is free. In addition to the 3 bedrooms, it would have a furnished living room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry faciltities. The bedrooms would come with bed linens and the bathrooms with towels and wash clothes.
Because last year (or one of the previous years) the MAB was unable to stay the entire 10 days of the Festival (to include both weekends),
I broke it down with two scenarios (just a guess on my part)......... nothing is confirmed until I hear some feedback.
Scenario #1. A weeks stay checking in on Friday November the 7th and checking out on Thursday morning November 13th (my preferance). The charge would be $990 total (and perhaps a cleaning fee; but I'm not sure about that)
That would be $330 per bedroom for the week and less than $50 dollars per night. (not including a cleaning fee which I think the last time we stayed was a one time $75 or $100 dollar fee for the Condo, spit amongst the occupants of the bedrooms)
Senario #2 . The same 3 bdrm Condo for the entire duration (with two nights free) being check in on Friday, Nov. 7th and check out on Monday the 17th. This would come to $1220 for the 10 days. That would break down per bedroom to $460 for the 10 day period and again less than $50 per night (not including any cleaning fee).
For me, the duration of my stay would mostly depend on how long the MAB would be there and performing. Maybe he can let us know his intensions for how long he will be there.
Also; anyone mentioned or anyone else that would be interested in sharing a Condo, post your thoughts on here and we'll see what happens. I won't book anything until we have the people ready to commit and the duration of our stay.
I will add the fourth bedroom is pretty small.
OD