Kid,
I tried to email you directly but got a message saying your emai box was full or something like that. Here's what I sent: Last time I went to the Festival my brother and I stayed at the Microtel Motel. Same one Phil mentioned. As you go into Gulf shores it is on the left. To get to the FloraBama from there you continue down the main highway till it dead ends into another highway, take a left and go till you see a second Waffle House on the left, FloraBama will be on the right. If you really want to hang out with a bunch of late-night musicians go to the River Cabin directly across the street from floraBama. They may even provide you with a cot. Bring your own blanket. You can probably stay there for free. I have done that several times.
Eddie Rhoades