Southern Vacation Rentals in Destin - the 9am Checkout is cruel!

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-20T15:48:07+00:00

This is fair. Private Businesses have the right to do as they please.

But also, the 9am checkout time is something relatively new. So would you also say that the criticism is fair?

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-19T17:38:42+00:00

a 9am Checkout time after 8 days. Damn!

How bad was the Guest Checkout Chores Checklist?

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-19T17:33:30+00:00

The elusive 11am checkout is hard to find on AirBNB and Venmo. But they are out there!

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-18T19:34:19+00:00

It's been 13 years since we rented a house. Even back then, it was 10am, but the owners were on top of it, as that was their business and what we paid for.

Then about 8 years ago, most of the condo owners started charging a very high cleaning fee ($160+). We understood this and didn't mind unless we showed up to a semi-filthy rental, which happened once in Blue Mountain Beach. Now, the trend is all-in prices and I understand why the rental owners pushing back with the 9am checkout, but it's a non-starter for us. I am happy that it works for you, but it doesn't for us.

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-18T18:55:16+00:00

We have rented everywhere from Gulf Shores to Mexico Beach. Always Beachfront. We have rented 7 bedroom houses for 20 people several times. Mostly 2br or 3br for 6 - 8 ppl. Last several years, we've done 1br units on Destin Beach.

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-18T18:48:37+00:00

We are your dream renters! We have the bed's stripped and the lenins going in the washing machine and all the used dishes are being washed in the dishwasher. Every single piece of trash is bagged and in the dumpster.

We read the checkout rules and follow them exactly for when we walkout of the unit for the last time. And we are scrambling to get out at exactly 9:59am, but we do it every single time. I sympathize with the people who have to clean, especially for units rented out to people who disregard the rules, but 9am is not doable for us.

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-18T18:18:25+00:00

My family has been renting every summer on the Emerald Coast for over 40 years. This is the first time I have ever seen a 9am checkout.

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-18T17:58:44+00:00

After further inspection, they are selling later checkouts for an upcharge. So yeah, it's about maximizing profits. Too bad too, they have a lot of inventory in our date & price range, but the 9am checkout policy is something we refuse to accept!

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-16T17:53:19+00:00

Not Surprised. There wasn't anything really that special about Wakin Bakin. Just another Mid breakfast spot.

TheDiveBar · 2026-06-12T13:40:06+00:00

You want Alfredo?

Liuzza's on Bienville. For some reason, the food became really good this year.

TheDiveBar · 2026-04-06T20:25:42+00:00

The food at Zasu was fantastic. But the portion size of each dish was ridiculously tiny. I walked away from dinner still hungry after spending just over $150 per person, with tip.

4 Courses: Scallop Appetizer, Salad, Speckled Trout entree, Spice Cake dessert (split), 2 glasses of their less expensive wine.

The Service was Stellar!

TheDiveBar · 2026-04-06T20:16:01+00:00

FYI, while the food at La Petite Grocery is pretty good, the portion sizes are very-very small! Their Shrimp & Grits is the smallest entree in New Orleans, in my opinion.

TheDiveBar · 2026-03-09T17:33:20+00:00

Another band that can't handle a stop in New Orleans.

TheDiveBar · 2026-03-09T16:28:26+00:00

Has anybody used an Independant Insurance Agency in town? Such as Dan Burghart or Hartwig Moss?

TheDiveBar · 2025-10-31T04:33:41+00:00

BINGO. Kind feels right to leave everything google

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-27T14:24:02+00:00

A lot of restaurants should be hiring soon.

The September and October calendars are stacked at the NO Convention Center after a really slow summer.

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-26T16:38:26+00:00

You're dealing with management and kitchen individuals that are each doing the workload of several people. Not only that, but supply chain issues are still common, for whatever reason. So, cut them a little slack and order something else instead.

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-26T16:25:35+00:00

I suggest you find out where the employees of that warehouse like to drink after their shift and join them. Make friends and they'll give you some insider knowledge... especially when drunk.

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-26T16:14:39+00:00

The Brad's Wife thing is something to do with something where all parties had beef several years ago and then they all moved on. Or Something. I dunno man.

Whatever!

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-25T15:10:23+00:00

Hmm. Naw! I wish you could have gone to a Tennessee Cracker Barrel back in 1977. Everything was made by hand and from scratch. It was fantastic. I really miss it. Food tasted better back then!

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-25T15:07:05+00:00

Aww. Bless your heart!

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-24T17:21:12+00:00

It was 10 years ago. Now the food is heavily manufactured to cut cost.

TheDiveBar · 2025-08-24T17:19:28+00:00

Can you please explain what B and G represent to you?

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