Beach front handicapped accessible rental

**ameliaj** · 02-07-2008, 12:22 PM

My brother-in-law is confined to a wheelchair. He and his wife love to spend a two or three weeks on 30a each year. They currently have a wonderful beachfront handicapped accessible condo that they rent in High Pointe that is perfect for them, but they would love to have another option in case this unit is not available. He is very mobile and needs only the minimal handicapped accessible features. If his wheelchair can roll up beside it (tub, shower, toilet, bed, etc.) it would be functional for him.

**SWGB** · 02-07-2008, 01:41 PM

The best time to find something suitable would probably be early December when most rental units are empty so that he can actually go in them and look at them. Unfortunately most vacation homes do not have handicap accessories unless the owner or member of the owners family needs them.

I know that there is only one house in WaterColor and Water Sound that will be fully handicap accessible if built. Unfortunately it will be a full time residence.

**BeachSiO2** · 02-07-2008, 01:43 PM

I would call the Beaches of South Walton TDC and see if they have any information on accessible units. Their # is 800 822-6877 or www.beachesofsouthwalton.com. Good luck.

**ameliaj** · 02-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by sowalgayboi

The best time to find something suitable would probably be early December when most rental units are empty so that he can actually go in them and look at them. Unfortunately most vacation homes do not have handicap accessories unless the owner or member of the owners family needs them.

I know that there is only one house in WaterColor and Water Sound that will be fully handicap accessible if built. Unfortunately it will be a full time residence.

Thanks for your reply. My sister-in-law and I did spends 4 or 5 days looking in the Seacrest area and that's when we found the High Pointe condo. We will continue to look.

**ameliaj** · 02-07-2008, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by BeachSiO2

I would call the Beaches of South Walton TDC and see if they have any information on accessible units. Their # is 800 822-6877 or www.beachesofsouthwalton.com. Good luck.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will give it a try.

**BeachSiO2** · 02-07-2008, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by ameliaj

Thanks for the suggestion. I will give it a try.

If all else fails ask them for the phone number for a few of the "bigger" rental agencies in that area. I am thinking Resortquest, Beach Rentals of South Walton, Emerald Sun, Garrett Realty, and Seagrove on the Beach Realty have properties in that area. I hope it helps.

**iqueequeg** · 02-07-2008, 06:50 PM

I believe the condos at Watersound are accessible. Also, if you rent through the WaterSound rental agency, you can use the Beach Club, which I think has a special "beach wheelchair" that's available. You should confirm this with Watersound if it's of interest to you.

http://www.watersoundvacations.com/

800-413-2363

**SWGB** · 02-08-2008, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by iqueequeg

I believe the condos at Watersound are accessible. Also, if you rent through the WaterSound rental agency, you can use the Beach Club, which I think has a special "beach wheelchair" that's available. You should confirm this with Watersound if it's of interest to you.

http://www.watersoundvacations.com/

800-413-2363

Crib connection rents beach wheelchairs too. 850 654 8890.

**ameliaj** · 02-08-2008, 06:42 AM

Thanks everyone!

I knew you would tag in. I've never seen a beach wheelchair. I'm going to check in to that.

**SWGB** · 02-08-2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by ameliaj

Thanks everyone!

I knew you would tag in. I've never seen a beach wheelchair. I'm going to check in to that.

I think it just has big wheels so it doesn't dig into the sand.

**scooterbug44** · 02-08-2008, 12:43 PM

Scooterbug the Swamii says that the handicapped/limited mobility rental market is just going to continue to grow!

I am constantly surprised at how few places in watercolor, watersound, seaside etc are actually accessible!

**ameliaj** · 02-08-2008, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by scooterbug44

Scooterbug the Swamii says that the handicapped/limited mobility rental market is just going to continue to grow!

I am constantly surprised at how few places in watercolor, watersound, seaside etc are actually accessible!

I sure hope your right. I've gotta believe that as all of us approach and surpass middle age, that the need for this particular market has got to increase. Having vacationed with elderly parents, as well as my brother-in-law, the need is out there. The wheelchair bound population are no longer staying home.