Welcome to your home on the bay.
Here are some tips for an enjoyable stay.
There are a few things you should know about life on Carrabelle Beach. We wish someone would have shared these things with us years ago, on our first visit, so we're sure you will appreciate the following tips...
WE HAVE BEARS - You will not see them during the day, but you MUST secure all food and garbage in the trash can provided or they will make a mess. Trash pickup is earlyTuesday morning.
Franklin County Waste disposal is less than 7 miles away at:
210 State Road 65
Eastpoint, FL
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON (MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31) -
Franklin County has a lighting ordinance for marine turtle protection. It's critical to turn out your lights and draw the shades at night (bedtime) as you're staying in a beach property. Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beaches at night. The baby turtles also hatch at night. Both are directed by moonlight.
GULF WINDS COME OUT OF NOWHERE -
Especially at night. It can be completely calm when you o to sleep and be blowing 25+ MPH an hour later. Tates Hell is a 202,000 acre National Forest directly across the street. Because of this; before bed, Please...
Extinguish and cover the charcoal grill after use.
Extinguish any fire in the fire pit with the water hose.
Ensure any Beach Chairs/Toys/Tents are secure.
CYPRESS STUMPS HAVE SHARP ROOTS -
Pay close attention when walking near the Cypress stumps along the beach. Some of the roots sticking up around them are small and sharp. We don't want your vacation ruined due to a sore foot!
SEPTIC TANK IS AREATED -
Due to the beach environment, Aerated Septic systems are required. They are very expensive and cannot handle the abuse of a normal septic tank. PLEASE DO NOT introduce anything that is not biodegradable, to include:
Feminine products (Even if it says it can be flushed, it CAN NOT!)
Grease
Paper Towels
Food
A/C UNIT -
If you open the doors, please turn the Air Conditioner off. Otherwise it will run uselessly and the condenser will begin to sweat, potentially causing the unit to fail.
BITING BUGS -
"NoSeeUms" are a problem on the beach all year long, but hey can be held at BAY (no pun intended). All of the local grocery stores and hardware stores sell specially formulated sprays that work well keep all three doors closed in the screen room. If you do this at all times, it makes for a nice retreat away from the buts.
TRASH PICKUP
Trash pickup is earlyTuesday morning. Please put the trash can out by the road Monday evening or before 7:00 Tuesday morning.
Getting In:
The lockbox is on the door. A code is provided with your reservation confirmation.
Internet:
The Wifi name and password is provided with your reservation confirmation.
If you’re not able to connect, the modem probably needs to be reset. The modem is located in the cabinet above the microwave.
Ceiling Fans:
Each ceiling fan has a short chain and a long chain. On each fan, the long chain that has an ornament hanging from it is the lights. The short cord is the speed of the fan.
Sleeping Comfort:
The queen size beds are very comfortable and the chest of drawers and drawers in the night stands are very spacious. There's a TV with a remote control in the living room and master bedroom. The third bedroom is a great place for kids. There are two single beds with trundles.
Circuit Breakers:
Should the need arise to check a circuit breaker, they’re located in the laundry room.
Laundry Room:
The laundry is inside off the kitchen. Washer, dryer and storage.
After Your Stay:
Garbage – Please take the trash out in the bear resistant trash bin. Please be sure to clip the lid closed on both sides to keep the bears out.
Laundry – Leave all sheets and towels used in the laundry room.
Thermostat – Set the temperature to 80’ when you leave.
Dishes – Please wash all of your dishes before leaving.
Doors & Windows – Please double check that all doors & windows are locked when you leave.
We appreciate you enjoying our home as you would enjoy your own. If there’s something that could make your Bay Dreamin experience even better, please feel free to contact Sandy Beach Properties by email at Nan@MySandyBeach.com or call her at 850-697-5300.
Lastly, please leave comments in the Guest Book and post a review online!
Thank you!
Ron & Hiedi
