Final Appeal

05/22/2024

If you are staying with us this summer- you do not need to bring sand toys. There are so so many in the guest outside storage for all to enjoy.
Also, if you know a toy is broken just put it out with the trash. You are welcome to leave your non broken chairs and toys for the next guests. You guys are the best!!

06/30/2023

Reusing the Bay County sheriff’s photo. While you won’t be able to see the rip like this from the shore, there are things you can spot.

*Edit* this post was created during a dangerous rip current event when people ignored the water being closed to swimmers. Most of the time the beach will not look like this however, rips are just a way of water. Below is supposed to be information you can use while standing on the beach.

SPOTTING A RIP CURRENT
1. The U in the sand (red line on the beach). This U happens from sand being displaced due to the onshore flow of the water. The rip is usually on the downwind side of the U but can be perfectly straight out. That typically happens when the wind is directly onshore.

2. Look for deeper water. Note where the rips are typically deeper and the color of the water is darker. (Red Line pointed out)

3. Look for surf. Where the waves are breaking, the water is likely coming in or fighting the water that is coming out. This is usually where the shallower water is. (Yellow Lines)

4. Stand still and watch the water for 30 seconds. If you can visualize the water moving out and it lines up with a u in the sand, plus there isn’t any surf and the water is deeper than the surrounding water; you are likely looking at a rip. This water is not safe to get in even if you are an Olympic swimmer….

SURVIVAL OF A RIP IF CAUGHT
1. Don’t panic
2. Don’t panic
3. Don’t panic

4. Float as best you can, face the shore, and wave your arms for help.

5. Note the green arrows. You can escape a rip by swimming parallel to the shore in either direction (Green Lines). There are several getting-out points where you can get back to shore if you follow the surf (yellow lines back in).

6. Continue to not panic. If you can not escape the pull of the rip by swimming parallel to the shoreline… Let the rip take you out. When you feel you are no longer being pulled out, swim parallel and follow waves that are moving to the shore to get out safely. This is a lot of floating as rips can pull you out fairly quickly. Highlighting the importance of having a float with you if you plan on wading past waist deep.

SEEING SOMEONE IN A RIP
1. Call 911 and tell them what access you are at.
2. Try to get a nearby surfer/jet ski/boater's attention that someone needs help.
3. From the shore, shout directions of what way the person caught in the rip needs to swim to get out of the rip.

NEVER GET IN THE WATER TO HELP. WAIT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO ARRIVE.

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-beach/panama-city-beachs-rip-currents-explained/

06/19/2023

If you are staying at Final Appeal please look out for this dog. Apparently jumped out and is in the area. Let me know if you see it and I can alert the owner.

06/16/2023

09/26/2022

We need your REVIEWS. If you have stayed at Final Appeal since our renovations/redecorating in May 2022. Please go to Reed Real Estate's rental page for Final Appeal and leave us a review. (linked below) We sure would appreciate it. If you have any suggestions on ways to make your stay more enjoyable please message us!

https://www.gulfrentals.com/rentals/final-appeal?fbclid=IwAR05tVzRVTx47bzWiqi9njN-DAXkU5z0U85TFtwFMEGJr9h6vHWda6vNUK4

08/21/2022

Summer soaker at Fort Morgan this afternoon… photo from Cindy Veazey

08/12/2022

The beach flags have been yellow and purple for 18 days in a row. That means we have moderate surf conditions and the presence of marine life. The jellyfish we are all seeing right now are sea nettles. While they might be a nuisance to our visitors on the beach, they make a great food source for those who live there- Sea Turtles! Kemp Ridley sea turtles are especially known to eat them.

If you do get stung only rinse with SALTWATER, freshwater might cause the stinger to react!

07/22/2022

The first Orange Beach Sea Turtle nest hatched last night around 11:30pm. The hatch was called in and volunteers showed up and found the baby sea turtles wandering around the beach and in the dunes. With the help of other beach goers they rounded the babies up and helped them to the water.

05/25/2022

You can check the Blue Angels schedule here. They often practice right out over the water at Final Appeal!!

https://gsob.co/37bmnPy

Watch the Blue Angels fly just a short drive from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. View current details about dates and entry to the base that will make for a trip you'll never forget.

05/20/2022

We are very excited to be winding down our redecorating. If you are an upcoming guest we hope you love what we have done!
We wanted to share a few pics to give you a little sneak peek. Reed should have the rental listing updated soon! Thanks for being our guest!!

04/16/2022

Please help keep the beaches clean!

03/17/2022

Just to keep all our friends and family informed Final Appeal is undergoing a complete makeover! We will have new decor, furniture, lighting, and a fabulous new kitchen. New pictures will be up in a month or so! We are so excited about freshening things up for our guests!!

03/17/2022

Here is the direct link to rent Final Appeal.

https://www.gulfrentals.com/rentals/final-appeal

Introducing the gorgeous private home, Final Appeal. This breath taking 6 bedroom, 6+ bath home is located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This gorgeous home offers decks galore, an elevator and a large dune walkover, making beach access even easier. Final Appeal comfortably sleeps 18 peop

01/23/2022

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR GUESTS:
To our Final Appeal families, We hope that all of you are doing well!
After much thought and consideration, we have decided to switch management companies for "Final Appeal", our home away from home. The company we have been with for almost 20 years has grown to a point that we believe it is no longer a good fit for us and a move is in our, and you our guests’, best interest.

It will be a few weeks before you will see Final Appeal active on our new property managers website. If you have a current reservation for this summer please private message us as soon as possible and let us know if you would like us to hold that same week for you until we can get it officially booked under our new management’s system. We want this to be a smooth transition for all involved.
Thank you for loving our home as much as we do. Looking forward to a fantastic summer at Final Appeal!

01/07/2022

01/07/2022

If you are staying at Final Appeal or have recently and have any issues or suggestions please message us. We always want to know what is going on with our home while you are there and help resolve any issues should they arise.

10/11/2021

We have experienced these before at “Final Appeal” but did not know what they were.

An unusual and painful animal is washing up on local beaches. It looks like fiberglass. It feels like fiberglass, but it's an animal called sea butterflies.

08/22/2021

If you have been or are a guest at Final Appeal we would love to hear from you. Please let us know if there was anything that we can do to have made your stay better. Also, would love for you to share a photo of your family enjoying our home!!