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A View From the Top

Meyer Real Estate — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:17:25 +0000

Do you find yourself imagining the glorious view from one of our area’s penthouses? Do you wish you could take a peek into—and out of—one of those luxurious, top-floor residences? This Saturday, you can stop imagining and let your eyes take in the View From the Top.

Tour 6 exquisite penthouses with gorgeous views this Saturday to help Sirens of the Sea award scholarships and assist Mary's Shelter.

The Sirens of the Sea organization presents this 5^th annual tour of condos and penthouses to raise funds for their scholarship awarded to a local high school senior, and to give assistance to Mary’s Shelter, a provider of family-style living for homeless mothers-to-be. Your $20 admission helps to make both of these programs possible.

This year’s tour includes six exquisite residences on the gulf and the bay in Gulf Shores (Oceania), Orange Beach (Phoenix West, Sea Chase, Caribe) and Perdido Key (Spanish Key, La Serena). When you purchase your tickets, you will receive directions to each building, plus six raffle tickets. A beautiful basket will be on display at each property, along with a list of its contents; simply place your ticket(s) in the raffle jar(s) of your choice for your chance to win. Plan to stay long enough at each location to absorb the view as you chat with friendly folks and snack on delicious treats.

Simply go to any of the properties Saturday, February 4, 2012, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to purchase your six-property pass and begin your tour. For advance purchase, you may contact Peggy Martin at 251-942-6440 or Century 21 Meyer Real Estate agent Angela Martin at 251-923-6082.

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Celebrate Your Valentine at the Beach

Meyer Real Estate — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:21:17 +0000

Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages. The first commercially printed Valentine cards in America appeared in the 1840s. Today, an estimated one billion cards are sent each year, often accompanying the popular gifts of candy and flowers.

Make Valentine's Day even more special when you bring your valentine to the beach.

Those gestures are wonderful, sweet, and certainly appreciated by anyone who receives them. But wouldn’t you like to do something a little different for your sweetheart this year? Say “I love you” by creating a wonderful memory together at the beach.

We can help by offering some love to your budget. When you take advantage of the Valentine Special through Meyer Vacation Rentals, you’ll receive TWO free nights. Rent a romantic 1-bedroom beach or bay property for four nights, but just pay for two. That’s a 50% savings!

If you prefer to celebrate the occasion with spacious, private accommodations for the whole family, rent a house for seven nights and get the sixth and seventh nights free.

Even if you can’t stay the extra nights, you can use them for an early check-in and late check-out, allowing for more leisure time along the coast.

So instead of thinking red or pink this Valentine’s Day, think white sands and blue water—and a little extra green in your pocket. Your sweetheart will love you for it.

Big Game at the Beach

Meyer Real Estate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:20:28 +0000

Think ahead to February 5, 2012. It’s the height of the winter season. You need to escape to the beach for a bit of warmth, a change of pace, relaxation . . . and football.

Imagine watching the biggest football game of the year while looking out over the beach. Meyer Vacation Rentals can help make that happen for you!

That combination may not be top of mind, but why not? On Super Bowl Sunday, wouldn’t you love to chuckle at the idea of parkas, hats and gloves to get to and from the stadium as you admire the beach view from your condo?

Let us help you make the decision by sweetening the pot with FREE nights. Pay for 2, 3 or 4 nights in a condo and get an extra night free, or book a house for 3 or 4 nights to get another night free. Better yet, come enjoy the beach life for a week—pay for 5 nights in either a house or condo, and we’ll give you TWO more free nights! (Even if you can’t stay the extra nights, you can use those as a late check in or check out.) You’ll find the details at our Lazy Winter Special page.

If you’d like to watch the big game among a cheering crowd AND play some games (how about a grand prize of $5000?), join the folks at The Hangout for their Super Bowl Sunday party. The first 200 people in the door an hour before kickoff will receive free tailgating food, and the regular menu also will be available.

Smoke on the Mountain

Meyer Real Estate — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:09:53 +0000

It’s the 1930s, and the fictitious Sanders Family Singers is holding a “singin’” of traditional and bluegrass gospel music on a Saturday night in North Carolina. And you are a member of the congregation, eager to hear the music, witness the witnessing, share in the lives of the realistic (and non-preachy) characters, and be uplifted by a big helping of laughter.

Down-home gospel and bluegrass music woven into the lives of the fictitious Sanders Family Singers of the 1930s. Be part of the "congregation" at South Baldwin Community Theatre in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

As the dozen-plus cast members tell their stories, they segue naturally into great old hymns, some well known, others obscure. You’re sure to recognize sacred standards such as “Rock of Ages,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “Church in the Wildwood”—but even the unfamiliar tunes will bring on a sense of nostalgia for the little ol’ one-room community church that everyone in town attended.

Smoke on the Mountain will play Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 and Sunday, October 2 at 2:30—and again the weekend of October 7–9 at the same times. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students; group rates are available. Call to reserve at 251-968-6721. South Baldwin Community Theatre is located at 2022 W. Second St. in Gulf Shores, across from the Erie Meyer Civic Center and Bodenhamer Recreation Center.

If you are looking for a vacation property to call “home” during this show or any time, how about choosing a 2-bedroom condo in Gulf Shores? Meyer Vacation Rentals would love to help you find the perfect place to relax so you can take advantage of all our area has to offer!

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2011 Hangout Beach Music Fest Dates Announced!

Meyer Real Estate — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:14:20 +0000

The 3-day event of 2010 brought nearly 60 bands to four stages on the gorgeous beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama, thanks to the folks at The Hangout. It was so well received and it generated so much excitement across the country that there is an agreement with the city to host the concerts for at least the next five years.

Hangout Music Festival 2011 is scheduled for May 20–22. Enjoy 60 bands at the beach, plus much more!

Grab your calendar now and mark May 20–22, 2011 for the 2^nd Annual Hangout Beach Music Festival. The 2011 lineup has not yet been announced, but we know it will be a crowd-pleasing mixture of styles, including rock, pop, indie, jam and Americana. (To give you a better idea, the 2010 acts included Zac Brown Band, Ben Harper and the Relentless 7, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Alison Krauss, NeedToBreathe, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Trey Anastasio and TAB, Rodrigo 7 Gabriela and many, many more.)

Picture yourself on the white-sand beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama, basking in the salty breeze and warm rays of the sun. Picture yourself in the audience during a concert by your favorite musicians, cheering and singing along. Picture yourself sharing a tremendous weekend with your best buddies or your sweetheart. Now put them all together in the same picture. You can’t beat this incredible experience!

But to make it even better, how about a FREE night of lodging? Stay in a prime location in Gulf Shores (maybe even right next door to the festival site!) or pay a little less and stay in nearby Orange Beach, Fort Morgan or Perdido Key and just catch a shuttle to the event. See MeyerRE.com for all the details and to choose from the largest selection of properties on the island.

Stay tuned—we’ll have lots more information as details become available. But don’t wait to claim your condo or house, since the most popular properties will book very quickly!

Furry Friends Can Frolic Freely Near the Beach

Meyer Real Estate — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:44:12 +0000

“Run, Spot, run!”

Residents and visitors used to hear (or shout) this quite often along the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach shorelines. When laws were drafted to require our little and not-so-little four-legged friends to be kept on leashes and away from the public beaches, state park, Fort Morgan and wildlife refuge, that command faded away. But now both cities offer a welcome alternative.

Let your best friend play freely at a dog park in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, Alabama.

Recently opened is a fenced area near Sportsman Marina on Canal Road. The Orange Beach Dog Park makes it possible for your pet to enjoy unleashed playtime within its boundaries, thanks to the many folks who donated money and/or time to make this possible. Those in charge obviously had a sense of humor, as the park boasts strategically placed fire hydrants!

Just across the street from the Adult Activity Center and just south of the Bodenhamer Recreation Center in Gulf Shores is the Beason Wilkes Dog Park. Water is available in the small fenced area that will accommodate dogs of all sizes, with smaller dogs in the front and larger dogs just behind it. And yes, fire hydrants are available there, as well.

If you are planning to bring your dog with you when you visit the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast, Meyer Real Estate will be pleased to help you locate dog-friendly vacation rental properties.