New Year’s on the Gulf Coast!

If you’re looking to have a little fun this New Year’s Eve, then head to the beaches of Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama! Whether you own real estate here, or simply come spend a few days in a Pointe South vacation rental, you’re sure to have a blast when you attend our local events.

If you prefer to vacation in Pensacola Beach, you’re in luck! Pensacola is home to one of the most unique ball drops along the coast, the Pelican Drop. Gather in downtown Pensacola to enjoy live music, food and fun before the 10-foot crystal pelican counts down to midnight! On New Year’s Day, venture out from your vacation condo or home for the Polar Bear Plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound at Paradise Bar & Grill.

If you prefer to vacation on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, The Wharf is the place to be! Enjoy their annual street party, complete with live music, before the Marlin Drop and fireworks at midnight. Head back to the shores of Florida and the Flora-Bama Lounge on New Year’s Day for the Polar Bear Dip at noon and the traditional bowl of blackeyed peas!

Pointe South Expands to Gulf Shores

We are proud to announce that, through our partnership with Baleu Property Management, Pointe South Vacation Rentals now offers condos and beach homes along even more of Alabama’s Gulf Coast!

Pointe South Rentals now offers beautiful beach rentals in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, and Orange Beach, Alabama. After managing Perdido Key condos for 13 years and Orange Beach rentals since 2013, this expansion is very exciting! To better serve the guests of Pointe South Vacation Rentals, a new office will also be opening in Coastal Alabama. The doors to the new Orange Beach office location should open early in 2014!

For those who have not vacationed to Coastal Alabama, now is your chance! These shores are beautiful and offer the same clear green water and white sand beaches you’ve come to love about the Gulf Coast. While Fort Morgan is serene and perfect for relaxing, Gulf Shore is a terrific destination for family fun. Reserve your stay with Pointe South and experience Alabama’s Gulf Coast today!

Southern Family Christmas 2013

Pointe South is celebrating this holiday season with the gift of giving. Every year the Southern family gets together to rejoice,and this year, we had the opportunity to share with families in our own communities. Pointe South and Property Management Group adopted two families, one from the Wounded Warrior Project and the other from the Children’s Volunteer Health Network, to help make their Christmas wishes come true.

Our annual Christmas party was traditional, with holiday attire, hors d’ oeuvres, refreshments, and a photo booth. Mid-way through our celebration we all gathered to listen to the stories of the two families, their struggles and their dreams. With a silent room and a few tears, the music started and we all watched the videos of the 9 children and their parents opening their presents. The children were laughing, jumping and dancing with joy.  All of our tears were slowly replaced with smiles and the spirit of Christmas filled the room.

As the evening came to an end and we all headed back, we were leaving with more than we arrived with; the memories of those precious children and their loving parents, which we will keep with us forever.

Merry Christmas from Team Pointe South!

Property Manager of the Year!

We want to wish a very special congratulations to Tracy Jackson. While we have always known she was an awesome property manager, she was recently officially awarded Property Manager of the Year by the Pensacola Association of Realtors.

Tracy is the Operations Manager for Pointe South Residential Leasing which offers long-term home rentals in Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola and Perdido Key. She is a licensed real estate broker, but found her niche working in property management. She excels at working closely with her owners to help maximize their profits and, ultimately, the success of their investment properties here on the Gulf Coast. She is also a member of several property management associations, including the National Association of Residential Property Managers, and currently serves as the President of the Pensacola chapter of NARPM.

Tracy is not only a valued, knowledgeable and experienced property manager and member of the Pointe South family, but also a wonderful addition to our community. Tracy loves to attend local events and spend time with her three daughters. Congrats, again, Tracy! We are so proud!

Let our Real Estate Team Advertise for You!

The only way to sell your Pensacola Home or Perdido Key Condo is to let everyone know it is For Sale!  Passionate and motivated, our Realtors at Pointe South Real Estate Sales understand the importance of spreading the word and representing your property to the highest standard.  Advertising and representation is key and even though your property may be involved in an ad campaign, it may not be receiving all of the attention that it should.

We employ a year round multimedia approach to marketing and advertising in our Gulf Coast Communities.  We know through community involvement, affiliations and professionalism brings success for not only our team, but also for our owners and investors.  We want your property to shine!  Our Team’s presentation uses brilliant, high quality photos to show the true beauty of your property.  Our descriptions are complete and accurate letting potential buyers know exactly what your home has to offer physically and functionally.  And just as important, our Realtors are knowledgeable on the local market and our communities and ready to answer any questions.

With all of the pride we invest, we carry over our presentation, continuing to market your property through our website, the multiple listing service, Facebook, Twitter, and through targeted email and postcard campaigns.

Our advertising strategies at Team Pointe South are proven and successful and we want to advertise for you!

Runway Run 5K in Pensacola

Pointe South is a proud supporter of our local USO. That’s why we are very excited to be a part of the Runway Run 5K taking place in Pensacola this weekend.

Lace up your sneakers on Saturday, December 7, 2013 and get ready to run down the runway of the Pensacola International Airport. This event will not only showcase the new improvements to the airport but all proceeds will benefit the USO, which provides many wonderful services to our local service men and women. Whether you run, jog, walk or push a stroller, we invite everyone out! Those participating will receive a timed BIB, event t-shirt and a goody bag. Be sure to look out for your free swag from the Pointe South family of companies!

Registration is open up until race time. Register by the end of the day Friday to run for just $25! Race day registration is $35 and all kids 12 and under run for free. We will see you at the finish line.

Holiday Activities on the Gulf Coast

Whether you own real estate in Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama or will just be visiting the area, you won’t want to miss out on the tons of family-fun that can be had along our shores this holiday season.

First up, ice skating. Yes, you read that correctly. If you live in or will be on vacation to Pensacola Beach, head in to the Pensacola Bay Center to experience ice skating on select dates. Or, if you happen to be in Perdido Key or Orange Beach, check out The Wharf. They will offer ice skating until January 12, 2014. It’s just $8 for two hours of skating and your skate rental. For $2 more, ride the famed ferris wheel!

You also won’t want to miss Santa’s arrival to our shores. See him as he comes to shore via the lighted boat parade in Pensacola Beach on December 7, 2013 or hang out behind the Flora-Bama Lounge to see Santa jump from his sleigh and parachute to shore for a day of music and fun on December 14, 2013.

Happy Thanksgiving 2013

It is that special time of year when we all gather with friends and family to celebrate, and spend time around the table, thankful for all of the wonderful things that have come our way.  We would like to wish you all a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!

If you are visiting Florida or coastal Alabama for the first time this Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy our Gulf Coast communities as much as we do.  If we can answer any questions or provide you with area information, please feel free to contact us or stop by one of our offices.  We want you to enjoy the holiday season in this beautiful area we call home!

Thanksgiving at the Beach

Thanksgiving is an absolutely wonderful time of year to spend at the beach. The weather is nice and, well, it’s the beach! And, while you could certainly prepare all your holiday favorites in the fully equipped kitchens of our rentals, it’s also a great opportunity to try something a little different!

You may be wondering if there are any open restaurants in Pensacola, Perdido Key or Orange Beach that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. The answer? Yes! And, some fabulous ones, at that. If you are staying in a Pensacola Beach vacation rental, venture into Pensacola to try the amazing creations served up by The Fish House. While something called ‘grits a ya ya’ may not traditionally appear on your holiday table, we know you will love them, along with the turkey, dressing, green bean casserole and much more. They will open from 11AM to 5PM and reservations are recommended.

In Perdido Key, head over to the annual buffet at the Perdido Key Beach Resort or cook up your favorite dish and head over to the Flora-Bama Lounge potluck. There will also be many area restaurants in Orange Beach serving Thanksgiving dinner. No matter what or where you choose to eat, we hope you have a wonderful turkey day!

Featured Subdivision: Parasol

Looking for the perfect home in Perdido Key for your family?  Parasol subdivision is supremely located on Johnson Beach Road just a short walk from the Gulf Islands National Seashore.   This prime area is off the main scenic route, Perdido Key Drive, but only a short distance to enjoy fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.  And the best part of Parasol; it is the only gulf front single family community in Perdido Key, Florida!

That is right, over 900 feet of white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico.   This neighborhood is full of family fun as everyone enjoys the endless beach, bike rides in the gated community, and quality time at the pool with a little splash every now and again. These large, custom homes are inviting and perfect for families with children both young and old, large families or the small family looking to entertain.  Only a couple of vacant lots remain so if you are eager to build your own dream home in paradise, here is your opportunity to own  and enjoy  in Parasol in Perdido Key!